Here we go - 1955 resto

[lyallthecrocodile]

Hi all, after a false start a few years ago on restoring my 1955 i have finally gotten stuck right into it. Have been hanging around the forum for a while and looking forward to posting the progress and learning from everyone. I get the impression that posting a lot of photos is appreciated so hope these turn out ok

[Lotz-A-Landies]

That's an interesting vehicle! Its a UK built export model, quite unusual as most '55s were CKD Australian assembly.

Do you know much of it's history?

[digger]

Thanks.


This should be good to watch!...

cheers...


Oh and ....."see you in while................" (you know how it ends!)
(C'mon I have a 4 yr old! she always says it!!)

[JDNSW]

Thank you. Your progress will be interesting. Is that a helper in the background of the first picture?

John

[Scallops]

Looking forward to a picture heavy thread! And you have a good shed to do the work in - I battle away in a carport with gravel beneath my feet!

[Landy Smurf]

yay another resto thread for series ones lokig forward to it
cheers tony

[Tote]

what are you using to take the paint off? an angle grinder with a flap disc?

Regards,
Tote

[lyallthecrocodile]

A few more pics of the progress, hope to keep em coming scallops; dont envy u working on gravel though! Have the tub, seat box, fuel tank and firewall out. Not sure what the disc is called i took the paint off with, but it's plastic and made by scotch i think; takes the paint off without spoiling the aluminium. Yeah that's my 8 yr old helper Rory there, he's pretty keen to see the project through! Don't know anything about the vehicle's history except it came from the northern territory, and full of red dust too!! So the plan is to run the engine/test the mechanicals soon and then strip down to the chassis. The rear chassis member has rusted out, but i have a replacement section which will really test my welding skills The front guards are cactus but i purchased a better set with the vehicle which need far less work. For the measly price of $100 (mates rates) i also bought a restored firewall from a friend. Can't wait to get out there and keep going, but have a few busy days ahead and its pretty cold at night here this time of year.

[Lakey]

Looks good! What sort of paint are you intending to use?

Lakey

[lyallthecrocodile]

Looks good! What sort of paint are you intending to use?

Lakey

not sure, don't know much about paint - or painting for that matter will have to practise on the old panels! any suggestions? not sure about the colour either. the standard green is classic but have been surfing for pics of other options. i already have a new set of seats and the darker canvas hood (from john craddock) so will have to match the seats at least.