1954 86" rebuild......

[ellard]

Hi there all

Well its time to start pulling my finger out and have a go at another project......

Well its a 1954 SWB 86"....fitted with rear PTO and front capstan.

Some would see it stange as its not red - but the wife has claimed it as her car and wants to drive it at the the "Land Rover Register" event at Blinman in 2009 (March........I hope it can be done)

Its a reasonably complete vehicle and drivable........I need to stress its not a downs to chasis rebuild but a general tidy up and paint.

Well I will keep you all posted on its progress.


Wayne

[d@rk51d3]

at the the "Land Rover Register" event at Blinman in 2009 (March........I hope it can be done)

March!?! I'd better get cracking.

I've tried to reach the event a few times now. Every time though, something comes up, and we get there late and miss it all.


BTW, Very nice looking unit, Ellard.

[ellard]

Hi there

Yes its approacing rapidly.

Its early days yet but a few of us spoke to the organising committee on the weekend to try and get them to consider a series convoy from Adelaide to Blinman

Need to stress its early days yet but will keep people up to date when its has the green light

Wayne

PS Blinman Land Rover Jamboree is a great event.......

[olmate]

That's a nice looking 86" to work on Wayne

[ellard]

That's a nice looking 86" to work on Wayne

The pictures are taken of the good side - the other front wing is not all that good.

But its getting there

Thanks

Wayne

[JDNSW]

Are you going to keep it that colour Wayne? At least it is different from most others of that vintage.

John

[ellard]

Hi there John

Yes we are going to keep it that colour.

If you remember last time you where here we fitted a spray bar to the rear..........bl--dy salvation jane.

Can anyone confirm what colour it is (code/name etc)

Also have done a mighty effort of the passanger side front wing - will post some pictures next week when I get home from work with my new camera - yayayay.

Wayne

[ellard]

Hi thee

Some more pictures of progress.

I have made a mighty effort on the front guard - but them just have purchased a couple more which are claimed to be in great condition.

Well pictures.......

Wayne










Just to keep the wife and kids happy - a picture of the foals (1 year and 2 year olds)

[olmate]

Those guards are looking great Wayne.

[d@rk51d3]

I'll second that.

Looking Great.