Within a week it looked like this.
There are a few rust sections in the chassis. All patchable.
A month ago I saw a Forward Control landy come up for sale only 10 minutes drive away. I've been after one of these for ages and couldn't let this opportunity pass....
So off for a look see, and a couple of days later picked up this.
This won't be a "rivet counter's" restoration. This will be a rebuild with quite a few modifications in the name of useability. I want a reliable long distance touring vehicle with a heap of space up back for a canopy body. Some mods will be:
- Toyota 60 series axles for a 150mm+ track increase.
- Isuzu diesel with 5 speed box.
- Modest cab extension.
- Power steering
...
Bring on the fun!
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
Within a week it looked like this.
There are a few rust sections in the chassis. All patchable.
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
And now it looks like this. Chassis blasted and primed. Now I can see what I'm dealing with.
This weekend I'm having a crack at removing the spring chassis bushes. Fun fun fun.
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
Great find but aren't they so ugly - not like a 101 .
I hope it all goes well .
Garry
REMLR 243
2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
Home made bush extractor in use. 2 down, 2 to go. The last front one is going to be fun. The bolt is seized solid in the bush. Hopefully I can drill through the rubber with a hole saw with no centering bit.
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
A circle of 5-6mm holes through the rubber should work.
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
Looking forward to this build. 👍
Sounds like the upgrades will give you a great vehicle. 😊
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
Be off with you, you little ****s.
Glad that job's (half) done.
Chris
2014 D4 TDV6
1954 86"
1963 2A Forward Control (getting the full treatment, Isuzu 4JH1, MYY5T, LT230, Toyota Axles, extended cab ++)
1980 Stage 1 v8 (gone)
Nice! It looks like a fairly substantial chassis. I'm not sure that it will flex that much when off-roading!
Will you use it as a trayback ute or make it into a camper?
Ron B.
VK2OTC
2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA
RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever
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