1954 Royal Review 47160049

Me again , I had a early series 1 screen that had no holes for for the wiper motors thats what makes think they were a extra . The Australian royals didn't have windscreens so no need for wipers :cool: Wayne

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Originally Posted by 1950landy

Hi Keith , They may ont have wipers , would not have been needed, Cant imagine Her standing in the back in the rain . Wiper motors may hace been fitted at later date for rego. I also thought the early series1's were available with out wipers & rover sold them as an extra ( i may be wrong) The parcel shelf looks like black vinal. Would have posted the Rover bike on here but havn't worked out how to do it yet , still waiting for son in law to come over to work it out. Wayne

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Posted the bike for you in Marketplace alerts.
We will be away at Sunshine Coast Landy owners meet all weekend.
Leaving now.
Keith

I hope ypu all had a good weekend :) Wayne

Prepared the lower tub and bolted up.
Sketched outline for outer panel wheel arch.

i Keith , Looking good, Wish I could get that motivated about restoring the mini what brand is that primer you are useing , looks almost black. Did you get the freeze off yet, I've used a number of times lately with great success. Had to remove piston out of Jag mk7 wheel cylinder other day soked in CRC for 2 days & wouldn't move , quick spray with freeze off waited a minute & out it came :)

Hi Keith

I'm keen to see how you do that panel, but the 2.5mm sheet aluminium I have here, looks to be way too thick, is 1.6mm a better size thickness for the Land rover body work?
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Originally Posted by 1950landy

i Keith , Looking good, Wish I could get that motivated about restoring the mini what brand is that primer you are useing , looks almost black. Did you get the freeze off yet, I've used a number of times lately with great success. Had to remove piston out of Jag mk7 wheel cylinder other day soked in CRC for 2 days & wouldn't move , quick spray with freeze off waited a minute & out it came :)

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Not bought the Freeze off yet.
The primer was the goldy primer filler and I did a light coat of black topcoat over it to hold it for the moment.
Keith

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Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Hi Keith

I'm keen to see how you do that panel, but the 2.5mm sheet aluminium I have here, looks to be way too thick, is 1.6mm a better size thickness for the Land rover body work?
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The outer panel on the original is the imperial equivalent of 1 mm so I am picking up a couple of sheets tomorrow. It has to be thin enough to squeeze under the top capping alongside the existing panel. Cant quite get the 2 sides from 1 sheet.
I have not done this before but I will cut a former from 3/4 ply , clamp the alloy to it and try some gentle tapping.
This has to be done before I put in the seat box and tank as I have to get to the 3 bolts that hold the side panel to the door sill.
Keith

are you getting the sheet in hard or soft?

I asked that but he didnt give a definitive answer. Sort of semi hard/ semi soft. See how it goes , may have to anneal it.