3 Bros. Bulkhead Arrival

Today the original bulkhead arrived back. Peter and Dave happened to pick the hottest and most humid day of the summer so far (32 C) to do this, not to mention they drove all the way here (some 4 hours each way) without air conditioning! But they did it, and brought with them the very beautifully restored original bulkhead for the Land Rover. Everything I had hoped for, and more. The only downside (just kidding) is that the bulkhead has to wait another 12 days for the primer to fully cure, before it can be painted!

In this view, Dave contemplates how to move the original chassis up onto the trailer, while other Land Rover parts lie around the garden. It's probably the only time there will be two useable bulkheads here! Ashtree bulkhead rests in the grass, while the 3 Bros. restored original can be seen in the background.

Dave and Peter rigged a small axle to the rear springs, which made pushing onto the trailer extremely easy.

Peter (left) and Dave secure the chassis and Ashtree bulkhead to the trailer. A little sad to see the old chassis go, but very good to have the extra space in the garage plus to know that the chassis will most likely go on to give life to another old Land Rover.

The interior of the tub sees direct sunlight for probably the first time in many years. Note the original insulation on the front of the tub, which will stay (although it will be made to look better).

A nice lawn ornament!

The newly arrived bulkhead indoors. Aside from a couple of holes to be drilled in the new footwells, it's just a pleasure to have the original bulkhead with all the original holes - exactly where they should be, of course!

And finally a look at the garage now. Still a bit tight for space, but easy to move the roof, tub, etc. now that the old chassis is gone.