1962 Project Visit

Spend a very happy couple of hours this afternoon helping to remove the bulkhead and radiator, plus do a little in-depth exploration of the engine.

Below, the bulkhead now off and resting on the chassis. The bulkhead, which appears to be in very good condition rust-wise, will soon be off for refurbishment. A decision has been made to most likely replace the existing chassis with a new galvanized one, for the sake of worry-free longevity. After this, the engine was drained of coolant and the radiator removed, leaving easy access to every part of the engine.

The, um, wiring loom, soon to be removed entirely. This will be replaced with a new loom from Autosparks.

Project Start Part 2

Paid another visit to the Land Rover restoration project now under way, just a few kilometres north of here, this time accompanied by yet another Land Rover Series enthusiast, highly knowledgeable, who has turned up nearby. Drove my own Series up, to get both trucks properly introduced. :)

Below, the owner was able to finally uncover the serial number of his Series (the bulkhead data plate has been lost over time), buried under layers of corrosion and dirt. It turns out this vehicle is in fact a 1962 model, not 1965 as was previously believed.

Below, a general view of the chassis, (which includes a rear bumper replacement section created by the previous owner), which appears in good, but not perfect, shape. No decision has been made as of yet as to whether or not a new galvanized chassis will be the preferred way to go, for long-term reliability.

An overall view. Note the trolleys under the wheels.

The visited Land Rover just visible through the open garage door.