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The Shed

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« Reply #45 on: May 19, 2022, 05:33:19 PM »

Nice and warm so took a quick spin to test out a newly hacked/fitted Zenith bitsa carb, the top half from one unit which had a suspected bad bottom half, and the bottom half from a unit that had an odd top half but an appararently good bottom half. Seemed to go okay.

Some amusement followed, as we were pulled over by the Rozzers. As I pulled over I was wondering if it was lack of roof, doortops, perhaps apparent lack of brake lights (they do work but it takes a decent press), lack of seatbelts, or some other issue. Anyway, clearly the cop-van camera/computer had flagged up "lack of MOT", since my last was in April 2018, before the rules updated in May '18. There then followed a 5-minute amiable chat, during which the officers used their phones to google the MOT rules and eventually (with some surprise) admitted that they'd had no idea there was any such 40 year exemption rule. Then followed a brief period when they admired my wheels, before I tootled away, back home to BBQ many sausages for the family :)
Unfortunately, not surprised in the slightest.  :shakeinghead
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« Reply #46 on: May 20, 2022, 10:35:51 AM »

I went to the Sussex area pub meet last night and for the first time, went in my IIA.
We had a good turn out, One Series II lightweight, 7 series II/IIA's and one 110.

Nice to use the Land Rover and see how good the 55 year old sealed beam headlights are on the way home again.....  :cheers

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« Reply #47 on: May 20, 2022, 10:53:18 AM »

Craig did you drive home in the dark?

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« Reply #48 on: May 20, 2022, 12:52:43 PM »

I left the pub at 9pm so semi-dark

In the end I discovered that no other drivers seemed to notice if my lights were on dip or main beam so I just left them on main....!
The illuminated patch of road ahead on dip beam is pretty small.

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« Reply #49 on: May 21, 2022, 12:13:25 PM »

I managed to break the arm on my Tex magna indicator.  :shakeinghead So I'm looking for an arm or a complete assembly if someone has one. Doesn't matter what condition, so long as it has the arm. Preferably not looking to pay an arm and a leg! 
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« Reply #50 on: May 21, 2022, 09:45:46 PM »

Took part in the Inverness Classic Car show and paraded the Landie down the High Street.  Great day out
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« Reply #51 on: May 21, 2022, 10:45:14 PM »

Built another gearbox...
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« Reply #52 on: May 21, 2022, 11:51:48 PM »

I managed to break the arm on my Tex magna indicator.  :shakeinghead So I'm looking for an arm or a complete assembly if someone has one. Doesn't matter what condition, so long as it has the arm. Preferably not looking to pay an arm and a leg!
I've managed to fix a few broken arms by careful drilling on the pillar drill and using 1mm pins to stick the broken bits back together. Can you post up a pic of the broken bit
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« Reply #53 on: May 22, 2022, 07:53:08 PM »

Turned some drifts and support guides ready to refurb an eight hole water pump to replace my leaking one
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« Reply #54 on: May 22, 2022, 09:31:51 PM »

Gave myself zinc poisoning Welding a removable extension together for my roof rack.

1/10 - wouldn’t recommend welding old galvanised things together even if you are outside and have a decent welding mask!

Happy with the result however!

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« Reply #55 on: May 23, 2022, 07:49:01 AM »

Built another gearbox...

Do you rebuild gearboxes on a regular basis? Just wondering.
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« Reply #56 on: May 23, 2022, 09:17:14 AM »

Went to our NW pub meet which wasnt at a pub at all.  We were at the Leyland Commercial Vehicle Museum.

A good turnout 14 series 2 and 3 land rovers plus an absolutely immaculate early range rover

Thanks to dave Marrin for organising, I am sure photos will emmerge in due course.

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« Reply #57 on: May 23, 2022, 10:27:23 AM »

Popped this on the bumper for a test fit, Its getting bolted down and wired up today.
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« Reply #58 on: May 23, 2022, 11:14:32 AM »

300 mile round trip to get my daughter to her best friend's birthday party. Picked up a number of spares on the way to make it worthwhile...
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« Reply #59 on: May 23, 2022, 03:22:55 PM »

Do you rebuild gearboxes on a regular basis? Just wondering.
I've done just a few over the years... I don't do it on a commercial basis, more as a bit of a hobby these days. I've done a few for S2C and LRSOC members. Still like to get paid something for it though! PM me if you want to discuss.
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