My new to me series 1
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RobinS
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Re: My new to me series 1
Also wanted to mention , I used non insulated terminal connectors throughout with double walled heat shrink applied to all. This makes for a tidy , smaller diameter harness . As Stuart mentioned there is a new harness available if you want a completely genuine look.
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Wilfpower
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Re: My new to me series 1
Well bored is something I don't really get.
I stay really busy and if I am not doing something or learning how, well I do sleep.
So having said that i am sorry for not posting more about my build here as I know following builds is fun.
My 1956 Series one 86" Land Rover affectionately named George after a mentor and the person who suggested I should get into Land Rovers and I quote -"Wilf, I think your strange enough YOU should own a land rover"
There's not much George said I didn't do.
I still have a long way to go and being what it is I expect to always have something to tinker on. but I am getting rather close to Insuring and driving around Powell River. I think today will be a drive around the block with my fiancé for valentines day (she will think it is a treat, not just me lol( there is a reason she is no longer just a girlfriend!!)
Thank you all for your support and guidance.
Wilf
I stay really busy and if I am not doing something or learning how, well I do sleep.
So having said that i am sorry for not posting more about my build here as I know following builds is fun.
My 1956 Series one 86" Land Rover affectionately named George after a mentor and the person who suggested I should get into Land Rovers and I quote -"Wilf, I think your strange enough YOU should own a land rover"
There's not much George said I didn't do.
I still have a long way to go and being what it is I expect to always have something to tinker on. but I am getting rather close to Insuring and driving around Powell River. I think today will be a drive around the block with my fiancé for valentines day (she will think it is a treat, not just me lol( there is a reason she is no longer just a girlfriend!!)
Thank you all for your support and guidance.
Wilf
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ANDYD
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Re: My new to me series 1
Congrats! Great news that you're almost on the road ... and only 1 year since your first post 8)
Enjoy the summer month going topless (the S1, not you) Well, you too if you like :shock:
How is the engine running? I found my S1 ITBC Insurance cost not too bad if you keep it very basic.
Have fun
Enjoy the summer month going topless (the S1, not you) Well, you too if you like :shock:
How is the engine running? I found my S1 ITBC Insurance cost not too bad if you keep it very basic.
Have fun
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Wilfpower
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Re: My new to me series 1
Weeee!
I sure am glad all those years ago George said to me "Wilfred, I think you are strange enough you should own a Land Rover"
I have Insured my 86" and have been doing lots of little drives and checking of things. Still have a spongey brakes but am making progress on them one bleed at a time- any tips appreciated, I understand they can be a pain to get air out of...
all new brake components- blue box parts but inspected before use an look good anyways-
I am at a bit of a loss for words other than boy this is fun!
I love rovers!
I sure am glad all those years ago George said to me "Wilfred, I think you are strange enough you should own a Land Rover"
I have Insured my 86" and have been doing lots of little drives and checking of things. Still have a spongey brakes but am making progress on them one bleed at a time- any tips appreciated, I understand they can be a pain to get air out of...
all new brake components- blue box parts but inspected before use an look good anyways-
I am at a bit of a loss for words other than boy this is fun!
I love rovers!
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ANDYD
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Re: My new to me series 1
Ha, very cool .... I like the way you made the photos look like they were taken in the 50's 8)
Good to see you're taking her out in all weather conditions.
I had trouble bleeding my S1 brakes until I borrowed a "speed bleeder" (I believe they are not expensive, from Lordco) then it took 15mins and they have been nice and firm ever since.
cheers
Andy
Good to see you're taking her out in all weather conditions.
I had trouble bleeding my S1 brakes until I borrowed a "speed bleeder" (I believe they are not expensive, from Lordco) then it took 15mins and they have been nice and firm ever since.
cheers
Andy