F60L Recent pics

[hrpearce]

Tony I managed to get all the screws and bolts I needed at coventry fastenings, Wagga Wagga, the only thing they couldn't match was the square nuts so I have verry few captive nuts left on the cab. Fortunately I have a 14 year old who was flexable enough to get a spanner onto the hard to reach nuts.

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Tony I managed to get all the screws and bolts I needed at coventry fastenings, Wagga Wagga, the only thing they couldn't match was the square nuts so I have verry few captive nuts left on the cab. Fortunately I have a 14 year old who was flexable enough to get a spanner onto the hard to reach nuts.

Only thing is Robert youve got to get the right bloke to help you. There's one bloke who rolls his eyes every time you go in there trying to get unusual bolts matched up.

Have had sufficient practice on modern Volvo cars to have rubbery wrists and forearms to get hands into the right places as well (on blitzes that is).

Mind you I havent ruled out cheap child labour either

[Ganmain Tony]

Just thought I'd throw these in as well.

First pic is just me looking back on several months of work with satisfaction. I always dreamt this vehicle would look like this someday when I was pulling it out of the paddock. So it's great to sit back occasionally to review progress made to date to fire you up for the next step.

What made sitting there not as pleasant as I would have liked was a little Staffordshire terrier running into the shed and spewing on the floor. This was followed by the Staffy's overweight, Blue Heeler buddy coming in and proceeding to eat the aforesaid puke.

Hence the second photo

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Only thing is Robert youve got to get the right bloke to help you. There's one bloke who rolls his eyes every time you go in there trying to get unusual bolts matched up.

Mind you I havent ruled out cheap child labour either

I must have been lucky as I struck a bloke ready for a yarn about restoring vehicles every time although his taste was for much younger and faster vehicles than our likeing

Syd should be old enough to borrow by now and you can give him back before pay day.

It's a great feeling knowing you are breathing new life into history indeed you are doing a great job.

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

I must have been lucky as I struck a bloke ready for a yarn about restoring vehicles every time although his taste was for much younger and faster vehicles than our likeing

Find out his name if you're in there & I'll ask for him in the future

Appreciate the encouragement and help Robert

[Ganmain Tony]

Drivers seat in today.

Have installed the tranfer case 2WD/4WD rod that runs along underneath the gearbox but the rod that slides into the tras case itself is sticking - more on that later.

Here they are - the barfer & the cleaner upper.

[Ganmain Tony]

Have fitted the 2WD/4WD trans case rod and connected it to the transfer case but the shift is very stiff. Removed the detent load screw completely on the trans case shift is better but still very stiff.

Can be moved by assistance of a pry bar and taps with the hammer. It is improving but still cant move it with the tower shift. Think it just needs some oil and time........

Now my bloody gearbox wont shift at all!!!! What the heck is going on????

[Ganmain Tony]

Gday All,

Just a few progress shots - Actually, it doesnt look like a loy of progress has been made but a lot of fiddly, niggling jobs have been done and as a result I have another list of fiddly, niggling jobs that have arisin.


Drilled out old broken bolts and tapped the threads of all exisiting holes in windscreen. Picked out bolts that are almost identical to the originals, in all positions. Very pleased with result. Slid apart the top of windscreen frame to wire wheel and grease. Works beautifully.