S3 109 Safari project......

[GSF 109]

To move on the window installation, I cleaned up the two sliding window catches. They cleaned up quite well, but unfortunately I am missing the two plungers. So if anyone knows where I can get some, let me know! To get this moving I used the ones from the other side. I cleaned them lubricated the catches and managed to get them working again. Wahay!

 

[GSF 109]

Thankfully I managed to buy some pins off eBay - LR Optional Parts and they came in a few days. Great service . I fitted the catches to the glass, gave the glass a clean, painted the round securing nuts silver to make them look a bit better . Fitting the channels was a bit of a faff, but once done it looks the business! Nice to see parts I bought a year ago finally finding their way on to the Landy! Ive just got to fit the two stainless runners to finish, then I’ve got it to do all again on the other side .

 

[GSF 109]

I gave the two stainless rails a polish to get rid of some rusty marks to make them a bit better looking. Although I am surprised that they are still good after all these years. After cleaning them I started riveting them on, then my rivet gun exploded into numerous pieces . I couldn’t finish the rivets, so moved onto the other window channel.

 

[GSF 109]

Followed the same process as the other side to clean, paint, seal and install the window channel. It was a bit more challenging but i got there. Need to go and buy another rivet gun now!

 

[Wagon Loon]

Followed the same process as the other side to clean, paint, seal and install the window channel. It was a bit more challenging but i got there. Need to go and buy another rivet gun now!

Air rivet guns are wonderful, may your next one never explode! Mine too

 

[GSF 109]

Air rivet guns are wonderful, may your next one never explode! Mine too

Ha, ha - I actually have an air rivet gun, but no compressor any more . Hopefully not too many rivets to install, so just bought another manual one for now.

 

[GSF 109]

Thought I would take the opportunity to use my son to give me a hand to lift the roof for a trial fit. Not too bad a fit but will definitely need some jiggling around to get a better fit!