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Well it made it to our place with no fuss, towed behind a Tdi 90.
Now that we are able to look over it, a few things have shown themselves. Firstly, it seems very original, the correct radiator is fitted, I can't see anything unusual about it that shouldn't be there, apart from a defender style windscreen squirter.
The engine does turn although the battery is totally discharged.
It also will need a new starter dog (capstan winch style) any suggestions?
The tyres are also all perished, and the rims are odd. On looks like a trailer or champ rim or something, it has bolts on for a hubcap. One wheel is in SEB green but looks like a very late long wheelbase rim. The speedo is a lwb item too, and I suspect SEB specified 7.50x16 tyres. It would probably have had a set of avons on, or latterly michelin XS tyres.
The chassis needs a couple of outriggers and back x-member but otherwise looks pretty solid. The bulkhead will need more attention to its lower edges, but the top is fine.
There doesn't seem to be much by way of electrics but that could just be due to lack of battery power.
This is the list so far of bits we will need for my 88.
4X LWB series 3 type wheelrims
5x 7.50 x16 tyres, either avon TM, or Michelin XS pattern.
Rear crossmember
Bulkhead outriggers
Sidelights (flat type Lucas L638)
Indicators
Drivers door bottom and both door tops
Stop/tail lamps (large wipac ones WP842)
Footwells
Door pillars
Plain hard top with plan sides (can swap/part ex for the one we have here)
Winch type starter dog
Wheel cylinders
Clutch cylinders
Rear springs
Shock absorbers
Elephant hide seats
If anyone can help please let me know.
