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This early bird has caught no worms yet but has so far rust converted the rear axle, acid etched the chassis with T wash, de greased and hot washed and hung it out to dry… no literally hung it out to dry … look at the photo below ! dont want any moisture in the chassis before I spray it now do I !

How much would you be looking for it ? No hang on …. I’m sticking with the 2.5 n/a …… on second thoughts the last 300tdi was great ….. no Mark stick to original….. just think how much more economical it would be and more environmentally friendly….. oh bugger Rusty Def youve really messed with...

Progress report just in …. Last nights man cave rituals saw the rear axle being adorned with new YRM stop plates and trailing arm hangers then cleaned up and prepared for rust proofing in the morning. Celebratory drink was called for which was kindly donated by my old man a bottle of Hoof & Paw...

Haha Ive had an offer but commuting to Straford Upon Avon from Anglesey every day would soon wear off 😂. Yes keeping the same engine, had thought of a 300tdi but again the purists prevails and as the engine has already been fully reconditioned by Turner Engineering a few year ago it would be...

Change of plan on the paint front, opted for Jotun jotamastic 90 epoxy 2pk which is directed to metal, galve or ali single coat application mixed black semi gloss. Again it’s a marine grade, abrasion resistant paint which should last at least 20+ years on the galv chassis and axles. It’s not...

It’s started again .. my neighbor’s must think that the misses is having an affair with Simon the DPD delivery driver 😂 as hes starting to spend more time in the house than I do

Axles off and being prepared for some new bracketry courtesy of YRM, thanks guys and gals you certainly manufacture some gucci stainless Landy parts, at very competitive prices and to top it all off their next day delivery service it’s actually next day despite living in the arse end of Anglesey

Chassis all cleaned up and ready for painting with epoxy 2pk Jotamastic 85 primer and Hardtop XP topcoat

Tomorrows jobs is to finish cleaning the chassis, remove back axle and remove diff pans.

With the rear axle still attached I wheeled the chassis to the garden and gave it a good hot water jet wash, then degreasing with trailer wash. Fishied off giving it a once over with 80grit flap disc as I think its the original chassis thats been blasted and galvanized and had quite a rough...

Well there’s been some progress, took a day off on Friday to catch up 😃 front axle off, disassembled and casing cleaned but it does require a new diff pan as its very dented.

Engine and box is out, degreaed and cleaned ready to split. Will clean and paint the block and head, change the timing belt, water pump, lift pump and check the tapet clearances an oil change and she’s good to go back in along with a new clutch and Ashrcroft box. Next job it to remove the axles...

Now its ready for engine and box to be removed. So I’ve splashed out an bought myself a new 2T engine crane ! Enough with begging and borrowing time to bite the bullet.

Its a galvanized chassis so as you say a good clean, degrease, prime and paint and it will survive another 40 years plus. I’m keeping it as original as possible being the purist that I am however I may select a few chosen upgrades along the lines of electric fan for the rad, may upgrade the L77...

Despite a blistering start progress had seem to have slowed down during the past week, but this weekend has seen all of the body panels removed to reveal moor tin worm. Ah hang on a minute I forgot to put on my rose tinted safety specs on…… thats better… now that the bodywork if off I can see...

Hi Phill Yes keswick green, sand coloured soft top and black wheels

This evenings tinkering consisted of removing the front end and tackling the left wing, forgot how many bolts hold them on and every one of them was rusted solid, Who would belief it ! 😂

Now thats what I call progress

Progress report, despite it being a day of rest the bloody cat “Hector” made sure I was up at 4.45am ! Convinced he was as keen as me to get out of bed and into the garage I later found out that Mrs Hughes has locked the cat flap while cleaning yesterday. Never the less I managed to stay in bed...

Inspiration right there !