A Landy called Noel. Episode 8

A post repairs continued
#landrover #series2 #Apost #welding #restoration #repair #rusty #landroverrestoration

[@calsurflance5598]

Slow progress is still progress! I try to do something on my Landy every day or so. Projects can be put off until days become weeks and before you know it the project is buried under a pile of parts and has a layer of dust. The welds will look fine when ground and finished. Most of the Landys out there will never be a concourse winner, but at least they are driven, loved and saved from the junk man’s fiery furnace.🔥Cheers!👌

[@mgb40v8]

Hi, many thanks for your comment. I promised my wife I'd only do one day a week on Noel, but he's like a magnet for me - I just wish I didn't have to earn a living then I could devote even more time to him. Let's hope this enthusiasm doesn't wane. Thanks for the support 👍

[@calsurflance5598]

@@mgb40v8 One thing I am trying not to do, is buy a bunch of new parts before I’m ready to put them on. Someone I know bought a beautiful , nice running 74 Corvette, then with big plans , started taking it apart and buying tons of upgrade parts. Now 5 years later it is still not together. Also as a retired aircraft mechanic, I make “to do” lists. A You Tuber stopped by last year shortly after I bought my Series2A . He is going around the world in his 91 Defender. He included my Landy in one of his videos. If your interested; LandyAndy 4X4, episode Castle Air Museum part 2. It is toward the end of the video. 👍

[@mgb40v8]

@@calsurflance5598 thanks I'll definitely check that out 👍.

[@mgb40v8]

What a super lovely Landy you've got there Lance, I love the colour. Looks in great condition 👍.

[@calsurflance5598]

Thanks so much! I feel very fortunate to have founded it. I’ve cleaned it up a bit since the video almost a year ago. The wheel wells and underside had 15 years of dried cow manure as hard as concrete. A pressure washer , a putty knife and lots of elbow grease helped immensely. The only rust I have found was the window channels on the door tops, and I was able to save them with a little welding. My wife absolutely loves it. Every time I start it up , she wants to go for a ride. It attracts attention wherever I go, especially for some reason, the ladies. They are very rare here on the west coast and are going for crazy money. I feel fortunate to have found one that has not been over restored and modified. And i I didn’t have to pay a king’s ransom for it. I’m enjoying your channel and will be following along. Cheers.👍