Re: SER1 introduction

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G'Day from 'across the ditch'
Welcome to the group. Good luck with your rebuild. Also think your artwork 
is superb. Very tempted to order a print.

Mike
NZ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "M.Scuffins & T.Barrett" <talmarna@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:50 AM
Subject: SER1 introduction


> Hi All
>
> Have just joined the list and thought I'd quickly introduce myself. My 
> name
> is Martin and I live near Ballarat, Victoria Australia. Currently I'm in 
> the
> process (with help from people with more mechanical wizardry than me) of
> rebuilding a series 1 88" built in 1958. The aim is to end up with a 
> vehicle
> which is outwardly original but mechanically modified to provide a 
> reliable
> vehicle for everyday use. To that end my mechanic is currently fitting a
> 200tdi and a series 3 gearbox (with Torro overdrive). The less technical
> aspects I am doing myself - paintwork, soft top etc. I am not overly
> concerned about originality but do want to maintain the appeal and outward
> character of the series one. My poor girl has been sadly stripped of her
> dignity in the past and since her release from the Australian army all
> vestiges of Land Rover paraphenalia have been removed. She came to me with
> no badges, homemade grill, sports steering wheel, homemade instrument 
> panel,
> huge roo (bull) bar, square trailer lights all round and huge tyres and 
> rims
> that looked simply ridiculous. At some stage the vehicle was painted cream
> and I don't think they masked off anything but the windows - wiring,
> galvanised sections, the gearstick, everything is cream (and I mean
> EVERYTHING), all painted straight over her original green duco. I am now
> gradually stripping off the layers for repainting... On the positive side
> she is very straight with virtually no panel beating needed.
>
> As I've done some canvas work in the past I am hoping to make my own tilt
> but don't have the original to go by. Does anyone know where I can get a
> plan, blueprint or design? I've got a good sized file of photos but actual
> measurements would save time and trouble...
>
> Anyway, I look forward to conversing with you all.
>
> BTW I make my living as a wildlife artist - if anyone would like to see a
> pastel I did of a 1954 series 1 truck cab (complete with Laughing
> Kookaburra) feel free to visit my website at
> www.natureartists.com/martin_scuffins.asp  then Just click on 'artwork' in
> the left hand list. Thanks!
>
> Martin
> Australia
> 1958 Series 1 88"
>
>
>
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