project mojo

this is going to be my restoration project.. my 1958 series II.. it was actually canvas top.. but i found this nice pickup frame+top for a good value (the glass were all original triple X!!!), lucky me...

hand brake service and repair

when i was testing the new booster i felt like the hand brake was stuck.. so i i went under the car and inspect the drum and found this thing (i forgot the name) was so full of mud mixed with oil.. sorry didn't get the pics when it was dirty but i cleaned them up and let them dry and will re-fit them tomorrow

brake booster replacement

so.. after cleaning up and setting all the brakes, i found that the brakes were still annoying even worse i had to shake it 3 - 4 times till it bites. after checking whether the booster is actually still working or not, i found out that it was totally kaputt.




the master cylinder seemed ok though



ok this is what i got.. a new booster (not original girling for landy) original toyota.. but i have heard some people say that this is even better since toyota parts are easier to get in indonesia.. so why not give it a try.. this is a toyota kijang doyok from '80s



some modifications had to be done to complete the job. welding the hook and drilling some new holes



now it's done.. tried the brakes.. and it worked wonderfully.. yaay!

brake cleaning project

ok this is my first time doing the brakes.. have no idea.. i got the repair manual though.. this is how it looks like he he


before



after

visit from a friend

this morning i was awaken by the sound of my mobile phone ringing.. i don't turn my mobile off even when i sleep in case of emergency.. it was 7 a.m.. an early day for a sunday morning.. a friend of mine called and said he's in front of my gate.. so i got up and head to the terrace.. i heard a motorbike sound.. wasn't harley davidson but it sound similar.. i opened the door and.. the bike that i've always dreamed to own..





classic brit bike.. i got to drive it around the neighbourhood for 15 minutes and the power, the torque.. so different.. love it!!

wish list.. dear santa could you re-arrange christmas?

i've been thinking lately on what kind of stuff and renovation i would like for my lwb.. especially since the day i attended the defensive driving training.. it helped me a lot to realize that my car was missing several relevant safety devices.. ok then, let's make a list..

a. first stage

1. repair the brake system (put it back to original state)- done
2.total re-wiring.. the wiring condition now is far from ideal.. especially under the hood! - done
3. install a reversing light - done
4. repair the carburetor - done. new carb
5. fix the indicators
6. Rearrange the leaf springs (this will include grinding to get rid off the rust and painting it)

b. second stage

1. cargo barrier or something like a dog guard would do
2. roll bar/cage made of at least a sch40 steel dia1.25"
3. snorkel
4. fitting a bigger alternator (already bought a 110A to replace the current 70A)
5. battery (bought a 100ah to replace the current 70ah) and will make a new battery box located in the cargo cabin (behind the 2nd passengers seat)
6. build some drawers/stowage in the back
7. new seat covers
8. build a cubby box with a slot for ipod, cb radio, drink holders
9. install a metal air blower bracket at the back to rotate the flow of the a/c
10. buy a decent carpet (currently only some sort of plastic rubber mat glued onto the floor

i'll keep you posted with the latest news.. don't hesitate to comment.. anything would be appreciated!.. i'm a newbie still need lots of advice..

by the wat, you must be wondering why i haven't done anything on the bodywork? the condition is still okay.. only the paint looks old and cracked.. but that's the way i want it to be.. don't judge a book by its cover, isn't it?..

PAA day 2 finished

a last spray to the screw holes to clean up the rust before fitting the trim back to its place..

the annoying part was installing the cabin lamp.. well i am not exactly an engineer you know.. you could say a have a zero basic for electrical.. so what happened was the fuse and the bulb went kaputt.. he he.. it's okay until a couple of hours ago.. i installed a new bulb and fuse (they worked great for an hour or so).. now somehow i dunno how, something was happening behind the thick wall of the trim.. now my dim lights, cabin lights, horn broke and the radiator start leaking! (i don't think the radiator part has anything related to the wiring though.. pure bad luck my mom would say).. what a car.. full of challenge.. i heart land rover..

PAA day 1

first thing first.. strip all the roof trim.. that leaves quite a nasty stuff sticking on your roof.. it was very dusty (i recommend to those who has allergies to wear a mask and a google), and itchy.. it has to be stripped off using a metal kape..





i asked my office-boy to do this for me.. using a soft grinder to get rid off the sharp pointy hole-edges (the previous owner drilled holes right into the roof and it was quite a nasty job)..



after filling the holes with silicon seal.. patched it with the thing that i forgot the name.. clean up the area.. the sponge-foil is fitted.. quite easy..



after fitting the sponge-foil.. i put some glue to stick the carpet.. now my 2nd layer is ready.. the next thing is to fit the trim.. and it's done!

anti ants project

having ants as your co-driver wasn't very fun at all.. they keep falling on your head and body for some reason.. didn't bite though but annoying.. so i launched this little DIY fun project called anti ants project.. some pics might help..

here's some stuff i bought to complete this project..


FOX glue.. can be used to stick practically most any stuff..



silicone sealer.. i'll use it to patch little holes that might lead to a water leak..



this.. aah good question.. i forgot the name.. he he.. it's the thing people use to patch a hole on metal.. the hotter the temperature the stickier and stronger the bond will be.. it's got a black sticky asphalt-like glue..



sponge-foil.. i'll use it to keep the cabin cool.. i think it reflects the hot air from the aluminium roof.. it should and better be..



a base carpet?.. or a insulator carpet?.. anyway.. this will be my second protection against the heat.. will stick it on the sponge-foil..