It strikes me that the restoration of old vehicles is something of a heroic undertaking. At the start of this there can be little idea of how much time, effort and probably most important $$$ is going to be invested. As an almost complete mechanical idiot, I continue to watch with some fascination :)
The $'s I reckon must be adding up with the inclusion of buying tools and extras in addition to parts though this project has already been spread out more than two years already. The video's are more time consuming than the project! If it wasn't for the filming and editing it would be done already. The filming means I can't just go down there and tinker with little jobs, and not to lose track of the story line the editing has to happen before the next project begins. It turns out to be two enormous tasks in one. The pandemic cost me one of my jobs so less money but more time. The way I prefer it.
Land Cruiser! Never much work to do on those reliable, tough monsters. I've done a lot of trips in the troopy's and they're bullet proof. My path of divergence between Rover and Cruiser came from price as I really like both trucks but in Australia everyone wanted the Toyotas so they were expensive. Nearly twice the price of the fully decked out Defender we have in Australia. So the Defender at the time was cheaper and more unique. So the path was taken.
Mr Foreman your timing is perfect. I’m documenting a resto of my FJ45 on my Jafffa Adventures channel and I have also come to the manual steering box rebuild time. I had no idea what I was in for. Now I know we are talking about 2 different vehicles here, but they gotta be somewhat similar, right? Anyway, after watching you I’m now scared as heck in taking my manual steering box on😬😂. Thanks for a hugely entertaining and informative production! Really love your careful camera work too mate, just awesome😎👍
No, I had no idea the little helper was sticky beaking on the side lines. Wilms noticed and told me. Luckily I didn't mess up that take so it made it into the film.
Excellent and entertaining work. I noticed your other ‘project’ D2 waiting patiently in the background. It never rains with Land Rovers hey mate. 👍🏻🙏🏽🙏🏽😷😷🦘🦘
Very true Grahame. The new recon engine is in but transfer case parts for the Disco are currently rare as hens teeth. Possibly pandemic related. Winch is in pieces waiting for bits so progress is slow but if I don't blow anything up the Disco will be like a new one. I might even be able to get a speeding ticket! A rare thing for a Land Rover owner.
No harm was done to any fans in this video! There could have been however as I weighed my options of a real life practical effect to CGI. The latter won out as I contemplated the ghastly cleanup following the former.
Thanks Alan, I have no plans to make the outer body panels look new so once it's back together it'll look like an old Land Rover, in fact very much like me, not pretty to look at but functional under the raggedy exterior.
OMG grey steering box, you are a radical. Can't wait to see the finished job and I'm hoping you, Geoffrey Croker and Maximus Ironthumper will all meet up on a land rover zoom chat soon. Stay safe cobber.
Good to hear, the filming for 'Into Deep Water' has begun and the gearbox terrifies me, however my low IQ protects me from the paralyzing effects of terror and allows me to march against incredible odds with confidence. Half the battle already won.
Nicely done Mr Foreman, one of the most fiddly jobs on a land rover. I’ve had to replace the recirculating bearings a few times by the side of the road in East Africa . The steering box was knackered and would chew through bearings about every 300km.
That would be a mongrel of a job on the side of any road although if you were replacing bearings at such a regular interval you would have gotten quite good at it. Me and Wilms were overland drivers based out of Arusha for 6 years and have some similar roadside experiences.
Greetings Mark, I just found your reply 3 weeks later. African Trails was who we worked for. They don't operate anymore. I think a few of the overland companies have disappeared of late.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures All of the overland companies were good to us in our solo land rover,, especially in the wilds of Zaire/Congo. They would always have a spare beer or two. It was great to pull into a campsite and see a Bedford or Mercedes truck. Thanks mate!
Thanks again for another boost of inspiration. Just a shame it's 05:50 in the morning, dark and pi*sing down outside. ...might just have to re-watch again later.
The only other comment i have at the moment is with my experience with s 1 land rovers with V8 fitted . back in the day (1982/3 ish) I had said V8 running s1 box range rover diffs roll cage and full set harness. Went like a stabbed rat , no problem going off the clock. Not much could catch it or pass it for that matter . However stopping now that was a different matter altogether , nearly came to grief . Been on test drive after a quick tune up ,coming over the tops (moors) heading slightly down hill into a sweeping left hand bend up to a off set cross road junction . brakes fully applied fighting to keep on track ,it just would not stop . Luckily no traffic crossed junction and ended up 70 yards + before it came to rest . ended up fitting LWB station wagon brakes front and rear along with servo , re sighting brake pedal etc to make the thing stop. Bear this in mind the 35V8 will over power standard s1 brakes. may not be a problem in the outback , but in built up area lethal
I've heard that. My initial plan is to get the old truck up and running then consider upgrades such as brakes depending on how well it goes and if I have the strength of will to tackle American traffic in a RHD 60 year old wagon..
Set wheels to straight ahead position leavers set 90 deg and 81 deg ie not 90 deg to each other . Then set steering box drop arm to central position , adjust drag link to desired length, replace steering wheel ,then make any final adjustments to centre steering wheel by turning drag link tube to lengthen or shorten drag link which will allow steering wheel to be posisioned correctly . Some times it takes a few attempts you may have to move the chassiback and forth to re centre wheels ,then you will be pritty close to alignment ,but leave that untill vehical is fully assembled and on level ground.
Mate- from one Aussie to another, really enjoying the series. Keep them coming! The high end skills are much like my own methods of farm management. Its not stupid if it works and no one loses an eye. Also there is a distinct lack of beer in these interweb shows- the last was way back in a very early welding episode. You must be as dry as a dead dingoes donger?!?!?
Greetings Harry. Glad you like the series. There is a lack of beer for sure, I've had to cut back a bit on luxuries for a couple of reasons such as the expense of fixing land rovers and my slowing metabolism. I found myself getting a little thicker around the girth so peanut M&M's, beer and wine have had to be rationed. I like to be light on my feet so I am dexterous enough to run away from horrible things should they turn their attention to me.
Aluminum and Aluminium while both are smelted from bauxite are actually different alloys. Aluminum is an alloy of Alumina and Americaniam, while aluminium is a alloy of Alumina and Australlinium. Did you see what I did there?
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures That is a virus. Oh! I see, you mean whats the UK variant of Aluminum? Why Aluminium ofcourse. The Brits do get some things right. :)
Absolutely love it ! .Best wishes from old Blighty You great Gullah ! . PS , I know it's a bit early yet ,may I suggest before you lower the body onto the chassis that you wax oil all the top of the chassis with associated parts , it makes a world of a difference enabling you to get to all the crevices etc . We did it to the 3 that we rebuilt a few years back . You run a great show mate ! .
It collects a lot of dirt, but who cares if it stops water and salt collecting there and eating your chassis away. Possibly not a problem for you guys in California, but definitely an issue here in sunny Scotland. Waxoyl is a miniature of wax and white spirit and it tends to creep about and self-heal if scratched. Work filling the chassis rails with it too for those of us who live in a corrosive environment.
The little deer is a regular though I was unaware at the time of filming I had an observer. Always a worry is the local bobcat is very adept at killing deer so I can only hope she remains wary.
YES ,top arm pointing slightly in direction of bumper like you had when you first fitted the arms . cut a piece of card mark it 90@81 with a cheap protractor (or estimate 9 deg ) and sight through lining up with track control bar .
KRIKKIT was at 13:46 if anyone was keen for a bit of KRIKKIT action which seemed to be lacking in today's video :) Congrats on the steering re-assembly, good work!
G'day Mr Foreman,a nice lot of progress achieved there,not without some trials though.At least it's only a manual steering box,and there were no extra bits to fool with like a power steering box.The engine if you choose to look at it next,isn't too formidable,but the gearbox and transfer would be where I'd be seeking advise,and or guidance from someone who knows more than I.Good luck🙂
I'm going to need some luck because for better or worse I'll be facing the gearbox alone. Mention the word Land Rover here in the USA and all of a sudden the workshops are all booked out. I tried to get the Disco's transfer case worked on and it appears I'll be on my own for that as well. I'll keep skipping merrily along down that yellow brick road.
Was starting to get a little worried Mr Foreman, 20 mins in and hardly a ball joke in sight..... you redeemed yourself with the 'greasy shaft as a teenager' reference tho, you deffo spent time in the NT lol. Did you see young Geoffrey Crokers battle with certain steering components ? lol
Greetings, great videos. I have a 1957 S1 LHD 88. I have owned for 30+ years. nearly 95% original. Appreciate your restoration. You comment on parts but never say from where of if they are S1, 2 or 3? I have not driven my rover in nearly 20 years as it has been in enclosed storage in the Az desert. Just now beginning the restoration effort. Great videos, much appreciated. Would like to have a way to contact you and ask you some questions. Thanks again. Steve
I’ve got an email address in the ‘about’ tab on the channel page. I’m not sure if it shows up on the smart phone app or if you need a computer. I’d like to hear more about your truck.
One wonders two things: Could anyone other than Gavin the (former) teen-age shaft-greaser, have held up and persisted with such a daunting project as long and with this level of accomplishment? And, how many other vehicles were designed by inmates of the criminally sadistic wing of a lunatic asylum? My admiration knows no bounds, Gav! NOT a joke!
Greetings Noah, apologies for late reply, slipped under the radar. There seems to be a good number of dedicated Land Rover 'fixeruperers' laboring away out there against even greater odds than I. The way I stand out from the crowd is being the least skilled of the lot of them. We recently had what we've put together so far on a rope behind a quad bike getting towed around, I'll be very excited if this project works out.
It's driving me totally nuts!!! Yer shed looks like the dinkum Aussie number, but is that a left hand drive D2 behind you?? And a deer fer crying out loud. You ain't in the United States of Confusion are yer??? An Aussie working on a Pommie truck in the USA??? Now that's a real furphy!!!
I was a bit worried that joke might have been a little much, there's quite a few comments end up on the 'cutting room floor' where I've gotten a bit out of control waffling in front of the camera and being rude.
There might be some truth in that, I know very little about golf so my commentary would no doubt be on par with my welding exhibition, a complete mess.
On side of box you will find a suffix no you will need it to order parts . All s 1 i encountered were of the chain type except for a few ex navy that were 2 wheel drive. Only thought levers present on s2 on wards but maybe some of the last S1 before the change over got them fitted, but not 100% so you may be right.
Greetings Eduan, 18 is not far away, I have a title sequence to add to it and part 19 is also close to being finished. Good luck on the S3 rebuild. They're good trucks!
Reusing nuts and bolts is better. More original and far and away better steel. Obviously there’s times when fasteners need to be reused. When they’re fucked. And when they’re in locations where they are a crucial safety thing. The whitworth nuts on the steering box are neither, they’re good for another 60 years.
Anything that works! I've digressed from the purest perspective as it's cheaper and convenient to get stuff here at the local hardware store. I'm only using the British stuff where a bolt or nut needs to go over or into a British thread. I keep stuffing up my nut and bolt orders anyhow so I am best off embracing my incompetency and compensate.
We get a few around here. We used to have a big buck come down from the hills twice a year and hang out but our neighbors shot him in the end for fun while 'out of season'. I think that is poaching, The term 'fun' is quite subjective on an individual basis.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures 'Out of season' sounds like poaching to me too. Too many idiots these days. On a happy note< the restoration is looking great!
They probably know each other! The previous owner was a family friend of Wilm's'ys uncle and I plan to ask him eventually if he knows any of the chariots history.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Probably! YYB is a registration from Somerset and is recorded as first registered on 1st August 1957; mine was 2nd July. They're going to be closely related for sure! Awesome work!
It will be in the 'about' tab on the channel page but you might need to be on a computer to see it. Not sure if the phone does it. Any troubles with that and ill just post it.
BY the way gear box not genuine s1 ,s1 gear box had a chain to engage 4x4 not a lever also front output shaft was driven by a freewheel drive mechanism so only 4x4 when being driven , a kind of early third diff to try to stop axle wind up. If sincro on all gears then S2A /S3 if no sincro on 1@2 then S2. If you need manuals for V8 engine or gear box i should have them as a pdf.
I thought the chain was only on the early series 1's though I have my suspicion's about the authenticity of the gearbox as I do for the rear diff. I suspect series 2. The gearbox has no suffix letter in the numbers. I'll be opening it up soon to peer inside, if I have the courage to open my eyes? I have an email address on the channel page if correspondence is better off a public platform.
Only the very early s1’s had the chain pull, all of my s1’s here in NZ (earliest is a 51 latest is a 56) have the high low range lever and push for 4wd like the later s2 & 3.
That's an intriguing offer. I should have an email address on the channel page somewhere though I'm unsure if a smartphone accesses it. I'd like to hear more.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures no worries. You're series is helping me no-end. Currently trying to get my series 2a to select reverse and learnt more from your videos than the green bible!
That’s great. Glad it is helping. The Haynes manual has some good stuff in it also that can help give clarity to the problems at hand. The series 11 seems like it is a great truck with parts a bit easier to get a hold of.
Good one Mr F and Ms W! Would recommend fitting a steering strengthening box once you have your bulkhead / firewall fitted - see www.bits4landys.co.uk/steering_box_brackets.htm This will minimise the flex that you will have noted in the support bracket for your steering box (LR part number 270064) - although this box is made for a Series 2 onwards it also fits the Series One - you will need to drill holes in your firewall and get a set of bolts and locknuts to fit this modifcation...but well worth it if you don't want even more vague LR steering! Works a treat in my 86" which has the even older Worm and Nut Steering box...Go forth in confidence! Mark
Loved the deer come and say g’day in the background…rippa Mr. Foreman !
It strikes me that the restoration of old vehicles is something of a heroic undertaking. At the start of this there can be little idea of how much time, effort and probably most important $$$ is going to be invested. As an almost complete mechanical idiot, I continue to watch with some fascination :)
The $'s I reckon must be adding up with the inclusion of buying tools and extras in addition to parts though this project has already been spread out more than two years already. The video's are more time consuming than the project! If it wasn't for the filming and editing it would be done already. The filming means I can't just go down there and tinker with little jobs, and not to lose track of the story line the editing has to happen before the next project begins. It turns out to be two enormous tasks in one. The pandemic cost me one of my jobs so less money but more time. The way I prefer it.
Well done Mr Foreman! Takes me back.....there are few more frustrating jobs than a Series 1 steering box. Surprisingly few expletives were uttered...😂
Greetings Stephen, nothing wrong with a few expletives from time to time. Cathartic? That might be the word for it.
Greasing the shaft.....steady Mr foreman steady.
Great work, just like mine. Cheeky move at 12.48..😎
Good work. Like your precision reamer!
Greetings David. It wasn't my first choice but only thing I had that worked.
Wow!! Boy am I glad I didn’t take apart my steering box. Excellent job!!
I reckon a formidable chap like yourself would have few problems with a steering box! It only took me 8 attempts, I bet you'd do it in 4.
That sexy jazz music really makes me wanna get busy.......working on my land cruiser.
Land Cruiser! Never much work to do on those reliable, tough monsters. I've done a lot of trips in the troopy's and they're bullet proof. My path of divergence between Rover and Cruiser came from price as I really like both trucks but in Australia everyone wanted the Toyotas so they were expensive. Nearly twice the price of the fully decked out Defender we have in Australia. So the Defender at the time was cheaper and more unique. So the path was taken.
It made me want to grease the shaft.
Mr Foreman your timing is perfect. I’m documenting a resto of my FJ45 on my Jafffa Adventures channel and I have also come to the manual steering box rebuild time. I had no idea what I was in for. Now I know we are talking about 2 different vehicles here, but they gotta be somewhat similar, right? Anyway, after watching you I’m now scared as heck in taking my manual steering box on😬😂. Thanks for a hugely entertaining and informative production! Really love your careful camera work too mate, just awesome😎👍
Being scared is a good thing as it'll keep you focused. I don't know anything about the FJ45 box but i have faith you'll work it out.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Could not agree more mate, fear is my friend in this instance! Thanks again for your quality production work.
LOL. Did you even notice that little deer helper you had there at the end? That was pretty cool....
No, I had no idea the little helper was sticky beaking on the side lines. Wilms noticed and told me. Luckily I didn't mess up that take so it made it into the film.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures that was a great little Easter egg!
Like a bought one. Nice job Gav!
Thanks David.
Love it. Keep up good work
Bloody excellent!
Thanks Kevin.
Good stuff you sorted it with great aplomb
Thanks Gippy, I do my best.
Little buggers them steering boxes. Nice job you did there at the end of the day 👍
Thanks Kevin. Cheers.
Excellent and entertaining work. I noticed your other ‘project’ D2 waiting patiently in the background. It never rains with Land Rovers hey mate. 👍🏻🙏🏽🙏🏽😷😷🦘🦘
Very true Grahame. The new recon engine is in but transfer case parts for the Disco are currently rare as hens teeth. Possibly pandemic related. Winch is in pieces waiting for bits so progress is slow but if I don't blow anything up the Disco will be like a new one. I might even be able to get a speeding ticket! A rare thing for a Land Rover owner.
..on the road in no tym..lol..good work, stay safe..
I'm hoping so, thanks Bob.
Never fails to disappoint, My #1 favourite channel.
Had to pause it for a bit when I saw what happened to the fan.
No harm was done to any fans in this video! There could have been however as I weighed my options of a real life practical effect to CGI. The latter won out as I contemplated the ghastly cleanup following the former.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures It's amazing how fast the workbench can go from completely filthy to absolutely disgusting :)
Nice work! Also, very informative...I'm not nearly as afraid of my steering box as I used to be.
A little bit of fear is a good thing, keeps you on your toes.
You're doing a brilliant job, it'll be a shame to get it dirty, can't wait for the next installment 👍
Thanks Alan, I have no plans to make the outer body panels look new so once it's back together it'll look like an old Land Rover, in fact very much like me, not pretty to look at but functional under the raggedy exterior.
We are with u till the deep waters.. great job mr forman😎
Thanks Mr Abubaker, I need all the help I can get.
OMG grey steering box, you are a radical. Can't wait to see the finished job and I'm hoping you, Geoffrey Croker and Maximus Ironthumper will all meet up on a land rover zoom chat soon. Stay safe cobber.
I don't think I deserve to yet be in the realm of the legends but it is high praise to compared even remotely to the better men.
Not much to do here in Sonoma but be completely entertained by Mr. Foreman.
Glad to assist!
Excellent as always and nice to see the progress
Thanks Oliver.
Don't stress about the gearbox they are very simple to rebuild .love the old landys .love the show very entertaining
Good to hear, the filming for 'Into Deep Water' has begun and the gearbox terrifies me, however my low IQ protects me from the paralyzing effects of terror and allows me to march against incredible odds with confidence. Half the battle already won.
Nicely done Mr Foreman, one of the most fiddly jobs on a land rover. I’ve had to replace the recirculating bearings a few times by the side of the road in East Africa . The steering box was knackered and would chew through bearings about every 300km.
That would be a mongrel of a job on the side of any road although if you were replacing bearings at such a regular interval you would have gotten quite good at it. Me and Wilms were overland drivers based out of Arusha for 6 years and have some similar roadside experiences.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures ah yes, Arusha. Dragoman?
Greetings Mark, I just found your reply 3 weeks later. African Trails was who we worked for. They don't operate anymore. I think a few of the overland companies have disappeared of late.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures All of the overland companies were good to us in our solo land rover,, especially in the wilds of Zaire/Congo. They would always have a spare beer or two. It was great to pull into a campsite and see a Bedford or Mercedes truck. Thanks mate!
Oh my what fun!
Cant wait for the next installment
Thanks again for another boost of inspiration. Just a shame it's 05:50 in the morning, dark and pi*sing down outside.
...might just have to re-watch again later.
Great job 👏 👍
The only other comment i have at the moment is with my experience with s 1 land rovers with V8 fitted . back in the day (1982/3 ish) I had said V8 running s1 box range rover diffs roll cage and full set harness. Went like a stabbed rat , no problem going off the clock. Not much could catch it or pass it for that matter . However stopping now that was a different matter altogether , nearly came to grief . Been on test drive after a quick tune up ,coming over the tops (moors) heading slightly down hill into a sweeping left hand bend up to a off set cross road junction . brakes fully applied fighting to keep on track ,it just would not stop . Luckily no traffic crossed junction and ended up 70 yards + before it came to rest . ended up fitting LWB station wagon brakes front and rear along with servo , re sighting brake pedal etc to make the thing stop. Bear this in mind the 35V8 will over power standard s1 brakes. may not be a problem in the outback , but in built up area lethal
I've heard that. My initial plan is to get the old truck up and running then consider upgrades such as brakes depending on how well it goes and if I have the strength of will to tackle American traffic in a RHD 60 year old wagon..
Set wheels to straight ahead position leavers set 90 deg and 81 deg ie not 90 deg to each other . Then set steering box drop arm to central position , adjust drag link to desired length, replace steering wheel ,then make any final adjustments to centre steering wheel by turning drag link tube to lengthen or shorten drag link which will allow steering wheel to be posisioned correctly . Some times it takes a few attempts you may have to move the chassiback and forth to re centre wheels ,then you will be pritty close to alignment ,but leave that untill vehical is fully assembled and on level ground.
81 degrees from the bottom arm making the top arm facing a little toward the front of the truck?
One of your more successful videos, well done
Mate- from one Aussie to another, really enjoying the series. Keep them coming! The high end skills are much like my own methods of farm management. Its not stupid if it works and no one loses an eye. Also there is a distinct lack of beer in these interweb shows- the last was way back in a very early welding episode. You must be as dry as a dead dingoes donger?!?!?
Greetings Harry. Glad you like the series. There is a lack of beer for sure, I've had to cut back a bit on luxuries for a couple of reasons such as the expense of fixing land rovers and my slowing metabolism. I found myself getting a little thicker around the girth so peanut M&M's, beer and wine have had to be rationed. I like to be light on my feet so I am dexterous enough to run away from horrible things should they turn their attention to me.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Mmmmmm peanut m&ms!!! The food of gods and a necessity to jump from a moving land rover when brakes fail
Aluminum and Aluminium while both are smelted from bauxite are actually different alloys. Aluminum is an alloy of Alumina and Americaniam, while aluminium is a alloy of Alumina and Australlinium. Did you see what I did there?
I did see what you did there and quite cunning. I also knew none of that information and will have to look into it. What's the UK variant?
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures That is a virus. Oh! I see, you mean whats the UK variant of Aluminum? Why Aluminium ofcourse. The Brits do get some things right. :)
Absolutely love it ! .Best wishes from old Blighty You great Gullah ! .
PS , I know it's a bit early yet ,may I suggest before you lower the body onto the chassis that you wax oil all the top of the chassis with associated parts , it makes a world of a difference enabling you to get to all the crevices etc . We did it to the 3 that we rebuilt a few years back . You run a great show mate ! .
Greetings Gerald. I've heard of waxoil but never seen it. How does it go collecting dirt on the outside of the chassis?
It collects a lot of dirt, but who cares if it stops water and salt collecting there and eating your chassis away. Possibly not a problem for you guys in California, but definitely an issue here in sunny Scotland. Waxoyl is a miniature of wax and white spirit and it tends to creep about and self-heal if scratched. Work filling the chassis rails with it too for those of us who live in a corrosive environment.
Comedy gold as usual
The original steering rod clamps are lovely. I keep reusing mine, new boltsand yor good
Thank you Mr Foreman, a job well done. Is the little deer a regular visitor, or did it just happen along.
The little deer is a regular though I was unaware at the time of filming I had an observer. Always a worry is the local bobcat is very adept at killing deer so I can only hope she remains wary.
Relay arms looked about correct when first fitted . Lower arm 90 deg to track rod upper arm 81 deg ie 9 deg forward of track rod out of alignment.
Bugger! I'll have a look at it again and make an evaluation. Thanks for the tip.
YES ,top arm pointing slightly in direction of bumper like you had when you first fitted the arms . cut a piece of card mark it 90@81 with a cheap protractor (or estimate 9 deg ) and sight through lining up with track control bar .
Good advice on the card template.
KRIKKIT was at 13:46 if anyone was keen for a bit of KRIKKIT action which seemed to be lacking in today's video :) Congrats on the steering re-assembly, good work!
Thanks Duncan, Krikkit is gaining confidence in my ability to fumble through a challenge and feels I need less supervision.
Thanks. I missed that on first viewing. We always enjoy seeing Cricket too.
Well done!
Thanks Todd.
I hope you and yours are well. On behalf of your viewer-ship, I hope part 18 is coming soon. 😀
Over all the other qualities of your video, you are very funny. You have the originality required to possess, build, drive and maintain a series 1.
High praise Serge, I'm hoping to be a deserving addition to the old trucks history. I'm also hoping I can get it running.
Looking forward to the deep water!
Hopefully it is a success. It's a fearsome prospect.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures it’ll be fine!
"will smell a rat" enter deer
Bonza!
I reckon so. Cheers.
G'day Mr Foreman,a nice lot of progress achieved there,not without some trials though.At least it's only a manual steering box,and there were no extra bits to fool with like a power steering box.The engine if you choose to look at it next,isn't too formidable,but the gearbox and transfer would be where I'd be seeking advise,and or guidance from someone who knows more than I.Good luck🙂
I'm going to need some luck because for better or worse I'll be facing the gearbox alone. Mention the word Land Rover here in the USA and all of a sudden the workshops are all booked out. I tried to get the Disco's transfer case worked on and it appears I'll be on my own for that as well. I'll keep skipping merrily along down that yellow brick road.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Let me guess, your the scarecrow? :)
Best video
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Thanks Daniel, Cheers.
Was starting to get a little worried Mr Foreman, 20 mins in and hardly a ball joke in sight..... you redeemed yourself with the 'greasy shaft as a teenager' reference tho, you deffo spent time in the NT lol. Did you see young Geoffrey Crokers battle with certain steering components ? lol
I did indeed see Mr Crokers battle with the steering, he had a similar experience to myself though he's a bit better skilled than I.
Great and interesting video, as always so... I wish I could offer constructive advice, but this vintage looks like it was engineered by Dr. Seuss.
Well said!
Greetings, great videos. I have a 1957 S1 LHD 88. I have owned for 30+ years. nearly 95% original. Appreciate your restoration. You comment on parts but never say from where of if they are S1, 2 or 3? I have not driven my rover in nearly 20 years as it has been in enclosed storage in the Az desert. Just now beginning the restoration effort. Great videos, much appreciated. Would like to have a way to contact you and ask you some questions. Thanks again. Steve
I’ve got an email address in the ‘about’ tab on the channel page. I’m not sure if it shows up on the smart phone app or if you need a computer. I’d like to hear more about your truck.
One wonders two things: Could anyone other than Gavin the (former) teen-age shaft-greaser, have held up and persisted with such a daunting project as long and with this level of accomplishment? And, how many other vehicles were designed by inmates of the criminally sadistic wing of a lunatic asylum? My admiration knows no bounds, Gav! NOT a joke!
Greetings Noah, apologies for late reply, slipped under the radar. There seems to be a good number of dedicated Land Rover 'fixeruperers' laboring away out there against even greater odds than I. The way I stand out from the crowd is being the least skilled of the lot of them. We recently had what we've put together so far on a rope behind a quad bike getting towed around, I'll be very excited if this project works out.
I would’ve put anti-seize on the steering rod ends too.
That's not a bad idea.
It's driving me totally nuts!!! Yer shed looks like the dinkum Aussie number, but is that a left hand drive D2 behind you?? And a deer fer crying out loud. You ain't in the United States of Confusion are yer??? An Aussie working on a Pommie truck in the USA??? Now that's a real furphy!!!
Every observation you have made is correct. I'm a bit like a cabbage, you can mix me in with any dish and I'll be at home.
As the old saying goes old landys never die they just get faster.
"Greasing the shaft"
Even a non-mechanic like me can relate.
Onwards!
I was a bit worried that joke might have been a little much, there's quite a few comments end up on the 'cutting room floor' where I've gotten a bit out of control waffling in front of the camera and being rude.
No probs. We Aussies are renowned for being crass and crude. Part of the reason we are so loveable 👍
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures It was a little much for my family who enjoy your vids. Please don't let your standards slip.
If the PGA would hire you to be a color commentator, golf would go from the most boring to the most entertaining sport to watch.
There might be some truth in that, I know very little about golf so my commentary would no doubt be on par with my welding exhibition, a complete mess.
On side of box you will find a suffix no you will need it to order parts . All s 1 i encountered were of the chain type except for a few ex navy that were 2 wheel drive. Only thought levers present on s2 on wards but maybe some of the last S1 before the change over got them fitted, but not 100% so you may be right.
When can we expect episode 18 ,enjoy your videos,doing a sr 3 rebuild here in N Z.🍻
Greetings Eduan, 18 is not far away, I have a title sequence to add to it and part 19 is also close to being finished. Good luck on the S3 rebuild. They're good trucks!
Reusing nuts and bolts is better. More original and far and away better steel. Obviously there’s times when fasteners need to be reused. When they’re fucked. And when they’re in locations where they are a crucial safety thing. The whitworth nuts on the steering box are neither, they’re good for another 60 years.
Will we see some landrover merch. I want a series beer glass to watch episodes with a cold one
mr foreman you are also putting unc bolts onto your british car , is this correct?
Anything that works! I've digressed from the purest perspective as it's cheaper and convenient to get stuff here at the local hardware store. I'm only using the British stuff where a bolt or nut needs to go over or into a British thread. I keep stuffing up my nut and bolt orders anyhow so I am best off embracing my incompetency and compensate.
Wild deer?
We get a few around here. We used to have a big buck come down from the hills twice a year and hang out but our neighbors shot him in the end for fun while 'out of season'. I think that is poaching, The term 'fun' is quite subjective on an individual basis.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures 'Out of season' sounds like poaching to me too. Too many idiots these days.
On a happy note< the restoration is looking great!
My YYB is becoming increasingly jealous!
They probably know each other! The previous owner was a family friend of Wilm's'ys uncle and I plan to ask him eventually if he knows any of the chariots history.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Probably! YYB is a registration from Somerset and is recorded as first registered on 1st August 1957; mine was 2nd July. They're going to be closely related for sure! Awesome work!
Had a quick look on your page but couldn't find email address.
It will be in the 'about' tab on the channel page but you might need to be on a computer to see it. Not sure if the phone does it. Any troubles with that and ill just post it.
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BY the way gear box not genuine s1 ,s1 gear box had a chain to engage 4x4 not a lever also front output shaft was driven by a freewheel drive mechanism so only 4x4 when being driven , a kind of early third diff to try to stop axle wind up. If sincro on all gears then S2A /S3 if no sincro on 1@2 then S2. If you need manuals for V8 engine or gear box i should have them as a pdf.
I thought the chain was only on the early series 1's though I have my suspicion's about the authenticity of the gearbox as I do for the rear diff. I suspect series 2. The gearbox has no suffix letter in the numbers. I'll be opening it up soon to peer inside, if I have the courage to open my eyes? I have an email address on the channel page if correspondence is better off a public platform.
Only the very early s1’s had the chain pull, all of my s1’s here in NZ (earliest is a 51 latest is a 56) have the high low range lever and push for 4wd like the later s2 & 3.
Do you want a 12J diesel 4 cylinder engine for that thing? I have two at my shop out of two defenders we are redoing.
That's an intriguing offer. I should have an email address on the channel page somewhere though I'm unsure if a smartphone accesses it. I'd like to hear more.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Awww but who wouldn't want a V8 Series I
Hello deer
You know that this episode is missing out of your playlist? (it jumps from 16 to 18)
Thanks for letting me know that Paul. Now corrected, cheers.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures no worries. You're series is helping me no-end. Currently trying to get my series 2a to select reverse and learnt more from your videos than the green bible!
That’s great. Glad it is helping. The Haynes manual has some good stuff in it also that can help give clarity to the problems at hand. The series 11 seems like it is a great truck with parts a bit easier to get a hold of.
@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures and cheap-as-chips... eBay and Amazon sell britparts (etc.) here, with free delivery.
Good one Mr F and Ms W! Would recommend fitting a steering strengthening box once you have your bulkhead / firewall fitted - see www.bits4landys.co.uk/steering_box_brackets.htm This will minimise the flex that you will have noted in the support bracket for your steering box (LR part number 270064) - although this box is made for a Series 2 onwards it also fits the Series One - you will need to drill holes in your firewall and get a set of bolts and locknuts to fit this modifcation...but well worth it if you don't want even more vague LR steering! Works a treat in my 86" which has the even older Worm and Nut Steering box...Go forth in confidence! Mark
I checked out your suggestion on the interweb thingy, looks like a good idea I might take on. Cheers for that.