Pt 1 The Introduction. Series 1 Land Rover Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 5 лис 2018
  • A new and rather ambitious project, to restore life back into a 1957 series 1 Land Rover.
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  • @alanhawken8471
    @alanhawken8471 4 місяці тому

    I've just discovered this and I'm loving it .👍

  • @1unsung971
    @1unsung971 11 місяців тому +2

    Just HAD TO REVISIT this episode from long ago. WONDERFUL.

  • @EpicDrivesWesternAustralia
    @EpicDrivesWesternAustralia 5 років тому +1

    What an awesome project, can't wait to watch the progress! :)

  • @aseriesofadventures3338
    @aseriesofadventures3338 5 років тому +1

    Now there's a project you can sink your teeth into. As for the video recommendations, I have watched all your videos on many different occasions and always look forward to new uploads.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      One could say I've bitten off more than I can chew but perseverance and tenacity are some of my stronger attributes and often overcome attributes I struggle with such as intelligence and ability.

    • @aseriesofadventures3338
      @aseriesofadventures3338 5 років тому

      My old man used to look at me pointedly and say "If the women don't find you handsome, at least let them find you handy".

  • @nsierra2297
    @nsierra2297 5 років тому +1

    So happy to see more and more Landy restoration channels on UA-cam!

  • @kennethegelundravn2994
    @kennethegelundravn2994 Рік тому +1

    Really love your approach to things 😉
    "Never done this before.. - I bet I am good at it..."
    Renovating an old 4x4 myself and being an IT guy, I use an approach of 30% logic, 30% hard work, 30% acceptance of my limitations and 10% pure luck.
    Greetings from Denmark 🙂

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw 5 років тому +4

    Love it. Just found this channel and looking forward to the light humour resto of this S1.

  • @johnprice2606
    @johnprice2606 5 років тому +5

    Many years ago, my father owned a series 1 ute. I drove it doing deliveries for their business. Driving it was busier than a one-man band. The brakes did not work unless you pumped the pedal vigorously, all down shifts required double clutching. The indicators did not flash unless you flicked the lever on and off and the steering seemed to have about 78 turns lock to lock and about two turns of free play and required tremendous effort to turn. If you hit a big bump, the carby would fall off as it was held onto the manifold with fencing wire.
    Driving down a steep hill one day I was distracted flicking the indicator switch on and off to change lanes, double clutching to down shift, rocking the wheel two full turns side to side to maintain somewhat the intended direction I run out of feet to constantly pump the brake pedal when the lights at the bottom of the hill changed to red.
    The soft brake pedal gave no indication of slowing let alone stopping the vehicle so I heaved on the handbrake. I discovered the only thing that worked on the antique as both rear wheels locked up as we proceeded to pirouette in graceful circles down the hill.
    Good luck with the restoration, these are vehicles with heaps of character.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      My god! It sounds like you should have traded that old car in for a horse or a wheel barrow. I'm going to need all the luck I can get for this project and I'm already too deep in to give up. Cheers John.

  • @shairolazhar
    @shairolazhar 5 років тому +2

    can't wait for the restoration...

  • @InMused
    @InMused 5 років тому +3

    Priceless mate. I've posted this on the Aussie Land Rover Owners facebook group. :) I am sure if you want to fly someone over to the states to help you, someone will put their hand up.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +2

      Thanks for the shoutout to Aussie Land Rovers. My budget is a bit too low to fly anybody over, it's barely enough for me to come home for a visit but the offer is appreciated.

  • @kslinthesand
    @kslinthesand 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant !!! Great video ..

  • @sobatknives1837
    @sobatknives1837 5 років тому

    Great little series one to restore. Love your workshop also! If you have a set of spanners, hammer and enough coffee you’ll be fine. I drive Land Rover (series and Defender) all my life and you will be amazed how fun it is to tinker about and eventually restore this nice truck.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Greetings Sobat. On some of the tougher challenges one could add whiskey to the list. These old trucks are awesome and I'm looking forward to see it run again.

  • @mivecize
    @mivecize 5 років тому +1

    Great video

  • @stefanallan4274
    @stefanallan4274 3 роки тому

    I've got the same engine in my series 3 lightweight landrover. Great engines

  • @WesternAustraliaNowAndThen
    @WesternAustraliaNowAndThen 5 років тому +3

    My mechanical skills need just a little polishing, in fact they are probably similar to my brain surgery skills. I will be watching this series with particular interest just in case I can finally learn something. Best of luck with the project.

  • @craigtsadventures7414
    @craigtsadventures7414 5 років тому

    Wow! Big job ahead of you Mr foreman. There is no doubt in my mind that you will pull this project off. Looking forward to the series.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Craig. I'm hoping I can get it running, will make a superb chariot for future excursions.

  • @richardsanders2794
    @richardsanders2794 5 років тому

    You lucky man! I learned to drive in a Series 1 Land Rover 54 years ago. A great challenge with what looks like a solid machine, not so sure about the Rover V8, but go with what you’ve got. Good Luck!

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Richard! I'm hoping I can get it running as my neighbor has a 1942 military jeep and I'm envious. I'm a bit worried the V8 is a bit of overkill but I don't drive like a hotrod so hopefully all will be well. many challenges ahead.

  • @SimonElenor
    @SimonElenor 4 роки тому +1

    Mr Foreman I worry about you! Turned on by tractors. Actually I kind of worry more about Wilms. Either way I had I had a series 1 with a hand throttle. I had to change that though as my foot was getting bored. Keep up the great work.

  • @gippy6105
    @gippy6105 5 років тому

    Love it i am presently restoring a Series 3 Stage 1 for my youngest daughter same motor as yours will be watching with great interest as always good job love the videos.
    Gippy

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Thanks Gippy. Best of luck with your series 3. Should at least be easier to find parts for. Cheers.

  • @christinemarmara11
    @christinemarmara11 5 років тому

    I’m restoring a 54 in Australia at a similar stage. I’ll be watching keenly. Especially the swivel hub stuff.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      I'm wondering if everything is the same with the swivel hubs, I suppose we'll find out as the 57 has a few differing components on the rear similar to the series 2 updated version. I have some nasty rust on the rear spring hangers to deal with before moving forward and up front. Best of luck on your own project, it's challenging but a lot of fun as well, although from some of the curses bellowing out of my workshop one would be forgiven for doubting it.

  • @RoamingTheOutback
    @RoamingTheOutback 5 років тому +1

    Great to see you've got a "proper" 4x4 again! You'll look great tackling the states in that mate :-)

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      Greetings Brett. After driving around in a disco I fear I might be spoiled and soft! If we ever ship this thing back to Oz we'll have to team up and between us leave one massive oil leak right across the country.

    • @RoamingTheOutback
      @RoamingTheOutback 5 років тому

      Sounds like a plan mate. @@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures

  • @davids9450
    @davids9450 4 роки тому +1

    Dear Mister Foreman - My dad and I fixed up an old Series 1 when I was a kid so I'm loving your work. I just rediscovered this UA-cam clip which I first saw it a few years ago (from "Reel Truth History Documentaries") - you've probably seen it but it might inspire you to even more success. Of course it might demoralise you too!

  • @hawksGoneHunting
    @hawksGoneHunting 5 років тому

    This is going to be great to see you rebuild this old girl..

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      This should be a good comedy show anyhow, I'm sure there is to be plenty of cursing and spitting with a few tantrums along the way.

  • @gonesailing
    @gonesailing 5 років тому

    Awesome and good luck. Having bought a 57’ Series One last week, I am in the same boat, but need to spend the winter sourcing parts. I look forward to part 2 and seeing more of the calendar !

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Rimmer bros in the Uk have some stuff, John Craddock has a lot, Dunsfold Landrover is worth calling and if your in the states rovers north can help. Best of luck to yourself and check for chassis rus. It’ll be there.

    • @gonesailing
      @gonesailing 5 років тому

      Great, and many thanks for the helpful information. I’m in Canada, so our dollar is not the best for shopping stateside. The chassis is solid, thanks, but I have a bit of welding todo on the bulkhead. I wish I had a new brake master cylinder. Rare as hens teeth, as mine is not with the Land Rover.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Check out John Craddock website product number 241687 R. It's $218.00 US dollars which might sound a bit pricey but it's a start at least in tracking one down. Brake master cylinder that is. www.johncraddockltd.co.uk

    • @gonesailing
      @gonesailing 5 років тому

      Foreman and Wilms Adventures. Thanks so much, a lot more reasonable than others I have seen in the $500 mark, plus they want a deposit for the old one I don’t have! All the best Ian

  • @No-thing-ness
    @No-thing-ness 2 роки тому

    Legend

  • @explorer8888
    @explorer8888 5 років тому +1

    Great video and great quality/resolution! I like your editing too. YT recommended this video. Wish I would have seen it sooner and not 4 months after it was uploaded.
    Mine is a 1957 as well with an EFI V8 from a NAS 94 Defender mated to an LT95 from a 101 FC. If you need any input, ideas or help, get in touch. Subscribed!

  • @waynedoeblin6801
    @waynedoeblin6801 5 років тому +3

    I was hoping to see some more of this sweetheart that I caught a glimpse of when you were replacing a pesky o ring on your Disco.
    Watching your Western Walkabout series is what brought me to this point,and I can't commend you enough for your work with that.
    Looks like you might be staying in the US for a while yeah?
    Petroleum jelly should see you out of trouble,sometimes a high speed electric drill with a screwdriver(a long one),down the dissy hole can rescue you too,a bit better speed,but the jelly will work👍
    Wishing you the best,and looking forward to seeing your progress 😊
    P.S.Your calendar secret is safe with me,Land Rover passion and tractors seem Togo hand in hand😂

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +2

      Greetings there Wayne. The old landy is down to the chassis as we speak. I'm not familiar with the electric drill trick or even a dizzy hole for oil pressure, you might have to elaborate on that one. This project will be a lot of fun, I've never rebuilt an engine before so I'm effectively diving head first into murky water with no idea how deep it is. Keep an eye out for the tractor calendar as it will discretely appear in each video.

    • @waynedoeblin6801
      @waynedoeblin6801 5 років тому +1

      Foreman and Wilms Adventures ,I'm sure that if you follow your manuals carefully,you will get this project taken care of nicely,and looks like you have a good supplier for the parts that you need.I've been pushing spanners for a long time,too long if I'm honest haha.Stick with the petroleum jelly in the pump on assembly,its the easiest way.You might check that little shaft that connects the distributor and the oil pump,that gear on the shaft is a tolerance fit,and has been known to slip.Put it in the vice,and apply some twisting pressure.But it's probably just the jelly that you need.
      I'm not a great teacher,so I hope I'm not sending you head first into confusion.All the best as you carry on👍😊

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock 5 років тому

    Parts prices seem pretty expensive in most places it seems, so restoring a Land Rover is a great investment for a future sale, especially one made famous on You Tube!

  • @ghalibabubaker88abubaker87
    @ghalibabubaker88abubaker87 5 років тому

    Wow 1st one to comment and big fan all the way from Kenya and must say am pretty excited abt ur new landrover project awaiting for more progress sir😊😊

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Shall endeavor to keep you posted on the progress. I lived in Kenya for a time and it was great! Karibu sana.

  • @defendermodsandtravels
    @defendermodsandtravels 5 років тому

    You are a glutton for punishment, friend. Once you start on a project like this (and yours is more ambitious than mine) you will find it's never ending. Best of luck.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      You speak words of truth. This not so little project has already turned into a tin of worms and I don't expect much to change. Cheers.

  • @MontyGriffsGarage
    @MontyGriffsGarage 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve a YYB Series 1 here in the U.K.

  • @robmacca67
    @robmacca67 5 років тому

    Mate, seeing what old landies go for in the states, it will be a well effort to restore. Pity it didn’t have the original 2.25ltr petrol engine still in it.... looking forward to seeing what comes of it 👍

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Greetings Rob. The original engine would be awesome to have. They do fetch a high price over here but even if I can get this thing up and running I'd then be reluctant to part with it. I have found some chassis rust down the back end which is bad. We'll have to see if I can deal with that first.

  • @nbrettoner
    @nbrettoner 5 років тому

    Well good on you three for taking on such a project, with which I wish you well.
    I usually like to run two words together in the same sentence; differing spellings meanings, like to two too.
    But this thyme starting and ending the same same. :)
    PS as always a most enjoyable insight into your world, well presented and suitably animated in the beginning. Nice :)
    PPS I had a series II troopy once. awesome 15-point turning circle, but stayed flat on corners even with a 1 1/2 ton load onboard.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      What happened to the old troopy? I drove a series 111 for a few years that belonged to a comrade and can relate to the 15 point turning circle with no power steering is as good as a gym membership. Even our Australian Defender has a turning circle the size of a small country.

    • @nbrettoner
      @nbrettoner 5 років тому +1

      @@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Hi guys,
      The olde Troopy (single-skin roof with spare on rear door? & side box/bench seats) I got at the same time as the 21 foot ex-WA school bus beast. I think I shared pics on a fb PM to you? Called The RoadRunner. Anyhoo, the Landy was traded in for an ex-Police (Bathurst NSW Blue Mountains area) "Bill Peach" two-tone brown FJ55? Landcruiser double-rear-door wagon (circa 1970's). When I have more time (my granddaughter gets married here in Coffs Harbour NSW in less than 2 1/2 hrs from now) I'll find your email address & send incriminating evidence of The Beast and etceteras.
      I believe WA has it's very own resident small country?. Is that what you used to circumnavigate on full lock? :)
      More later ~ ~

    • @nbrettoner
      @nbrettoner 5 років тому

      @Foreman and Wilms Adventures Back again,
      G'daughter's wedding went well. I've just surfaced 10 a.m. so won't try making any sense here. Have emailed you. Have a day grate. :)

    • @nbrettoner
      @nbrettoner 5 років тому

      Hi Gavin, I think I sent you a PM awhile ago. Let me know if not received. Oh and I have pics of the Roadrunner 21' bus if you would like. Although I think I've already sent you these?

  • @conrad1468
    @conrad1468 5 років тому

    I live in the USA. I had the same experience buying Rover parts. Cheaper to buy parts in the UK.

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      Greetings Cory. I found rovers north to have some decent stuff and works out ok for heavier items like break drums that would cost the individual a lot in shipping. But yes, a lot of the stuff is half price to buying it here.

  • @Stelios.Posantzis
    @Stelios.Posantzis 5 років тому +2

    I'm so green with envy right now that if I had four wheels you could probably mistake me for a Land Rover too... At least it's not a left hand drive one cos that would make me go nuts!
    Personally, the first I would attack when starting the restoration is that naff V8 sticker - unless of course you're going for "originality" ; )
    It's good that it has a V8 engine in it already: this way you can have your cake and eat it. For me, nothing would cut it but an original 1.6lt engine. That doesn't matter, however, when you can be comfortable in the knowledge you'll get some acceleration when stepping on the gas pedal!
    Great dog btw - and mind that ball when working on the vehicle!

  • @HugoAddi
    @HugoAddi 5 років тому

    I’ve just started my 1957 Series 1 project too, it’s also got a Rover V8...though it does run. I’d be really interested to see how you get on too. Good job

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      Best of luck on your truck also. I'd advise not looking too hard into things, I did and found rust in the chassis. I'm currently trying to pretend I'm a metal surgeon cutting and grinding and replacing pieces. Well above my level of expertise but necessity forces one to step up to the task.

  • @gippy6105
    @gippy6105 5 років тому

    If you need parts you might try Island 4x4 or Craddocks Spares they seem to have most Series parts.
    Cheers

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому

      I wish I knew about Island 4x4 a little earlier! Thanks for the tip off on that one. I've been getting most of my parts from Craddock, they've been great. Cheers.

  • @porscha901
    @porscha901 5 років тому

    Series 1 Land rover club is worth joining

  • @wil_horstmann
    @wil_horstmann 5 років тому +1

    You'll be ok. Anybody who could keep African Trail's Scania's on the road can rebuild a series 1

  • @Simonandisla
    @Simonandisla 5 років тому

    Me likey :-)))))
    Question....what's Cricket's job title/ description going to be as I think she will be key to the restoration ?? Looks like she's got the ball rolling in the background down to a T...maybe she could wear one of those utility pocket jackets holding the spanners for you and and be 2nd mechanic ?? Or sniffer out of useful parts n bits n bobs ??
    Looking forward to seeing the build come along :-)

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  5 років тому +1

      Crickets job title is chief 'distracting nuisance and general pain in the backside'. There's nothing like a nice face lick when your in a contorted yoga pose under a vehicle wrestling with a rusty bolt. However, she is also the supervisor and brains behind the operation so I can but follow along.

  • @filipinerna7879
    @filipinerna7879 Місяць тому

    wer did yu fiende parts? for it

    • @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures
      @ForemanAndWilmsAdventures  Місяць тому

      John Craddock in the UK is the best resource. Dingo croft in the UK also. Rovers North in the USA have parts for series 2 vehicles but some can work for earlier stuff. Ebay has stuff as well though I rarely use it.

  • @ernreeders1487
    @ernreeders1487 5 років тому

    Just a few seals and bearings..... yuk yuk.

  • @donpardo1
    @donpardo1 5 років тому

    at 10.21 thereabouts, you could have mentioned that you were thinking of
    replacing the window wipers inserts, ..eye for details and all that, borderline
    anal retentive? maybe
    best of luck mate , you gonna need it!

  • @busman2000
    @busman2000 4 роки тому

    I like how you are pretending to know nothing about Landrover's, and you come from the outback, it's a bit hard for a kiwiboy to swallow that.

  • @rafiatayee7798
    @rafiatayee7798 5 років тому

    Great video