Cartman Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Some may remember my old blue Series 3/2 I had had for around 9 years which, unfortunately I sold about 2 years ago (especially you old died in wool Shire LRC members). A big mistake in someways but I needed the money at the time for legal issues so poo happens? http://members.lycos.co.uk/pjboomer Well I am no longer Series LR'less and had a delivery yesterday. Sitting outside Casa Cartman is a 1964 LWB IIa 2.25 petrol. Resplendant in several peeling coats of LR green which are revealing the orginal RAF logos underneath. On a 1 tonne chassis with all springs replaced 6 years ago and wiring loom 5 years ago. 12v negative earth and alternator fitted. Currently set up as a truck cab but I have the front hoop, center and window rail plus a very nice condition canvas. Just need the two side rails for above the door, rear hoop and side bars and then the canvas could go on for the Summer (if we get one?). Including the RAF it has had only 3 owners fron new and a the last one was a mate who has used it for the last 6 years to buzz to and from work - 78k miles and genuine AFAIK. No offroading So current MOT and of course tax exempt but I need to start with fixing all the little niggles. It has twin tanks but the RH one has only been used so I need to check whether the LH one is sound. Fuel sender fitted on the RH one is a 12v? So apparently the fuel gauge works but works inaccurately as both tanks have a sender and the gauge fuel level is a sum of the two. Anyone bring me up to speed with that one? Brakes are poor (compared to my old S3) so I am going to strip all the hubs and renew where nec and get them adjusted up. Need to fit the old rad fan back on. Original Smiths heater is there but has been disconnected. So not known whether that is coolant tight yet? Headlight high beam indicator on the dash works in reverse. Apparently the headlight wiring is back to front? So that is my starting list for now. Then there is the bulkhead. It passed the MOT every year but there is obviously rust. Chassis is very sound and the rear x-member has been changed at some point to a 1/4" thick steel U-beam I'll post some pics when I can Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Sounds a great truck Only thing I am pretty sure about is the fuel sender.... on the fuel changeover tap (normally under the drivers feet) there are switches which change the feed to the gauge from one tank to the other. Oh, and 12V +ve earth..... with an alternator, I thought that wasn't possible.... (or at least not done in the automotive world) someone will correct me if wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 CARTMAN! Great to say that name again. Paul, nice to see you back in the fold of things and with a series. I enjoyed all the work that you did with the last series and looking forward to see the progress on this new one. ja, post a few pictures when you can. Cheers, Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Welcome back Paul! Glad to see another classic LWB Series on the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Oh, and 12V +ve earth..... with an alternator, I thought that wasn't possible.... (or at least not done in the automotive world) someone will correct me if wrong Oh, cockrels. Yes you got me it was a typo Yep there is a switch with the head through the bulkhead and the pipework etc. in the engine bay. Switch on the selector has no wires on it and is broken. More investigation req but as the truck had a new loom I doubt that was military and prob didn't allow for twin tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Whether I start another website Todd, I doubt it. That took up sooo much time last go around I will post pics though LOL. Good to hear you Jon. Still patching that squirted V8 together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Here you go a few pics. Sorry I could only take them in the dark for now http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1904/1150...4/352896924.jpg http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1904/1150...4/352896923.jpg http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1904/1150...4/352896922.jpg http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1904/1150...4/352839532.jpg http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1904/1150...4/352839536.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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