With Halogen Bulbs in the lights you wont need an extra helping of carrots every meal .....
Project Hélène has finally landed. Rejoice!
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I haven't tried them at night but they are quite bright at daytime.
The early diesels ran two 6V batteries and electical "accessories" such as wiper motors, semaphores etc, were only run off one battery (6V).
Well, well. Live and learn. Thanks for that on a Monday morning. Positive earth? I guess they might even be reversible.
Series II and IIA LandRover diesels also ran two very large 6V batteries in series, but the few electrics - alternator, starter, lights, wipers - were all 12V. There wasn't even a cabin light. Much more than enough capacity. The wiper motor was now in the dash area and ran from a panel switch.The engine ran at 23:1 and was rather noisy. In the cabin you would have to shout. The thermostat water pump and timing chain castings were iron.
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Bumpers (see prior pics)
The bumpers were straightened and sanded to remove rust and crud then sanded again, then polished with various grit until I could polish no more. I then sprayed them with rattle can clear to hold them until I get them plated. Or do them myself.
The Bumper horns with the lasange shape were available in the 1930s as aftermarket spares. The Nervasport etchings are available now in Europe but I chose to do them myself, right here at the facility.
The bumpers were straightened and sanded to remove rust and crud then sanded again, then polished with various grit until I could polish no more. I then sprayed them with rattle can clear to hold them until I get them plated. Or do them myself.
The Bumper horns with the lasange shape were available in the 1930s as aftermarket spares. The Nervasport etchings are available now in Europe but I chose to do them myself, right here at the facility.
The rear tail lights chosen bear an uncanny resemblance to what was also available in the 1930s parts catalogues.
Model A Ford?
I remember driving a Series II LWB diesel. Not quiet... I do recall how hard it was to stop from 50+ mph. Not that it was much over 50, mind you. Great photo.
Seating and interior trim.
When I launched into recreating the interior trim I relied on historic photos found on the internet for the seats and door card designs. I even counted and placed the correct number of pleats. The pleats in the seats are not really pleats, nay they are pockets sewn into the seat covers into which a strip of 20mm foam was delicately inserted with a device called a spoon (google it). The old timers used wads of cotton but I found that to be too problematic. Built into the seat back is a steel cross-brace designed to stiffen the body shell and probably offer some side impact protection at the B pillar. I have a pic of it somewhere.
The material for the seat covers is faux leather called Bison. Horse hide didn't seem to be available but I think the Bison looks the goods.
When I launched into recreating the interior trim I relied on historic photos found on the internet for the seats and door card designs. I even counted and placed the correct number of pleats. The pleats in the seats are not really pleats, nay they are pockets sewn into the seat covers into which a strip of 20mm foam was delicately inserted with a device called a spoon (google it). The old timers used wads of cotton but I found that to be too problematic. Built into the seat back is a steel cross-brace designed to stiffen the body shell and probably offer some side impact protection at the B pillar. I have a pic of it somewhere.
The material for the seat covers is faux leather called Bison. Horse hide didn't seem to be available but I think the Bison looks the goods.
Note to self: I really need to find a better home for the fire extinguisher.
Well blow me down. It fits nicely into the fabric lined vide-pouches with room to spare for a small bag of croissants and a block of cheese.
Or manufacture a covering - modeled on this one - to go over the current (bright red) model? Given all of the other artificing that has been done that should be a doddle!
Ian.
So in the event of a fire you’d have to remove the cheese and croissants first. I like IWS suggestion more.
I reckon I can secrete it up under the dash on the fire wall. Then I could fit some full length baguettes in the vide-pouches as well.
Of course, the fire extinguisher is taking up the space intended for the bottle of red!
Oh please! I would never sully my lips with mere alcohol. Perhaps a thermos of coffee.
Upholstery spoons new England style.
