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Restored many years ago but been standing, has only done a few hundred
miles since rebuild.
The Good news, I have fitted new seals where necessary to 3 wheel cylinders,
and re kitted the Master cylinder, brakes all working fine, front shoes
have loads of 'meat' on them, rear shoes were relined a few years ago
and have done no miles since. All electrics, lights, wipers etc working
OK. Starts easily and drives well. The vehicle army number is the original
and I have a copy of the contract details, she was built as one of a small
batch (presumeably for a special purpose) and originally had a metal lid
to the hip ring which will be included with the sale (I Hope the buyer
puts it back, I should have done, but fitted a canvas cover). Tyres are
all OK with plenty of tread. During original restoration the radiator
was recored and the engine professioally overhauled, replacemnt voltage
regulator disguised inside original casing. Spare wheel is WW2 dated and
OK as a spare. So as you can see, mechanically she is ready to go! Also
included are the tilt frames.
The bad news: The following is all the jobs that i am aware of that will
need doing (it would take me about 3 to 6 months to complete but I don't
have the time and have projects waiting): Windscreens; both frames need
repair work and new rubber (if I can find it I will include the correct
profile rubber, but it is easily obtainable), the N/S windscreen glass
needs replacing; about 5 boards in the cargo body need replacing as does
the lower boards and angle iron frame all round (simple now to remove
and refit as boards can be done at same time) and the body chassis extentions
need replacing (easy while boards out), new wood in tailgate might be
an idea as well, one new wiper blade and the arms tightening to the motor
shafts (easy!). Seats cushions are present but a better fitting set would
be a good idea. There are a few other odds and sods. A respray will be
needed as well.
The following books and spares will be available to the prospective purchaser
by seperate negotiation: Workshop manual, photocopy workshop manual, parts
manual, 2 Barhams 10.50x16 tyres brand new, s/h gearbox, s/h front propshaft,
s/h diff input bearing, s/h pair of halfshafts, s/h water pump, s/h oil
pump (I think there is a distrubutor as well, s/h cylinder head, about
4 new head gaskets, box of various instruments and small spares plus anything
else I can find!
I am very fond of the old girl, but I am not as young as I was, my interest
not as strong and I have two other vehicles to look after, one of which
is a full rebuild from the chassis up. So, she has to go to a new home.
Asking £4,500. | |