She Is Finally On The Road!

riverflows (72) in cars • 5 years ago

After a year and a half, stalled by two unexpected overseas trips for funerals and two boat restorations, our 1973 Series Landrover is on the road. Complete with a full engine restoration, and new or reconditioned everything, she is running sweet, bar a few tweaks as we go.

The fun bit for me was designing and making the centre console with a bit of sasssafras we had bought in Tassie about 10 years ago. I do like our SAAB seats which make for a more comfortable drive.

Here are a few pictures before we put the roofracks on. So much fun taking her down a riverroad.

The side windows were a nightmare. It took us weeks to source the rubber and the guy send us the wrong ones three times. They also are NOT easy to put in!

We took her for a longer run this morning, resulting in a long list of things to adjust and fine tune, which is to be expected.

Oh, we also put a table on the backdoor. We have lots of interesting ideas for the interior but we don't have time or money for that now. We will use our cookbox set up, which I have posted about before - more pictures to share after our camping trip next week.

I am pretty proud of this man for working his was off to get this done before we head overseas.

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foxonas (25) · 5 years ago

I remember this vechicle from a movie called 'Ace Ventura' with Jim Carrey. You just got me to want to watch that movie again!

Oh and also, awesome project. I love how tall this Landrover is and the wheels are so thin haha :D good job, man

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Oh cool, was it the same colour? The new James bond film has a blue one!!!

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haikubot (54) · 5 years ago

Oh cool, was it the
Same colour? The new James bond
Film has a blue one!!!

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luegenbaron (64) · 5 years ago

Yeeeaah booyy

that looks like fun! :)

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Ha, glad you like it!!! It is fun. Oh and by the way, glad you found that recipe too.

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kgakakillerg (76) · 5 years ago

That's a nice looking classic thanks for sharing enjoy your trip 👍🏾🍻 !BEER @tipu curate

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tipu (67) · 5 years ago

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Oooh, thanks for the beer and the tipu! xxx Thankyou!

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kgakakillerg (76) · 5 years ago

No problem 👍🏾

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j85063 (67) · 5 years ago

Woohoo back on the road awesome well done 👍

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Yay! Yes, very happy. A bit of fine tuning but gee I'm stoked it's finally on the road! And the man is happy too. In fact he's out there tinkering now still lol....

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j85063 (67) · 5 years ago

😀👍

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creativetruth (67) · 5 years ago

That looks like a fun car to drive.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

It's tricky to drive, but yeah I guess you could call it fun! I spend my time freaking out - like - AAAAH YOU AREN'T GOING DOWN THERE ARE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...............

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revisesociology (73) · 5 years ago

I'm not sure what's more impressive - the suspension or the central cup holder!

Last time I camped a couple pulled up in one of those with a full-on tent system on top, which I thought was pretty cool!

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Oh we have a roof top tent too, that'll go on tomorrow I think!!!

I had to show Jamie your comment, he was quite chuffed xx The suspension is probably handier for the roads but hey you need a coffee too right?

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revisesociology (73) · 5 years ago

And I guess the better the suspension the less likely you are to end up swimming in coffee!

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Haha never truer words were spoken!!!

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artemislives (69) · 5 years ago (edited)

The cup holder caught my eye first... LOL but my off-roading Burmese border self was utterly smitten by the suspension & the lovely high chasis. LOL.

GREAT job! Let the adventures begin.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

It'd eat up the Burmese border roads, that's for sure!!! Thanks honey x

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haikubot (54) · 5 years ago

It'd eat up the
Burmese border roads, that's for
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betterthanhome (70) · 5 years ago

Awesome, looks absolutely great. I’m a bit jealous. Hope you’ll have lots of amazing adventures in it. 🤙

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

I'm jealous of us haa!! Thanks - I'm sure we will, that's the plan!

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goldenoakfarm (66) · 5 years ago

She's a beauty alright! With old vehicles, there will always be tweaks to adjust. :))

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

I imagine it'll never end - constantly tweaks and fixes!!!! That's part of the fun I guess. It'll keep him happy and busy!

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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago (edited)

Great effort! It looks really nice. Looks a bit odd near that gum tree though, would seem more at home at the Okavango delta in Botswana. Lions and rhino wandering around...

Great effort here. Kudos to the man who worked his ass off.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Thanks man!!!! Ha, as no lions here, but at least we don't get eaten for dinner when we go for a drive. Have you been to Africa? I'd love to go. Maybe we'll drive there one day. I am almost tempted to buy a newish Landie and do a round the world...

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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago

Naw haven't been but would be cool I think. A round the worldee would be awesome too!

Maybe a steem-adventure around Aus first then we tackle the world? 👍🏼

Landie looks killer Riv, nice work by the fella.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Look out for us on the way past... We will root the horn!

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Look out for us on the way past... We will root the horn!

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Look out for us on the way past... We will root the horn!

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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago

Sure will...I'll wave like Forrest Gump to Lieutenant Dan. :)

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

🤗🤗🤗🤗

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michelmake (58) · 5 years ago

Oh man, that thing looks so awesome!

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livinguktaiwan (74) · 5 years ago

That looks grand, especially the cup holder, its a beautiful piece of wood and woodwork. O can imagine you guys being chuffed with it.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Indeed we are. Yes I'm ridiculously happy with the cup holder, as though the whole vehicle would be nkthing without it haha... its a girl thing.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Indeed we are. Yes I'm ridiculously happy with the cup holder, as though the whole vehicle would be nkthing without it haha... its a girl thing.

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Indeed we are. Yes I'm ridiculously happy with the cup holder, as though the whole vehicle would be nkthing without it haha... its a girl thing.

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pennsif (80) · 5 years ago

That looks like one smart ride.

It will be ideal for driving across the fields when you move to that derelict railway station in west Wales 😀

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Haha it totally would!!! Except we hear that Landrovers are being stolen for parts stripping at tragic rates in the UK!

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pennsif (80) · 5 years ago

We're all very honest in Wales...

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riverflows (72) · 5 years ago

Yes, probably a safer bet for Landies! Very tempted to buy one there and drive it overland home, except for time and money getting in way. What a dream!