Project

2005.10.18

2005.10.18

 2005.12.01
Chemical stripping is ok, but very time consuming! Note the Guardia Civil coat of arms.

2006.05.07
Sand blasting is fast, but galvanized parts require protection and aluminum panels tend to bend! Thermal stripping is an alternative...

2006.05.21
A pair of genuine wings from another 1952 Series One. Acquired at eBay.

2006.06.24
Testing the oil-bath air-cleaner and battery support after reconditioning. Acquired at Mostly Series One.

2006.06.24
Testing the original Solex carburettor after being rebuilt. Acquired at eBay.

2006.06.24
Testing the genuine Lucas distributor and all spark plugs. Acquired at eBay.

2006.07.30
Sorted parts???

2006.11.24
The new bulkhead has arrived! Acquired at Radford Bulkheads.

2006.12.04
Ready for electrogalvanization.

2006.12.10
Wings pre-adjusted and repaired.

2007.03.03
A nice Lucas 998 inspection lamp.   Acquired at eBay.

2007.04.08
Dismantling process is ongoing...

2007.05.15
Using new old stock (NOS) parts when available. In this case, package time stamp matches the vehicle manufacturing date!

2007.07.27
New Woodhouse's shock absorbers as original specs. Acquired at Craddock.

2007.08.12
Time to take off the engine together with the gear/transferbox.

2007.08.12
First milestone: dismantling process is completed!

2007.08.25
After some welding, chassis is coated with rust eater + epoxy primer + polyurethane paint (x2). Yes, color should be bronze green, but some customization is not bad after all...

2007.10.01
Reused fasteners after bluing. New ones usually come sherardized.

2007.10.14
Reconstruction begins! Here we have the rear axle refitted.

2007.11.26
Some parts after electrogalvanization.

2007.12.07
The petrol tank and its bottom shield are back in place. Note the nickel-electroplated filler cap.

2007.12.09
Rims are first gun-coated with epoxy primer.

2008.01.01
The front axle is painted and mounted.

2008.03.19
All four brake drums back in place.

2008.03.20
Starting to route the brake circuit from the rear...

2008.03.23
Rim after being gun-coated with Bronze Green acrylic enamel paint (x2).

2008.03.23
Detail of the manufacturing date (May/1952) stamped on the rims.

2008.05.04
...routing the brake circuit to the front.

2008.06.24
Second milestone: a complete rolling chassis!

2008.08.31
Installing the full power plant on the rolling chassis.

2008.08.31
The power plant in place, together with the propeller shafts.

2008.11.03
A new old stock mixture control acquired at P.A.Blanchard.

2008.11.03
Blanking plates are difficult to find, but they can be easily remade

2008.11.03
Accelerator pedal after restoration. Note the nickel-electroplated part.

2008.12.08
Sediment bowl ready to be reinstalled.

2009.03.07
Instruments after being professionally reconditioned.

2009.04.12
The new bulkhead is in place!

2009.04.12
Detail of the dashboard. Yes, the correct amber and green lenses will be installed in short for the mixture and oil warning lights.

2009.05.03
The hand brake is already in working order.

2009.05.03
The steering column is ready!

2009.06.29
The wanted Aeroparts capstan winch! Acquired at eBay.

2009.07.03
Superb steering wheel restoration by Lancaster Vintage & Classic Spares

2009.07.12
All radiator grille parts ready for fitting.

2009.07.28
A couple of very nice Lucas SE62 trafficators! Acquired at eBay.

2009.08.15
The front capstan winch brackets in place. Acquired at eBay.

2009.08.15
Windscreen frame with its original hot-dipgalvanized finish.

2009.08.15
Testing the custom scheme for hidden flashers compatible with trafficators. See the detailed description.

2009.08.18
What a mess!

2009.08.19
Now with the front grille, it really looks like a Series One...

2009.08.28
Professional sand blasting for the body parts.

2009.09.17
Front bumper after hot-dipgalvanization.  Detail of the typical spangle pattern.

2009.09.23
Stunning wiper motors restoration by British Car Part Restoration.

2010.01.02
The front capstan winch is installed.

2010.04.05
Fourth milestone: the first drive!

2010.05.01
Most cappings after hot-dip galvanization.

2010.05.01
The rear draw bar is already mounted.

2010.05.24
Wings after being professionally gun-coated with Bronze Green acrylic enamel paint (x2).

2010.05.24
Rear tub and seat-support going to the painter...

2010.05.24
The windscreen ventilator is almost finished.

2010.05.24
Although very damaged, the logo shows dots at Triplex and tOughened letters (i.e. 1st-quarter 1952).

2010.06.10
A nice set of original Snail spanners for the tool roll. Acquired at eBay.

2010.08.06
A restored Tangye Shelley LJ263 lifting jack. Acquired at eBay.

2010.08.29
Wings completed and mounted.

2010.08.29
Front badge before and after restoration.

2010.08.29
Windscreen wiper blade and arm adjusted. Acquired at Vintage Supplies.

2010.08.29
Trafficator wiring finished.

2010.08.29
Bonnet detail.

2010.08.29
General view of the engine bay.

2010.08.29
The front part is almost finished! Registration plate is temporal.

2010.08.29
The rest of body parts after being professionally gun-coated with Bronze Green acrylic enamel paint (x2).

2010.08.29
It is time for (pop and round) riveting...

2010.10.12
The seat base is already in place.

2010.11.01
The complete set of front seats.

2010.12.07
Hood-sticks fasteners.

2010.12.07
Both foot-wells are finished.

2010.12.07
The spare wheel mounted in the rear tub.

2010.12.29
Working on the doors...

2011.03.11
The tailgate is already completed

2011.04.24
Both rear lights are now in place. Acquired at Vintage Motor Spares.

2011.04.24
Fitting the hood from Exmoor Trim.

2011.09.01
A period related wheel carrier for the bonnet. Acquired through the LRSOC forum.

2011.09.01
Fifth milestone: The vehicle is now ITV compliant!

2011.12.19
Nice little present, isn't it?

2012.04.08
Working on the top doors: galvanized channels (Dunsfold), thin felt (Woolies) and Perspex windows (LRSOC forum).

2012.08.22
Sixth milestone: the Spanish Historic vehicle plate!

2012.08.22
External view of top doors.

2012.08.22
Internal view of top doors.

2012.08.25

2012.08.25

2016.10.12
Tailgate receives a custom vinyl decal designed after 'The Go Anywhere Vehicle' (1950) brochure

2016.10.12
Tailgate decal already finished.

2016.12.09
Bakelite caps of sparking plugs are upgraded with hidden modern contacts (thanks to Ian Marshall!).

2016.12.28
The blue body of a Beru ZS-106 coil is painted in black to resemble the original Lucas B12 coil.

2108.06.10
The hand rail receives a practical bag from Tom Pickford at wwspares.

2018.07.22
Specifically designed floor mats from Exmoor Trim.

2018.07.22
Specifically designed floor mats from Exmoor Trim.

2019.06.23
50-mm towing ball added for the trailer project. Thanks to Jason Allcock for sourcing this part.

2020.08.13
Custom 3D design of a 5-pin trailer socket for side/stop flashers. Metal terminals from Hella products

2021.03.31
Socket after 3D printing with 0.4mm noozle using ABS material at 0.15mm thickness and 50% filling.

2021.04.03
3D-printed trailer socket installed (closed position).

2021.04.03
3D-printed trailer socket installed (open position).