Recent content by Bigblue

Izred, Thats a good looking truck! My speedo swings 20mph each way so its difficult to see how the O/D affects it. Still getting 14 mpg on gas so I cant complain. Did think about loosing the roofrack but it is just so useful.

Yella, I find if I park half a mile from my house, I save one miles worth of fuel every time I go out. I all adds up.....:p Thanks Wah, I love it. V8 on LPG helps too.:D

Here you go Wah

Not been here for a little while due to computer self destruct but I've not been idle. Bigblue really is blue now and I'd just like to say how good Q-coat paint from your local agriculural merchant is. It went on a treat with a roller and at only £9.50 a litre, its a bargain. Available in LR...

Green, blue, red, yellow... whatever... Update. I started rubbing the paintwork down so now Bigblue who has been pretending to be Biggreen is now known as Biggreen with blue patches where I have managed to cut thru the Nato green.

Thanks to you all for your kind words of welcome. Bigblue is actually still Biggreen but the paint is on order.

Thanks, That sounds like a plan. I was a little reluctant to put something back over the rust as it will only start to corrode again.

Trew, This is the bit I mean. The rubber fits in where the arrow is. As you can see it has just about rusted away.

Davec, Could I be really cheeky and ask if you could look up the chassis number of my new landy I got this weekend? Its regestered April '73 so I might be in with a chance of historic status!

Hello people. I picked up my 109 station wagon this weekend and have been making a very long list of all the things that need doing. Its basically sound but tatty and in need of TLC. First job on the list are the rusted away bottom door seals. I have started grinding off what is left of the...

Hello people, I collected ny new toy a S111 109 station wagon this weekend. Been without a Landy for a while after selling my SWB 11a. Its good to be back!:D