Later 2As and 3,s really were a treat to drive when brand new straight out of the factory. They handled really well, with those stiff springs and new bushes and shock absorbers....OK when I say they handles really well, I must admit that they didn't go very fast, but having said that they could hustle along the lanes pretty quickly in their time.....But when everything was tight they were lovely to drive.
Hey Mike, great video and a even better build! I love your work. Can you go into detail with your 5 speed transmission fitting? I would love to replicate that in my personal vehicle. Greetings from Germany!
Excellent upgrades on the S4 trucks now. Good info as usual on every component, especially on the tires. I think I'll be going to the Michelins on my ex-RAF 90. The spare on the bonnet seems so big. Thanks Mike!
As a restorer your latest project is your best work. Improvement and experience upon improvement and experience. There is a lot of merit in making a vehicle useable and functional for a non mechanically sympathetic client, for , after all, that is what most of them are. I see the evolution in your output and have enjoyed watching your content. I thank you very much for posting the videos and can only wish that I had the spare time to film/upload/edit the goings on in my workshop. I drive a 300Tdi Defender and love Land Rovers, and indeed nearly all motor cars. Have worked on all models from 48 up until TD5. I see beautifully restored vehicles handed to clients who then do not drive them because they become too "precious" about them and tend not to drive them. I am finding that the "comfy old shoe" type of classic vehicle is the sweet spot. Fix it all mechanically without the perfection on the cosmetic side. Then it can be driven, enjoyed, driven in the rain, parked in car parks , and if it gets wet or dented it is not the end of the world, in the meantime the vehicle gets driven and enjoyed without the stress. It should not be like this with clients/owners, but it is.
Any guesses on the hp of the engine now with the fuel injection? I understand it's mainly for the fuel offered and ease of starting in all weather but I would think a minor bump in hp.
I have a '72 Series 3 and learned to carry a squirt bottle of water for vapor lock events. There is no one close by I would trust for a fuel injection conversion.....
