Perhaps the best advice ever given! While obvious to some, these tips can not be overstated. I would only emphasize patience as perhaps the most important. After finishing a Jaguar many years ago, I swore to myself “ no more restorations” . I would never again restore what someone else neglected. Then I got the Land Rover bug! ( Thank You again Allen) lol As with any project, the better the prep, the better the quality of the finished product. And it all takes patience. I will say having the proper equipment and a well lit, ample shop makes the job more tolerable, however many restoration are done in a dusty shed or carport. One thing I’m trying to do is not buy a bunch of parts until I am ready for them. This seems to keep the project moving and prevents you from misplacing the parts. I know someone who had a beautiful running Corvette, partly disassembled it and has been collecting parts for 4 years. Now his motivation has gone and he doesn’t even have a running car. Well done video Allen. Excellent advice. Your truck is gorgeous!
Thanks Lance you have added two top tips there that I would advise too. A clean spacious and organized workshop (not what I had) will make all the difference. Also only buying stuff when you need it , because losing it is a real risk. Really appreciate all your comments thank you.
I’m making one of the last labor intensive repairs to my 1966 Series 2a. As I worked on the vehicle, I discovered more and more items needing repair-some of which were poor prior repair attempts by previous owners needing to be redone correctly. I learned many of the tips you gave the hard way and the feelings you mentioned during your restoration resonated with me. Restoration is definitely not the most economical way to get a classic vehicle in good condition but you do pick up skills and resolve on the way!
I also have a S2A. I think half the battle is correcting the repairs of others. I was once asked by a friends widow to help her get her late husband’s Ferrari Daytona running. He was in the middle of installing a theft deterrent system when he got sick. The wiring was a nightmare. It was a mater of, what here doesn’t belong.🤦🏼♂️ Cheers
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s is so interesting to hear others having the same experiences. As much as I find the process daunting and frustrating at times it really is hugely rewarding and a great thing to be able to do if you have the ability and facilities. Thanks for your comments as always.
Good advise. I also bought the wrong tie-rod ends although in fairness to me they were advertised as being suitable for a series 1. I also started to loose interest at one stage basically because it was taking so long to do things. I didn't touch it for almost six months and now I only work on it if I feel like it. As for the budget, well I'm looking at double what I originally expected. Parts for my engine alone were over AUD$10,000.
That’s a good point getting the wrong parts is often due to bad advice. I started out slow but then doubled down to finish quicker because I got scared of giving up.
