ih8mud inspired build

[D21FJ60]

And then life intervened and I got distracted...

But, I did manage to get the head gasket problem sorted. It appears that it was sub standard after market gasket problems. Once I had a proper head gasket made the problem was solved and has remained solved. Dagha Boy eventually went to his new owner and I am happy to report that he lives in a cozy hanger with a Pilatus P-12 for company. A step up for sure.

Me? Well, I sort of fell with my bum in the butter too. A friend wanted the Dagha Boy as well and asked me to do one for him. while we were looking for a suitable candidate, I rebuilt a Willys for him, and did a refurb on a Mini Moke and a '53 Series I 80inch Land Rover he had on his polo estate. Plus another Willys for another friend. All this was done in and old workshop/storeroom on the estate and in the basement of a pavilion at one of the polo fields. We still haven't found a suitable 45 series but he has several other vehicles lined up including a '76 ex SAS Air Portable Land Rover.

WILLY'S

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'53 SERIES I

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'76 AIRPORTABLE

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We are now in the final stages of planning and approvals for an 8000 sq ft workshop and vehicle storage to do all this. For me it is an ideal set up. I get to do what I like doing without having to pay the high cost and having to sell the product (at a loss) in the end. And he gets to own and play with the vehicles.
Of course I get to work on my own projects as well. Win-win.

I want a 40 Series but they are simply unavailable here so have had to settle for a '62 CJ3B Willys. (Ex military so technically an M606) originally donated to SA by the kind taxpayers of the US of A. Thanks guys!! I am building it specifically for a trip along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Trip is bare bones - nothing but what was vailable in the '40s/50s. So no LED lights, electric tire pumps etc. Paraffin lamps, stirrup pumps etc. Should be fun.
( Link to similar trip as planned : )

MY '62 CJ3B

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As they say in the classics : "Thaaat's All Folks!"

PT Cruisers made it to ZA?

 

[Dagha Boy]

Ja. They did but nobody wanted them. The passenger car market is totally dominated by Toyota and VW. They never stood a chance.

 

[D21FJ60]

Ja. They did but nobody wanted them. The passenger car market is totally dominated by Toyota and VW. They never stood a chance.

Very ambitious on Chryslers part.
You should drop one of those bodies onto a hilux chasis

 

[Dagha Boy]

That would be a good way to disguise the Hilux and avoid hi-jackers.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Nice to see you back.

 

[Dagha Boy]

Howzit! Been busy as hell this side with a lot of litigation as well so stayed away from the computer for leisure activities when taking a break. I was in Sun Valley visiting the kids in the summer but unfortunately pre planned family activities did not allow me to take a trip up to Montana. Hopefully we can have breakfast or something.

I trust you and the "little one" are keeping well and that the trout remain stupid.

 

[Vossie]

Lekker to see you back Bru. Nice looking builds there too!

 

[Dagha Boy]

Lekker to see you back Bru. Nice looking builds there too!

Howzit Vossie. Lekker! Thanks. That Series I Landy is a beaut. The Airportable is from Zim via Moz but in pristine condition but for a bad spray job, We are hoping to do a proper Zim trip in the near future and hopefully we can hook up for a few dops. I like that loadbed you're building.

 

[Vossie]

Howzit Vossie. Lekker! Thanks. That Series I Landy is a beaut. The Airportable is from Zim via Moz but in pristine condition but for a bad spray job, We are hoping to do a proper Zim trip in the near future and hopefully we can hook up for a few dops. I like that loadbed you're building.

lekker man. All sorts of vehicles like that that turn up from time to time here.
Planning your own Grand Tour?
Thanks man. Something different for this build. Just earning the money to buy materials is tough enough these days, but it helps me sleep at night so