astateofmike Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 So here it is. As of today. With a little drive from the Columbia River Gorge area to home today I bring home the new project to work on with my kids as the RRC was built-up for them. Why I missed DV today. Its only time, money, dedication, and love...and so it begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Its only time, money, dedication, and love...and so it begins. Mike, I heard you had too much spare time!!! That vehicle looks very very familiar .... what's the rest of the story? Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Bought by a friend in the Portland area from Ships in Portland and moved to WA. It was to be a frame off as he wanted v8 and coils etc. But life interjected and he didnt start. I was lucky enough to be in the position to bring it home. Now to see what I can do. Plans are for comfort, rust repair, safety, abdfor mechanical and then other than a wash, leave the outside alone. Its a lovely rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 well,...nice Series II. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 YES YES YES! Awesome, can't wait to see the progress on this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 This is really cool Mike! I have a dream/plan to do a resto-mod inspired by Timm Cooper's build on one of these as well!! Something about seeing a 5door rover on 40s perks my interest!! I'm looking forward to watching the evolution of this one...hopefully there's a build thread in the works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thankfully...my father in law (pictured) has an MGA in his garage for 50 years. I have actually never seen it on tires. And my brother in laws both have MGA's with one starting a project from worse than this and converting to RHD and supercharged. So, I have lots of people with similar experiences to help me through the tough spots. I guess I can start the build thread. I thought I should document and post in spurts as it will be slow right now, with my yard all torn up, worried about the soon to be coming winter (and rain) and just the sheer magnitude of the purchase/dream/project I am just trying to grasp it all. I am going to start with some primer, some brass brushes, and some penetrating oil. Need to find out what has to go, what can stay, what I need etc..and get a replacement back window in place (have it) so I can keep the elements out. The Go Fund Me page is most important...."Help a middle age man with kids NOT go broke trying to make a dream happen"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineryrover Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Congrats Mike, that should be a fun project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 Nice one Mike! we should bring back "Wrenching Night", this time at your place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 WooHoo! You know, that's pre-smog. I'm just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFuller Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Awesome. Hoping to have one too someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRovr Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Congrats Mike, looks like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 I hear one of our southern-most members also picked up a Defender this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 Like Atacadero south or farther? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted July 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 Or Pismo south.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 He lives in Dune-world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 He lives in Dune-world.Shhhh Congrats Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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