just ran into this post and all i can say is AWESOME!!! A true labor of love!
just ran into this post and all i can say is AWESOME!!! A true labor of love!
Headlights are easy. Just push in on the lens and turn it, and the whole assemby will come off. Remove the plug. You still have to deal with getting the screws undone (rusty?) for housing removal, but that is done on the bench.
David
1973 exMOD Series III 109
1988 RRC
Just a quick comment on this stellar rebuild, it might be worth while turning the canvas wrapping towards the vehicle, so when it rains (??) it does not gather in the side curtains - soaking you when you go to fasten the sides/rear flaps.
Well done on the job and the continued postings.
Les Parker
Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
Rovers North Inc.
Thanks Les,
I agree, i just picked up this top from a board member and it was different than my old windowless one. I used holes i poked and zip ties to roll those sides up the other way. It has straps and buckles that seem to be designed to roll up the way i have it, no? Im having my local sail repair lady beef the new top up and maybe add some marine zippers front to back to i can just zip the sides off and have the top secured with snaps or something the like. She is also taking my original top and converting it to a bikini style one.
mason
1970 Series IIA 109 EX-MOD
1971 Series IIA 109 EX-MOD
1982 Mercedes 300TD
1989 RRC
1993 D110
1994 RRC LWB
1995 RRC SWB Brooklands Edition
1995 RRC LWB
1995 RRC LWB
1995 Disco
1996 GMC 2500 Suburban
1996 Disco
1997 Disco
2001 RR P38
2005 LR3 HSE
2006 RR HSE
I have to go ahead and put out there that I am very envious of you!! You live on the cape, spend about half your time at a well equipped airport, have an amazing truck (although seems you worked very hard for it, well I imagine you worked hard for all the rest of this stuff, also), sail maker neighbor customizing your tops, stumble upon hellova deal on an 8274, and the list probably goes on and on!!
Nice work man, enjoyed following your build, awesome truck.
'91 RRC, SWB (tuned up quite nicely, new water pump, needs radiator repaired or replaced and brakes!) Sold😔
'74 S III, diesel, 109, rhd, hard top
(patiently awaiting cummings 4bt, nv 4500, and np200!)
Finally IN PROGRESS!! Sold😖
I put new seats, floor mats and 2 rear benches on the 109 today, i will post pics of that soon. In the mean time, burned some gas on the beach this afternoon and had a great Easter sunset.
Im really loving live with a pickup cab.
camera+ app shot
1970 Series IIA 109 EX-MOD
1971 Series IIA 109 EX-MOD
1982 Mercedes 300TD
1989 RRC
1993 D110
1994 RRC LWB
1995 RRC SWB Brooklands Edition
1995 RRC LWB
1995 RRC LWB
1995 Disco
1996 GMC 2500 Suburban
1996 Disco
1997 Disco
2001 RR P38
2005 LR3 HSE
2006 RR HSE