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Offline orkneydave

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Re: Alfred the 109
« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2017, 12:20:12 pm »
Time for another update (trying to keep these reasonably regular!)...

The weekend before last I took Alfred to the local vintage Rally.  Most of the vehicles there normally live in sheds and are only used occasionally, however I think Alfred looked good even as a daily driver.





Once the sun came out...


Not sure this one was on display!


And a few other exhibits...








Then round to a job I have been meaning to do for a while - fit a reversing camera!  The camera came with my sat nav (which I really just use as a speedo  ;D) but with the poor visability out the back with the top rolled down I thought I might as well fit the camera.  Fairly easy installation as the transmitter is wireless so just need to take power from the reverse light.  Only problem is that whilst I have a reverse light fitted, I'm still to get round to running power to it (an fitting a gearbox switch).  Hopefully get round to that next weekend!





I've got a new fuel tank home to fit next to stop some of the leaks and am about to order a new tilt.  I've pretty much made my mind up on sand for the colour but not 100% sure on side windows yet.  Could do with ones behind the doors to help with visibility at junctions but not sure I want ones further back.  Any ideas greatly appreciated!  Will have to make my mind up and get an order off. 

Also trying to decide on body colour as Alfred's paintwork is looking a bit crap now.  Thinking to stick with green (Alfred was originally marine blue) but not sure on the shade.  I love Keswick green but feel this might be a bit "modern" and like pictures I've seen of Eastnor green but not seen this in the flesh.  Probably be a while before I get round to paint anyway!!


Dave Neil
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1972 Land Rover Series 3 109 "Alfred"
2018 Mitsubishi Outlanded PHEV
1972 MGB GT (mostly in bits!)