I have just bought a new selector shaft for the 109’s gear box to make the selection of third gear a bit more positive – the detent grooves in the existing shaft are a little worn, and the gear stick moves about a quarter of an inch when mashing the accelerator or backing off completely, […]
Photos of the Alps trip by the group
For everyone on the trip, please send your best photos (of anything on the trip) to be included here – I’ll update this thread to show them all. Here are a couple Neil sent me of my 109, one climbing up the early stages towards the glacier, and the other in the descent through some […]
Meet the Participants
The trip was absolutely fantastic, in no small part due to the great people on it. There were a total of eight vehicles, including the two guide cars and our 109. Pete Girling was leading the tour in his Toyota with his partner, Jo Austing. Peter is a former teacher, which is where he must […]
Ready for the Alps
The last few details have been done. All the fluid levels have been checked, the correct operation of all vehicle functions (gears, handbrake, all electrics, doors and windows and so on) have been inspected, and the final arrangements for stowage made. The left Jerrycan locker now holds its 20L water can, while the right locker […]
Other Pre-Trip Jobs
I have finally fitted the floors to the Jerrycan lockers, using 1mm stainless steel sheeting. The sheets are bonded to the tops of the two outriggers and the top of the jackable sills (flush with the outer edge of the locker frame) with silicone sealant. I did consider using PU adhesive or mechanical fixings, but […]
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