With the gearbox bolted to the engine and chassis, the remaining essentials can be reconnected…
Sundry bits and bobs to facilitate forward motion (I think I need a new bench top)
First, fit the High / Low lever
High / Low lever fitted. This is the lever in the cab with the red knob
Slave cylinder assembly fitted and connected to the clutch release mechanism (and tested)
Next came the main box gear lever. I fitted the oft omitted rubber grommet on the ball at the end of the shaft. This prevents any gear-lever chatter… eg.. waiting at traffic lights in neutral.
Gear lever fitted. A quick cycle through the gears confirms all is good inside the gearbox
Then the handbrake relay is fitted and connected to the drum brake on the back of the gearbox
Front prop shaft is bolted up (I didn’t take any photos of the rear prop shaft but it’s much the same)
With all of the mechanical parts bolted up, the floor and interior can be fitted.
Floor panels next… or is it a satellite? (from the eagle eyes of CC)
Gearbox tunnel fitted
Floor panels and high / low grommet and retainer fitted
Steering wheel fits on here
I get to use my new loooong breaker bar to tighten down the 1” nut
Steering wheel fitted and horn reconnected
Finally after a hot sweaty day, the seats, cubby box and fire extinguisher are fitted.
As with any major overhaul, a tentative run is required to make sure everything works. A trip to the car wash seemed a good idea and I’m please to say everything worked.
Little Green Landy 