Sugga #443

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BODY

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ROLLING CHASSIS

There we are putting all parts together. Finally !

Engine hoisted up, transfer case bolted on, axles sweeped underneath the chassis - there you go !

Not mentioning all bits & pieces (like pedals for instance) which were cleaned and painted prior mounting.

And all hoses replaced with new.

Check the look of the chassis on the flatbed through city chaotic traffic on the way to bodyshop...

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ROLLING CHASSIS

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ROLLING CHASSIS

[billysugga]

wow you are doing a beautiful job looks like one of the best suggas now.

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STEERING

There are some detailed picture I want to show you of the steering box.

I had it rebuild, oil seal replaced. Cleaned and painted, of course. Mounted on chassis and topped with oil.

Steering rod was serviced, ball joints replaced (ALTYCO) and greased.

Steering wheel bearing replaced, yes.

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STEERING

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INTERIOR



We got the chassis + body back from bodyshop and work started on the interior. Meanwhile electrics had to be done too.



All wires were installed before any work started on the body. New fuse panel(s) bolted and all unnecessary old bits removed. Car has now an alternator (remember original dynamo was missing) from a LandRover which includes a regulator so all big electrical boxes were put aside for storage. These are not to be thrown away, but kept alongside the vehicle to keep it as complete as possible, allowing, at one time, to get it back 100% original. Have to mention, operating an alternator based vehicle, rather than a dynamo one, is way much safer and trouble free, especially town driving.



As for the interior, I decided to go for more comfy, therefore heat and soun insulation was fitted. Bitumen/aluminium sheet StP (similar to Dynamatt) plus a special insulation for the floor, same StP plus a self-adhesive neoprene sheet for the roof.

Grey vinyl for the seats and door panels.

Grey carpet + rubber mats on the floor.

Light grey cloth for roof upholstery.



For fixing the roof upholstery, new wood frame was installed on sides and around the roof hatch, as depicted.



Table and dividing panel were removed and glass replaced the metal 'windows' behind the rear doors.



Special insulation was applied on the firewall (engine side) for better soundproofing. I painted it grey to blend with the car. This replaced the original cork sheet.



Seats were refurbished (cleaned, sandblasted, new vinyl). We kept the original seegrass and did not replaced it with sponge.

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INTERIOR

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INTERIOR