1975 Atkinson restoration

That is just part of the fun we have ! :evil:

On Saturday with the help of a couple of mates the cab was finally fitted back on the chassis. It all went smoothly and then the rest of the weekend I spent on refitting the cab rams, mudflaps and working on the wiring. The problem I now have is that the cab is sitting 4-5" higher than it should. It looks like a 6 wheel drive, but I'm missing the front diff. I can't even get into the cab without a ladder. 3 years ago, early in the resto I had the front springs reset (supposedly to original specs) but clearly they got them wrong. I can understand it perhaps settling an inch or so once it hits the road, but can't see it dropping much more.

I wouldn't stress to much just yet, you might find on the first drive it settles a few inches, may not either
I have seen spring packs settle over a 3 inches in the first drive about


Looking good and it must feel good to have the cab and chassis reunited

Paul

Lookin' Good Oilman..

If It Goes Missing It's cos Prodrive's Taken it up to Brisbane to reminisce...........LOL

Oilman,
As a Swedish gentleman said to me a few years ago "It is Very Excellent."

I think I can see an ear to ear grin above those whiskers, and well deserved too!

Beautiful ,well done

OR, as Hannibal Hayes (A TEAM) would have said had he still been around, " Don't you just love it when a plan comes to fruition?"

But think of the view from up there . . .

. . . and the masses of mundane everyday drivers will be able to see your brilliant work so much easier now.

do you have any pics of the suspension pre-strip down to double check all parts (such as packers and brackets) have gone back absolutely the same.

mammoth wrote: do you have any pics of the suspension pre-strip down to double check all parts (such as packers and brackets) have gone back absolutely the same.

Yes, all as original.