I finally got all the paperwork sorted out to register my 110 V8 Hicap today, so here it is:
I took it for a short drive this evening - it goes well, but the gearbox (LT85 Santana) is terrible - lots of backlash and a variety of different noises. Also a really bad vibration when lifting off the throttle, which I suspect is a worn propshaft joint somewhere.
Add to that the fact that the bulkhead is slightly bent, so the doors don't fit properly, and I'm starting to understand why it was so cheap. I still love it though. Can't decide whether to keep the Fairey PTO driven winch - I don't really need it, but it adds to the character.
Richard
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This thing looks right at home on the farm. . .
This thing looks right at home on the farm. . .
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