Getting Ebben on the road...

With the low temps outside Bluesette projects are limited so while I wait for parts on the compressor/sandblaster project Ebben and I rolled his Series II Land Rover into the shop for its overhaul. He is getting his drivers permit in a couple of weeks so we have some time to get this rolling. We have to work the Rover project straight through as Aperios Samofa diesel will be filling the shop after it is removed for rebuilding this summer. All of the other projects will be out the door before the Samofa rolls in.

Thoughts of Maputo bay, Mozambique keep me moving forward. It would make a wonderful rest stop after rounding Cape of Good Hope, and family lives there for guided tours and a shower!

Dig Ebbens new ride.

After 30 years in the barn. All wheels & gears locked up.

Thanks for the pull Jack!

Lots to remember for re-assembly!

Floors cut out to expose frame for welding. New floors and firewall sections going in soon.

Broken frame jacked into place (both sides) and ready for welding. Brakes and floors all ripped out. Radiator at the lower left of photo. Lots of holes like that seen in frame need to be patched.... about 14 spots in all. This rover is clearly in remission of frame cancer.... but there is hope for the future!

Time to hit the trails!