Build-a-Rover - begins Sat. April 25th 9am

[Disco96JSWB]

Just pasting in text from Tom B.'s e-mail here in case anyone missed it . . .

Only one week to go before our latest event. Over a seven week period the
club members will recondition and assemble a complete S111 88" Land Rover.
Here is a chance to learn a new skill or technical education about the
working of Series Rovers. The end product will be road ready and auctioned
off, the net proceeds split between the club and a charity chosen by the
majority of members working on the vehicle.

If you have ever wanted to overhaul the Zenith carb or see the inner
workings of the transmission, sand blasting, wiring, or really like the
comraderie of a group project this is for you. The club will buy new oil and
filter, any wiring components, clutch hydraulics, and all new brake hydraulic
parts and shoes. Whatever isn't here, we hope the club members will scrounge
up from their stock pile of spares or beg from the public at large. We
will attempt to use all standard components, so the vehicle is serviceable to
the new owner when completed. We want to build a Rover everyone will want
to own.

On April 25th 9AM we will start with a scavenger hunt at my house to round
up all the parts. The chassis may need just a small amount of welding, the
body may need the have the old paint removed so we can get a good finish
for new paint. We will divide into teams to work on components, everyone
will take something home to recondition. All metal brackets will be returned
to black, so they can be ready for assembly the next week. Doors and
wings will need sanding and primer. The roof and tub can be prepped here, then

hauled away to Lebanon.
We will not work Memorial Day weekend.

Schedule:
April 25th 9AM
Tom Bache's house

May 2nd-June 13th ( except Memorial Weekend) 9AM Saturdays only

The Rover Shop
Lebanon, PA

[Ivar]

A few questions:
Where would Tom B's email have been sent? I did not get it, so its a good thing you reposted it here.

Where is Tom Bs house?

Where is the Rover shop in Lebanon PA?

I would like to join in, in spite if the fact that with the lack of mechanical knowledge I have I could even be a hindrance. Also, my availability may only be about 50% of those Saturdays (sounds like I'm trying really hard to get out of this already!)

Ivar

[Disco96JSWB]

I removed the addresses and phone numbers from the original e-mail when I pasted it here. I will send you a PM with that info.

I also am interested in participating but have an ongoing conflict (Little League baseball) that will limit my available time.

I'm not sure where Tom's e-mail list comes from, but I bet he could let you know how to get added if you contact him.

Regards,
Jeremy

[Frank84]

I think it is fine to come and go as much as you want during this build. I think any and all help is welcome. The big thing will be if you commit to repairing/painting/rebuilding a part just make sure you get it back when it is needed.

I'll probably only make two or three of the weekends because of other commitments.

[crazyfish]

Please mention to Tom that posting on the club website would be beneficial to club members.

[scatterling]

who is going on Saturday?

[LC Rover]

I am going to try and make it....just need directions or someone who knows the way....hint,hint... I must be going Crazy

[Ivar]

I will try be there. Going from King of Prussia if anyone needs a ride. I have to be back at 1:30 pm though.

Ivar

[Disco96JSWB]

How lame is this . . .

We have a conflict every Saturday, but Tom's house is near ours, so we're going on Saturday morning even though we'll be useless for the rest of the project.

- Jeremy

[Frank84]

Tom asked me to post his address and phone number on the forum so people know where to go tomorrow:

164 Ewart Rd
Avondale, PA 19311
610-268-8008

I believe the day starts around 9am. I've got a long haul to get there and am picking up so more help on the way so I may be there a few minutes (or so) later.