Aney brothers and sisters, I finally took the plunge. Picked up a 1977 Series III 109 from a retired CTB inspector's backyard. Body was rusted, seats were chicken nests, and the chassis had more spiderwebs than a Jaffna temple bell tower 😅
I've never done a full resto before, but this has been my childhood dream. Already stripped the panels, removed the engine (2.25 petrol), and sent the chassis for sandblasting. I'm planning to document every step here — and I'll be needing loads of your advice!
Wish me luck — first step: bulkhead repairs. 🙏
Massive respect machang! My first Series III rebuild taught me more than a mechanical diploma. Take your time, label every bolt, and don't forget to take "before" pics — you'll thank yourself later. We're with you!