This lady needed new hips and jumped the queue (with a little helping hand) and got the operation done privately. But with plenty of life left in her it was definitely the right move -
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| Above, chassis area rusted out with previous repairs starting to separate from chassis. |
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| Above, with the section cut out, it reveals the extent of the failure. |
Below, other repairs in line with what had been expected due to floor rot -
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| Above, re-tensioned springs, new bushes, linkage, shocks and a nice new EU axle with crank |
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| With a little due care and attention I'm pleased to report that the operation was a success and the lady is recovering well. |
This 1955 safari has just started a very interesting chapter of her life
Fairway was my local supermarket when I lived on 42nd Street NYC, it's an institution for New Yorkers, well worth a visit. Below is my old shopping bag being used to keep the hoist chains of the precious vintage aluminium -
In December we had our first airstream export to Japan, for Lush cosmetics -
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Great work Sam. Much as I hate to admit it, I think you've done a much better job of that hip replacement than the NHS would have done !
ReplyDeleteThe new 'shop' looks perfect, with just a little hint of its agricultural past. A chain hoist makes it all so much easier, and a fine use of the Fairway bag - recycling or what !
Hope business is brisk & keeping you warm - Happy New Year to y'all.
Chris