TIME TO STRIP

Today was the day that Garry started to strip "Forrest" down with the help of his brother Richard.  I was at a computer class today but I'll join in the fun next time.

First thing removed was the bonnet and then the back tailgate.  After undoing a lot of screws the roof, with the Tropical Roof still attached, was lifted off and was managed quite easily by both boys.  Garry has been calling it a Summer Roof but when I searched that term on the internet Dr Google let me know it's called a Tropical Roof so maybe just we West Aussies call it a Summer Roof.  Certainly a good idea for our summer heat whatever you call it and ours in good condition too. 

We actually still have the canvas canopy off the old Bridgetown 109 LWB  but the canvas is rotted in places and I'm sure the possums who live in the shed down there have been urinating on it as it stinks really badly.  We decided to put it out in the rain for a wash off and will give it a closer inspection next time we go down.  After looking at a full hood stick set online though I think there are some bits missing.

A little help from a floodlight.

Rear section already lifting, just the front screws left.

The roof off now give you a clear view of the groovy cammo carpet glued to the inside.  Fortunately, the glue has perished someone and I don't think the carpet will be to hard to remove.  The glue removal on the other hand we need to look into as it's all over the interior.

The pictures tell the story.  Deconstruct one bit to get the next bit off.

And now we get on to removing the front windows.  What surprises lurk beneath?  No surprises with how the windshield was attached and we like the creativity.

Shackle anyone!