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Series I 107" SW SYF
274
SYF 274 used to carry a self
contained snow blower on the front, when it was used by
the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Its
present owner wanted the Station Wagon restored to as
near original condition as possible but without the
blower.
The job of stripping down begins
The bulkhead was in a poor state and
was beyond repair. The chassis had at some time in its
life been 'repaired' and a new, but incorrect pattern,
crossmember fitted.
The chassis was repaired where necessary
and new outriggers fitted, along with a correct pattern rear
crossmember.
The axles were taken apart, prior to
being cleaned and re-built,
then fitted to the freshly painted
chassis.
The galvanised parts have now arrived
back from the galvanisers.
The bulkhead is refitted and a start
is made on fitting the new electrics.
The engine was thoroughly inspected,
the block re-painted, re-built and then fitted to the
chassis.
The body gradually goes together.
The completed vehicle. Ready for
collection by the Customer