Paul Bandelier has located another beauty. “It’s a 1973 F250 Camper Special. The truck was special ordered by an individual in the Denver area. He specified the big GVW Camper Special, 390, automatic, power steering, power disc brakes (which are monstrous on these CampSpec) air conditioning and dual fuel tanks. The ‘Explorer’ package is what makes for the upgraded groovy interior.” After a little TLC in Paul’s shop it will be for sale. Hmmm.
The Land Rover brakes have been feeling a little spongy so today Mechanic George put it up on jacks to take a look and he let me watch.
You can adjust brakes without removing the wheels but for this first look George wanted to pull the wheels and drums.
He made some minor adjustments to the shoes and bled some air from the brake lines. Noticeable improvement.
In the photo above George is adjusting the emergency bake. Land Rovers of my vintage have a transmission brake. Works like drum brakes by keeping power from getting to the rear prop shaft.
Yes, I did pay extra to watch.
Not much Hattie loves more than going for a ride/walk. She gets in on the passenger side and immediately goes and sits in the driver’s seat. When I open the door she moves over to her side. Every time.
The phone on the left is a 3GS from 2009. Fits the palm of my hand. Barb found it in the back of a drawer. I’d forgotten how small the early phones were (the phone on the right is a XS). I still prefer the smaller phones but that ship has sailed.
Visiting my brother for a couple of days. He’s one of the nicest, most interesting people on the planet.