Where do I start?? 112-840 series 2a Topographical Survey

[TatLandy]

Grabbed this before it went to scrap. Now, i'm not sure on where to begin in bringing her back to life!

[TatLandy]

The other end and rolling.

[FFRMAN]

Welcome and well done. This is a very rare vehicle.

Look forward to the restoration. There are photos of topo surveys on this forum so have a good search

Regards

[Carzee]

Good pics of a rarity there.

http://www.remlr.com/2Atopo.html

thats all the info to date. note the mention of several fittings unique to the variant.

[B 52]

112 833 is in my backyard. I have the same question but plan on making a start later this year when I have a better workshop.

[Greg & Tony Egretz]

Hi and welcome to rare Survey club will be looking carefully at your restoration as I'm the owner of a rare SWB SURVEY L/R 112 502
Cheers Anthony (Tony) Egretz 368
 

[TatLandy]

I get the feeling I'll be spending many good hours in the winery workshop creating the parts I don't have/can't find. We'll definitely have to trade photos, there are some parts on mine missing that I'll need measurements to whip them up.

[FFRMAN]

I get the feeling I'll be spending many good hours in the winery workshop creating the parts I don't have/can't find. We'll definitely have to trade photos, there are some parts on mine missing that I'll need measurements to whip them up.

I do know of a Topo survey not far from you that you may be able to look and measure..........

[TatLandy]

It would be awesome to check one out. How far is it from where I am?

[FFRMAN]

It would be awesome to check one out. How far is it from where I am?

PM sent

[TatLandy]

Strip down has started!!
Removal of the gas cylinder from the rear tray was fun, super rusty and 1/4 full off gas. Took a bit to bleed it out.
Seats have been welded to the rails so the mission to find replacement seats and rails will keep me amused.
Finally a quick wash with a hot water pressure cleaner to blast off some paint.

[TatLandy]

I picked up another 1964 series 2a, it's a standard GS in need of a whole lot of love. I was told over the phone it was 99% complete but on arrival to pick it up it was more like 60% complete with a rusty chassis.
The question I keep asking myself is "Do I use it for parts to speed up the resto on the topo or do I now have two projects to tackle?"

[FFRMAN]

I picked up another 1964 series 2a, it's a standard GS in need of a whole lot of love. I was told over the phone it was 99% complete but on arrival to pick it up it was more like 60% complete with a rusty chassis.
The question I keep asking myself is "Do I use it for parts to speed up the resto on the topo or do I now have two projects to tackle?"

Experience tells me one resto at a time! I'd use the GS as a parts car and put all the effort into the Topo Survey as it's a rare vehicle and wouold be nice to have one retored - I'm not aware of another one restored to original, although there are a couple orginal condition ones around - but that's about it!

cheers
Scott

[Greg & Tony Egretz]

mate can you please take a clear photo of your dash setup as mine was all missing

Cheers Anthony (Tony) Egretz 368

[TatLandy]

Hey Tony,
I've sent you an email with some higher resolution pictures of the dash. I'll pop lower res shots on here tonight when I have a better internet connection.
Cheers
Jeremy