Once we had drawn up a large list of the items that the Landy needed, we needed to find someone with experience to see if it was a worthwhile project. During my time in the Waikato I knew that one of my friend's Dad, Derk, was a Landroverholic. So I found Derk's email address and sent him a photo and a short description of what we were trying to do and what we needed. Needless to say, Derk's enthusiasm for this Landy project exploded and he immediately started asking around and sourcing parts. It was never a case of if it was possible but of 'lets start hunting for the bits we need!'
Through Derk's hard effort and time, he found other interested people who are willing to help out and who also have contributed spare parts or money to source parts. This series 3 was found locally for sale and it was purchased as the main donor vehicle for this project.
It was towed over to his place and carefully stripped and then itemized to see what was still needed.A 2.2cu box is leaving for Honiara by ship through Pacific Freight Management in Auckland this weekend full of spare parts that will make this Landrover live again.
Included in the box is an engine, gearbox, clutch, driveshafts, both differentials, new brake linings and wheel cylinders, reset leaf springs, paint, lights and switches and more...
This is the donor vehicle pictured in a state of dismantlement. Collecting and organising the parts was a mammoth effort and was all directed and organised by Derk in NZ.
Derk, many, many thanks for your willingness and eagerness to help out this training center in the Solomon Islands. God bless you!
Personaly, it has been so heart warming that through friends and even total strangers this project has been able to lift off the ground! Thank you to you all.
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