A work in Progress # 3.1: Ex-Ed Ordynsky LJ Suzuki Sierra
It's been a long time between drinks - very nearly two years, actually - since this gnarly LJ Suzuki Sierra was introduced to UMPH readers (please see: https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2019/10/a-work-in-progress-3-ex-ed-ordynsky-lj.html ). However, I'm sure you'll all agree that the quality of the resto so far justifies the wait! You may remember that the Suzi used to belong to Australian rally legend Ed Ordynski and had served as his farm vehicle before being sold to a Tasmania four-wheel-drive enthusiast. The last time the car was featured on the 'blog, it had been shipped to the Apple Isle, stripped down to a bare chassis, wire-brushed clean and some progress had been made with painting its undercarriage and axles, as well as applying some top coat to the bonnet and grille. A lot's happened since then! The paint's been finished, it has new wheels and rubber, plus upgraded suspension, giving it some serious clearance, and the...