Fancy a ride? Join me for the maiden run in my survivor 41pu.

[Mart]

Ok, I say survivor. At least it was not a bare shell when I bought it. More of a fixer-upper. This isn't the one I was doing up as a project a few years ago. It's another one. I bought this last September, so it's been roughly six month's work to get 'er up and running and drivable. I'm just back from the second maiden run, which went relatively well. I'm feeling pretty chuffed. early days yet, and lots of teething issues to sort out, but it does drive nicely. I've done nothing to the body, it's a bit rough, or "patinated" if you prefer. All the work has been getting a decent set of running gear in it and making sure everything mechanical is tip top. and wiring. I wired it from stem to stern from scratch. Anyway, two runs out on the road, first time ran out of fuel but got back safe, conked on the drive. Second run, went ok, still conked on the drive. Have charging issues. New regulator on it's way.

I'm feeling pretty chuffed and wanted to share.

First a pic. It needs a wash and the hubcaps and trim rings fitting but what is most important it that it is in the car park of the supermarket up the road instead of in my garage.



I finally managed to stitch these video clips together and have posted the link to the new, combined video below. So, in the best Mart Shake-O-Vision, join me for the genuine maiden run in the pickup. If you're prone to sea-sickness the camera work may not be to your liking!


https://youtu.be/tz0-1w4CrsI

Still plenty to do, but now it's down to de-bugging and fixing issues one by one.

Cheers!

Mart.

EDIT!: If you may have missed it here's a link to the second road test with better camera work.
https://youtu.be/U2_lMm8lV5s

Mart.