DOBBO DOWN UNDER
DAD has been staying with us for the last two months here in Brisbane. Unfortunately we’ve just one week before he sets off, heading to LA to catch up with my eldest brother. I’m not sure dad would describe his time here as a holiday, because in all honesty he has spent most of his time incarcerated in my workshop fixing Land Rovers. He protests, though I know deep down he has secretly enjoyed it. We have both enjoyed it immeasurably.
It’s been funny working together again. The last time was or when it came to stripping things down and rebuilding them. These days, of course, there’s a wealth of quality, up-to-date information available in the palm of your hand via your mobile phone, thanks to all of the various Land Rover forums. How many times have we done a quick Google image search to confirm correct fitment of things like accelerator linkages and brake shoes? Twenty-five years ago you’d have had to rely on either your handy workshop manual or local Land Rover guru.
