Restoring a Gowland 4x5 SLR

[mickhugh]

So I've come into possession of a 4x6 Gowland SLR. This is the first Large Format camera I've ever had the joy (and confusion) of working with. I've got years of experience with 35mm and medium format photography but nothing as complex as a Peter Gowland creation.

I've been told the fine folks in the LargeFormatPhotography forums could help guide me in how this thing works and what i need to do to restore it.

Here are some pictures. I don't really know where to begin. Thanks in advance.