Nick's Land Rover - Series III Rebuild

I have aquired and refurbished a pair of MoD/Camel trophy spec bonnet hasps to replace the cable operated bonnet catch. The existing catch seems to become very stiff to release, despite regular oiling of the mechanism, and I’m worried that it may eventually seize. For the moment, the cable operated catch is working [...]

I have recently bought a pair of custom stroage boxes for the back end of the 109. They were made by a member of the Land Rover UK internet forum that I frequent (www.landrovernet.com), who goes under the tag of se7enup.
They’re made of galvanised steel, with a sturdy hinge along the back. He [...]

The last few details have been done. All the fluid levels have been checked, the correct operation of all vehicle functions (gears, handbrake, all electrics, doors and windows and so on) have been inspected, and the final arrangements for stowage made.
The left Jerrycan locker now holds its 20L water can, while the right locker [...]

I’m in the process of completing the last few interior details for the Alpine trip, and have had a few amazingly serendipitous moments. I’m just hoping that I haven’t used up all my luck in one go…
The tool box that is being used for the tools themselves just happens to perfectly fit the space [...]

I went to the Billing show on the Friday, and as is the norm, came back with a few bits more than planned.
I thought the show was better than the last couple of years, partly due to the weather and partly due to less non-Land Rover related stands being present.  It also benefited from having [...]