Nick's Land Rover - Series III Rebuild

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CB Woes

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

It appears that the CB I bought is probably faulty.  I will be taking it for testing and repair by Thunderpole (Northampton) early next week.
On the plus side, that means that my antenna system is almost certainly good to go.  The dash is all set up, ready for the CB to be permanently fitted.  I [...]

CB, Stereo and Auxilliary Switch Panel Refit

Monday, January 25th, 2010

CB-antenna

I got the MudStuff dash back in today, along with the modified Carling Tech switches and the CB and stereo in their new positions.  The CB is wired up except for the antenna, which has been left hanging out of the front of the dash alongside the unit together with a small cable to connect [...]

New Dash Modifications

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

DSC03155

I recently aquired a CB for the 109. I got it very cheaply from a member of a forum I frequent, but it’s in as-new condition. This is to be fitted to the MudStuff centre dash, as I don’t have room for it on the roof and want a tidy appearance. I [...]

Sankey Refurb Finsished

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Sankey-rubbed-down-front

Well, OK, all except the front leg or the jockey wheel, whichever gets fitted (the leg is bent and in need of repair, but the jockey wheel would need new bolt holes in the A-frame, so I’ll see how well the leg straightens out first).  The photos speak for themselves.

Sankey Trailer Cleanup

Friday, December 11th, 2009

sankey-sanded

The 1962 ex-Royal Marines trailer was very tatty looking and I felt very embarrassed using it or leaving it outdoors, feeling the neighbours were probably unhappy about it too but just too polite to complain.  It spends almost all of its time hidden in the garage, filled with all sorts of spares but not available [...]