I also recieved the spare wheel mounting reinforcers from Craddocks and colected couple of associated bits from Rogers. I fitted the wheel buffers in order to hold the frame reinforcing stri[ps (black sections). This is just temporary so that I can drill the rivet holes to secure the stips in place. The factory fitted strips […]
Mirror Upgrades
I did a little job that has been waiting since shortly after the strip-down, namely replacing the wing mirror glass which had developed a 2mm spot of corrosion, and fitting the (Scorpion Racing) wing mirror heating kit. Today was the first time I have opened the kit, and I was a little disappointed to say […]
Wings
The wings are done. The outer panels were removed, the joint edges of the tops and fronts cleaned, sanded and etch primed, the new outers bolted up (with copious amounts of copper grease on each bolt and washer to prevent corrosion), and the undersides given a thorough Schutz covering, especially around the seams and fasteners. […]
Progress is Slow
In all honesty, I think I must have spent the best part of 4-500hours on this rebuild alone, but that doesn’t include rebuilding the overdrive, engine or front axle, or fitting the sunroof, Defender doors or seatbelts previously (refitting will be simple because of the previos mods). A lot of time is spent on dull, […]
Front Wing Progress
The wings’ preparation have taken longer than I anticipated to acheive a finish that I’m content with (ie. perfect), but they have now had all the corrosion trated and every defect smoothed, filled or beaten out. This took a lot of work on the front panels, where the previous owner had fitted mesh lamp guards. […]
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