All the repair work is done, and it’s just a matter of finishing refitting all the external parts. The paint work came up beautifully, with no trace of the accident visible. The chequer plate panels need fixing in place, and without them, the panels look very deep behind the wheel arch (they are the correct […]
Range Rover Classic
I have been using the Range Rover a bit more recently, and the starting problem and engine surging had both become markedly worse. Having the 109 in the bodyshop has allowed me to focus on getting this vehicle sorted out. The starting issue of the starter rapidly clacking in and out like a machine gun […]
Fitting Reverse Lights
I have been asked to show how to fit reverse lights to a Series Land Rover, such that they illuminate automatically, not needing the driver to operate any switches. Provision was made for this on all later SIIIs, with suffix D and later gear boxes, but it is a simple job to fit a similar […]
Repairs
Well, the insurers have been very reasonable, allowing me to choose where it was repaired and not messing me about over costs, values and so on – it pays to have an agreed value policy on older vehicles. I’m glad about the no-claims bonus protection, too. My friend Alun at Rogers of Bedford repaired the […]
Bugger
Not a good day. On the way home from work, I had a little knock. It’s done a fair bit of damage to the rear offside corner (not to mention the other car). The important thing is none of the three of us in the two cars were hurt in any way. I was on […]
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