I’m really not a fan of static-line belts – they need adjustment by each user to work properly, they get caught up when trying to put them on, and get damaged by being caught in doors or having things dragged across them when not in use.  They’re also ugly, untidy and very restrictive and uncomfortable […]

The bearings on the water pump were a little worn, allowing a small amount of wobble on the shaft.  It seemed to be working well, with no leaks, but doubts over how long it would continue to do so, and the crippling nature of the eventual failure, made it sensible to replace the pump now […]

This is going to be one of the very few alterations made to the Lightweight.  Having two kids means that having only the two front seats is a bit of a nuisance and a lost opportunity for us to go out together in the vehicle, so additional seating needed to be fitted to the rear. […]

As of today, we have a new Land Rover in the family, this time for Helena rather than for me. This one is a 1980 1/2 Ton (also known as “Air Portable” or Lightweight”) FFR, which served in 1 Btn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 3 Btn Queen’s Rgt, 1 Btn Royal Rgt Fusiliers, 1 Transport […]