I had a spare afternoon today, so manage a few short tasks. First was to refit the modified gearstick and floor/tunel cover, remembering to reconnect the reverse light switch. I’m very pleased with the result on the gearstick – it looks like it’s meant to be that way. The front matting system was then replaced. […]
A Few Jobs Done
I have finally polished the rear door, leaving only the front edge of the left wing and a few blemishes on the bonnet and bulkhead to do. It’s a job that I’ve been putting off, partly due to the weather, but mainly due to the hatred I have now for working or even thinking about […]
New Dash Console
I have bought a new cantre dash console to better mount the stereo and to allow more auxiliary switches. The existing centre setup carried the stereo in the sloping Tdi Defender mounting and had the two auxilliary guages and rear wash-wipe switch in the lower facia. The old stereo mount tends to creak a little […]
Battery Tray
Alun has finished welding the battery tray. The standard SII/SIII chassis mounted tray was omited during the manufacture of my chassis as the 12J/19J engines chosen for the vehicle needed the space for installation. Once the engine is fitted, the battery can go in its original location, but the standard mount would foul the fuel […]
The Last Wheel
I have finished the fourth hub, spacer and wheel. I haven’t bothered with too many pictures as it was an identical job to yesterday’s front wheel work, including fitting the other new stub axle and bleeding the brakes (minus the three hour delay). The inside of the drum needed cleaning up with an emery cloth […]
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