The seat base and front floors are in, and the Defender side steps have been blasted, read leaded, painted and refitted. The steps are essential due to the increased height of the Land Rover – there’s no way that Helena would be able to get in and out, and even I’d struggle without them. The […]
Battery Mount Fitted
I have finished painting the twin battery mount and fully bolted it in position. The unit is suprisingly firm. I just need to cut some of my aluminium sheet to form a floor for it. Alun plans to make up some battery fasteners using some 2mm steel bar bent into a U shape with M6 […]
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 […]
Roof Interior
I’ve spent a lot of yesterday and today fiddling with the headlining and roof electrics. It’s a bit “chicken and egg”, with the wiring having to be installed before the headlining, but the electrical fittings going in afterwards. It’s damned tricky with the size of the headling panels too – really a two person job. […]
Roof Electrics and Lining
I’m trying to get the LaSalle headlining in, which requires partial fitting of the interior lights, the rear work light and all wiring for those, the rear view mirror lights and roof rack spots. I’m also running the wiring to fit the second pair of speakers in the headlining above the rear windows. The shoulder […]
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