I finally got bored of having a dimmer oil pressure gauge than voltmeter, even though both are cosmetically idnetical Smiths 2″ gauges. While both matched in daylight, the older original oil pressure gauge was illuminated much more dimly and bluer than the new voltmeter, to the extent that it was hard to read at night. […]
Only a few jobs left to do
The seating is now complete. The floor matting was cut to exact measurement to allow the biscuit tins to bolt directly through the floor panel, using high tensile M10 bolts and steel spreaders underneath. The seats are secured to the tops of the biscuit tins and wheel arches with stainles M6 dome heads and rivnuts. […]
Getting Close Now!
I managed quite a few bits and pieces yesterday. All the paintwork has been rectified (I don’t want to see another sheet of wet and dry paper or bottle of polishing compound for a long time). The last Defender wheel arch is on. The electrical system is complete, with the split charge system fitted on […]
Mid December 2006
I’ve managed a lot over the last week in several areas. Sorry, no photos to go with this, but I’ll get some for the next update. I have finished the electrics with the two exceptions being the rear towing socket, which just needs connecting to the rear lights wiring loom, and the split charge relay […]
Mudstuff Dash Console
I have been working away bit by bit over the last few days, between other tasks. The spare wheels have peen painted and silicone sealed, with the tyres receiving a liberal application of tyre black (including the tread). They look like new, and it’s a pleasant feeling knowing I don’t have to do any more! […]
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