A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
Saturday 26 July (Day 1) Helena did the first day's driving. We left Bedford at 0700, allowing an extra hour for the expected three hour drive to Dover, for the 1100 rendevous with the group. It didn't take long for things to go awry, with a … [Continue reading]
The trip was absolutely fantastic, in no small part due to the great people on it. There were a total of eight vehicles, including the two guide cars and our 109. Pete Girling was leading the tour in his Toyota with his partner, Jo Austing. Peter … [Continue reading]
The last few details have been done. All the fluid levels have been checked, the correct operation of all vehicle functions (gears, handbrake, all electrics, doors and windows and so on) have been inspected, and the final arrangements for stowage … [Continue reading]
I have finally fitted the floors to the Jerrycan lockers, using 1mm stainless steel sheeting. The sheets are bonded to the tops of the two outriggers and the top of the jackable sills (flush with the outer edge of the locker frame) with silicone … [Continue reading]
I'm in the process of completing the last few interior details for the Alpine trip, and have had a few amazingly serendipitous moments. I'm just hoping that I haven't used up all my luck in one go... The tool box that is being used for the tools … [Continue reading]
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