A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
I have fitted all of the headlining, the door strikers, roof rack (with heavy duty load bars and ladder) and the front number plate. An attempt at testing the fuel system integrity found one big leak very quickly - the front right fuel tank must … [Continue reading]
I've been away on holiday with the family, so nothing has been done in the last week. I went to Billing, though, and have picked up most of the remaining parts. I got some good deals too, as can often be the case on the last afternoon of a show; … [Continue reading]
No progress on the headlining; I'm still waiting for delivery of the seat belt anchor brackets. I have fitted the doors (with Helena and Alun's help). Helena and I did the rear door last night, complete with the lock and door stay. I have put … [Continue reading]
The front section is now in. It was quite unnerving cutting out the sunroof apperture, but it all fits. The front left corner was cut a little close to the edge of the sunroof's rubber trim, but there is still a small overlap. The front light is … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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