A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
I fitted the whole of the spare mounting kit today. The central reinforcing plate I made up seems stiffer than the stadard item, so it should hold up well. It was a bit of a shame to have to fit 10 rivets through the skin to secure the frame … [Continue reading]
I also recieved the spare wheel mounting reinforcers from Craddocks and colected couple of associated bits from Rogers. I fitted the wheel buffers in order to hold the frame reinforcing stri[ps (black sections). This is just temporary so that I can … [Continue reading]
I did a little job that has been waiting since shortly after the strip-down, namely replacing the wing mirror glass which had developed a 2mm spot of corrosion, and fitting the (Scorpion Racing) wing mirror heating kit. Today was the first time I … [Continue reading]
The wings are done. The outer panels were removed, the joint edges of the tops and fronts cleaned, sanded and etch primed, the new outers bolted up (with copious amounts of copper grease on each bolt and washer to prevent corrosion), and the … [Continue reading]
In all honesty, I think I must have spent the best part of 4-500hours on this rebuild alone, but that doesn't include rebuilding the overdrive, engine or front axle, or fitting the sunroof, Defender doors or seatbelts previously (refitting will be … [Continue reading]
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