A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
I stripped, refurbished and reassembled the fuel taps. They were covered in fuel/dirt mix, paint and corrosion. They were mounted on one correct bracket and one botched steel strip. Both have now been mounted in brand new brackets. I am fitting 4 new … [Continue reading]
Gave the forward fuel tanks a thorough clean inside and out before fitting the new sender units, feed pipes and strainers. The outsides were red-leaded by the blasters, but have now been sprayed with matt black enamel. They're ready for fitting - … [Continue reading]
The front tub mounts have also been repaired with a section of 3mm marine grade ali sheet bolted behing the damaged sections. The new sheets extend the full span from the outer tub skin to the first diagonal floor reinforcing web, and are held in … [Continue reading]
A few little jobs done towards the tub fitting. I have cut the tops off the chassis' forward 6 floor support hoops. Once the tub has been bolted in the right place using the rear x-member and middle outrigger mounts, the front hoops will be … [Continue reading]
The winch mount has been finished and fitted, along with a repaint of the bumper. The mount and bumper were etch primed, blacke enamelled and sprayed with a thick coat of matt black stone guard. The relocated winch mount now sits back far enough for … [Continue reading]
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