A site dedicated to my tinkering with my 1972 Series III Land Rover
OK, so we know I didn't get things done as planned on Thursday. Not everything went swimmingly this weekend either, though I achieved a fair bit.Whilst waiting (with bated breath) for the crane to turn up, I got on with the NATO hitch. Some of you … [Continue reading]
The pedal boxes both went in (primarily to clear some space on my workbench). The brake master cylinder (new) has been wiped with engine oil and wrapped in an oil soaked rag to try to keep the rust away while it's exposed. … [Continue reading]
Since I was unable to fit the engine, I did a few other bits and pieces. I have made up a rear fog and reverse light harness by the rear x-member, ready for the tub. I also extended the cabling for the rear wash/wipe and heated rear screen, as some … [Continue reading]
Quick update: I have fitted the modified corner capping on one side of the tub (over a coat of etch primer and some Tiger Seal). A trial fit of the rear lights looked great. I'm going with the SIII pairing at the top of the capping, but with the … [Continue reading]
The 12J is back together and ready for fitting. It was totally rebult a few years ago, except for the rocker shaft, so has just had a bit of a clean up, new clutch kit, core plugs, rockers and shaft. The old clutch cover wasn't that bad, but had been … [Continue reading]
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