The Landy had not been on the road in 4 yrs.
Owned by a friend of mine who agreed to let me get it back on the road for my wedding
DEADLINE: 14 Sep 07! I did it! See the WEDDING-ROVER tab aboveHe gave it to me as a wedding present- cheers Jacko!Below is the ongoing work:
DEADLINE:
14 Sep 07! I did it! See the WEDDING-ROVER tab aboveHe gave it to me as a wedding present- cheers Jacko!Below is the ongoing work:
14 Sep 07!
I did it! See the WEDDING-ROVER tab aboveHe gave it to me as a wedding present- cheers Jacko!Below is the ongoing work:
The new SURF-ROVER badge...
The 60th anniversary UJ bonnet:
Out and about:
New front number plate:
Have also removed the front driving lights- will make these "quick release" for future use on trips.
Side lights fitted:
Rear x-member painted back to satin black:
More painting and 750 tyres fitted:
Battery/ tool box finished:
Have opened the side of the passenger seat box:
Allowing access to the battery and tool kit when the second seat is fitted: Blade fusebox and junction box 12v socket fitted to dash Speakers built into cubby box Painted bulkhead vent panel Storage for 2 x shovels
Allowing access to the battery and tool kit when the second seat is fitted:
Blade fusebox and junction box
12v socket fitted to dash
Speakers built into cubby box
Painted bulkhead vent panel
Storage for 2 x shovels
To fit: Spare wheel carrierWORK IN PROGRESS : New rear bars on the canvas frame: CB, stereo and fire extinguisher fitted: New early LUCAS 488 sidelights: And rear lights + bumperettes: Filling in the extra holes in the wings: The BEACH-ROVER will have clear glass lenses with amber bulbs for the indicator, the original sidelights on the bulkhead will now be used. In the rear with the gear: Across rear tub- boxes in fuel tank; inc 12 v socket Stereo aerial: The Rear painted, tailgate re-hinged and grab handle added: The first of the recaro seats fitted: Reinstating the grab rail:Centre wiper removed- replaced with washer jet from DefenderMounted with ali tube spacer to clear the wiper motor Bonnet work: Rear lights: With paint behind: Front grill: Defender cubby box- rebuilt around the old heater unit (unidentified!)Plan to change seats and Series 3 steering wheel. Modified gearbox tunnel for V8 Still need to finish tidying up and paint under the bonnet
WORK IN PROGRESS : New rear bars on the canvas frame: CB, stereo and fire extinguisher fitted: New early LUCAS 488 sidelights: And rear lights + bumperettes: Filling in the extra holes in the wings: The BEACH-ROVER will have clear glass lenses with amber bulbs for the indicator, the original sidelights on the bulkhead will now be used. In the rear with the gear: Across rear tub- boxes in fuel tank; inc 12 v socket Stereo aerial: The Rear painted, tailgate re-hinged and grab handle added: The first of the recaro seats fitted: Reinstating the grab rail:Centre wiper removed- replaced with washer jet from DefenderMounted with ali tube spacer to clear the wiper motor Bonnet work: Rear lights: With paint behind: Front grill: Defender cubby box- rebuilt around the old heater unit (unidentified!)Plan to change seats and Series 3 steering wheel. Modified gearbox tunnel for V8 Still need to finish tidying up and paint under the bonnet
WORK IN PROGRESS :
New rear bars on the canvas frame:
CB, stereo and fire extinguisher fitted:
New early LUCAS 488 sidelights:
And rear lights + bumperettes:
Filling in the extra holes in the wings:
The BEACH-ROVER will have clear glass lenses with amber bulbs for the indicator, the original sidelights on the bulkhead will now be used.
In the rear with the gear: Across rear tub- boxes in fuel tank; inc 12 v socket Stereo aerial: The Rear painted, tailgate re-hinged and grab handle added: The first of the recaro seats fitted: Reinstating the grab rail:Centre wiper removed- replaced with washer jet from DefenderMounted with ali tube spacer to clear the wiper motor
In the rear with the gear:
Across rear tub- boxes in fuel tank;
inc 12 v socket
Stereo aerial:
The Rear painted, tailgate re-hinged and grab handle added:
The first of the recaro seats fitted:
Reinstating the grab rail:Centre wiper removed- replaced with washer jet from DefenderMounted with ali tube spacer to clear the wiper motor
Reinstating the grab rail:
Centre wiper removed- replaced with washer jet from Defender
Mounted with ali tube spacer to clear the wiper motor
Bonnet work:
Rear lights: With paint behind: Front grill:
With paint behind:
Front grill:
Defender cubby box- rebuilt around the old heater unit (unidentified!)Plan to change seats and Series 3 steering wheel. Modified gearbox tunnel for V8 Still need to finish tidying up and paint under the bonnet