Recent content by In over my head

Yes exactly that part. I can now see where they were fitted before. The answer to every question I ask seems to cost over £100. So many parts missing and im only just starting ! Where are you getting these drawings from ? None of this info is in my Haynes manual.

I have identified the chassis loom. It was damaged add had been by passed with additional cables. I've removed all of them and done a better repair on the original wires. It's all wrapped in cloth tape and now ready to be pulled through the chassis. I'm looking at this outrigger under the...

Thanks for the info Phil. I can now see the difference. This is the original axle type isn't it. I can see the bracket for the anti roll bar now you point it out. If it looks anything like the below i don't have it in any of the boxes of parts. Do I need one (did it come with one originally)...

Thanks for all the replies. i Started to dry build it and have booked a mobile mechanic in for the day later this month to get me going. He has suggested starting with the tub alignment. Chassis wiring loom, rear brake lines and fuel lines from the tank to the engine bay before thinking to think...

The bulkhead has had repairs, a couple of coats of epoxy primer and tiger seal sealer applied to make it look original. its probably too late to get it galvanised at this stage. I've also poured Zink based paint inside the cavities. I have made a good start on the loom already, ive identified...

Stripped the pedal box down today. What would be the recommended paint be for it and the servo ? Was considering ordering 2k black paint but wonder if the brake fluid will eat through that just as quick as hammerite or rustoleum........

Mike at Britannica Restorations is to blame for me buying it. I binged his videos and got hooked ! The bulkhead isnt new, its been repaired. I need to get it and the doors painted before i can move on too much further but painting isn't an option for a few months at least due to the weather...

Hi All, Im a new member to this forum and am looking for some help. Ive always wanted a defender and after some research decided to pull the trigger on what seemed like a good idea at the time 1990s' 110 CSW project. Im rapidly coming around to the idea that im in well over my head and wonder...