This is an important consideration when purchasing a vehicle. Who wants to drive around in something that you feel you have to be so protective of that you can't even enjoy it?
dag019
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Could not agree more. I have had the conversation with friends that I don't know what came first the land rover or the things I do in my free time, but they compliment each other, and if I had a normal plastic car with carpets, within 6 months the thing would be absolutely destroyed, falling apart, and the interior would be appalling!
Shelly crane
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It definitely has a lot of character, not bothered about dents the, it was just these two panels that are the worste. Can't tell from the photo but that back corner is quite twisted and in places lower down its so thin you can see through it/holey
but after these comments we may just try tidy it up best we can and paint. Going to look amazing 
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dag019
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It definitely has a lot of character, not bothered about dents the, it was just these two panels that are the worste. Can't tell from the photo but that back corner is quite twisted and in places lower down its so thin you can see through it/holey
Fresh coat of paint is all it needs rather than replacing. You can see my wing here during the rebuild. It is less noticeable in person than it is in this photograph. But is a long way from straight!
I would say similar with the back. Just straighten as best as you can and give a coat of paint and that alone will make it less obvious. Also maybe some bumperettes, my preference is the military style, so next time you reverse into the gate post it doesnโt damage the body work
If you have corrosion making holes In it you can get โrepairโ panels. I had them fitted to my station wagon body for the same reason.
Shelly crane
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Cambelt was on the list of work done by previous owner, but no idea how true that is now. Is there anything else to worry about in terms of reliability? It's taking us to the Bushcraft show in a few weeks
Shelly crane
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Perfect, they look good too! ThanksView attachment 340682
Fresh coat of paint is all it needs rather than replacing. You can see my wing here during the rebuild. It is less noticeable in person than it is in this photograph. But is a long way from straight!
I would say similar with the back. Just straighten as best as you can and give a coat of paint and that alone will make it less obvious. Also maybe some bumperettes, my preference is the military style, so next time you reverse into the gate post it doesnโt damage the body work
If you have corrosion making holes In it you can get โrepairโ panels. I had them fitted to my station wagon body for the same reason.
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Ok, the transfer box seals hadn't been done so I would take that with a pinch of salt.Cambelt was on the list of work done by previous owner, but no idea how true that is now. Is there anything else to worry about in terms of reliability? It's taking us to the Bushcraft show in a few weeks
Have a look at the cambelt housing front cover and see if that's been off recently.
Cambelt only really becomes a problem if it snaps, most likely you will be fine.
Enjoy the bushcraft show.
Anything else to worry about in terms of reliability? How long have you got?! (But it's all part of the experienceCambelt was on the list of work done by previous owner, but no idea how true that is now. Is there anything else to worry about in terms of reliability? It's taking us to the Bushcraft show in a few weeks
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