Here is Ola as we got her. The wife wanted to modify her somewhat to make her our own, and so we have plans for converting her to something a bit different. I know I've already put links for the first 2 videos in the Defender section, but thought I'd start a proper project thread for her, as...

Episode 2 for anyone interested. I know the stripping videos will be the most boring to watch, but there is some exciting parts arriving for the next part of the process. Also, really debating just pulling the rear tub off to do some welding. We have replacement bolts for the rear crossmember...

The pooch is a patterdale/Lakeland cross. Flighty, but awesome. Can't really justify galving the chassis. I know the missus said a full strip in the video, but she doesn't understand what that means when you talk Landrover . This one isn't get the running gear removed, as it's really not that...

One side needs a very small repair, probably with just weld it's that small, but the other side is solid. There'll be a video going over the chassis as well. Doesn't need a great deal, but it'll be gone over in detail in one of the upcoming videos.

I know the first part of any project is boring, but feel free to check out my missus new Defender which we'll be restoring and modifying. I'll also try and get a load of pics together to start a proper project thread.

I'd second the britpart ones. Decent quality for once from them.

It's not too bad tbh, if you have any experience of a mig welder? Pattern footwells are fairly cheap (assuming because they're needed so much) Access is okay on the passenger side, just unbolt the floor plate, and maybe the gearbox tunnel if it's spread far enough. Better to sort that now...

Seems we think on the same wave length. However, I've used an Allen captive nut that was just hanging in my toolbox. Used some Tiger seal to put it on and just going to leave it overnight. I'll put a pic up if it works.

Well, the wife's only gone and lost the handbrake button out of the top of the handle, so I'm left with this little needle that pierces the end of my thumb every time I use the handbrake. Is this button replaceable, or do I have to change the bloody handle? Looked in the footwell and all sorts...

How come? Have Yuasa batteries gone downhill? Used them plenty of times previously in other cars with no issues?

After a lovely couple of normal winter days, the battery on my truck completely gave up the ghost. I therefore pass on my knowledge of a decent battery upgrade which is the Yuasa HSB020. 900 CCA and 110 Ah Whilst it is too long to go through the battery tray cover straight down, the design...

Thank you good sir. I shall have a gander!

On the look out for one, but not willing to pay ridiculous prices for a new one, and all the used ones on Ebay seem to be miles away from me. Anybody know of anybody breaking a Defendant somewhere near Sheffield, or does anybody have a centre seat floating around in a garage/shed/loft that they...

I've landed on my feet with the missus because she gets actively involved in my car projects, so it's quite nice. On sunny days, we would generally get the tools out, and spend the day in the garden with all 3 of us doing some sort of job. Even the little one has a hand in scotchbriting the...

Well, I got the rebuild finished with 1 weekend to spare before the Cornwall trip. MOT on the Saturday morning, and she bloomin' well passed with no advisories (once I had swapped the horn unit that stopped working on the way to the station!!!!) Last part was a full fluid service before the...

Interior pics will be uploaded tomorrow