That's interesting about the stainless bolts. I had used stainless nuts and bolts there but then decided to make some captive nut plates to make life easier in the future. When I was changing them over I decided to change to 8.8 galvanised. Glad I did now.

Last thing for today. Seatbelt anchorage points. Only a little job but of course when I offered them up the holes didn't line up properly and the captive bolts are too long. A quick bend of the tab on the chassis and an application of angle grinder to the bolts and we're away. I'm trying to...

Got the bottom of the seatbox primed. Hamerite special metals primer is really good. Goes on smooth and grips on a treat. Doesn't seem to react badly with any top coats so far. I know it's an etch primer but there must be a good amount of whatever acid it is as it does seem to want to eat it's...

Here's another problem. Seat adjuster. Rusty hole and broken stud. Other second hand ones of these on ebay seem very expensive and look about as bad. Could maybe get away with the broken stud but it has led the seat frame to flex and get out of shape which is probably why that weld cracked. For...

Here's the kind of thing that I need to learn to ignore. Seat frame. One of the welds on the front corner has cracked. Wouldn't matter if I left it as it was but there's no way my brain would let me.

I think i'll try to sneak an update on. I'm supposed to be working but it's boring the arse off me. Anyway, seatbox. Turned out it's not the best fitting thing in the world (or maybe it's me) but anyway aluminium is soft enough to be persuaded to cooperate and given where it's going to be it...

The Hammerite does seem to stick to and cover everything. My landy seems to have had at least three paint jobs over the years that were peeling, flaking or corroding to different levels. That aerosol stuff I mentioned earlier reacted with some of the layers and wrinkled up but the Hammerite just...

I've also used gallons of this stuff. https://www.mymotorworld.com/autotek-etch-primer-spray-paint-500ml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInpa81M-TggMVCMbtCh1kmAckEAQYDSABEgJcTfD_BwE Although mine have never had the fancy orange cap. You can get it cheaper than that. I think all i'm doing here is demonstrating...

Probably no good for a fancy job or spraying but for areas like underneath that can be brushed and are more about just getting some protection than a smooth finish then this is great. https://www.hammerite.co.uk/product/special-metals-primer/ I've just done under my seat box with it. Sticks...

Fantastic news mate! No mockery here. Just glad of a nice simple fix. Good on yer.

No, you’ll be ok. Have a look at the pictures of mine again. There’s a photo of the relay in a vice with one end cap off and nothing flies to pieces. Because the shaft has the cone shaped bits and the bushes are corresponding cones they will contain the spring. You can take both ends off and it...

It’s a good job I’ve got my landy because by the looks of prices these days there’s nothing out there that I could afford.

Rinsing like there’s no tomorrow is the key.

Sounds good. Remember that you’re talking to a bloke here who’s been restoring a series 3 for nine years. I know all about snags, hold ups and unforeseen circumstances. 🤣

I think it would have. If i'd used it first I think I could have skipped most of the other stuff. I didn't do it sooner because I really thought I would probably ruin it. When it became clear that it wasn't going to shift any other way I just thought it either works or i'll have to find a better...

Seatbox progress. The plan is to use rattle can etch primer for a better finish on the bits that will be visible and will end up being green. Underneath it's going to be Hammerite special metals primer and then Hammerite satin black all brushed on.

Very little to report. So many other things that need doing before I get chance to have a go at the land rover. Nevermind. Here's a little victory that has surprised me. The screen wash bottle was filthy and covered with over spray in two different colours where the previous owners had run out...

Interesting stuff. Good luck with it. Added to my watch list.

If you do start digging you'll find more problems. It's never better than you think it will be.

Ingenious set up. Nice one.