Cheers. I guess there should be some other hardware to strap the wheel on? I’ve got a bonnet mounted spare but good to know there’s the second option.

Been tackling the brackets and bits and bobs after stripping them all from the tub this weekend. Lots of wire wheel action and then a healthy dose of Kurust. Can’t decide whether or not to repair the bottom of the stay that goes up the centre of the tub front bulkhead. What does this actually do?

Yes, but I wanted to get the rims powder coated so it’s not that easy.

Cheers slomofo - that’s really useful. My 110 is 1986, but I don’t know the age of the roof and sides I have. It’s the wheels that need matching to the roof so I think I’ll get a can of ivory and see if it’s the same.

My research tellS me the following. Limestone (early) LR005732 Alaska white. LR005710 Also Alaska white. STC3828VA NAL 603 Chawton White RTC4058VT NCM 354 Ivory White RTC6870VT NUC 456 White so there’s a few whites of this era to choose from

They’re rust white at the moment.

I purchased a roof and van sides separately from my 110 to change it from a pickup. How do I know what colour the white is so I can match the wheels, if I don’t know the vehicle they came from? Good one heh? The only thing I can think is to get a couple of Halfords cans and do a test spray.

I got my local tyre place to take the old tyres off the rims for me so I can get them powder coated. They gave me the old tubes and told me to keep hold of them as they are better than I’d get now. They were also going to get me the tyres but when I told them what I’d been quoted, they advised...

I’ve ordered the Avon Rangemasters today. I got them for £109 each including delivery which is think was very good. I didn’t fancy the idea of putting a wider tyre on my 5.5 rims, plus they’re going to look right on the restoration. Cheers all.

Haha I probably don’t to be honest. it’s almost totally original at the moment and the intention is to keep it that way. There can’t be many about that still have the AM radio :-)

That’s a good list. Thanks

Can you explain the 7.50 to me 300 especially how to convert it to the more common format? Cheers

I’m making a list, checking it twice…

Thanks for that tottot. Now I have to choose the tyre. Endless info and discussions available…

Hi y’all. Im thinking about that tyres to put on the 110 rims when it’s finished. At the moment it had Avon rangemasters, marked up with 112/110N 7.50-R16 What does the 7.50 mean in relation to a modern tyre? I can get the Avons but if something like the BFGs are better then why not. At the...

Was there really no-one in Solihull in the 80s with the title ‘Galvanic Corrosion Prevention Officer’?? It’s a shame, but this may have to get plated if I can’t find those tread plates.

Last big job is the rear tub so got it inside and started stripping the lights etc off the back. has anyone found the internal running strips for something like sensible money? I’ll deffo need 3 but ideally 5, but I can only find them for £30 each. I think it’s part number 330615 or maybe...

Thanks for that. Can you recommend anywhere to get Dixon Bate spares for the NATO hitch?

Cleaned painted and refit the tow hitch today. Also renovated a NATO hitch I have which was completely seized. Fitted an new tow socket just to finish the job up. Does anyone know if I can get just the saddle part of the hitch so I can mount the NATO hitch to its own plate?

Actually it’s this one which is on the water pump on the 12J. Maybe not applicable for your engine.