Recent content by Markfar

It looks different in every photo

Haven’t noticed anything there , I’m going to do a full search of the vehicle Saturday and see if I can find anything

Sadly the “paint” section on the vin plate is blank I’d say it is an original Land Rover colour as the whole body is the same all over, I need to get some paint chips for a comparison

Thanks for that , defender is white from factory so i think I’ll have to look at some samples

Morning all, would anyone know what the colour code would be for my 1988 defender ?, it was at one time a Wessex water vehicle ,white , but I haven’t been able to find any info so far Thanks all

I’ve got a steering lock on it and have installed a tracker as well

Could anyone help me get a code on the colour of my defender ? White obviously but can’t work out which , no sticker on the body anywhere Thanks

Thanks for all the welcomes , quick question though , how do I upload more photos ? I’d like to put some up in members rides

Checked it today , is actually the same size

I think I’ve spent most of my car life fixing one problem only to find another one , but what else would we do ? Only get bored

Thanks guys , only picked it up today , I’ve refitted one of the rears seats already , it was in the wrong place , couple of new bolts in the top rear door hinge , couple of rivets missing as well , I think the steering box needs adjusting , so that’s Sunday’s job as well as adapting the dog...

You’re right , both cost money but I believe in enjoying life and always encourage my family to do the same , 2 dogs , 2 horses may cost a lot but memories are priceless

Thought I’d better introduce myself , I’m mark from Bristol, just bought an 88 defender 90 , ex water board , with a 300tdi newly fitted , all seems good but having driven and restored air cooled vw’s for 30 odd years I know how things go , I’m a maintenance engineer at portbury docks so...