Long time no see, or post or read! Well, between work, bad weather, vacation and other commitments, I didn't have time to do anything with her since the failed MOT / TÜV last autumn.
But today, ladies and gentlemen, I finally did it! All...
Had some more thoughts!
So the pano glass could be fairly vulnerable when off road so I thought I could make some window guards that clip onto the rollcage!
Then to add functionality I can design it to fold down and act as a shelf or table...
Was looking at lightguards again, love the ones I had on my old 110 and thought Id challenge myself to draw and make them this time!
First prototype, simple 2mm mild.
Added some more detail and adjustments for 4mm stainless
Involved having...
So changed the seals on the AC Condenser as I know they where not great.
Followed the instructions on the kit and hey presto, 10mins later ice cold AC. Colder infact than ive ever had! I expect thats down to the much larger Condenser though...
So quick look over to check the suspension has all settled...
It was fine on Sunday i swear 🤣
Sadly my favourite company GORE no longer trade and Pioneer4x4 have a silly lead time. So in a very unlike me move OEM it is.
£147 later...
Ive also found myself a TD5 axle tube for not alot of money.
So instead of painfully trying to remove the 9 rounded and rusted bolts off my swivels.
Im going to build up a new axle!
Gywn lewis HD Diff pan + making my own trusses because why...
Looks better in the daylight! Subtle but not over bearing in colour given that its all black.
Really happy with the bumper, a face ive not seen in a long time!
Wired into the high beam switch and a carling switch. Very happy 😍
Collected the brand new FPR hose from my parents and went about fitting it. I was reluctant to remove the inlet because its long so made a tool!
14mm 12 sided socket, cut down the middle with an extension welded on and grinded to 14mm sq...
Yes, although it's not on the road ;)
The regulations for their legal fitting are that there must be a separate switch to enable / disable them. There was a kit available for L319 which carried out this function - I've adapted one to fit the L405...
Gwyn Lewis D2 Sumo Bars on!
Also new front discs, got them form paddocks in their "black" November £30 down from £100 so cant complain!
Underglow came in super handy as work lights!!! Much easier whenyou can see lol
Main job was going to...
Taking a fair amount of time to get the front wings where I want them and two of the door frames needed extensive repairs.
I spotted a grill and surrounds off a suffix car for sale and could not resist them. Got them prepped, treated and primed...