Recent content by UlstermanAbroad

Cheers Datatek. Yup, I think that that was going to be my first option. Worth the 'investment' though. If it's reliable.

That makes a lot of sense. Having run a 3.9 Classic for a while. While I'm here. Any suggestions for a reliable or cheap to fix tow vehicle? Need it to do either thousand mile or two thousand mile round trips once a month. No urgency, so will be cruising at 60 mph ish. Towing a Defender on a...

K. Thanks for taking the time to comment guys.

Hi Guys I'm starting to look for a tow car. To tow Defenders on a car transporter. One at a time. I've 'tripped over' a 2011 Vogue SE that's on my doorstep and it's maintained at a Land Rover specialist that I know well. The catch is, it's done 170,000 miles, although the price reflects...

Thanks again guys. Appreciate your suggestions. Burning his garage down, while satisfying, seems like overdoing things just a tad, at this juncture. As I'd like him to finish off a few more cars, once this Chinese germ warfare experiment concludes. Upon careful reflection and much prayer, I...

The Irish tend to be a bit more circumspect Tomcat. If you come at them head on, they tend to dig their heels in. Especially in the sticks. A lot of weight is put on how much composure you can retain, in the face of adversity. That said, he is taking the ****. Which annoys me on more than one...

Oh thanks. With all the talk of Covid19 and all the crap that's coming our way, I really needed cheering up! :rolleyes: Just noticed where you are. After my cheeky comment. Been to Poitiers. Nice town. Lived in Angouleme a few years back. Then down in Provence, which really blew my socks off...

Thanks Tomcat. I'd do the same for anyone on here, so long as it doesn't run to a lot of money, cause I ain't got it to throw around :)

I have a related question of an ethical type. I'll try to be brief. As my signature says. I live not far from the Ass End of Nowhere. So, I don't have a huge choice of mechanics hereabouts. I have a very personable mechanic on my doorstep, who can do auto electrics and bodywork also. He's...

I'm on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. Here to Rosslare (virtually the length of the island) Round trip you're talking not much change out of 1,000 miles. (inc through England) If I can manage to do it all on LPG, that's about ........well, including ferry, B&B and meals, not much change...

Yep. Was wishful thinking and nothing else. I have two words for you also ;) Irish Sea. I'm on the wrong side of it. But. Where there's a will, there's a way :)

Cheers mate. Have contacted that guy, to see if getting it couriered is practicable.

I believe so. Looking for a cost effective solution that's not a pain in the rear to fit. Anyone any experience with cutting marine ply to fit?

Hi Guys Coming to the end of restoring my Classic. When replacing the material on the underside of the sunroof, the mechanic discovered that the headliner board was 'rotten'. Now the previously perfect looking headliner looks like a bedouin's tent. Would anyone know where I can get hold of a...

Thanks for all of your comments guys. Matrim are certainly a friendly bunch. I have a few restorations going on, needing a re-trim so if I can find one supplier for all, it'd be handy. Received samples from Matrim today and they look close, so I ought to be sorted, fingers crossed. Close enough...