Thanks for the optimism! I'll be very pleased if I can get anything that resembles a completed project by spring. Although the in-laws are coming for Christmas so I might be spending a lot of time on it.Getting there mate.
That chassis could be repaired with a few out riggers, but nothing better than a new one to start rebuilding on.
Your rear tub is very good compared to some i see and all the repair panels are available through YRM.
The splines on the gearbox are perfect and was probably rebuilt at some point.
Keep slogging away over winter and it will be reborn come spring...
I'll have to raid the kids' piggy banks but I'm convinced that's the best way forward too. I'll stick the TD5 bulkhead back on eBay (or somewhere else that doesn't rob you blind when you sell stuff) once I've got a chance to give it a dust and get some photos taken.Great thread Watching
Get a galv bulkhead - IMHO, do NOT do all that work and not fit a galv bulkhead.
And when you have it finished, fit a tracker before some sticky fingered a$$hole spoils your day
I'll have to raid the kids' piggy banks but I'm convinced that's the best way forward too. I'll stick the TD5 bulkhead back on eBay (or somewhere else that doesn't rob you blind when you sell stuff) once I've got a chance to give it a dust and get some photos taken.
I'm hoping that filling it full of Waxoyl or similar will keep the rust away
Blimey, I've never done anything inspirational before. If it helps encourage anyone else along the way then all the better. Believe me, if I can do it anyone can!This is an inspirational rebuild, looks like you're really going to make an awesome vehicle and enjoy many years of happy motoring with it.
Well you have inspired me that much ive just picked up a 1990 defender 90 and can't wait to start bringing her back life.
Good luck. You'll probably finish it before me at this rate!Well you have inspired me that much ive just picked up a 1990 defender 90 and can't wait to start bringing her back life.
Not a chance of finishing before you in taking it all in , just getting to know mine lol.Good luck. You'll probably finish it before me at this rate!
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