I finally have a Defender!

TD5power · Dec 5, 2012

what rims are they?

abcdedd · Dec 6, 2012

wow! only just seen this thread, i cant wait to see where this goes! congrats!

The Ferkin BoB · Dec 6, 2012

ajctraveler said:
This is literally going to be my home for the next few years, I want it done right..

what cooking facilities do you have ?

i use a coleman petrol stove as it runs on chainsaw fuel which i allways have.the gas cookers can be hard to fuel.the stove i have runs on most fluids that burn...

Langers · Dec 6, 2012

Stunning truck -- massively jealous!!

Good luck and keep us updated...

ajctraveler · Dec 7, 2012

Separation caging in

Platform done and spare inside

Getting some carpet

Mattress is in, perfect fit

Framing it

Fridge and gas bottle mounted

From the back

Is that a pull up bar???

Seats mounted

Getting there..

Plate on

Test drive to see how the steering is

Where once there was my Defender, now there is none..*

That should do for now, hahhaha. I got out of the UK, but there are still a few bits I was too impatient to wait for. So the car is about 95% at the moment. I will have some things posted to me and I still need to sort out everything inside, it's a disaster at the moment as I just threw everything into the back on the mattress to catch a ferry from Dover!!

The Ferkin BoB · Dec 7, 2012

do yourself a favour and fit some slats under the mattress so it dont get damp,you need air under it....

ajctraveler · Dec 7, 2012

The Ferkin BoB said:
do yourself a favour and fit some slats under the mattress so it dont get damp,you need air under it....

Thanks for the tip, I need to give it some thought because the mattress is quite soft and I think it would just absorb slats. Maybe I'll have to cut some ventilation into the platform..

The Ferkin BoB · Dec 7, 2012

ajctraveler said:
Thanks for the tip, I need to give it some thought because the mattress is quite soft and I think it would just absorb slats. Maybe I'll have to cut some ventilation into the platform..

yeah use a core drill and do 30mm holes or summat.

Jason2 · Dec 7, 2012

ajctraveler said:
Seats mounted

Fantastic stuff yeh lucky bastid

I would like to have access through the Dog guard for putting/getting stuff and even better if you could get through it your self so you can drive off in the middle of the night if attacked by the enemy.

Best of luck have a good trip and keep us posted.

Cheers Jason

dogsbody · Dec 7, 2012

I hope you spent a few shekels on security. When your whole life is on wheels . . .
and so desirable

The Ferkin BoB · Dec 7, 2012

dogsbody said:
I hope you spent a few shekels on security. When your whole life is on wheels . . .
and so desirable

uzi 9mm under seat....

dogsbody · Dec 7, 2012

The Ferkin BoB said:
uzi 9mm under seat....

Simple, effective

and enjoyable

Jamo36599 · Dec 7, 2012

Sweet landy. Wish i could afford it.

Good luck cant wait to here how it performs.

7tastic · Dec 7, 2012

Looking realy good,
cant wait to hear about your travels

ajctraveler · Dec 10, 2012

From the ride down through France in the snow:

Finally made it to Italy full of salt from the roads:

Cleaned up a bit:

Still waiting on one decal and the proper top for the snorkel.. Once those are on I'll take some proper photos..

tomseries3tom · Dec 10, 2012

did you have it rust treted the landy looks awsome im jealos

trax · Dec 10, 2012

Stick some diff lockers on and where's the toolbox?

7tastic · Dec 11, 2012

looking good

LandyRover23 · Dec 11, 2012

Sweet!

Booner DCA · Dec 11, 2012

Well it looks like the right snorkel to me!!

Great pictures and enjoy your travels - keep the updates coming in. . .

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