So I’ve managed to get the rear step on and both supporting brackets onto the chassis, painted a tow ball and got that on
Also made a small panel to house a couple of switches for the rear work lights and ones been left spare for some front lights at some point
Cut from a bit of spare metal
Quick clean up with a grinder, a coat of matt black and then fitting.
Last week I changed the gearbox oil (what a pain in the backside with a leaking syringe) and the engine oil and filter and it’s the first time I’ve taken the Land Rover home this week. Around a 20 mile round trip and I’m pleased to announce there’s no issues as of yet.
I did take it back to the unit as I don’t want to leave it outside of the house with no security so next week I’ll make a start on a few things to make it secure before it comes home for good. I can then spend time doing the rest of the servicing, and start on sound deadening and some carpeting etc. I’m in two minds whether to buy an old headline and recover or to just carpet the roof? Suggestions?
Oh and a picture of a 1980 F100 (I think it is anyway), for those of you who are into the American trucks. It’s having a full respray to white and blue and plenty of other work to go with it.
Cheers