Been an age again since I've posted here, mainly because I haven't done anything worth writing about. New battery and glow plugs recently (very pitted and one oil soaked glow plug had probably not been working for a while meant battery getting repeatedly flattened trying to start, so bit the bullet and got a new one)
This weekend I got some garage space and we set to work on a facelift and much needed TLC.
As well as the usual fuel, oil and air filter and oil change, a load of the old knackered wiring was removed and replaced with something more sensible that actually worked.
I acquired a series 3 bumper and bullbar from ebay to give the front end a different look.
Old above, new below. New one was covered in the plasticote rust trap stuff, which was given a damn good chiselling, wirebrushing, and attacked with paint.
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Intercooler was sprayed black and Rich (who was doing the wiring and general mechanic advice) stencilled the logo on
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Grille was painted black, something I've wanted to do for absolutely ages. Sidelights and indicators were given a dusting too
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The excitement was too much for Kev who promptly fell asleep in the slamdrover
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Bit of primer
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Then a bit o'black - wheels were pretty scaggy before
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How she/he stands now - in my eyes a great improvement - will have to mount the front plate properly though. The headlight grilles are fitted at the moment but will need a clean up and paint.
Still got an exhaust leak but a new hangar/strap was fitted to make it decidedly less clanky.
A tiring but rewarding weekend.