Good observation! :) Now I look back at the pics, you are right, it isn't galv.

I still think you could get get ten years out of that by scraping down and re-painting those areas, though.

and as it doesn't sound like he has driven one before, might be an idea to try it before going to a lot of effort, series aint for everyone! :D

that's true.. but it gnaws at me to have a galv chassis, cappings, capstan, disc conversion and all the rest, but a rusty bulkhead :D

to the op.

i forgot you have never driven one. as above drive it first :eek:

but if you don't like it, then don't leave it to rust away, flog it on to someone who will do the upkeep :)

(with all the effort gone into it, i think the old boy would have probably wanted that too)
 
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that's true.. but it gnaws at me to have a galv chassis, cappings, capstan, disc conversion and all the rest, but a rusty bulkhead :D

You worry too much! ;)

At my age I have come to realise that I might rust out before the bulkhead does! :rolleyes: :D
 
Thanks again for all the hits, tips and observations guys, its great to soak it all in and get a better understanding of it all.

I'm sure it'll be a dream to drive, having had a type 2 camper and a few other rusty relics and with the folks having defenders for years I think I can guess what a 'interesting' thing it will be to drive.
 

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