1. Dixie1985

    First land rover disco 1 trayback

    I've one lined up it would seem for some reason a mate had one that has been skimmed and pressure tested. So for £100 I can't complain
  2. Dixie1985

    Bristol area

    Been a while since of wielded a welder and used to things much thicker than vehicle metal but metals metal I suppose. As for wielding spanners that I'm more than confident in still learning on the landys (first one owned) but vw aircooled engine change on m5 qualifys me at being stupid enough...
  3. Dixie1985

    Bristol area

    Fire me a message when you want a hand weld splatter doesn't bother me lol I'm more than happy to come and help.
  4. Dixie1985

    Bristol area

    Leominster isn't that up near Hereford? Fair old drive. But of course my knowledge of where places are isn't the best lol if we can get something arranged welcome none the less
  5. Dixie1985

    Bristol area

    I'm bang in the middle of bristol and bath there quite a few green lanes local to us here and especially up around radstock area. And there's always sailsbury area only down the road when it's not on fire of course lol
  6. Dixie1985

    For Sale Breaking Discovery TD5

    Now that's both of us confused now lmao Just spoke to snowey you were correct tho Mikey it is a 5 seater shame lol Apologies snowey I do believe you were about to say something when I ended the call. So sorry if I cut you short didn't mean to.
  7. Dixie1985

    For Sale Breaking Discovery TD5

    Shame! Cheers for letting me know tho
  8. Dixie1985

    First land rover disco 1 trayback

    Right after much headache it's deffo a blown head gasket issue (was hoping airlock even attempted steel seal to get me through next few months but no joy) so thought sod it and got a replacement head with valves. Ordered new water pump, p gasket, of course new head gasket plus a thermostat...
  9. Dixie1985

    Bristol area

    Hi all Wondering if anyone local to bristol area would like to start having a land rover/4x4 meet on a regular basis as I don't think there is one local. Already 3 to 4 off us that have a lot to do with each other. Thought it would be nice to build that community to in involve others. Let me...
  10. Dixie1985

    Defender 90 insurance for 17 year old

    My insurance dropped a massive amount due to being modified for off road use admitted I'm a lot older (32 ) but only 1 yr ncb (due to not insuring a car for 2 yrs so lost mine grrrr) give advance insurance a call there amazing standard did I was £1500 modified brought it down to £275 absolute...
  11. Dixie1985

    Finally in Bristol

    Guessing insurance is probably sorted by now but advance insurance brokers are brilliant they cover both my disco and my lhd ford. Plus there office is local only across in wiltshire
  12. Dixie1985

    For Sale Breaking Discovery TD5

    Wouldn't happen to be a 7 seater would it?
  13. Dixie1985

    Which seats???

    Come across a nice set of p38 fabric/velour seats cheap and quite local so think that's the route I'll will take. But thank you for your input. And if anyone does know any difficulties with fitting p38 seats of has done it advice would be welcomed.
  14. Dixie1985

    Which seats???

    Cheers norseman reply really appreciated. It not that the disco ones arnt comfy either just without the cubby hole really need somewhere to rest my arm lol. In fact the land rover seats are the first I've ever preferred in cloth to leather but I've been offered a set of grey cloth seats for a...
  15. Dixie1985

    Which seats???

    Hi all I'm looking to swap out my disco 1 seats for range rover items mainly for the arm rest (cubby box on mine modified so no longer there.) And as I injured my back quite severely a few years ago I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to which is more comfortable rrc or p38 seats...
  16. Dixie1985

    First land rover disco 1 trayback

    I like that cheers man glad you posted it. Looks like there used the rear door as the rear bulkhead if not mistaken. Clever idea bet it's easier to reverse than mime is lol
  17. Dixie1985

    FC porn.

    Used to see one of these daily absolutely love them. Been modified for film use over the years aswell judge dredd and wasn't there one in the fast and furious films? Altho If I could afford one it would have to be a ford modular swap think that took over from rover v8 in the end and I cannot...
  18. Dixie1985

    First land rover disco 1 trayback

    I know what you mean by being different kinda why I like it so much closest thing I've seen to it is the disco gritter conversions. And I've only seen one of those. Apparently according to the guy who built this one the gritters are a fiberglass conversion. This thing is all metal (somehow he...
  19. Dixie1985

    First land rover disco 1 trayback

    Right it would seem that I have ended up with a land rover. And a disco at that. Always loved defenders drove loads broke many but never owned my own. (Lots of MoD vehicles) never a fan of the disco but it would seem that's now changed. I've made a deal with a friend me taking his disco and him...
  20. Dixie1985

    6-Wheel Drive Discovery II - Am I totally mad ?

    Jesus that brings back some memory but yes I do believe that is the one lol my parents couldn't get me away from it I was only young but I knew it had more wheels than normal and I loved it. Ice cream from any other hasn' quite been the same either.