That’s what I was thinking Mick, just aware that “if it looks too good, it probably is”.

Anyone used these headlights? https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/defender-1983-2016/lighting/defender-led-headlight-set/ Seem much cheaper than others, what am I missing?

Some more progress, albeit slow. car still has an o/s front brake pipe leak and some weeping at the master cylinder so I think the “new” pipes are not good enough as many aftermarket parts are I will just have to make the pipes. painted the bonnet, wings, rear upper body panels and doors. The...

The front pipes were pre made and ordered by part number, that doesn’t mean they are correct. I might take you up on the offer, once I test negative for the dreaded COVID 19.

Well I must have had the Green Oval gods on my side yesterday. I jacked up the front. Of the chassis with a farm jack and within 2 minutes I managed to manipulate the down pipe over the gearbox crossmember and up to the manifold. Result. Now, due to my obvious delight at getting something to go...

Pictures of the first coat on, managed a second coat and so far looking ok. Will try and get more done this week.

Between Lanark & Biggar.

Zed, I thought about it but, I only have a gas one and they put out too much moisture. weather not too bad today and I have taken the day off to get some more done.

More painting, top coat this time and my first attempt. So far so good, although I need to revisit the lower sills. Managed to get the tub in place for its primer coat and then top coat. My real worry now is the change in weather, more rain and low temps.

I’m considering adding Alpine windows to my 200tdi van as the roof is off as I work through a restoration, this might be a good opportunity to do the work at a useful work height. SP Panels are selling a kit that looks good and well priced. I know I’m adding more opportunities for water leaks...

[/GALLERY][/GALLERY]Spent this weekend painting in primer all the body panels, with only the upper panels of the rear tub to be completed. I ran out of primer due to issues with the spray gun as had to throw out cupfuls of the mixed paint. Painted the underside of the tub and seat box in ToughOx...

Bonnet and front doors, replacement sills, bonnet hinges all painted tonight. As “ Mick the builder” advised I sprayed a mist coat first and things were easier. Top mark on the door is where the wind deflector was, I will add a new one, the line is showing through but is completely smooth...

Not using a lacquer, really not set up to take that approach. Misting is correct approach I just got carried away

I’m using 2K, my first time using it. Successfully Used cans and shutz before on the chassis and other parts but, a friend convinced me to do my own re spray rather than use a garage, which was the initial plan. New compressor, spray gun, “Scene of Crime” overalls, mask etc but hopefully a...

Big day today, started painting panels. A new skill for me, and I use the term “skill” loosely. Despite hours of prep I have got some reaction to the previous paint, a metallic blue the previous owner sprayed in with a straw. This will need rubbed back and redone, along with my over...

Moving on from the brown wire, which is now connected the the solenoid. A white and orange one has appeared unmarked, a bullet connection but its connection is unknown looking through the wiring diagram I can’t see what it is and there is no obvious connection in the engine bay. Unless it is...

My chassis was certainly DECEASED

I deceased my chassis and rubbed down with course abrasive pad, then used Buzzweld "Galve in One" , so far so good. My thinking was I wanted to have a paint that would stick on galvanised steel jus in case I missed a bit.

All prepped for paint, decided to use stone guard on the inner wheel arches and base of the tub, with Buzzweld Galve in One on the repair panels. It looks grey in the photos but it’s all black. Just need to mask off the bottom of the tub when doing primer/ top coats hopefully making the job...