Here's the 90, which is next. It needs too much work to go straight for an MVI (MOT) so will need similar attention. May just clean up the engine and transmission rather than rebuilding though.

As promised!

That's what I was thinking, but then I discovered they fit onto to the chassis, using the bolts that run through the chassis for the bulkhead support bracket.

My 110 is like Trigger's Broom :D I can't even remember where the seatbox is from, although it's not original because it's for an R380, and there was originally an LT77 in the vehicle. What sort of clearance do those with an R380 have? The brackets on the chassis to support the front of the...

I know! Terribly lax of me! I bought these a long time ago - I know where they go, but what is the point? https://yrmit.co.uk/product/316-ss-nut-plate-for-bulkhead-to-chassis-bracket-footwell-lr-defender/

So folks, I've been in Canada for 18 months or so now, and have almost gotten through all of the second winter. It was frickin cold last winter - getting into a car when it's -28C isn't much fun!! Anyhow, the front end is being painted by a local who is also a nurse so rather busy with the...

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That's the idea! :)

Thanks, but I'm emigrating to Canada on the 30th!

Thanks :) The rivnut isn't there because the metal that would have encapsulated the rivnut was completely missing, and the welder therefore didn't know/remember to put one in there when rebuilding it. I've seen a nut/bolt method online that I may eventually try - if there are better...

I concur! I may use RTV sealant though - that won't do any damage but will hold it in place for transport.

I've only got this one, which is pre windscreen and roof. Will try to remember to take some more this evening.

They clearly are not fit for purpose, and you're right to keep at them for a sensible resolution; you may have to quote Legislation at them though. Also consider sending a FOI request to TS - they will be obliged to provide the report, and be severely penalised if they do not. As the report has...

The engine starts! I've only had it running for 20 seconds or so before killing the stop solenoid, but pleased nonetheless. The wiring is extremely rudimentary (the starter solenoid is engaged with a wire and screwdriver onto the +ve battery terminal) but does the job. As the clutch MC isn't...

Do you have the engine loom?

You're not the first person to say that ;)

I collected the bulkhead yesterday afternoon - hurrah! It will be fitted later today, thereby allowing me to assemble other parts onto the vehicle, including original windscreen, roof, and wings etc. The lift pump should be here today as well. The reason for the slight rush to get it...

That was a bit of a swine of a job - the boxes rotated in the strops so had to be lowered and reset. Having sorted another small leak from a copper washer, the engine nows turns nicely without any leaks, although it doesn't start. I suspect the lift pump is knackered so have bought another. The...

Awesome! Thank you kind sir :)