Bloody hell! So they have to have all matching serial numbers to get into the country, but once there they can upgrade as they like.

Mines a 95 and original . I'm not too bothered at the moment as I'm enjoying it. I've also an 88 but it's a triggers broom so no good for the US market. If I got silly money for the 95, I could do a lovely nut and bot rebuild of the 88.

Are they still popular there? I've often thought of putting mine up on an American site to see the response.

My 300 ain't bad really. I just dress according.

I've all led lights except headlights. They are a great upgrade in my opinion. I'd like to get headlights done but can't justify the expense. Will probably go for wipac crystal lamps with nightbreakers and a relay switched feed.

I wouldn't sharpen my pencils just yet;):D

Looking great, and the best part of the rebuild.

Wish I had one of those in my tool bag on more than one occasion.

As said, mist coats to start with. Are you base coat then lacquered? If so, don't lave too long between top coat and lacquer.

On no account put oil in the nail gun, you will kill it instantly.

If it were me, I'd weld the top ones in the pillar. Looks like it needs a spray up anyway. The ones in the wing can be filled but I'd put some fibreglass from behind first.

I've warned you about flying your drone over my holiday villa.

Are you sure it's not the slave or master cylinder? Check for leaks.

It's the little things in life that give the most pleasure. Like all noises un a defender, you think it goug to break down at any moment. Only 15 more noises left to solve.:D

At last I found the cause of the knocking, scrapping noise from under the floor pan. It only happened in 1st and 2nd but then as I went over rough ground. I thought it was suspension related but had no way of checking in the garage. That was until my big mate and his son came round. I got the...

Do a morrocco trip thread.

Do they not strip out the blues and twos and radio equipment before being sold on?

Me to. Postage and tax now are the problem. Been buying from an Irish source now as no difference in price.

Being an 86, you will probably have to repair/ replace the bearers for the tub where they sit on the chassis rails. It really depends if your stopping at a chassis change or doing a complete rebuild. If you're building, it's so much easier and better to strip it completely and change rusty bolts...

Overpriced bling