Tricky one..... Key is understanding what will impact the warranty. I am sure it will come down to suitably skilled and experienced folk servicing it rather than it HAVING to be serviced at that specific garage. I would have a go at the independent first as well. I would be amazed if you got...

Brake pipe is pennies but VERY fiddly to do, I would assume they need replacing on both sides, when my Defender had the same about 10 years ago it was £350 from a local garage to replace the lot. Not sure on Prop shaft, if thats just a UJ it will an hour and £20 but I am 20 years older do it...

Should all be fine, you would have seen the temp rise surely, I had fan belt go in tunnels in Switzerland and couldn't see the temp as it was so dark and dash lights so sh1t, first I knew was radiator top blew which you should see steam coming from under the bonnet before too much damage is done...

Could it be the steering damper ? Or simple wheel damage/alignment.

I cant understand why the tub or bulkhead height have much to do with it if its too far backwards. How much are we talking at the top ?

Any chance of a pic, it sounds like you may be saying its leaning forward at the top by the roof ? That's the only place I can think it would be able to move any on its own ? What's moving when you remove the straps ? Is it galvanised ? could it have warped ? did you compare it to your old one ?

Nahh it looks fine, you will still need an MOT but the tax will be free... Be interested to see how you get on. I have a J reg (92) in similar condition which is awaiting restoration....still umming and ahhing over full chassis swap or fix it as is... I suspect nobody would ever know or care...

Looks good, love the rear door.... freaky gear stick knobs :), afraid it will never legally be tax exempt. To be registered as heritage it needs to be original, the engine swap will be in breach of that. https://www.gov.uk/historic-vehicles Although re-reading that I may be talking utter...

Give u 500 for it

So many questions and so little information ? Who gave you the quote ? What did they say ? They clearly looked at it more than anyone here has and know more than you do. What is the voltage on the battery ? Can you charge it ? clearly a battery charged will start easier than a battery flat...

Dare say a bit of oil and tlc wouldn't go a miss.

My go to as well

I Learnt the word "finesse" very quickly on ere :)

Welcome Tom, Hope you enjoy the forum, I am just north of you in Cheshire.. Love the Lightweights, I didn't realise they were also called airportable. We went on LandyRally with a chap and his dad who were driving one 3000 miles in 9 or so days. I loved the mentality as he said it was designed...

What did you paint your chassis in ? and are you aware you caught the lid of your cup with it as well ?

Shame there isnt a forum of like minded folk all around the country many of whom may be close to it. Sure some would go have a ganders for you.

I couldn't get tracking on a classic as it wasn't on their drop down for the machine. Its fine I had the manual, doesn't work like that the chap said.... if we cant select it we cant do it.

That is ruddy weird..... I get it if its something like they haven't put their bin out perhaps not ring their doorbell at 1am, but pretty sure EVERY person would be understanding if someone spent 20 mins knocking on every door to warn them.