1. Knappster

    Shot-blasting steel wheels

    I’ve got a set of four steel wolf wheels to go on my 90. They’re in reasonable condition although there is surface rust coming through. Before I fit the tyres from my existing rims, I’m contemplating refurbishing the new wheels. I’m thinking of shot-blasting the rims and repainting in white...
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    Life expectancy of galvanised chassis

    There have been a few discussions whereby people have had rust appearing on galvanised chassis’ recently. It’s probably subjective but has anyone had a shorter than expected life expectancy to their galvanised chassis? I appreciate that painting the chassis would extend its life but I’m looking...
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    The Great British Land Rover Show South West

    I found this on social media over the weekend… https://www.gblandrovershow.co.uk/ It’s been some time since we had a show in the south west so it’s good to see another locally. Has anyone been to the show in Stoneleigh? I’m contemplating taking time off to go…
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    The Land Rover Social by Live

    A new event is being held by Live at Ardingly, West Sussex in July... https://landroversocial.co.uk/ I’m nothing to do with it, just thought I’d share.:)
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    LRM buy 4x4 Spares Day Sales

    LRM have bought the 4x4 and vintage spares days from Mark Woodward... https://www.4x4sparesday.co.uk/EVENTS-2
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    New Limited Edition Defender

    looks like JLR are making a new limited edition Defender based on the Camel Trophy 110... https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/gallery/land-rover-defender-works-v8-19803081 I’ll get one if my lottery numbers come up!
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    LRO Defender

    Saw on FB last night that the LRO silver Defender 110 with LRO signwriting has been a victim of theft. It’s had it’s LED lights, light bar, bumper and some other parts stolen whilst parked in a car park. They also broke in, presumably to try and get the doors off but the security hinges did...
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    Some Good News!

    Some good news for a change... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-46537911
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    Hi from another new member

    Hi all, After some months of lurking on the forum, I thought I’d join. I’m Rich from Stroud, Glos. I’m now in my 25th year of Land Rover ownership with the same Series 3 and a few others that have come and gone along the way. I’m a member of a few other Land Rover clubs and forums and I’m...