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Hallo, this land rover is currently under restoration with a view to completion some time in 2025- if i can keep out of hospital......
expressions of interest are invited and the rebuild can be tailor made to suit the buyer.
At present it has a Perkins Engine 4203 which is a period modification but it can also be supplied with a Land Rover 200 tdi for a small charge.
I am not a motor trader, just an old vehicle enthusiast who likes spending time in his shed hiding from his wife.......
We have spent the last few weeks repairing the chassis- why not a new chassis you ask. well I like to restore where possible- a bit like my house- I would not demolish and build a new house- it wouldn't be right.
the bulkhead has almost been completely rebuilt as it was in very poor condition but our engineer is a very competent welder, So we have footwells, A posts, vent panels that are new. Attached to this are new galvanised sills, B posts and C posts. the floors are being replaced and strengthened to take rear seat belt mountings. But there is much, much more to do.
Please come and have a look.
December 20 --- It is a bit cold at present and the arthritis in my hands has caused a temporary halt in the restoration,
October 21- almost no progress at all as i am waiting for a new thumb joint. December 21- i am still waiting- so is the land rover......
We have Spent Over £8k on the project- ( obviously not a penny for my labour) new doors are on site- we would consider offers for the vehicle as incomplete project.
2024- now waiting for back surgery before i can get a new thumb- so very little progress other than clutch master and slave cylinder. oh, that might be the wrong thing to say nowadays- apologies if you are offended.......
2024- I now need 2 new thumbs and one knee along with back surgery- I will look favourably on any reasonable offer. Oh and the Fekkin squirrels have attacked the wiring so I have another job!
Having a new thumb fitted in MAY 24- so slow progress comes to a halt for 6 weeks........
stop press: new thumb fitted - accidentally broken- more surgery- JUST MY LUCK!
early January 2025 for new thumb op
we are building up the doors now. One door lock has taken to hiding much to our amusement.....
best wishes
Steve
