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No... Apparently I over worked my new hip doing the shed... Surgeon was cranky, said I have to take it very easy for 6 months. Most of his patients are proper old farts and just watch TV or a fish tank for a year after surgery.... I'm ok ish, just pain every step, and kneeling/bending is s**t. (now more pain than before the operation) No painkillers (apparently, they are addictive...) I will get back into it soon, just very aware that I get zero sympathy from wifey if I f**k it up again... (or the doctor...) Cheers Dave

Looking good Stephen! Will the splines need heat treating/hardening? Cheers Dave

What's the date stamp on the Treps? They get hard after sitting a while... (Motorcycle background, I have brand new never used 5+ year old tyres on a project bike. They will go in the bin prior to riding the bike...😐) Cheers Dave

With my ghetto plating method, you could just dip the machined surface into the solution. So only the very end of the stud is subject to any witchcraft. Probably...😁 Cheers Dave

It's the humidity and proximity to the sea that gets us... I got a chunk of Zinc from a boat shop, used an old phone charger and some hydrochloric acid. Puts a light coat of zinc on whatever you dunk in it (overnight) Plenty YouTube videos showing how to. Cheers Dave

Hey Serg, are you going to electroplate them? The ends will turn orange real quick! Cheers Dave

Hey Serg, what's the DCV going to do? 🤔 Cheers Dave

Was multiple daily updates. What are you lot all up to (or not)? My excuse is I had a hip replacement 6 months ago, then overdid things building my new garage... Doc is not impressed, I need to take it easy or will f**k up my new leg permanently. Hope you lot are all OK. 🍺 Cheers Dave

Keep it simple. Refresh all of the ignition. New plugs, leads, distributor cap, points, condenser. Set valve clearances, set timing. Make sure carburetor is performing properly. (replace if not) The 2.5 is more than enough for your needs/driving style. Cheers Dave

My carburetor was corroded inside. Cleaned it many times, but it was always giving poor running. A new carb and it was like a new car. Cheers Dave Carburetter 2.5 4-Cyl 87 On (Weber) ETC6350 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. (island-4x4.co.uk)

I had a 2.5 petrol County in the UAE. It was bad at first. Then fully serviced, new carburetor, top end de-coke (remove head, clean everything, reassemble with new gaskets etc) After this it was excellent. So, I would just do this to your car. Much cheaper than an engine swap. Cheers Dave

What's the purpose of a diode in your trailer wiring? Stop back feed to the car? What and why? 🤔 Cheers Dave

The cut is to create clearance for the uni joint onto the box. Cheers Dave

You gain space in the engine bay by moving the steering box to the outside of the chassis. With this kit. P38 steering conversion kit | Blackbird Industries Cheers Dave

"it's all just metal and you can do a hell of a lot with it in a suburban garage with a bit of determination." And Stephens otherworldly skills....🤩 Cheers Dave

Chain mail tyres? Well within Stephans capabilities... Cheers Dave

The obvious solution for Stephen is..... Just make your own tyres! 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers Dave🤪

Do you two work together?🤔 @Stinkfloyd and @Stellaghost

It's the first time I've had level concrete to adjust the mower deck! Normally lives in its own shed! Going to install a pair of Series tanks under the seat box. The drivers side one is long range and will need to be chopped to fit in the Defender chassis. Cheers Dave

It's cool that your uncle gets to see you enjoy/improve your inheritance! You can take him mud plugging when it's fixed! Post pix here. Cheers Dave

Merry Christmas all! Look what I got. 😍 Still heaps to do, need a wee rest now. 🍺

Nah, walking on it after 2 hours! 😁 32kpa concrete and 30°C! 🥵 It's wet cos I hosed it to stop it drying too quick! 🤪 Cheers Dave

Two post lift coming soon! 🙃

No Landie progress, but shed progress! 54 M2 of nice level concrete! 😍

Hey guys, I'm treating myself to a two post lift! Looking at the 110 chassis on my project, the only flat areas are about a metre apart. Is this the best area to lift from? (I've chopped the rear end off so virtually no overhang) May be nose heavy... Or do I go off the outriggers? (not flat underneath) Maybe make some wood adaptors to conform with the underside of the outriggers? I'll obviously wobble test first 100mm off the ground, just wondering what you lot do. Cheers Dave