loiner1965 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beginqr4.jpg http://img360.imageshack.us/my.php?image=completesy2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Smart truck B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loiner1965 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Smart truck B) sorry for the little picture but i tried and tried to host pics on here and its alot different to other forums i go on and i picked the wrong pic doh....its very tidy now and not one oil leak either. even manage 60mpfh on the motorway too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Amazing difference there, you did an excellent job doing it. What is that spattered coating that was on it originally? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pux Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Ah nice truck and another BBS member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loiner1965 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Amazing difference there, you did an excellent job doing it. What is that spattered coating that was on it originally?Les. its an ex army series inported back into the uk in 1997 and what you see is the remains of the camo paint after the previous owner paint strippered it then used a sanding discs on a drill....he really did ruin it as i had to strip completely back to bare metal then build it all back up....drives ok but very bumpy unless on smooth roads..not sure on the mpg yet but i reckon mid 20s to 30.....i can keep 60 up on motorways no problem.......next job is to kit out the back with carpets and bench seats but need to put new tub seals on to stop draughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Wow! That's an amazing turn around. I love that cockpit green on a Series vehicle, even though it looked bad on the Defender Heritage edition. As far as the bumpiness goes, an ex-MoD vehicle probably has HD springs to cope with being fully loaded, so replacing them with standard or even parabolic springs will make it much more comfortable. I lined the back of my tub with the chequer plate patterned matting from Wright Off Road, matching the kit in the cab. It's excellent stuff. I also glued a cheap, chopped up camping roll mat to the roof panels before fitting a LaSalle head lining, which smartens things up no end (as well as stopping the internal rain). The December edition of LRe should have some photos of it, or you can take a look on my blog (sig below) to get an idea before you fit water absorbing and easily stained carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loiner1965 Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Ah nice truck and another BBS member cheers mate......did you saw it when i first got it off narrowboat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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