Thank you Clive, that’s very helpful information and advice. Definitely a good idea to fit a fuse on that feed.

Pete

Thanks Clive, does the EMER you refer to specify where the fuse should be fitted (presumably in-line?) and what amp rating?
I was thinking of a waterproof fuse holder, possibly marine if there isn’t a specific military item.

Pete

I hope the plate I measured is correct, or I'll have a lot of angry forummers after me if nothing lines up.

It looks spot on to me.

Does anyone know the part number for the grommets on the lower tailboard that the number plate lamp wires pass through?

Regards,
Pete

Hi Victor, Funnily enough I made a numberplate flap last week. After digging around on the forum I found Neil's drawing and used that to make one from the old floor removed from the lightweight and some hinges cut from a spare vent flap. These are riveted using countersunk rivets. I also refurbed th...

I've been looking at tyres recently too and am thinking of Deestones. But also been wondering about something better on the road in the wet but keeping the block tread on the circumference.
Has anyone tried these - Michelin 4x4 XZL 7.50 x 16? They're about £200 each.

Hi,

Just wondering if the doors still available?

Cheers,
Pete

You could cut up the old one and empty it out of your trousers legs on to the vegetable plot, Great Escape style ;) Your old chassis may be worth something so could be worthwhile putting it on eBAY. It looks better than mine did, and could be worth repairing perhaps? Regarding the chassis number on ...

Hello Ade,

Superb photos of the journey home. Your new lightweight looks very complete.

I look forward to your updates on the project.

Cheers,
Pete

I’m using deep bronze green synthetic coach enamel from Paint Man (www.paintman.co.uk) for my series 3. I’m novice when it comes to spraying but have had some excellent results with it, and a few not so good ones... The colour is seems a close match to the original paint I have found on the vehicle,...

Hi Fred,

Thanks for those photos they’ll be a real help, especially the top view. Your engine bay looks superb, really neat and clearly the result of lots of time and effort.

My tin of recon blue arrived just now from Paint Man with a Christmas bonus - a large chocolate reindeer!

Cheers,
Pete