One of the greatest things about Series Land Rovers, is that they are as simple as anything can get. However this does not apply to the handbrake. The system might be less complicated on a RHD model, but on a LHD model, the handbrake leaver is mounted on the left side, and has to activate … Read more
The simple ladder chassis construction of a Series Land Rover lets you do almost anything. And the boxy design gives you lots of room in the engine bay, gives you a long list of possible Land Rover engine conversions. Upgrades to original engines 200Di The 2,5 litre 200 TDi was the last engine without electronics.Removing … Read more
Unlike the long wheel base Land Rovers where the bed is long enough to lye in, the short wheel base models are a bit more challenging to overnight in. Sleeping outside the car Of cause, you can always chose an external add on/mod, like a roof top tent, a hammock between the roof rack and … Read more
A popular accessory on the Series Land Rovers is the so called “Cat Flap”. If you often swap roof styles, then you can leave the tailgate on your tub, and mount a top mounted “liftgate” (aka catflap) door on your roof. The alternative is to swap between a side hinged door and the tailgate every … Read more
Considering one of the many types of Roof Top Tents for your Land Rover? I have been thinking about getting one, but I do have an aversion for packing down wet tents, so I’m also considering other alternatives. If I do end up getting a roof top tent, I’ll probably end up with the Maggiolina … Read more
Getting spare parts for some 50+ year old cars can be a nightmare. But unless it’s a very very early Series I, it’s not really an issue for old Land Rovers. Parts for service and repairs Land RoverOf cause Land Rovers original parts are worth buying. But non-essential items can be cheaper from third party … Read more
Laura is a mature woman, and I can’t see any reason to hide her age, and all her patina, and minor imperfections help tell the stories of what she has experienced thru her life. But some touchups are needed, and especially after removing rust, paint is needed, to prevent it returning. Land Rover Series paint … Read more
I love LED lights. They are more durable, and have a much better and higher output of light, compared to the old incandescent bulbs. And if there is a bad connection or earth wire, it has to be almost disconnected before it affects the light output, as the voltage to run a LED light often … Read more
Series Land Rovers, and other classic cars from the area before “Connected cars” and Immobilizers are a bit too easy to steal. Laura as an example came from the factory without door and window locks. Immobilizers https://www.scparts.co.uk/sc_en/warehouse/tuning-internal-and-external-fixtures/electronic-ignition-systems/123-ignition-systems/land-rover/ignition-system-534396.html Bluetooth and Pinkode for starting Pedal locks These can bee mounted on the pedals, or above them. Preventing … Read more
So, if you want to hear music, radio, podcasts or other stuff in your classic car, what do you chose to mount in it? I once had a Ford Mustang from 1968, where a previous owner had used a hacksaw, to retrofit a modern 1-DIN unit, which probably was OK, if it was done as … Read more