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Control PanelHofner Control Panelhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_20160423_152635806.jpgIMG_20160423_152635806https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_20160423_152434008.jpgPyramid Gold Flatwound strings fittedPyramid Gold Flatwound strings fittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_20160423_152524269.jpgD'Addario Elliptical End PinD'Addario Elliptical End Pin fitted to the Hofner Bass2021-12-24T09:55:23+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/12/nylon-flatwound-strings-on-the-hofner-violin-bass/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/resized_20180610_153119_1172.jpegDepping with Kenny Lee and HustlerDepping with Kenny Lee and Hustlerhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180610_123415930.jpgMarc JamesMarc Jameshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180608_093008093_hdr.jpgClose up: Texture of the stringsClose up: Texture of the stringshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180608_092622747.jpgHofner bass with black flatwoundsHofner bass with black flatwounds2020-10-24T14:14:57+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2020/10/10/ibanez-soundgear-sr500-bass-refinish/2020-10-20T13:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2020/10/04/life-two-years-on/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/anxiety-normal.jpgangry-cloudy-sky2020-10-19T14:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2020/10/19/small-and-simple-guitar-amp-tilt-back-stand/2020-10-19T14:26:58+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/07/28/improving-the-hofner-hct-club-guitar/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170718_144819581.jpgDifferent bridge arrangementDifferent bridge arrangementhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170729_153102035.jpgNew tuners (top) old at bottomNew tuners (top) old at bottomhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170729_153040497.jpgOld tuners (top) new at bottomOld tuners (top) new at bottomhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170728_181853185.jpgHofner Club coil tap modHofner Club coil tap mod2020-10-29T18:16:36+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/08/09/mudshields-footwells-inner-wings/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170807_192514775.jpgNew mudshield and steering box coverNew mudshield and steering box coverhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170808_194513997.jpgInner wing paintedInner wing paintedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170808_194504703.jpgInner wing paintedInner wing paintedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170807_182113791.jpgFootwell primedFootwell primedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170807_164817076.jpgFertan to footwellFertan to footwellhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170806_152832982.jpgFootwells, rustyFootwells, rustyhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170807_182019090.jpgInner wings etch primedInner wings etch primedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170807_182010919.jpgInner wings etch primedInner wings etch primedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170806_173441586.jpgInner wing repairsInner wing repairshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170806_145943245.jpgBeyond repairBeyond repair2020-10-06T14:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/09/04/razor-edge-bonnet-fitted/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/photo0.jpgPark Lane: Me, Brian, Sue and StuartPark Lane: Me, Brian, Sue and Stuarthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180904_190621072.jpgHinge, bonnet buffer, pretend-rivetHinge, bonnet buffer, pretend-rivethttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180904_185139403.jpgCleaned up striker mechanismCleaned up striker mechanismhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180904_184649467.jpgThe bonnet fittedThe bonnet fittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180904_184643282.jpgThe bonnet fittedThe bonnet fittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180904_184619357.jpgThe bonnet fittedThe bonnet fittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180830_174809684.jpgRubbing down the bonnetRubbing down the bonnethttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_20180830_174756504.jpgRubbing down the bonnetRubbing down the bonnet2019-08-25T16:16:22+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/08/14/vent-seals/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180811_131638740.jpgVents closed to clamp seals in placeVents closed to clamp seals in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180811_125131975.jpgFitting the vent sealsFitting the vent sealshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_20180812_200752422.jpgBracket for rear view mirrorBracket for rear view mirror2018-08-14T21:01:17+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/07/23/windscreen-and-bulkhead-top-more/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180722_203934675_hdr.jpgWindscreen in place, roof not bolted downWindscreen in place, roof not bolted downhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180715_172100028.jpgTrimming excess sealantTrimming excess sealanthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180713_080556993.jpgGlazing the windscreenGlazing the windscreenhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180712_174800490.jpg3M Body Caulking Strips3M Body Caulking Stripshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180712_072823526.jpgWindscreen componentsWindscreen componentshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180711_185156599_hdr.jpgUpper bulkhead paintUpper bulkhead paint2018-07-23T21:18:00+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/28/upper-dash-pt-4-fitted/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150927_181833615.jpgOffset screwdriverThis tool is perfect for accessing the screws on the upper dashhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150927_181708738.jpgRaptor engineering binnacle mount fittedI painted the left-hand side marine bluehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150927_165349740.jpgUpper dash, undersideVent levers fitted, still lots of tidying to dohttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150927_165319598.jpgUpper dash loosely fittedI'm very happy overall. Compared to the original vinyl this material has more relief and won't be as hard-wearing but it's a major improvement visually.https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150927_150456630.jpgRefitting the wiper motor and rackhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150926_175020763.jpgBye bye old binnacle mountAnd into the bin it went...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150926_173351790.jpgFinal coatOnce the paint had dried I was able to refit the passenger-side fly-screenhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150926_150203810.jpgSpraying components of the windscreen wipersAlso, the auxiliary dash panel and the plastic divider panel that helps keep air from the vents aimed at the person who opened them!2018-07-12T07:59:34+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/07/02/bulkhead-top-windscreen-contd/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180702_095332938.jpgHinge eye bolts (346984) - afterHinge eye bolts (346984) - afterhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180630_164133310.jpgHinge eye bolts (346984)Hinge eye bolts (346984)https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180701_183118859.jpgAt lastAt lasthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180630_151728413.jpgAluminium glazing beads removedAluminium glazing beads removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180630_151709097.jpgGlass needs to come outGlass needs to come outhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_20180628_204338380.jpgRed oxide first coatRed oxide first coat2018-07-02T10:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/28/bulkhead-top-ford-fusion-name-badge/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180616_224836198.jpgFord Fusion 2 name badgeFord Fusion 2 name badgehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180627_190605508_hdr.jpgBulkhead top preparationBulkhead top preparationhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180627_182902473_hdr.jpgBulkhead wiring apertureBulkhead wiring aperturehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180626_134435162.jpgVinegar bathVinegar bathhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180626_190807790_hdr.jpgRubbing down the vent seal recessesRubbing down the vent seal recesses2018-06-28T10:02:52+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/24/exhaust-windscreen-bonnet-fresh-air-vents/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_202721566.jpgWindscreen assemblyWindscreen assemblyhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_202533231.jpgBonnet hinges, windscreen hinge boltsBonnet hinges, windscreen hinge boltshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_201627539.jpgUpper dash holding up wellUpper dash holding up wellhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_201617133_hdr.jpgBefore - how it wasBefore - how it washttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_165655997.jpgWhat a relief, it's solidWhat a relief, it's solidhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_165646879_hdr.jpgWindscreen outWindscreen outhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180624_161030113_hdr.jpgWindscreen assembly removal - beforeWindscreen assembly removal - beforehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180623_185256631.jpgExhaust front pipe, slotted fixing holesExhaust front pipe, slotted fixing holes2018-06-25T13:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/23/air-intake-kn-filter/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180622_173929094_hdr.jpgK&N Air FilterK&N Air Filter2018-06-23T06:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/06/mudshield-nearside/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180606_200549568_hdr.jpgRepair to inner wingRepair to inner winghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180606_200617801.jpgNew panel bolted inNew panel bolted inhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180527_120003781.jpgHistoric repair to footwellHistoric repair to footwellhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180527_114311396.jpgOff with the oldOff with the old2018-06-14T10:16:19+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/04/alternator-move/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_215501318.jpgHi-Def back-lineHi-Def back-linehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_215506737.jpgHi-Def back-lineHi-Def back-linehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180602_215440462.jpgHi-Def back-lineHi-Def back-linehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ar420.jpgIbanez AR420Ibanez AR420https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180601_195350338.jpgLug for adjuster on wrong sideLug for adjuster on wrong sidehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180601_192845099.jpgBracket and spacer bolted to blockBracket and spacer bolted to blockhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180525_201154306.jpg200tdi PAS pump bracket ERR 1115200tdi PAS pump bracket ERR 1115https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180531_190034251.jpgBracket, spacer, adjuster and boltsBracket, spacer, adjuster and boltshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180527_114442196.jpgNew alternator positionNew alternator positionhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20170706_080200292.jpgAlternator existing arrangementAlternator existing arrangement2018-06-14T10:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/06/14/alternator-move-2/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180613_192240868_hdr.jpgAlternator fitted - excess cable length securedAlternator fitted - excess cable length securedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180613_194848237.jpgAlternator fittedAlternator fitted2018-06-14T10:34:55+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/05/24/headlights-indicators-sidelights/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180524_084707196.jpgDone: Nearside bulkhead wiringDone: Nearside bulkhead wiringhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180523_185559859_hdr.jpgTo do: Off-side wiring through bulkheadTo do: Off-side wiring through bulkheadhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180523_185543279.jpgInside the wingInside the winghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180520_200953627.jpgJob completeJob completehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180520_141703217.jpg3-way headlamp plug3-way headlamp plughttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180426_180257237.jpgFlexible conduit into sleeved grommetFlexible conduit into sleeved grommethttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180507_184737053.jpgLight fixing mounting ringsLight fixing mounting ringshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180507_150749049_hdr.jpgFront wing damageFront wing damagehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180507_184405438_hdr-pix.jpgCleaned, rubbed down, etch-primedCleaned, rubbed down, etch-primedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180425_173701082.jpgOld, rusty bowlsOld, rusty bowls2018-06-02T07:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/05/15/oil-filter-housing-oil-cooler-bypass/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180515_184440470.jpgOil cooler ports blankedOil cooler ports blankedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180514_135337639.jpgOil cooler thermostat removedOil cooler thermostat removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180513_183243153.jpgOil cooler bypass hose2018-05-16T08:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/05/15/razor-edge-bonnet-acquired/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180509_133108588.jpgRazor-edge bonnet, undersideRazor-edge bonnet, undersidehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180509_133136102.jpgRazor-edge bonnet, topRazor-edge bonnet, tophttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_20180507_184516809.jpgExisting deluxe, recessed bonnet, undersideExisting deluxe, recessed bonnet, underside2018-05-15T21:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2018/02/28/frustration/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/snow-pxltd.jpgSnow2018-03-12T10:00:56+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/09/25/mudshield-bonnet-rest-strip/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_1634225341.jpgIMG_20170924_163422534https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170925_175951963.jpgAdjusts OK nowAdjusts OK nowhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170925_171751542.jpgWhy all the washers?Why all the washers?https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_123039908.jpgImprovised bonnet rest stripImprovised bonnet rest striphttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_123051479.jpgBonnet rest strip, seriously?Bonnet rest strip, seriously?https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170925_171654486.jpgMudshield in placeMudshield in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_163422534.jpgA bit crudeA bit crudehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_145310483.jpgA bit missingA bit missinghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170924_144759064.jpgRoller-painted mudshield and steering box coverRoller-painted mudshield and steering box cover2018-02-26T17:02:05+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/07/12/open-air-gig/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mencap-pixd.jpgGot me to the gig without incidentGot me to the gig without incidenthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150712_1711527991.jpgKenny and The MotivesL-R: Dave, me, Kenny, Marty, Samhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150712_171152799.jpgDepping on bass with Kenny and the MotivesDepping on bass with Kenny and the Motives2018-02-05T22:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/09/06/radiator-expansion-tank-thermostat-housing-coolant-hoses/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170927_181608170.jpgExpansion tankExpansion tankhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170927_181530633.jpgSeries thermostat housingSeries thermostat housing2017-09-28T09:36:15+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/09/10/front-panel-new-bumper-grille-clips/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170913_205412181.jpgWireWirehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170814_195821430.jpgThermostat housing - off with the oldThermostat housing - off with the oldhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170909_144350328.jpgThe clip in placeThe clip in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170909_131909922.jpgDelightful radiator clips in place of 347668Delightful radiator clips in place of 347668https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170908_184209835-pixd.jpgRadiator grille, bumper, apron panel fittedRadiator grille, bumper, apron panel fittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170908_184157293-pixd1.jpgRadiator grille, bumper, apron panel fittedRadiator grille, bumper, apron panel fittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/heavy-shower-pxltd.jpgWorking between heavy showersWorking between heavy showers2020-05-23T19:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2016/08/16/electrical-improvements-power-part-two/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160815_182529393.jpgDash wiring revisited. Again...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160815_182457463.jpgConduit run, dash to nearsidehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160813_185423732.jpgBusbar and battery in seat boxhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160813_185048235.jpgPositive busbar with cover removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160815_182435395.jpgNew alternator wiringhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160815_182358340.jpgReconfigured starter wiring2017-09-11T12:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2016/08/16/electrical-improvements-power-part-one/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/motives-bury-bsc.jpgThe Motives, Bury BSSChttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dirty-dave.jpgDirty Davehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/soul-traders-aug-2016-sheringham.jpgSoul Traders, Sheringham, Aug 2016https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160718_202111049.jpgAlternator plug and 'power / starting / charging / loom'https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160723_140625768.jpgHeavily insulated!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160723_135932509.jpgTrimmed and solderedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160723_135059111.jpgModified lug crimped onhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160722_194207664.jpgOriginal connection, dissectedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160722_193730195.jpgOriginal Crimped / Soldered connectionhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160813_171503863.jpgCustom battery lead2017-09-11T12:09:16+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/08/29/front-panel-and-radiator-assembled-and-fitted/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170828_185210727.jpgFront panel installedFront panel installedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170828_185334270.jpgFront panel installedFront panel installedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170828_185200529.jpgFront panel installedFront panel installedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_130044651.jpgRepair plate, apron panel 336786Repair plate, apron panel 336786https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170819_130032719.jpgRepaired apron panel 336786Repaired apron panel 336786https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170828_171747498.jpgHomemade aluminium bolt platesHomemade aluminium bolt plateshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170825_100035058.jpgFront panel assemblyFront panel assembly2018-03-01T17:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/08/29/plastic-radiator-grille-refurbished/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170831_133305210.jpgThe finished resultThe finished resulthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170829_193315972.jpgSecond pass of the rollerSecond pass of the rollerhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170828_160234619.jpgMasking removedMasking removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170828_154136443.jpgSprayed matt blackSprayed matt blackhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170828_124256148.jpgMasking the outline sectionMasking the outline sectionhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_20170825_100027190.jpgSilver wheel rim paintSilver wheel rim painthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/grille-before-pixd.jpgBefore workBefore. I did actually like this worn look2018-02-21T12:23:35+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/about/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/offside-front-pixd.jpgI bought this onehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/front.jpgMy beloved lightweightUndergoing it's third rebuild, unfortunately I didn't finish it this time but it's gone to a very good home2024-12-06T22:27:08+00:00weekly0.6https://dillydiary.com/2017/07/03/wire-brush-steering-relay-paint/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170701_150916461.jpgMany coats of zinc-primerMany coats of zinc-primerhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170701_111329234.jpgTreating the 'new' panelTreating the 'new' panelhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170701_111315359.jpgTreating the 'new' panelTreating the 'new' panelhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170702_193914690.jpgInner wingInner winghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170702_180043140.jpgYears of mods leave many holesYears of mods leave many holeshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_20170702_193921285.jpgAccess to steering relayAccess to the steering relay will never be easier2017-08-31T08:57:35+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/06/27/sump-cleanout/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170626_195100890.jpgCleaned, painted, new bolts and gasketCleaned, painted, new bolts and gaskethttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170622_192651968.jpgLadder frame, oil pickupLadder frame, oil pickuphttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170622_192648332.jpgLadder frameLadder frame2017-08-30T10:37:25+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2017/06/26/front-panel-removal/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170614_192943403.jpgRadiator, cooling fanRadiator, cooling fanhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203515533.jpgFront panel rust damageFront panel rust damagehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203509353.jpgFront panel rust damageFront panel rust damagehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203450987.jpgFront panel and intercoolerFront panel and intercoolerhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203441729.jpgInner wingInner winghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203433407.jpgInner wing corrosionInner wing corrosionhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203426879.jpgFront crossmemberFront crossmemberhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170615_203420802.jpgFront panel removedFront panel removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_20170614_203913810.jpgFront panel removalFront panel removal2017-08-30T09:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2016/09/08/instruments-and-panel-refurbishment/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160908_105137136.jpgPanel - plastic repairsRepairs and improved insulatorhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160908_090405980.jpgChrome instrument bezelsJust one fitted to show the underside of the otherhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160908_090912614.jpgMasking removed after painting the needleI only had gloss paint, I hope this lights up OKhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160907_184715752.jpgA steady hand is requiredKitchen foil made a good masking material herehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160830_185653429.jpgInstrument seals and LED lightsHopefully these LED replacements will reduce the number of times the dash needs removing. Yeah right...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160830_185444417.jpgRust removed and components paintedHousings and bezelshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160828_165701480.jpgDissembling the fuel/temp/charge instrument clusterhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160828_164736649.jpgBlack crusty stuffThis scraped off easily with a Stanley bladehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_20160827_112639667.jpgInstrument panel dissembledNote the paint colour inside the speedo housing2016-09-14T09:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2016/08/17/exhaust-manifold-200di/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160715_195539176.jpgFitting the manifoldhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160705_203441726.jpgMore checkinghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160705_203016220.jpgMatching up brackets to their locationhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160705_203046065.jpgModifications to the manifoldhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_20160705_205435119.jpgChecking where to remove material2016-08-18T16:26:48+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2016/01/04/starter-motor-clean-up-new-year-gig/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20150811_191119817.jpgPrevious state of the terminalsPrevious state of the terminalshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/nye-2015-2016-kenny-dw-kit.jpgMarty's new DW transparent acrylic kitMarty's new DW transparent acrylic kithttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160104_134531694.jpgComplete and ready for refittingComplete and ready for refittinghttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20160104_104404877.jpgCleaned up partsCleaned up partshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20151231_134250530.jpgIn the vice, cleaning the commutatorIn the vice, cleaning the commutatorhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_20151220_142509896.jpgRemove the starter motorRemove the starter motor2016-02-16T11:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/12/17/turbo-out-200di/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_20151213_125622645.jpgHead and blockHead and block, easy access to the starterhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_20151213_132611267.jpgExhaust holeExhaust holehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_20151213_125641614.jpgExhaust manifold, turbo assy, front pipeExhaust manifold, turbo assy, front pipehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_20151114_090152014.jpgExhaust manifoldExhaust manifoldhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_20151114_090141055.jpgInlet manifoldInlet manifoldhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_20151128_200557156.jpgDepping with The MotivesDepping with The Motives, this time at Arkwright's Club, Norwich2015-12-24T13:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/11/06/electrics-dash-and-plan-of-action/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20150811_191143824.jpgMain charging cableNo wonder the charge light comes on!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151026_160844367.jpgCable from solenoid to fusebox on steering columnThis connection just fell apart as soon as I picked it up.https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20150811_191119817.jpgState of decayPrevious state of the terminals...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151024_123307533.jpgMore cable protectionI added protection to these cables where they pass into the dashhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151022_134744482.jpgAuxiliary panel switchesBoth these switches now work!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151022_134636847.jpgThe auxiliary panel cover is replacedI tided the cables within split-convoluted conduit secured with these handy cable-tie mountshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151021_175044844.jpgAuxiliary switch panelBrake pressure warning light/switch and rear fog light switchhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wells-walsingham-railway.jpgWells to Walsingham RailwayPassing beneath the road just through Warham, complete with Halloween ghost2015-11-07T11:17:34+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/10/18/steering-wheel-indicator-stalk-pub-gig/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151021_214428806.jpgSteering wheel paintedWheel, striker and centre caphttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151017_sidewalk.jpg'Sidewalk' tuning upAs I didn't know anyone at this venue to take a photo I just snapped this before going onhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151013_175818229.jpgCentre capRather scruffyhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151016_stg-wl-splits.jpgSplits in the steering wheelThere were lots of thesehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151013_173256690.jpgStriker (589553)With missing tabhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151013_115514650.jpgSkew-whiff strikerI often find the phone camera a useful tool for seeing places that would otherwise be difficult2015-10-21T22:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/10/16/lower-dash-fitted/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150616_195555918-burned-insulation.jpgOlder photoThis shot was taken in June before I disturbed and then tidied the wiringhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151002_162954731.jpgInstrument wiringSince taking this photo I have tidied up quite a bit by re-routing some wires https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151002_170951721.jpgBurned wiresI taped these up carefullyhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151011_151629553.jpgAt last...Heater control in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151011_145544444.jpgWarm air distribution leverFitted upside-down in this picture!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151002_175136036.jpgSteering lock and ignition switchCleaned and lubricatedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151002_163008775.jpgBinnacle mount, steering lockI tried repositioning the mount without successhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151002_162141015.jpgLower dashReady for fitting, so I thought2016-08-26T07:05:12+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/05/19/hail-storm/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150519_131057158.jpgHail stormHail storm2015-10-20T14:45:00+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/02/seat-box-repairs-in-progress/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150515_192807570.jpgRobinRobinhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150510_165157283.jpgMarine Blue, satin finish applied with a 2" rollerMarine Blue, satin finish applied with a 2" rollerhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150515_192753168.jpgFitting seat rails to the seat boxhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150512_193534504.jpgFitting the new battery trayFitting the new battery tray from YRM metal solutionshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-03-07-15-03-49.jpgOld battery boxThe state of the old under-seat battery boxhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150512_201231986.jpgHome made retainer plateHome made retainer platehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150510_135029614.jpgEnd panels fittedEnd panels fitted and etch primedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-05-02-14-41-56.jpgModified end panel placementModified end panel placement2017-03-18T02:47:02+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/08/03/heater-blower/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/flex-seal-plus-ac.jpgRubber adaptorRubber adaptor 3" to 5"https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150801_175814053_hdr.jpgTest fitThe blower in position, I think this will work.https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150801_160140053.jpgBilge BlowerTop viewhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150801_160037876.jpgSea Flo Bilge Blower ahoy!12v, 3" inline blower mounted to homemade bracket with 1.5 ohm 50 watt resistorhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150720_191903024.jpgBlower unitRusty blower unithttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150720_191918294.jpgBlower unitHeater blower unit, Land Rover Series 32021-05-24T19:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/08/06/heater-complete/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150805_135133382_hdr.jpgDuct connectedFits just as well as it did to the original blower unithttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150805_134559995.jpgBefore replacing air intakeThe angle of the photograph suggests otherwise but the blower is perfectly positionedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150805_093025848_hdr.jpgBlower with duct and adaptor fittedI painted the bracket yesterday evening2019-10-21T08:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/02/upper-dash-pt-1-removal/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150901_175006624.jpgThe other sideMore happy hours scraping to follow...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150901_174948903.jpgClose up of a crack in the vinylIt is hard and brittle and has quite a sharp edge. No way can this be glued. Also the foam has turned to dust where the rusty screw came through.https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150901_174931950.jpgUpper dash panelsThe back panel is much worse this side. To make matters worse, my lawn needs cutting after all this rain 2017-05-17T10:41:03+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/30/lower-dash-part-3/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150629_183509947.jpgAuxiliary gauge binnacleAuxiliary gauge binnacle, encased in epoxy resinhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150629_183517552.jpgEpoxy resinThis is where one of the flaps goes. This area will have to be shaped carefully to allow the flap to make a reasonable seal.https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150629_183534927.jpgEpoxy resinJoints sealed with epoxy resinhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150629_183458462.jpgMore filler!More filler!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150629_183450856.jpgFillerFiller2016-08-24T12:56:42+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/10/01/lower-dash-part-4/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151001_184200610.jpgCover screwed downI hope that clamp works! By this time (6.45 pm) the light was fading yet my cheap Moto G phone took a very reasonable photohttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151001_182430451.jpgAssembledFoam sealing strip, flaps and springs greased and in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20151001_174258939.jpgFlap with foam and home-made cable clamp2015-10-01T21:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/24/painting-the-bulkhead-behind-the-dash/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150924_113339537.jpgUpper bulkhead paintedWhatever happens this week I WILL get the dash back together!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150924_113332925.jpgIn the light of the next day...What a shame, but the best I could do with the poor light last nighthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150923_110221799_hdr.jpgUpper bulkhead treated and primedEven with the instrument panel hanging loose I couldn't remove the right-hand fly-screenhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150923_110202756.jpgUpper bulkhead treated and primedWith Finnegan's No 1. Many gaps I'm afraid, better than just leaving it I guess2015-09-24T14:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/21/no-landy-sex-this-weekend/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150919_221449087.jpgKenny Lee & Hustler...Kenny, Sonny, Mickhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150919_221443446.jpgKenny Lee & HustlerMe, Kenny, Sonny...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150919_203100151.jpgComplex rackMixer, guitar and bass preamps, vocal processors, power amps...2015-09-22T06:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/14/upper-dash-pt-3-and-yee-hah-dep/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/kenny-country-011.jpgThe other sideIt's quite a wide stagehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/kenny-country-021.jpgCountry depBending them into tune...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150916_123408414.jpgUndersideThe half-moon clips do a good job of holding the stretched vinyl in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150914_152601751.jpgSupporting panelThis is the panel that I soaked in vinegar last weekhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150914_152521200.jpgFront profileThis was the most awkward part of the job, but it went wellhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150914_152501743.jpgUpper dash componentsYes, I am happy with thesehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150911_180654801.jpgFilling completeHere the holes in the foam have been filled and trimmed back. Several coats of watered-down PVA have been liberally brushed on.https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150907_175156614.jpgExpanding foamIt was much more messy than it looks2016-08-24T15:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/09/vinegar-experiment-upper-dash/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_181223394.jpgMetal primedI masked off the foam and sprayed 'No Nonsense' galvanising paint on the steelhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_154339304.jpgCheese and giant mouse?Here I have removed the unstable foam and ground off the rust to shiny metalhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_140027335.jpgFoam and rustClose-up of a typical splithttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_140019817.jpgVinyl RemovedAfter removing the vinyl with the aid of a heat gunhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_181009183.jpgPainted sideIt took hardly any effort with the Scotchbrite to wipe off the rusthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_182844306.jpgAfter 3 hoursThis is how it looked after a light rub with Scotchbritehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_132240299_hdr.jpgWater and VinegarI used a 50:50 mixhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_131957334_hdr.jpgBefore fillingThis side has virtually no painthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_20150906_131941558.jpgVinegar bathI laid the panel on the sheet and used offcuts of wood to support the sides2016-08-24T13:51:05+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/09/01/vw-fab-fest/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vw-fab-fest-august-2015-4.jpgSoul TradersSoul Traders at VW FAB Fest, Strumpshaw, August 2015https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vw-fab-fest-august-2015-3.jpgSoul TradersSoul Traders at VW FAB Fest, Strumpshaw, August 2015https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/vw-fab-fest-august-20152.jpgSoul TradersSoul Traders at VW FAB Fest, Strumpshaw, August 20152015-09-02T11:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/08/29/upper-dash-glam-nude-dep/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/broadland-sun-club-aug-20151.jpgBashful DillyIf a Land Rover could blush.... I gave her a pint of Carlsberg to cool her downhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/muffy-28-aug-2015-1.jpgGlam rockersWith band leader Mark Beresford on his Gibsonhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/muffy-28-aug-2015-2.jpgWigged upIt's so nice to have hair again....https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150828_124235180_hdr.jpgTidied wiringSplit convoluted flexible conduithttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150827_190346245_hdr.jpgInstrumentsHeld in place with home-made bracket2015-08-29T12:50:15+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/08/16/britpart-lights-and-soul-traders-dep/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/soul-traders-15-08-2015.jpgSoul Traders at ToftwoodMick, Nick, Keri, Sue, Phil's forehead, Julie, me and Ken. Somewhere in there is a drumkit with Mike Bigwood sitting behind it!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150814_190250161.jpgBritpart light setThe condensation drain cut-out is poorly moulded but this was easily trimmedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150814_192054044.jpgCorrosion around sidelightMmmm... not much to fix to!https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150814_185846102.jpgBritpart light setAll this for £16.39? I can only imagine the cost of replacing marker lights on a modern vehiclehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150814_191554134.jpgTemporary repair?The state of this sidelight is representative of all the marker lights. This one has had this additional earth wire poked through at some time, but the other end had broken off anyway2015-08-23T10:00:20+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/08/11/fuel-filter-housing-repositioned/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150807_195441158.jpgExtended viewStill lots to do under here but it's looking better already...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150807_195449251.jpgFuel filter housingFittedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_20150720_200251731.jpgCleaning upBefore refitting the filter housing2015-08-31T12:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/07/31/heater-radiator-refurbishment-and-repair/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-02-28-14-39-34.jpgBypassed heaterBypassed heaterhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150720_200301704_hdr.jpgBulkhead and footwell coated with Finnegan's No 1Bulkhead and footwell coated with Finnegan's No 1https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150719_160249583.jpgBulkhead, surface rustBulkhead, surface rusthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150721_172852763.jpgHeater box, home-made gasketHeater box, home-made gaskethttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150721_172911469.jpgFinished itemFinished itemhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150720_192118829.jpgBritpart heater radiatorBritpart heater radiatorhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150717_191827386.jpgHeater matrix, refurb in progressHeater matrix, refurb in progresshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150629_194451285.jpgHeater matrix unit - rustHeater matrix unit - rusthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150629_194441489.jpgHeater matrix unit - rustHeater matrix unit - rusthttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150629_194421593.jpgHeater matrix unit - rustHeater matrix unit - rust2018-10-30T14:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/07/08/kenlowe-fan-wiring/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_20150708_230602703.jpgCorrected relay wiringThe correct version at the bottom2015-07-08T22:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/19/lower-dash-part1/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150619_192710137.jpgWorst of the rust removedWorst of the rust removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150619_174256600.jpgRust, close upRust, close uphttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150619_174335316.jpgFoam and vinyl removedFoam and vinyl removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150616_195618490.jpgLower edges rusted awayLower edges rusted awayhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150616_195605142.jpgLower dash - as it came outLower dash - as it came out2016-08-24T09:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/22/lower-dash-part-2/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150620_144805659.jpgRiveted in placeRiveted in placehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150620_125525089.jpgRepair sectionRepair sectionhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150620_112711666.jpgUsing up old paintUsing up old paint2015-06-30T13:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/20/depping-on-bass-with-kenny-lee-and-hustler-sea-breeze/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150620_215215982.jpgDepping on bass - Seabreeze, HemsbyDepping on bass - Seabreeze, Hemsby2015-06-22T14:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/19/wont-start/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150616_202222295.jpgIgnition switchIgnition switch and adjacent wiringhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122133461.jpgCorroded earth terminal, rear lightsCorroded earth terminal, rear lightshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-03-07-16-38-15.jpg13A Mains Socket, rear bulkhead13A Mains Socket, rear bulkheadhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150617_182419090.jpgTesting the removed ignition switchTesting the removed ignition switchhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150616_195634184.jpgLower dash panel / heater duct removedLower dash panel / heater duct removedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150619_142350117_hdr.jpgDiesel Stop SolenoidDiesel Stop Solenoid2015-06-19T16:14:13+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/14/depping-on-bass-with-kenny-lee-and-hustler/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/with-kenny-lee.jpgAfter packing upWith Mick and Kenny, promoters and some famous woman...2015-06-19T16:25:49+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/17/cab-interior-and-seatbox-fitted/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150619_142425963_hdr.jpgFuel filler assemblyFuel filler assemblyhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122316330.jpgFuel filler hosesFuel filler hoseshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122201860_hdr.jpgView from passenger sideView from passenger sidehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122332682_hdr.jpgLevers, instruction plateLevers, instruction platehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122305407_hdr.jpgCabCabhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122238520_hdr.jpgSeatbox complete and fittedI had rubbed down the rear bulkhead and applied paint with a roller, not perfect but better than expectedhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150607_122214265_hdr.jpgSeatbox complete and fittedSeatbox complete and fitted2015-06-19T14:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/05/31/bonus-gig-and-tech-21-trademark-60/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150530_231042210.jpgGuesting with ReTrioGuesting with ReTrio at Searles, Hunstantonhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tech-21-trademark-60.jpgTech 21 Trademark 60Tech 21 Trademark 602015-06-18T09:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/08/floor-fitted-and-britpart-mats/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150615_133527438_hdr.jpgRainwater management systemLand Rovers and water....https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150526_150706469_hdr.jpgBritpart matsBritpart matshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150526_145550067.jpgFloor inThe repaired floor panels have been screwed in place, the driver's side is always difficult trying to get it under the pedals, there must be a secret knack to thishttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-05-05-17-17-29.jpgGetting thereGrease removed from gearbox and transfer case, painting the pedalshttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-04-04-11-35-37.jpgNo floorThe floor and seatbox out, very greasy transmission2016-08-24T09:36:01+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/03/27/seat-box-seat-rails/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-31-13-14-35.jpgSeat framesCleaned and sprayed satin blackhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-27-16-42-34.jpgSeat railsCame up nice with chrome effect paint2015-06-11T08:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/02/22/first-journey/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/imposters-first-gig.jpgImposters First Gig2015-06-11T08:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/02/28/interior-lights/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-27-18-04-29.jpgLidl's interior lighting for Land Rovershttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-26-17-09-36.jpgLidl's interior lighting for Land Rovers2015-06-11T08:08:24+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/02/28/battery-location/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-28-14-37-29.jpgPoor battery placementCurrent arrangement: The toolbox looks better than it is in this photo, the worst of the holes aren't visible, along the edge nearest the sill. Yes, it is repairable but I'd still want to add a deeper cavity for the battery. I'll leave the job of repairing this to an Ebayer who can weld. Note the plastic sheet!2015-06-07T09:41:56+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/02/28/heater-and-temperature-gauge/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-28-14-39-44.jpgHeater blowerSeparate blower, this seems to be working finehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-28-14-39-34.jpgHeater bypassedHeater matrix outlets with no coolant hoses attached.2015-06-07T09:41:26+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/03/07/galvanised-chassis-rust/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-07-17-25-15.jpgSurface rust on GALVANISED outriggerMy first day was spent removing years of caked-on mud. It jsut goes to show that even with a galvanised chassis you still have to use the pressure washer once in a while.2015-06-07T09:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/03/07/propshaft-job-ahead/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-07-15-59-02.jpgRusty propshaftNaked propshaft2015-06-07T09:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/05/14/fuel-filler-filter/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_20150508_193233246.jpgTea strainerLet me know if you've seen these available for purchase2015-06-07T09:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/05/14/bonnet-catch/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_20150514_083524617.jpgBonnet catchCleaned in meths, etch primed, then silver paint with chrome effect on the handle, looks like new.2016-08-23T12:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/01/floor-panels/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150523_172341460_hdr.jpgTemporary floor panel repairTemporary floor panel repair2015-06-07T09:36:43+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/04/seat-box-lids/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150604_134234452.jpgSeat box lidsPainted tops and lined underneath with self-adhesive neoprene / foam sheethttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_20150604_1342099821.jpgSeat box lidsSeat box lids painted and lined with 3mm self-adhesive neoprene / foam sheet2016-08-23T15:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.com/2015/06/01/seat-box-repairs-before/https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-04-07-13-26-10.jpgGearbox tunnel componentsGearbox tunnel components, rust removed and treated with 'Granville rust treatment'https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-04-04-11-35-32.jpgSticky, rusty bulkheadHere you can just make out the mess of the bulkhead (I had started cleaning it before the photo was taken), and a very greasy transmissionhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-03-07-17-25-06.jpgOff with the old side panelOff with the old side panelhttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-03-07-14-22-02.jpgEnd panel - beforeEnd panel - beforehttps://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-05-05-17-38-48.jpgNew angle section, drilled and etch primedNew angle, drilled and etch primed. Also a display of petunias...https://dillydiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-03-07-17-25-33.jpgSeat box angle beforeSeat box angle before2016-08-23T12:44:35+00:00monthlyhttps://dillydiary.comdaily1.02024-12-06T22:27:08+00:00