The original vehicle. A solid basis, but a little worn and generally scruffy.

Interior needs freshening

The truck was taken down to the frame, new suspension, tires, wheels, bumper etc were installed.

The new engine sitting in the refurbished rolling chassis.

Coated frame awaiting the media blasted and completely resprayed bodywork.

The bulkhead tub and seatbox have been mounted and are being aligned.

body being lined up

.engine bay and wiring going together. Everywire in the truck was replaced

fiting the re-galvanized trim, the owner opted to replace the hammer rivets with blind rivets

A roverdrive was added for an optional 28% increase in gearing, making this rover truely capable of 85 mph cruising

Here you can see the front end is coming together, the roof is on and its starting to look like a truck.

New 235/85/16 Interco trxus tires on factory rims finish off the rebuild front axle capped with refurbished warn M-11 hubs.

The truck is rolled out of the shop and test driven for the first time, the exaust and other items are added

Brand new heated defender seats were added for a little comfort in the old truck.

Back in the shop the roof is trimmed out and door seals fitted.

Engine bay is finished off, wiring neatened up with factory connectors, kodiak heater is plumbed and all soundproofing is added behind and above the engine

Front of the truck, looking refreshed

The interior finished out. A very stock looking facade hiding a very capable performer.

Instuments and controls.