The deposit is being paid this week for the Azalai conversion, and the base vehicle has been provisionally ordered from Roger Young Land Rover (Saltash) via OEC: Land Rover Defender 130 Double Cab Chassis cab Electric windows/central locking (deals with paralysed fingers on R hand) Green (non metallic) Standard seats (will upgrade these in theContinue reading “Base vehicle ordered for Azalai conversion”
Tag Archives: Build
Costs
Been at work with the calculator tonight to get some top line/ballpark figures. We have tried not to ‘go low’ in order to get some realistic comparisons… Daily costs (food, accommodation, fuel) for 8/12 between £13000 (@ $80 per day) and £20000 (@ £80 per day) Visas £700 Shipping £4000 (one way) Flights £1400 (oneContinue reading “Costs”
The early build
Last Friday both Rachel and I had the day off, so we took the chance to visit OEC and agree the few loose ends left at this stage. As we arrived we could see that some work had been undertaken on RR02 HAR as it was sporting a snorkel air-intake. It’s also had the roofContinue reading “The early build”
Autobox
We’ve been leafing through recent (April/May) issues of Land Rover Monthly, and in the Technofile sections, there is a step by step, pictorial article on fitting an Ashcroft auto-conversion to a 300tdi Defender. If you want to see what’s involved – plus the (again) positive review on the mod’ itself, then it’s worth tracking downContinue reading “Autobox”
Defender Auto Transmission Conversion
Early last week, I’d tapped Anton as to whether he could give a revised guestimate on completion (essentially for the purposes of our own planning). The gist of the reply was, “The auto box has just been completed… hoorah It took Martin 15 days… however that said it is very good… rest assured. At theContinue reading “Defender Auto Transmission Conversion”
Planning update
Not much to report, current completion estimate is 5-6 weeks (August in essence). Work is continuing on the pod (probably an understatement). Martin (OEC) has liaised with Gosling regarding the hand-controls and current thinking is to get them fitted at OEC. The tail-lift/access is still to be cracked – but we are all in theContinue reading “Planning update”
Build and adaptations
The ‘bathroom’ area – the toilet will be fitted here – the shower will be to the right (from where it can reach outside the entrance), there will be a screen that can be opened to give the throne a modicum of privacy Well we had another site visit last week, ostensibly to check howContinue reading “Build and adaptations”
The Sums don’t have to make sense, but they do need to add up….
Well the next build slot is Feb-April 2010. We’re sweating on holding on the deposit to secure it until we get confirmation of the loan from the bank – a few weeks off yet. OEC report that there is some customer competition too, with someone waiting for a property sale to go through to fundContinue reading “The Sums don’t have to make sense, but they do need to add up….”
Build Update – It’s getting there!
On 5th October Anton wrote “The vehicle ramp was delivered to the engineering firm beginning of last week. Most of the parts have been drawn up ready for the water cutter. We have phoned them this morning for an update and will keep pestering them for final prices / timings. Paul and I have lookedContinue reading “Build Update – It’s getting there!”
Dual Tank fueling issues
We were staying with friends at the excellent Bickleigh Farm (great Birthday Party Adele – thank you) – with the intention of sleeping in the van. The first night was fine despite the outside temperature dipping below zero. However in the morning we tried to boil some water for a cup of tea which causesContinue reading “Dual Tank fueling issues”