laplander nu list (107)
photos of vehicle when first bought
Date: 12/6/2007
photos of vehicle when first bought
laplander nu list (101)
some remedial work for the mot
Date: 2/4/2008
some remedial work for the mot
laplander nu list (104)
big day at the mot station, it passed with a clean sheet ha ha ha
Date: 2/20/2008
big day at the mot station, it passed with a clean sheet ha ha ha
operation laplander 270 (800x600)
sandblasting years of paint and rust off
Date: 5/14/2008
sandblasting years of paint and rust off
Copy (2) of operation laplander 264 (800x600)
cleaning towing hook
Date: 5/14/2008
cleaning towing hook
laplander nu list (102)
checking balance and wheel precision
Date: 2/4/2008
checking balance and wheel precision
laplander nu list (106)
we thought we had done every thing but clutch gave out 150 miles from stavanger
Date: 5/21/2008
we thought we had done every thing but clutch gave out 150 miles from stavanger
laplander nu list (86)
new parts including thrust bearing
Date: 5/26/2008
new parts including thrust bearing
laplander nu list (42)
more holes found when petrol tank was removed
Date: 1/14/2009
more holes found when petrol tank was removed
laplander nu list (55)
3 mm plate welded round the box section
Date: 1/29/2009
3 mm plate welded round the box section
laplander nu list (54)
after the mud and stones were cleaned out of the box section i fill chassis with expanding builders foam to keep water out in future
Date: 1/29/2009
after the mud and stones were cleaned out of the box section i fill chassis with expanding builders foam to keep water out in future
laplander nu list (60)
box section primed prior to waxing
Date: 1/29/2009
box section primed prior to waxing
laplander nu list (49)
petrol tank clean inside and out
Date: 1/20/2009
petrol tank clean inside and out
laplander nu list (48)
three coats of primer and paint
Date: 1/19/2009
three coats of primer and paint
laplander nu list (57)
tank back in place with waxoil coating and new pipes and clips , bolted with stainless nuts and bolts
Date: 2/1/2009
tank back in place with waxoil coating and new pipes and clips , bolted with stainless nuts and bolts
laplander nu list (90)
removable discs made to blank holes in chassis
Date: 4/7/2009
removable discs made to blank holes in chassis
laplander nu list (89)
hatch and all that goes with it like rubber seals had to be restored for water proofing
Date: 6/2/2008
hatch and all that goes with it like rubber seals had to be restored for water proofing
laplander nu list (84)
removable blanking platyes on chassis ends
Date: 4/8/2009
removable blanking platyes on chassis ends
laplander nu list (36)
footwells where a bit thin near the seams on both sides but not bad enough to cut out
Date: 9/5/2008
footwells where a bit thin near the seams on both sides but not bad enough to cut out
530 (800x600)
making strengthening plates brings floor thickness to 5 mm
Date: 9/24/2008
making strengthening plates brings floor thickness to 5 mm
laplander nu list (39)
bolts and riveted in place, same was done other side then undersealed twice
Date: 9/24/2008
bolts and riveted in place, same was done other side then undersealed twice
laplander nu list (21)
sanded down till all loose paint and rust was gone, tacked clothed with xyelene
Date: 8/12/2008
sanded down till all loose paint and rust was gone, tacked clothed with xyelene
laplander nu list (23)
all the roof joints and seams were water proofed and primed
Date: 8/13/2008
all the roof joints and seams were water proofed and primed
laplander nu list (28)
two coats off nato green paint
Date: 8/16/2008
two coats off nato green paint
laplander nu list (27)
very similar colour to the laplander green
Date: 8/16/2008
very similar colour to the laplander green
laplander nu list (26)
starting to put splinter camouflage on
Date: 8/19/2008
starting to put splinter camouflage on
laplander nu list (10)
the light Swedish earth brown was a trial to match
Date: 8/19/2008
the light Swedish earth brown was a trial to match
laplander nu list (38)
masking up took hours but was worth it for spraying
Date: 09/05/08
masking up took hours but was worth it for spraying
laplander nu list (31)
hatches and covers were taken out and sprayed
Date: 09/05/08
hatches and covers were taken out and sprayed
laplander nu list (29)
sprayed about 6 or 7 times with it being a high usage area
Date: 09/05/08
sprayed about 6 or 7 times with it being a high usage area
laplander nu list (13)
roof had foam sponge put in for insulation as the corrugated paper had disintegrated
Date: 06/09/08
roof had foam sponge put in for insulation as the corrugated paper had disintegrated
laplander nu list (33)
photo # 3 cab just about finish
Date: 09/08/08
photo # 3 cab just about finish
laplander nu list (4)
isolaator switch installed for 12 volt auxiliary socket
Date: 07/13/09
isolaator switch installed for 12 volt auxiliary socket
laplander nu list (12)
instrument cluster was checked for operation and installed on a new board
Date: 08/17/09
instrument cluster was checked for operation and installed on a new board
laplander nu list (14)
windscreen was replace with new glass and rubbers and the old screen saved for a pattern
Date: 05/15/09
windscreen was replace with new glass and rubbers and the old screen saved for a pattern
laplander nu list (68)
spring were welded together and had to be be grinded apart
Date: 02/09/09
spring were welded together and had to be be grinded apart
laplander nu list (52)
reassembling of springs and towing hook
Date: 01/23/09
reassembling of springs and towing hook
laplander nu list (73)
finished spring 3 more to go and one off the prop shafts stripped and serviced
Date: 02/23/09
finished spring 3 more to go and one off the prop shafts stripped and serviced
laplander nu list (44)
all parts taken off and restored
Date: 01/18/09
all parts taken off and restored
laplander nu list (61)
photos of axles etc before restoration
Date: 02/08/09
photos of axles etc before restoration
laplander nu list (46)
primed twice and ready for green paint when reinstalled
Date: 01/21/09
primed twice and ready for green paint when reinstalled
laplander nu list (67)
new brakes and cylinders and brake lines
Date: 02/06/09
new brakes and cylinders and brake lines
laplander nu list (79)
front axle rebuild with new ball joints , brakes and lines
Date: 02/20/09
front axle rebuild with new ball joints , brakes and lines
laplander nu list (71)
5 mm steel plate mounted to protect tthe drag links and track rods
Date: 02/20/09
5 mm steel plate mounted to protect tthe drag links and track rods
laplander nu list (92)
replacement headlights with 80 watt halogen bulbs and reflektors, change for uk roads
Date: 12/10/08
replacement headlights with 80 watt halogen bulbs and reflektors, change for uk roads
laplander nu list (34)
all the doors were taken off and cleaned and the seals were remounted and locks made operational
Date: 09/08/08
all the doors were taken off and cleaned and the seals were remounted and locks made operational
laplander nu list (72)
a little addition was an alloy tube that bolts to the extension exhaust brackets, this holds the antennae for the radio / flags.
Date: 02/23/09
a little addition was an alloy tube that bolts to the extension exhaust brackets, this holds the antennae for the radio / flags.
124 (800x600)
photo # 1 also shows that the timber was replaced with the hardwood ASH and fixed with stainless bolts
Date: 02/23/09
photo # 1 also shows that the timber was replaced with the hardwood ASH and fixed with stainless bolts
laplander nu list (16)
i made a fold up step for the rear door so it is easier to get in.
Date: 09/27/08
i made a fold up step for the rear door so it is easier to get in.
laplander nu list (96)
inside all the lining was taken out
Date: 05/05/08
inside all the lining was taken out
laplander nu list (15)
replaced with foam sponge for insulation
Date: 06/13/08
replaced with foam sponge for insulation
laplander nu list (17)
bulkheads were fitted to mount cupboards and other things
Date: 06/23/08
bulkheads were fitted to mount cupboards and other things
laplander nu list (20)
a fold down bed that doubles as a seat
Date: 08/01/08
a fold down bed that doubles as a seat
laplander nu list (88)
two 20watt inverters for refrigerator and other items
Date: 09/28/08
two 20watt inverters for refrigerator and other items
laplander nu list (6)
took sump pan off to clean service oil pump, it now gives
Date: 08/14/09
took sump pan off to clean service oil pump, it now gives
laplander nu list (105)
fit new distributor, water pump, and thermostat
Date: 02/26/09
fit new distributor, water pump, and thermostat
laplander nu list (82)
stripped engine head for decoke and to regrind valves it had poor compression
Date: 08/11/09
stripped engine head for decoke and to regrind valves it had poor compression
b18 cylinder head 004 (800x600)
head cleaned and valves springs and oil seals checked
Date: 08/11/09
head cleaned and valves springs and oil seals checked
laplander nu list (83)
cleaned cylinder bores and piston heads
Date: 08/11/09
cleaned cylinder bores and piston heads, the compression is now 11.50 ,11.50 ,11.90 ,11.75
laplander nu list (1)
regimental plate and military registration # plate made
Date: 09/13/08
regimental plate and military registration # plate made
17 (800x600)
finished worktop , includes cooker, sink, fridge, drawer for cooking items,50 litres of water and gas bottle
Date: 08/01/08
finished worktop , includes cooker, sink, fridge, drawer for cooking items,50 litres of water and gas bottle
jerrycan box 001 (800x600)
spare fuel storage restored and ready to put back
Date: 09/15/08
spare fuel storage restored and ready to put back
laplander nu list (74)
photos for insurance valuer # 1
Date: 02/25/09
photos for insurance valuer # 1
headlamp upgrade 003 (800x600)
started with two live feeds for the relays, these have 45 amp fuzes in at the moment
Date: 01/14/10
started with two live feeds for the relays, these have 45 amp fuzes in at the moment
headlamp upgrade 006 (800x600)
fuze holders can be closed for protection of shorting
Date: 01/05/10
fuze holders can be closed for protection of shorting
headlamp upgrade 002 (800x600)
i encased the cables in a protective conduit, which is routed a discreet and short distance to the dash
Date: 01/14/10
i encased the cables in a protective conduit, which is routed a discreet and short distance to the dash
headlamp upgrade 011 (800x600)
the two live cables feed each relay which is in turn earthed close to the valp fuze links. two feeds from the relays are paired in a plastic box and routed to the headlamps. the trigger for the relays are connected to the relevant points in the valp fuze
Date: 01/14/10
the two live cables feed each relay which is in turn earthed close to the valp fuze links. two feeds from the relays are paired in a plastic box and routed to the headlamps. the trigger for the relays are connected to the relevant points in the valp fuze links
headlamp upgrade 001 (800x600)
everything tidied up and a bit of rust taken care of,only 3 eight mm holes drill and protected with rubber grommets.
Date: 01/14/10
everything tidied up and a bit of rust taken care of,only 3 eight mm holes drill and protected with rubber grommets.
headlamp upgrade 007 (800x600)
headlamp with new 10 mm cable and earths. i have left the original cable in place throughout the project so that the valps wiring can be put back to normal headlamps and the relays used on two extra off road lamps of high power.
Date: 01/14/10
headlamp with new 10 mm cable and earths. i have left the original cable in place throughout the project so that the valps wiring can be put back to normal headlamps and the relays used on two extra off road lamps of high power.