restoration Archives - The Overland Legend

This is Why Old Defenders Are So Expensive Now

This Defender 90 is looking fantastic considering what it was like when I got it. But it did end up costing me three times more than I'd planned and I…

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14 June 2025

Builds / Used

Restoring our Defender 90 to Live a New Life

There is nothing like driving your own Land Rover. But there is also nothing like fixing your own Land Rover. After purchasing a 25 year old Land Rover we get…

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13 June 2025

Builds / Overland

Turning a Lemon into the Ultimate Land Rover Camper

This is the story about a 1968 Land Rover Series 2A LWB extra long. I completely rebuilt the vehicle, turning a lemon into the ultimate Land Rover camper. The goal…

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3 April 2025

Builds

This is My Fully Restored Land Rover Series 1 107

For the last 6 years I have been working on the restoration of this 1955 Land Rover. Now I am finally finished and happy to share the final result of…

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4 March 2025

Builds

How to Get Land Rover Series 1 Door Top Glass Right

The race was on and I wanted to get this restoration finished. I had to workout how to get my Land Rover Series 1 door top glass to fit properly.…

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14 November 2024

Builds

Easy Restoration of Land Rover Wiper Motors and Horn Arm

For the last 6 years I have been restoring this 1955 Series 1 107. I am so close to finishing but still have a few very important bits and pieces…

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14 November 2024

Builds

The 10 Biggest Lessons for a Successful Restoration

Just over 5 years ago I pushed this 1955 Series 1 107 into my garage. A few weeks ago I drove it out for the first time. In those 5…

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23 August 2024

Builds

How to Fit Cab Backlight Window on Land Rover Series 1

The first time I fitted the roof I didn't have all the necessary parts. But I fitted it anyway because I wanted to take the vehicle for another test drive.…

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22 August 2024