Recent content by ShearPin

If you’re not pursuing big power nor running big tires I’d stick with the stock axles and gearing. I’ve owned my Series III for almost thirty years with a stock driveline and never had a differential or front axle failure. After a rear axle snap early in my ownership, I replaced them with Great...

Thanks for the response - I’ll keep up the encouragement…. Happy Rovering to you and the family….

Great stories of growing up with Rovers. I just got my issue a few days ago, and your daughter’s article was a fun read… I keep trying to get my daughter to share some of her writing. She’s 14 now. I keep hoping she’ll grow into it and don’t push her too hard. Any hints?

Stay at home lunch hour - couch travelling... Family and “Brighty” the 110 in Guatemala during the summer of ‘19.

Good stuff... I miss the desert - it’s about 10 degrees F in Toronto tonight..

Family road trip this summer - we made it down to Guatemala - and back...

Inspiring build - I just stumbled on your post... I’d have to shovel six inches of snow to get my garage doors open, and my tools would freeze to my hands; you’re not making my winter months any easier... Looking forward to more progress posts...

I’ve had some bad fuel experiences in Mexico/Central America over the years. These issues resulted from unregulated fuel sellers in areas where fuel was difficult to come by. Hey - if there’s a homemade sign on the road or everyone in town knows who is selling it - I wasn’t the only one to get...

I installed an Iskra model 11203205 rated at 100amps. It was well reviewed on a number of Land Rover forums I frequent and was a direct bolt on. A few thoughts... http://shearpin.org/pages/tdialternator.html

Inspiring travel stories from the road in a Series Land Rover - subscribed as well... Do you have an instagram account? Best of luck... Henry

Wow - that looks like a very clean old 109. Great find...

Enjoying your build thread and looking forward to updates. I am settling in for a long, cold winter here in Canada...

Safe travels - looking forward to your trip reports. I am enjoying your blog/photostream.... Henry

"Poly" the pesticide bottle shower and high pressure dish wash system works well... I have collected some thoughts here - http://www.shearpin.org/pages/poly.html ...

My '84 110 on the Newfoundland bound ferry My '74 Series III "Eore" in camp