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The Old Volks Home Welder and fabricator covering all aspects of mig welding and mechanics

The Defenders dash is now back together after fitting a new wiper motor and linkage.
02/10/2026

The Defenders dash is now back together after fitting a new wiper motor and linkage.

Another job on the Defender was seized wipers, one of the wheel boxes had completely jammed, the dash had to come out so...
01/10/2026

Another job on the Defender was seized wipers, one of the wheel boxes had completely jammed, the dash had to come out so that the whole linkage and motor could be replaced. Its all built up ready to fit back tomorrow.

I've made a tow bar electric bracket for the Defender as the socket was just swinging around. I've replaced the A frame ...
30/09/2026

I've made a tow bar electric bracket for the Defender as the socket was just swinging around. I've replaced the A frame ball joint then a full Dinatrol rust treatment to the chassis after it was cleaned and painted. Tomorrow I'll start removing the dashboard as the wipers have a mind of there own so will be replacing the whole linkage.

We had a good day on the Defender, fitting new HD springs and shock absorbers, while it was apart the spring mounts were...
29/09/2026

We had a good day on the Defender, fitting new HD springs and shock absorbers, while it was apart the spring mounts were cleaned, rust treated, painted and waxoiled.

With the steering and brakes finished on the Defender, I've moved on to upgrading the suspension with standard height HD...
28/09/2026

With the steering and brakes finished on the Defender, I've moved on to upgrading the suspension with standard height HD springs and shock absorbers

The Defender 90 now has upgraded brakes all round, the hubs have been rebuilt with fresh grease and new seals, I've also...
25/09/2026

The Defender 90 now has upgraded brakes all round, the hubs have been rebuilt with fresh grease and new seals, I've also made and fitted new copper brake pipes across the rear axle.

I've started stripping the rear brakes of the defender ready for the brake upgrade. The hubs will be cleaned, the bearin...
24/09/2026

I've started stripping the rear brakes of the defender ready for the brake upgrade. The hubs will be cleaned, the bearings repacked with fresh grease and new hub seals.

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Barry & Jo Brimble, The Old Volks Home, Unit B Hillside Business Park
Chippenham Without
SN147LX

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