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Finding Out What Will Break First

Today I test the upgrades on my new Land Rover Defender and find out which part is the first to break, dent, and rub. With this new knowledge I can now plan my next upgrades.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0340

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New Land Rover Defender Offroad Upgrades

Today I start upgrading my new Land Rover Defender on the exterior with must have upgrades. Here is the Easy-Fit kit for the front skid plate: https://www.powerfuluk.com/catalogsearch/result?q=lrdb934

REAR CONTROL ARM SKID PLATES https://lucky8llc.com/products/proud-rhino-defender-rear-control-arm-skid-plates-pair-1
FRONT ALUMINUM SKID PLATE GENUINE https://lucky8llc.com/products/front-aluminum-skid-plate-genuine?_pos=6&_sid=6a22f5827&_ss=r
FACTORY WINCH A BAR LED LIGHT KIT https://lucky8llc.com/products/factory-winch-a-bar-led-light-kit-1
PROUD RHINO LIGHT BAR https://lucky8llc.com/products/proud-rhino-light-bar
BASIC LIMB RISER KIT https://lucky8llc.com/products/basic-limb-riser-kit

This Week With Cars – Episode 0338

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Winning the Land Rover Camel Trophy for the US

Today I listen to Tim Hensley talk about his history with Land Rover, winning the 1993 Camel Trophy in Malaysia, and working support for the 1994 Camel Trophy in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile.

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Vintage Racing at Portland International Raceway

Today I attend Sovren’s Columbia River Classic vintage race at the Portland International Raceway during the All British Field Day.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0336

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Closer to Finishing My 1967 Austin Moke

Today I keep working on restoring my 1967 Austin Moke and fit a set of Dunlop Weathermaster tires.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0329

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New Land Rover Defender Upgrades Part 2

Today I start upgrading my new Land Rover Defender on the exterior with must have upgrades.

GOODYEAR WRANGLER DURATRAC 255/65R19 https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac&partnum=565QR9WDTXL&
PROUD RHINO ROCK SLIDERS FOR THE NEW DEFENDER 90 https://lucky8llc.com/products/proud-rhino-rock-sliders-for-the-new-defender-90
Hand Rivet Nut Setter Kit https://amzn.to/3OEE5gm
HEAD LIGHT GUARDS https://lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2-armor/products/head-light-guards

This Week With Cars – Episode 0327

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Finishing the Electric Fan Install I Started 15 Years Ago

Do you ever go back and look at your old work and say I would not do it that way today. Well today I get out my Series III Land Rover and finish the install of the electric fan properly that I put in the Land Rover fifteen years ago.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0326

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Replacing Broken Axle on Land Rover Series III

Today I replace the broken half axle on my Land Rover Series III.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0323

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I Should Have Fixed the TVR 2500M Sooner

Today I fix the worn out water pump on the 1972 TVR 2500M and while I am there I do an oil change as well. I also show a little bit of the accusump and dual oil filter setup that has been added to the car.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0316

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Barn Find Austin Pickup – Will It Run?

Today I attempt to get my barn find classic Austin Mini 850 Pickup running after being stored for 30 years.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0312

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