Adventures in a year old Land Rover!

The Landy's impressive history is just the beginning.

From Vietnam war service to the modern world, this Landy has lived a life. But her next big adventure starts now: in 2027, we're driving her from Brisbane to Birmingham.

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Final Weigh-In

Ready to Roam?

The Landy Camper build is complete and she is ready to roam the world again. Big question though... Have I made it too heavy to be able to drive and is it even legal to drive on the roads, or is she overweight?

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Build Log

Our Series 2 Camper Conversion

Cabin Heating

Cabinet Building

Electrical System

Installing Land Rover Seats

Roof Lining (Back)

Roof Top Tent

Spare Wheel Carrier Arm

Water Tanks

Full Build Photo Gallery

Technical Overview

Anatomy of the 1960 Series 2 Build

Converting a 66-year-old military vehicle into a self-sustained overland rig requires balancing vintage mechanicals with modern life-support systems.

The Electrical Heart

A complete redesign of the 1960s harness. Features a dual-battery system with a Lithium house battery, 12v DC-DC charging, and a custom switch panel to power the fridge and LED lighting.

Water & Sustenance

Strategic placement of underslung water tanks to keep the center of gravity low. The interior galley features lightweight ply cabinetry designed for maximum storage in a compact 109-inch footprint.

Thermal & Living

Overcoming the "aluminum oven" effect. I installed custom roof lining and insulation to manage thermal bridging, paired with a Roof Top Tent for 360-degree ventilation in tropical climates.

Campervan Challenges

Our Landy is an old girl and approaching 70 years old, however her amazing history makes it well worthwhile restoring her and the challenge of overlanding and the planned 'ultimate midlife crisis' trip, even more exciting!.

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Restoration Statistics

Health and safety issues!

Here are some statistics (and tips to avoid) of the many injuries and health and safety issues encountered whilst carrying out the restoration of the Landy Rover.

Do not weld with a MIG welder wearing thongs (flip-flops). The welding splatter hurts!

Angle grinders and fingers must never meet, although the cuts do not bleed!

Welding causes sunburn!

4

Angle Grinder injuries

2

Welding burns

2619

Very bad words said

37

Month restoration

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