Thread: My County Build

Hi all,

I've just bought myself a new County and have begun slowly building her up, one - so I can register it (haha) and two - to be an exploring, mud tearing, rock climbing expedition vehicle. I have grand plans for her (Beatrice) and hopefully they come through!

Heaps of photos!

It all started with a trip down to Tasmania to pick her up...



And there she was, in all her shining glory... (She's got Defender doors... nice addition)


Obligatory 'selfie' - I just had to - new County!


and of course the first glory shot!


Driving onto the boat - quite the experience, and very comfortable. The 2 onboard, open bars where nice addition - somewhat tipsy by 11pm...





Arriving in Melbourne


In all the excitement, I forgot to have a good look at the chassis when I picked it up and the seller 'forgot' to mention this. A little disappointing so I knew I had my work cut out for me at this point...




First dirt drive back home with a mate driving (petrifying)


"Cut that rust out and I'll give you a blue slip"


"Alright" - brand new 180amp AC/DC TIG welder



A few welds around the car (broken air box bracket)



First proper dirt drive




And now to the build. Can't believe all of this came out from inside the chassis, but of work cut out for me but nothing I cant handle - better get to it.



Some new out riggers from the UK. The trailing ARM link was the wrong type (2007+) so im STILL waiting on a replacement. Long story short, without any defamation, dont buy anything from lrparts.net, it's been headache after headache - prices are good though :/


Lying on your back trying weld is harder than it looks...




Exhaust out - boy, she's loud!


Ambulance ride! Most awful issue with my tonsils, the bag is full of a drained abcess that's grown 3 times in the past 3 months and been on the strongest antibiotics for that period - surgery is next Monday - wish me luck!



2 days later, back to it! Some of the rusty chassis bits...



While waiting for the replacement outriggers, I thought I'd take to the electrics and pretty them up. I think I've bitten off more than I can chew...


but all cleaned up with a plethora of cable ties, time for a coffee!



New sub to boot!


And a stereo too!


This is how she sits tonight, rewired, new stereo, roof console and lighting. Now where are those chassis parts!


I'll be sure to keep you updated, time depending of course. Next up is a camper build in the back!

Looks like a defender to me, my county got stringers on the roof for strength and the door handles are inset into the door to stop trees and objects breaking them.