1997 Discovery 1 Restoration

[@nepicness]

great looking truck, a lot of work done to it

[@calsurflance5598]

Nicely done. Rolling restorations are the only option really when you have to still use the vehicle on a semi regular basis. I restored a 79 Jaguar XJ6 in my driveway many years ago, and had to always have it movable so not to block in my 2 vehicles in the garage. It has its limitations but keeps you focused. One thing at a time. Something that baffles me about Land Rovers and British cars in general, is that considering they are built in a part of the world that can be very damp; corrosion prevention is nonexistent. Interesting video. Very nice Discovery.👌

[@TheNight-Rider]

Agreed, as you say it helps keeps focus. A good way to prevent it from becoming a forever project. Yeah I've wondered about that myself. I wouldn't say "non-existent", though. Isn't that why all the oil leaks were designed into them ; )

[@calsurflance5598]

@@TheNight-Rider Lol! Very true!

[@rogermellie8068]

Beautiful, I salute your hard work

[@leegr3732]

Awesome work, well done 👍 exactly how I’m approaching my defender

[@TheNight-Rider]

Thanks mate. GL with the defender 👍

[@Wunderwaffe008]

дорогой мой друг! как я тебя понимаю, сам прошел через это! аж настольгия)

[@andyperry2973]

Great work. Where did you get that top glove box?

[@TheNight-Rider]

Thanks. Ah, maybe you're looking at the passenger airbag?

[@offroadrehab-yw3yp]

Im just doing same on my v8, always projects to do keep up good work

[@TheNight-Rider]

Nice, good work.

[@J-o-h-m]

Lovely refurb mate! Just got a 94 v8 disco myself and would be working on pretty much everything you’ve done. I see you’re also in NZ asw lol

[@TheNight-Rider]

Cheers. Nice, I kinda like the pre-facelift look slightly more than facelift. Good to see more of these old Disco's being restored. Good luck.

[@superconfort]

Hello! I recently finished restoring my 95 300 tdi and I had to do the same things as you. Well I had to change the head...

[@TheNight-Rider]

Good job 👍

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheNight-Rider]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Can I ask where you found the gear shift indicator at 13:22 in your video?

[@TheNight-Rider]

@@Chris-uu3cp safariheritageparts.com/product/97-nas-defender-90-shifter-slide-tape-part-of-btr9926lnf/

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Thanks!!

[@haluktaner7303]

I had a 96 model. The amount of money I spent far exceeds what I spent on my wife. I could not stop oil leaks coming from the engine and power steering. Also I notice that you have gotten rid of the sun roof. Thank god I sold mine to a young chap. Now it’s his project/problem. I also have a complete set of carpets. New and in beige both front and rear should anyone need them

[@TheNight-Rider]

Ha, well you know what they say; don't start worrying until the oil suddenly stops leaking. As much as I like sunroof's, it's probably not worth it on an old Disco as I guess you know. 👍

[@MichaelStone-c6y]

Nice job! What door lock actuators did you use?

[@TheNight-Rider]

Thanks! I just got a generic one from Jaycar Electronics. I only changed the one for the rear door and it fit/worked perfectly. Don't know if it would also work for the other doors though.

[@transient0126]

@@TheNight-Rider Have you had issues with opening the drivers door? How do you fix that? Mine needs to be pushed in to then open...weird and frustrating.

[@TheNight-Rider]

@@transient0126 Door latch rod might need adjustment. Check out this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmGVaZ16hLx9mc0

[@lennonlim1358]

Superb work on the restoration! I’m currently working on my 98 Disco 1 300Tdi, was wondering if you could send me a link where to get all the parts. Cheers!

[@TheNight-Rider]

Thanks. I got the parts from various different suppliers and local LR 2nd hand parts dealers. If you want to know about any specific part I can try to help. Cheers.

[@Paul-45-70]

Great work on the restoration. My son has a 95 V8 auto D1 and has a few of the issues that you have had. Would you be able to tell me where you purchased the transfer /CDL decal from please ? I noticed you were missing the decal in the centre of the steering wheel , did you find a replacement for it as we have searched and have had no luck. Thanks Paul.

[@TheNight-Rider]

@@Paul-45-70 Thanks. I bought the CDL decal off Ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/293963214369?epid=1577933595&hash=item447192ae21:g:JIYAAOSwq8lgByNk I didn't think the airbag steering wheels had a centre decal(?)

[@Paul-45-70]

@@TheNight-Rider , thank you. My sons car doesn’t have an airbag so you are probably right. Thanks again.

[@timothyshan4447]

Question what style are those black wheels I really like them what are called ? Thanks

[@TheNight-Rider]

I sold them and don't remember. But I know they are 15" and they needed specific wheel nuts to centre them. They also had quite a bit more offset than the factory ones, I remember they poked out of the guards a bit.

[@Predator27007]

Standard brakes or upgrading?

[@TheNight-Rider]

Standard seem fine.

[@mayalebyk2398]

Hi. i admire your work. I'm restoring my Disco 1 and I have a problem with this transmission rod. Can I have an email to write a private message? Regards, Asia

[@TheNight-Rider]

Thanks. Sent you a link.

[@transient0126]

Where are you located mate?

[@superconfort]

I did put a blaupunkt Madrid radio to stay kind on the same aesthetic

[@TheNight-Rider]

Nice, I'm sure it looks good. I wanted to go for a Blaupunkt sqr46, but they are hard to justify at that price point.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

This is a discovery 1.5 .

[@dazad1972]

Nice job but personally I would not call that a restoration, more like a catch up on routine maintenance and repairs. But good video editing I liked it.

[@TheNight-Rider]

Cheers!