Are we doubting our decision...? Too late now... (Ep258)

G'day everyone
This week we're taking you back to the workshop as we continue the epic rebuild process of our overland Land Rover Defender truck camper.
Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.
#overland #builtnotbought #custombuild #customtrucks #landrover #southafrica #africa #vanlife

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Enjoying our videos? Why not thank Stephy for the hard work with a super thanks 😊 Click on the Thanks to show Stephy some love ❤

[@evelynloubser8041]

You’re doing a GREÀT job Stephy!! Enjoy Reunion! Safe travels Leigh!!👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💚💚

[@damian-zajkowski]

You shloud take it to the land rover factory in Poland, they are rebuilding defenders Just Google land rover factory Poland. You bought one of your cars i Poland so maybe its Time to visit again

[@brettdemauna9994]

That extra cab extension looks so stunningly awesome, nothing like it. Can't wait for the next stage.

[@guilhaumechotteau3978]

Incroyable le defender 147 ! On n'en voit pas souvent ! 😍

[@langwightman1896]

Looking good!!

[@AapVanDieKaap]

Pon Steyn is Defender heaven

[@EXPEDITIONROVE]

It’s looking so good!!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you guys ❤❤❤

[@rotanomade]

Amazing video bro, keep it up

[@anbu999]

You can try your luck with 70 series pre-filter mushroom head.

[@ianshanley9848]

Hey Steph n Liegh❤ Caught a glimps of our shirt at start. So glad to see your dream ride coming into shape. We sold my 200 conversion recently. It was a dream build for me an don’t regret it one bit. Cheers Ian n Louise

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

G'day guys Your shirts are worn regularly by Stephy and myself 😉 Hope you're both doing great 😊

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

[@petermercer5968]

Amazing work.

[@dathat555]

The workshop videos are some of my favorites! Keep them coming please.

[@ryno9732]

I miss the south african people and the hospitality 😢😊

[@francoisrossouw1656]

Progress , jeez the way that gent was cutting the lume with the grinder he must have a lot of confidence 😂

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

I said exactly the same thing to Stephy... I was holding my breath 😜

[@francoisrossouw1656]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland Thanks for the updates hope to see the Landy in the yard soon. I will say hi when I drive past again Lee cheers mate! Hopefully snap a pic next time🤣

[@retnav92]

😎👍

[@glenhopes8233]

Exciting times!! As with any project there is always the soul searching that goes with it, should be an awesome build.

[@tonydownunder5703]

The little lady is into everything 👍👍👍👍 Love it 🤗 It’s coming along quite nicely guys 👏👏👏👏

[@flytech78]

Soldering off road vehicular wires is usually a nono because of vibration issues…butt connectors are the way to go…keep it up guys….

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Ho no… well it’s stop working we know what to do. Thank You

[@thierrybayle4338]

bravo, une vraie 'gonzesse' avec sa caisse! (sa c'est Français monsieur, a oui sa halor), merci pour cette explication bien détaillé des travaux fais. Vraiment bluffant Stephanie

[@steve2meter]

Starting to take shape now. Looking forward to the finished product.

[@adventureswithmaud]

I’m so excited to see the next stage! The truck is looking awesome

[@japan-black]

Watching your vids from SA makes me so proud (and homesick 😊) Love the front grill, which one is that?

[@seanwilson6729]

Watching the videos from Cape Town at this time of winter makes me excited about the timing of the finished build come spring time.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We are not sure about the front grill. It was laying on a shelf at Newman 4x4 in France 6 years ago so we threw it on haha

[@japan-black]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland 😂 well, it looks awesome 👍👍

[@japan-black]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland enjoy South Africa ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦

[@pauldent3059]

I'm looking forward to see what's instore

[@nihallee]

Coming up nicely! This is a great project to follow. I love all the little details involved, keep shooting those ;o) Cheers!

[@Thebluelandy]

Super video Steff! Glad to see the car being assembled again😍. Can't wait to see the Work of Ian at Victitec 😅

[@nbrettoner]

Don't ever doubt forward motion. You two are very much all about that. Love your open positive attitudes. Stephy thankyou for all the incredible hard work you've ben doing. Especially lately with your hubby away. You truly are a miraculous achiever. Love your 'never say no' so generous nature. 😇🥰

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank You for your kind words. Means a lot.

[@mustolourien5823]

Great job, two weeks is a long time waiting for the next video.

[@gail9906]

Its getting closer Steph and Leigh. Sooooo exciting..❤🇦🇺🦘

[@pablomax9376]

Always refreshing to see a Defender in its natural habitat. The flatbed ;)

[@simon4525]

Loving the build guys, keep us posted on everything !

[@badgerpa9]

Very nice job on the video Stephy. I hope he has come together well for you and works out for exactly how you wanted him to change. Not a negative just a point of interest the way bear was tied down would not be legitimate in the USA, you need to tie each wheel or to the axle separately, you cannot run through a wheel to the other side wheel. 4 corner separate tie down for safety. Stay safe and healthy.

[@DanteStrumpher]

You must come visit us here in the West Coast. About 160km from Cape Town.

[@stevestott1514]

Looking good so far can’t wait to see the next video Of the build . These shop videos have been fun to watch, as if we are part of the hole build, and the journey you two are on and sharing with all of us . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey with us all your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌍🍻👍🏼😁

[@erichjacobs809]

Kom kuier in Pretoria !

[@PabloP169]

At least you can still drive on the correct side of the road over there.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

My wife and I have a 130 camper that was originally a double cab and is now a single cab pop top camper, can’t wait to see what you have done.

[@grahames9228]

It is certainly a big build.

[@sibhs66]

I'm enjoying the build Steph and Leigh. Good builds take time but it'll be worth it! Marty from Perth

[@derekmay8427]

Sharing your excitement with this rebuild guys! Looking great 😎😊

[@beazleteats4031]

11:38: I'd grind those sharp edges smooth mate...the friction of the type of terrain you guys are driving over will slowly cut through your electrical wiring...I know it's a pain and most will think I'm crazy, but rather be safe than sorry! Lekker bly.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

A rubber seal was installed 11:52

[@philsec]

Ce land va être incroyable !!!

[@husq2100]

Just a thought, LR have a specific manual for mounting trays etc to the Defender chassis. The vast majority of trays and or camping canopies I’ve seen (in person or on the web) do not mount them correctly..

[@abm5707]

usually, Africa is viewed as a Continent with supply problems for spares, it's interesting that the full rebuild is being done in Africa and done orderly. Well done to all involved.

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

Jip, the days that the Lions was walking down our streets are long gone... RSA, as Australia, could be the biggest Land Rover country after UK, ok?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

​@@alwynvanwyk1851I think South Africa is definitely bigger than Australia for the Land Rover scene. We are seeing far more Land Rovers on the road here than we ever saw in Australia and we haven't even left the Western Cape yet...

[@jackrolfson312]

Thank you for bringing us along on your Build. It looks like things are coming together very well. I'm excited i'm sure along with you to see the finished product. Looking forward to your next video, Please stay healthy and sa tell the next one.

[@christophblack9390]

Yikes! All that body filler is going to crack. When it does. It will let water in and cause rust.

[@didierdestruel3539]

Bonjour à vous deux, Toujours un plaisir de visionner vos vidéos, très beau travail de toute l'équipe, il me tarde de voir le résultat final. Sincères amitiés du Sud-ouest de la France (33121). Didier

[@jamesredgrove6141]

Great episode, I can imagine the stress and trepidation behind the scenes but it will definitely be worth it 💪🏻 Thanks for the weekly dose of movitation 😎

[@perrygauthier1174]

It must be surreal to see your dream become a reality! You two are the real deal explorers. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@marcmitteis4672]

Danke!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you so very much for your support ❤️🙏

[@055sos]

Looking good so far guys.

[@Jan-pw4po]

Greetings from Western Canada, i absolutely love your channel

[@crivensro]

Really nice video! I can't wait to see the next steps!

[@TheDefenderSisu]

I enjoy everything you guys do. It is one of the reasons I got my own defender 110. I hope to take it to as many places as you guys have. God bless.

[@stanisawwisniewski8129]

Pokrywanie nowych blach (dużą ilością) masy szpachlowej w aucie 4x4 ,to zawsze jest zły pomysł. Podczas jazdy blachy "pracują" ,a szpachla będzie...pękać . Oczywiście nie za miesiąc lub nawet pięć ale po roku lub dwóch jest 90% szansy ,że to wystąpi. I co wtedy ? Kolejna naprawa lakiernicza ?

[@KevIsOffGrid]

No way you are doubting it - its looking great!

[@ja90mie]

Always wondered where you got the guards for the headlights. Loving the build video

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

They are from an Italian Defender accessories company. Can't remember the name...

[@thierryfabre424]

Génial, super projet, trop content de voir votre évolution dans le voyage, vous êtes magnifiques!!

[@bolo863]

If you guy's run out of time with your visas then all you need to do is go to iSawatini (formally Swaziland) or Lesotho for a few days and then you can come back to SA and get a new visa again. My friend from Wales did that. Car's coming along very nicely.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Only if you get lucky. The South African immigration are getting stricter on border hopping. The actual rule is that you must return to your home country. Depends on the border guard...

[@erichjacobs809]

Love it!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

​@@alwynvanwyk1851we are going hiking in Réunion for a visa reset 😉

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland Wow, ok, that could beat the Orange River 🤔🤔

[@rogerroger7163]

Bonjour, good job. L'eau risque de rentrer dans le trou si vous ne mettez pas une étanchéité.

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

At the end Bear will be a Rhyno. Every day this adventire gets greater and greater. Those Landies, the 6x6 and the one with Seven doors... Ufff!! ¡¡Pura Vida from the other side of the world!!

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

@2:00 thats a ton of mud on that panel. I'm no body man but from what I've seen from real experts, that may not last long term. Then again, as I said, I'm not an expert myself. Overall though I've got to say those guys are really doing a ton of work on that Landy. Its coming along nicely.

[@peterrichardson4192]

i am an electrical fitter and have just been screaming at the computer. Not happy with way that wiring was done.

[@pascallaval2083]

J'ai hâte de voir la bête fini. Il me tarde !!!!.biz à tous les deux. ❤❤😘😘

[@SimonElenor]

Depin that connector and you could make a much smaller hole. But too late for now. Just next time. Its easy.

[@graemeprocter3739]

i've been wondering about doing a space cab 110 myself, keeping a keen eye on this

[@davidthomas9267]

Great project and would never be possible with the new Defenders that are more car than truck!!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

The new Defender is great but nowhere near as modifiable as the old one.

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

The Great Pretender, the Offender, Discofender, Discotender, but NEVER a D.. E.. F.. E.. N.. D.. E.. R..

[@sabdam2629]

J'attends toujours votre vidéo avec impatience... Le projet avance bien, et les gars bossent super bien. Du coup vous avez du reprendre une location, c'est un projet super long, et il reste la cellule. Merci à tous les deux. À très bientôt.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Et oui super long. Mais bien réalisé. On a effectivement un Airbnb. Proche d un atelier mais loin de l autre.

[@KeerTravel]

Класс!!! Молодцы! Вот только не надо было паять провода... Надо было на сухую скрутить и и в термоусадку на клею. В соединении пайки и провода, там и переламывается.

[@SiCrewe]

I think you've made the right decision but I wonder if you'll miss the convenience of having the rear space to dump stuff? Have you seen any of Britannica Restorations' video's? Mike, the owner, did a very tidy mod' on a 130 double-cab where he shortened the cab but also shortened the rear doors (making them about 12" wide IIRC) and left them fitted to provide access to the storage area behind the seats.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

That's exactly what we've done. We have built not a single cab but a space cab so we have a small area behind the seats for storage.

[@emonsdominique1764]

Which firm did your conversion into the single extended cab? Can I got a hold of the roof that was removed?

[@nicd9997]

Storng work! Keep it up!

[@henkisa]

its god tho be worst to get it beter they are true craftsmen

[@brianharries]

How many modern vehicles today could be confidently towed use their front bumper (fender)? 🤔😳 [3mins 31secs]

[@mustolourien5823]

Pretty sure the truck will serve its purpose but aesthetically I doubt.

[@streakychambers658]

Is this taking longer than expected or do you feel you’re on track?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We estimated 6 months so pretty much on schedule. We never had any time limit and just went with the flow. Ours is a never ending overland journey and this is part of that journey 😍

[@StanforddeJong]

Fantastic to follow this build. But, joh, the door panel alignment looks very wonky ;-)

[@brucelumsden94]

I cannot understand why LR did not make the cabin bigger as you have done. Ok for medium built people as am I but no room for taller and more heavily bodied persons. There were always little things that would have been so easy to improve that LR simply ignored.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Guess they did the maths and decided it wasn’t worth it. I’m a larger guy and I’m fine in my defender, fitted different seat rails which means the seat goes further back, wish I had room for my right arm though🤷‍♂️

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

​@@Jabber-ig3iwI think he's talking about a single cab. In a Defender single cab you can't put the seats back further that's why we opted for a small cab extension.

[@dudleybradford6278]

Don't just drive into any informal settlements! This is South Africa, and the crime rate is extremely high! Especially when people see you don't really know what is going on. Stay on the main roads, be vigilant at all times, and don't just pick up people, even women!! Sorry to say but in our dear country all of those things are long gone. Ask people who know the area you are in, which is the safest rd and places. Otherwise, enjoy your visit😀😄😊

[@captbob1494]

Q why nobody talk about Iron Man stuf

[@RDRowner]

Have you guys decided wether you'll change the logo or not yet??

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We haven’t decided yet. In reel time the doors have been resprayed and are stickers free. It looks so nice. Not sure we will put stickers back on.

[@RDRowner]

@GrizzlyNbearOverland Maybe leave the logo as is. Has that bit of an origin story behind it. But either way will look good.

[@noah786]

How much was the bill?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

All our parts like the 130 roof, back seats, tub , auxiliary diesel tank where deducted from the bill.

[@noah786]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland nice!

[@lutomson3496]

should have just bought the Defender pickup truck instead of this abomination

[@Haytham-jolak]