More work than we imagined ! (Ep260)

This week Stephy hits the workshops getting hands on with a solar upgrade and Land Rover Defender full rebuild and makeover. Our dream overland build is slowly coming to realisation and we couldn't be happier with the results so far.
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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.
#landrover #africa #custombuild #overland #restoration

[@alanedwards6491]

Fantastic work by pon styn, with a good design by yourself, let alone your own work, attention to detail...I hope the next phase is as good..

[@SiCrewe]

Total respect for the work-ethic of the guys at Pon Steyn. Their attention to detail is just... perfection. I mean, for example, anywhere else in the world, you'd just get the choice of whatever was in the catalogue for the "Defender" badging. At Pon Steyn, they understand that all Bear's bar-work and fittings are matt-black and the badging needs to match... so they paint it! If they put that much effort into a bonnet-badge, you can be pretty sure the important stuff is going to be perfect too.

[@geraldinedunkley4753]

Lovely channel, wishing you both all the very best with your future travels, your stylist Geraldine🎉

[@TheLandyExpedition]

Incredible job steph! You’re going to end up with a brand new defender! 💪🏼 H&Chloe xx

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Stephy is absolutely killing this rebuild! Rumour has it Pon Steyn Motors are going to offer her a position as workshop manager 😍😜

[@martinhogan5970]

OUTSTANDING!!

[@christophblack9390]

Good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@pierrealozie8526]

Bravo Steffi!

[@calabao31]

Beau travail Stephi .

[@hummerh3black945]

Looks very nice. Like your videos

[@sbGOM]

Looks great!

[@Mochioverland]

So cool!!! If we will ever switch from our 1986 Mercedes overland van, it'll be a Defender because of your advertisement;)

[@rcmax9293]

I'm really so amazed at how nice the guys are .... They do all the things that is asked like painting the defender logo matte while others would have just said shiny looks nice blah blah...

[@francoisrossouw1656]

1 Sept Steph the weather can only get better. Your timing was good once you’re up and running you going to hit the 30s

[@steinar.offroad]

While in Rome, consider putting in the fake vent flaps. I know they are completely pointless, but it makes the puma's look so much better in my opinion.

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

I also never made peace with that blank indentation that Ford left when they done away with the insect traps. Always thought, that if I had one, I'll glue some into place... So you actually get dummies for that... Mmmm, glad you've told us... 👍🏻👍🏻🇿🇦

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

You mean on top of the fenders mate?

[@joachimburg1122]

DTM - Direct To Metal. A mainstay goto paint in SA, but I guess you know that. I usualy spray it without thinners which gives a slight raptor liner look. ;-)

[@Reaper4367]

Lee,we all know Steph is a special type of woman, but Bro! getting there at 7am, keeping the boys on their toes! and not afraid of getting on the spanners to do her bit, Amazing. Bear is turning a out a real treat. That leather work looks superb!, you wouldnt ever want to get dirt on it! lol. New paint, new body, new interior... its a brand new Bear. Love to you both from Marie and Brett.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you so much guys. Yes Stephy is truly inspirational! Mate we are never taking GrizzlyNbear off the bitumen ever again 😜 Just kidding 😉

[@alwynvanwyk1851]

​@@GrizzlyNbearOverland 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@huahincamp]

very nice.

[@kenya4x4overland82]

Good work. Love your videos from 🇰🇪 Kenya

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you! We look forward to visiting Kenya ❤️🇰🇪

[@kenya4x4overland82]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland You always welcome🎉

[@rotanomade]

Another amazing video ! Likes from Thailand !!!!

[@canadiandiyguy4100]

What an amazing journey. The evolution of GrizzlyNBear. Stephy and Leigh, your positiveNpersitent energy is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

[@gakdef6330]

Great job done, guys and the head mechanic Stephy! Looking forward to seeing new Grizzly + Bear completion!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you so much mate ❤❤❤

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome

[@perrygauthier1174]

Very happy you decided to keep the old land rover and give it new life. Too many people just replace cars at the first sign of trouble. Cheers from Canada

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Thank you soooo much for that comment. So many people asking why not buying another vehicle instead. I ‘m so glad you understand. It’s everything to us. So many memories. Such a special vehicle for so many reasons.

[@perrygauthier1174]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland you two in my opinion are the real deal. Any vehicle you our hase will need changes. You are now making it your own after many years and all those countries. Keep up the great series. You two "ARE_ living life💯 Live free and drive hard!

[@frankguernier2280]

Greetings from Australia. Your decision to repair, modify and repaint was best. The classic Landies will always be loved. All over the world there is a band of people that are willing to put their Hart and soul into helping. I can't believe the craftsmenship that these two companies have with their workers. Especially evident when people from different ethnic backgrounds are working in harmony. I can't wait to see the finished product. Cheers.

[@CurtisDrew1]

I'm still off roading my 1993 Extreme Isuzu Rodeo. It's just set up right. Marlin Crawlers and Toyota straight axle just get the job done. Thumbs up from North Central Texas. I have a thing for Land Rovers. I enjoy following them and picking up the genuine Land Rover parts that fall off.😅

[@spennykcn]

It’s a Land Rover, you just fix/rebuild/yell at them. People who are asking that question don’t understand Land Rover culture.

[@fredbossenmeyer4123]

Super boulot

[@pauldent3059]

Hey steph, how'd you fancy coming over to the UK and help me with my 130, It's looking great guys I bet you can't wait to get it back out on the road again

[@iBalushi]

Thanks for also filming the process and work done. So satisfying

[@EXPEDITIONROVE]

How exciting!!! You’re doing an awesome job Stephy putting these videos together 🧡

[@jackrolfson312]

Fabulous job at everyone, You can tell they take pride in the work they do. Because it shows in the finished product. Thank you for taking the time to take us along with you. The end Is in sight.

[@buffalo4127]

Wow this is impressive. They really get with the project, lots of hands, tools and talent!!!

[@quinnmarsden9375]

Geez Steph and Leigh Im even getting impatient with anticipation of what the make over rig will look like. However I reckon GnB will be one sweet ride....

[@glenhopes8233]

Great video, Steph! It is definitely not a DYI project!!

[@langwightman1896]

Beautiful!! BTW That was a big dog!! 😳😊

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

You mean the horse 😂

[@MagnumJack]

Fantastic rebuild videos, really enjoyed , thank you....

[@steve2meter]

The Defender is looking great. Can't wait to see the end product and the new adventures.

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

Excellent job, I guess you must be over the moon with the achievement!!

[@djackbar504]

Both crews seem to do fine work. How ever did you locate them? Your DEFENDER has been given a new lease on life. Looks great.

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Pon Steyn is really famous in the Land Rover scene in Africa. We weren’t sure they would accept our project because they are so busy. Arno, the owner “knew” us from previous videos and agreed to take it on. Victitec was recommended months ago via a random message on instagram by a Landy owner from Cape Town. And we are extremely grateful for that.

[@southhillfarm2795]

I have not seen this show in a while. Steph looks very healthy. Maybe the South Africa air is good for her. And Lee I see is off trying to pay for the build.

[@philippehourlay8232]

Bonjour Super boulot. Les panneaux flexibles collés au velcros, je sais pas si ça va tenir dans le temps. Pareil pour le poly carbonate, qui a tendance à devenir cassant au soleil. Beau boulot en tout cas. Félicitations Philippe

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

C’est un test. On verra bien. Et si on doit refaire, on refera…

[@CallmeSam00]

Now that is a clever way to install solar panels. Gotta try this out! Would love to see an update video after 10-15k km on the road with this setup.

[@unpluggedkiwi1063]

Stephy, you have the most amazing energy and enthusiasm. I really am buggered if I know how Leigh keeps up with you. You are one very inspiring young woman.

[@jbuckley2546]

You think the dude is relaxing on his oil rig? Get real simp.

[@geoffreylombard8040]

Salut Stephi! Merci pour les sous titres, c'est agréable de comprendre toutes les étapes de votre rénovation, vous lui donnez une nouvelle jeunesse! Quel panneau solair souple avez-vous utilisé? Bonne continuation

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Merci pour ce retour sympathique. Pour les panneaux on a commandé ce qui était dispo ici en Afrique du Sud. Il ne me souviens plus de la marque… désolée. Il faudra que je regarde.

[@thibaultzehnder4296]

Pon steyn est une entreprise incroyable pour la rénovation👍sinon Grizzly est magnifique❤trés belle rénovation👍

[@grahamwest1079]

Excellent job to date, the conversion is of the highest standard and I look forward to seeing the doors fitting properly when the big reveal happens. Waiting with excitement for the flat bed and camper build in the next few videos. While i understand the need for Lee to earn some cash to finance the project I bet it is hard to be away from Steph, G&B with such a transformation going ahead.

[@arnaudherve6414]

Incroyable le savoir faire de cette entreprise!! Merci pour les sous-titres. C'est top de suivre cette transfo.

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

Beautification process was tailor made to Steph's methodical abilities and good eye for details. Now she will be able to rip it off and ressemble completely. Round to applause to the workers involved, exquisite performance on Grizzly. I truly can't wait to hear it roaring and roaming on the path again ... And Steph's complaining about getting the car dirty for the first time as well. ¡¡PURA VIDA!!

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

We said it’s over. We will just stick to roads and go to coffee shops. Not getting the vehicle off-road. Big joke obviously.

[@stevestott1514]

Wow BEAR is looking so new and shiny . Great job STEPHIE looking fantastic . This is going to be one very special looking new BEAR . Thanks for sharing your new build as it is being done has been a fun set of videos . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) 🌍🍻👍🏼😁 P.S. say high to lee for us all . he’s got to be so proud of the work you have been doing on BEAR . well he’s off working off shore . Cheers to you both 👍🏼😁🍻.

[@vanDeudekom]

Wat a fantastic work from ALL. Super to see. And you my Lady you are a real tuf koekkie. 🤠

[@LandRoverDS2020]

Steph I'm impressed you got those letters spot on, I would of screwed that up easily 😮 Project is coming along can't wait for it to wrap up. Andrew

[@stevesmith3556]

This is going to be beautiful!!!! Those guys working on it are awsome!

[@landrover827]

It would be great if Lee could make a video about his work off shore.

[@sylviemartineau]

Bonjour Stephy, j’écoute tes vidéos avec la traduction française que tu fais et merci infiniment pour ça. Bravo à toi, tu es vraiment une femme pleine de resssources lors des absences de Leigh et tu participes à la tâche. Bravo à vous deux pour toutes les belles vidéos que vous nous partagez et vous avez une belle complicité. C’est toujours un plaisir de vous écouter. Continuez votre beau travail. 🙏🌈🌺👍🛻

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

J’étais justement en train de dire à Leigh qu’il y avait plus de commentaires en Français que d’habitude. Ça fait plaisir car je prends le temps de rédiger les sous-titres et je ne prends pas l’option de la facilité avec les traductions automatiques de mauvaise qualité faites par YT . Alors merci beaucoup pour ton retour.

[@willian.direction6740]

What a talented group of craftsman working on your vehicle. OH and you too Stephy of goes without saying. Great work.

[@Irahshilling24]

What an absolute lady boss you are Steph!’ 🎉❤

[@Asur-slayer]

Respect for both ya all for livin true adventurous life..

[@MartinBettler]

Fabulous job Stephy! It's great to see how it all comes together! 💪🤞 in stage 2!

[@mezanian]

Lee, Steffi's got this.❤ Amazing transformation 😊

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

She certainly does. I've been made redundant 😜

[@bogdanhh]

Good job, Steph! Good job! A brave, strong woman! Just like my wife :)

[@damianorizzi1621]

Grande Stephy e grande Leight per tutto lo straordinario lavoro svolto. Vi seguo da sempre e ho un Defender 110 Tdi keswich green allestito per viaggi. La trans-africa è il grande sogno e attendo con ansia la vostra partenza. Ormai credo manchi poco e allora, come sempre, buona strada a GrizzlyNbear e ai suoi due grandi condottieri!

[@pedrocandrade]

Great job! Loved the simpler winch bumper. So you are less worried about animal strikes? Not worth the weight of the ARB?

[@Fergus_Afrique]

There are a lot skills in that Company 😳

[@WeekendWanderersOverland]

I love seeing all of this!! Especially the phone showing the painting (green screen but well done Stephy!! Cool effect and edting!) I also had issues with flatpanel solar this month and hope the spacers keep them cool and efficient! I went back to glass panels for the longer lifespan.

[@mikeboone4425]

well done for all involved . Happy Trails

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Progress looks fantastic it’s like a brand new Landy 🎉

[@overland63]

Fantastic watching your progress. All the best to you. Cheers.

[@davidthomas9267]

I think you have a new truck now and it's a lot better than new Defender that is just a car!!

[@dongoldney]

Fantastic so exciting 😊😊😊😊

[@christiandefour2898]

Oulala ça se précise j'ai hâte de voir la fin,j'adore 😍😍😍😍👏👏👍

[@dedale9225]

Quel boulot, bravo !!

[@heidelbergaren5054]

This looks so expensive, I’m signing up for Patreon 😂

[@Couscouskiller]

Vraiment hâte de voir Bear2 complètement fini avec le plateau aménagé. Il est toit beau tout neuf ;)

[@sabdam2629]

Je suis toujours impatient de voir vos vidéos, je suis vraiment très impressionné par le travail réalisé. Vos choix sont magnifiques, ça devient un defender de luxe, cuir partout whaou.... Je ne sais pas si ce genre de projet est réalisable en France, peut-être plus onéreux, mais je pense surtout qu'il travail tous avec la banane... c'est très plaisant. Merci pour cette belle aventure, et tous ces sourires. Good job (il fait que je fasses un oeu d'anglais 😂)

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Aren't the workers feeling a bit intimidated by this women who knows so much and is a perfectionist. Good job everyone

[@pascallaval2083]

Bravo 👍 à toute l'équipe. Super boulot. Vivement la suite. 😃🥰🥰🥰

[@sbGOM]

I know this is a boring observation, but how do you maintain registration on your Land Rover? One assumes the French registration requires an annual roadworthy or MOT type certification. Additionally, you are altering the vehicle's body shape and make-up, which, as far as I can tell, would require changes to the registration details of the vehicle. As I said, boring stuff, but I'm mighty curious about the legalities 😊.

[@frankguernier2280]

From an Australian point of view the modifications to body would have been almost impossible with Design rules etc. To even change a seat in Australia you almost have to crash test the vehicle first for approval. The developed world has gone mad. I often wonder if Land Rover are regretting the decision to stop manufacturing the " Real Defenders".

[@yanovich3234]

Who's Lee? ; ) Steffi Overland..

[@derJackistweg]

10:20 I don´t know why no-one uses the wholes from factory that are already in the PV panels? I used 40mm round steelplates with M8x20 bold inside those. THOSE are glued on my roof, just these 5 (per panel) 40mm plates with PU glue on my roof, the panels are than screwed. My rood is curved from the windshield to a more or less flat roof. (which is why I used flex panel in the first place!). holding up since 2018. The fastest I drove with this is a 120km/h (GPS, 20 more than allowed).

[@derJackistweg]

PS: I bought the cheapest CN panels the I could find at the time. Maybe that is the reason why this worked so well since 6 years.

[@TheNorthernExplorer]

Love seeing the build, the attention to detail makes a huge difference! I can’t wait to see it when it’s all finished

[@outbacknomad9939]

Never enough grisly an bear

[@p.ashukkur4613]

👍👍

[@jdenmark1287]

You have gained a South African/Australian English accent!

[@tikit033]

génial cela prend tournure bientot sur la route ........nickel

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

“Bientôt” … pas encore . 😅 mais ça avance bien.

[@tikit033]

Je suis moi même en train d’effectuer la même chose sur un toyota grj79 avec la même cellule, je suis dans le bain comme ont dit mais vous êtes plus prêt de la sortie que moi😎😎😂

[@leboiffic01]

Bravo Stephi, bien joué ! Beaucoup de travail pour réussir à rénover GnB sans changer son identité. Tu deviens la reine de la mécanique au fil des épisodes. 😊 Bon courage et bon séjour en SA en attendant Leight ! PS : Entre le parc-choc, les panneaux solaires, l’arceau et la découpe de la carrosserie, vous avez réussi à retirer quel poids au total ?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Merci beaucoup. On ne sait pas encore pour le poids final. Suspense .😊

[@AntonioCarlos-jp6lf]

What a spectacular job! I'm going to have to save some money for when I need to do it in my defender. You must have spent a lot of money on this renovation, right?

[@captbob1494]

2 more month on the rig man

[@davemangle6448]

What sort of costs are involved with getting this done in South Africa? Rebuilds in Australia would be $100k+

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Nowhere near Australian prices that's why we are getting it done in South Africa not Australia 😉

[@colmherbie8261]

wow Stephy! it might have been cheaper to buy a new car, although it will look fabulous I'm sure. Can't wait till the end, when will that be?

[@rittonhlt2924]

Ouah😂grizzly est magnifique le premier défendeur autobiographie lol

[@KARPS12]

Great job! Where is your front grill from? Thanks

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

So many people ask us that and we don't know haha It was laying on the shelf at the workshop we prepared the Defender in France 6 years ago and we just stuck it on, sorry about that.

[@rolandsuch]

Great work and a well thought out conversion. I take it that these modifications will finally void the European homologation of the vehicle. Is it legal to continue using the French plates?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Legal to keep French plates. Returning to France is another story but we are not planning to for now.

[@confuzsays7196]

Stef, now all you need is a new man, I'm available 😂

[@dirkbindemann1852]

The rebuild is not in Cape Town but in Somerset-West

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Half in Somerset West half in Cape Town 😉

[@dirkbindemann1852]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland I know where Pon's workshop use to be. Near Sir Lowry's Pass next to the N2. When did he move?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

@@dirkbindemann1852 he's still there. That's the half of the build that's being done in Somerset West 😉 Although it's now Arno his son that runs the company. The tray back conversion is being done in Montague Gardens.

[@dirkbindemann1852]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland Thank you. I used to take my old Range Rover to Roverland in Montagu Gardens. That was before you were born or very close to that time. I'm now 30 years in Namibia and only go to the 'hellhole' (RSA) when it is necessary. Safe journey back to your home country.

[@darrengray2309]

I wonder if you hit some wildlife whether you will be so happy to have that weight saving.

[@jonam7589]

How much would have cost you to get a new car with the specifications that you are planning to achieve?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

They don't make new Defenders of this model and certainly not new cars with custom flat beds so we would have bought a new car and then still had to do this modification.

[@gettinglostagain]

Did you stick the core flute to the roof with Velcro also?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Yes we did. Super strong industrial velcro but also able to be completely removed and no drilling required. There are lots of videos on KZbin of people doing this these days.

[@rtamang7990]

Hey it's taking super long ....(your next video)

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Watching this sort conversion being done outside of Australia or the UK makes me nervous as. Really enjoying watching this.

[@raymondallo9947]

So much Land Rover love in South Africa. I am sure it will be cheaper to to get done in South Africa and what I see here is just pure high quality work. Respect for all the people working there and there craftsmanship.

[@rolandsuch]

Watching the videos I have no worries about the quality of the work, but I do wonder how the French registration can remain valid without an EU inspection.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Very naïve comment ? I think all of these videos clearly show the high level of skill / ability & quality of the work being done, to this Defender. A very LT history of LR in Africa, so many places have excellent experience with the vehicles…

[@olsi636]

How many km has it on the clock?

[@MrBreizh29000]

si je me trompe pas le vehicule est immatricule en france ? why ?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Oui, le véhicule est immatriculé en France. Je suis française. La voiture est à mon nom. Et c’est là où on a démarré notre périple en 2017.

[@alainhenry1729]

Fumanchu Don’t be such conservative Did you travel overseas ? You should be surprised by people ingenuity in any countries

[@IarthoI]

quelle est la marque de vos grilles de protection de feux?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Raptor 4x4

[@IarthoI]

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland super merci :) Il va être magnifique votre def tout neuf!!!