Ghana is a hot humid country in the tropics, so air conditioning is not an optional feature, we have to…
Yearly Archives: 2011
Pre-Restoration Condition of the Body
Now that the basic mechanical work is done it is time to shift attention to the body. I have now…
Opere’s “Shop” Under the Tree
A large part of the inspiration for this project came from my colleagues Stephane and Brian who had each…
Getting Acquainted
Laura and I spent our first weekend just poking around to get to know the layout and condition. We washed…
We Find Our Defender
Since telling Opere that I want to get a 15 year old Defender in pre-restored condition I have visited and…
Completion of Phase I of the Body Work
After reviewing a couple of other options I signed a GHC 300 contract with Paani the “welder” for the body…
Hey, it works!
On Saturday my daughter Kat and I picked up the Land Rover and brought it home from the shop after…
Mechanical Condition pre-restoration
Opere and one of his helpers came by shortly after I got the vehicle  to look it over closely and…
Taking Delivery
Buying it is one thing, getting it home is another altogether. First, I had to buy the battery, which calls…
Risky Business
I prepared this risk analysis very early on but did not publish it. I am doing so now, but backdating…