The hinges on the Series 2 and 2a are unique to the model. One can easily identify if a Land Rover is a Series 3 or late 2a by the hinges. “If they stand proud, you’re part of the crowd”

LGLs need a little bit of work before they re painted and refitted. First thing to do is to take them apart….

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Original hinges from the 3 doors.
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A motley crew of hinge bolts… some original… some less so
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To fetch paint off smaller parts, paint stripper is the best way forwards. Nitromors would be favoured product for tripping paint but nothing that caustic is available here.
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The herbal alternative to Nitromors does a very good job
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Whilst I was at it, I stripped the roof vent trims at the same time
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Jury rigged washing line
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First coat of primer

I’ll post some more pics once the hinges are painted green and the new bolts and olives arrive.