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

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10 ай бұрын

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

Пікірлер: 117

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@damian-zajkowski 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@petermercer5968 10 ай бұрын

Amazing work.

@dathat555 10 ай бұрын

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

@francoisehollender_franeuro 10 ай бұрын

@ryno9732 10 ай бұрын

I miss the south african people and the hospitality 😢😊

@guilhaumechotteau3978 10 ай бұрын

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

@glenhopes8233 10 ай бұрын

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

@langwightman1896 10 ай бұрын

Looking good!!

@adventureswithmaud 10 ай бұрын

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

@AapVanDieKaap 10 ай бұрын

Pon Steyn is Defender heaven

@steve2meter 10 ай бұрын

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

@EXPEDITIONROVE 10 ай бұрын

It’s looking so good!!

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

Thank you guys ❤❤❤

@anbu999 10 ай бұрын

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

@tonydownunder5703 10 ай бұрын

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

@ianshanley9848 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@rotanomade 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video bro, keep it up

@francoisrossouw1656 10 ай бұрын

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

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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

@francoisrossouw1656 10 ай бұрын

@@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🤣

@pablomax9376 10 ай бұрын

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

@gail9906 10 ай бұрын

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

@simon4525 10 ай бұрын

Loving the build guys, keep us posted on everything !

@flytech78 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@nbrettoner 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Thank You for your kind words. Means a lot.

@Thebluelandy 10 ай бұрын

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

@mustolourien5823 10 ай бұрын

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

@pauldent3059 10 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to see what's instore

@sibhs66 10 ай бұрын

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

@derekmay8427 10 ай бұрын

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

@Jabber-ig3iw 10 ай бұрын

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.

@simone9492 10 ай бұрын

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

@seanwilson6729 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@simone9492 10 ай бұрын

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland 😂 well, it looks awesome 👍👍

@simone9492 10 ай бұрын

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland enjoy South Africa ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦

@jackrolfson312 10 ай бұрын

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.

@PabloP169 10 ай бұрын

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

@stevestott1514 10 ай бұрын

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. :) :) 🌍🍻👍🏼😁

@jamesredgrove6141 10 ай бұрын

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 😎

@grahames9228 10 ай бұрын

It is certainly a big build.

@retnav92 10 ай бұрын

😎👍

@nihallee 10 ай бұрын

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

@perrygauthier1174 10 ай бұрын

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

@badgerpa9 10 ай бұрын

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.

@abm5707 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

@@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...

@thierrybayle4338 9 ай бұрын

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

@christophblack9390 10 ай бұрын

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

@husq2100 10 ай бұрын

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..

@TheDefenderSisu 10 ай бұрын

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.

@055sos 10 ай бұрын

Looking good so far guys.

@philsec 10 ай бұрын

Ce land va être incroyable !!!

@user-jt2zm8wd4x 10 ай бұрын

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

@marcmitteis4672 10 ай бұрын

Danke!

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for your support ❤️🙏

@erichjacobs809 10 ай бұрын

Kom kuier in Pretoria !

@didierdestruel3539 10 ай бұрын

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

@KevIsOffGrid 10 ай бұрын

No way you are doubting it - its looking great!

@beazleteats4031 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

A rubber seal was installed 11:52

@crivensro 10 ай бұрын

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

@bolo863 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Love it!

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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

@alwynvanwyk1851 10 ай бұрын

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

@Jan-pw4po 10 ай бұрын

Greetings from Western Canada, i absolutely love your channel

@stanisawwisniewski8129 10 ай бұрын

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 ?

@ja90mie 10 ай бұрын

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

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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

@utahjohnnymontana3373 10 ай бұрын

@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.

@whiteeulogianraven7995 10 ай бұрын

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!!

@thierryfabre424 10 ай бұрын

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

@SimonElenor 10 ай бұрын

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

@peterrichardson4192 10 ай бұрын

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

@pascallaval2083 10 ай бұрын

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

@KeerTravel 10 ай бұрын

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.

@graemeprocter3739 10 ай бұрын

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

@rogerroger7163 10 ай бұрын

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

@nicd9997 10 ай бұрын

Storng work! Keep it up!

@davidthomas9267 10 ай бұрын

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

@Jabber-ig3iw 10 ай бұрын

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

@alwynvanwyk1851 10 ай бұрын

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

@henkisa 10 ай бұрын

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

@sabdam2629 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@SiCrewe 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@brianharries 10 ай бұрын

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

@mustolourien5823 10 ай бұрын

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

@streakychambers658 10 ай бұрын

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

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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 😍

@captbob1494 10 ай бұрын

Q why nobody talk about Iron Man stuf

@RDRowner 10 ай бұрын

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

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@brucelumsden94 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@noah786 10 ай бұрын

How much was the bill?

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 10 ай бұрын

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

@noah786 10 ай бұрын

@@GrizzlyNbearOverland nice!

@StanforddeJong 10 ай бұрын

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

@dudleybradford6278 10 ай бұрын

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😀😄😊