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My first thought would be wiring from the car coming through to the tailgate which is encased in a rubber gaitor. What tends to happen is when the tailgate is opened and closed it bends the wires to the point that they break. If this has occurred it is difficult sometimes to see it where it is located but you can also test for continuity with a multimeter. Also, if some wiring shorted out then possibly check all the fuses to see if any have popped. Also, check for all earth points leading to and from the tailgate for corrosion.
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I would start with removing the bonnet switch, cleaning and examining it - test with a multimeter that there is continuity when opened/closed and also the connections for dirt, corrosion, etc. If all else fails then bypassing will work, but not sure how many thieves would pop the bonnet which they still have to enter the car to release so its not a major thing in reality.
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Thats a great outcome and worth the hard work and effort then, Never seen a digger used to load an engine in before :-)
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Maybe a hunt for seats on eBay may result in some more info on what fits what... Some retailers use the search facility to put in the models that the seats will fit and this can be helpful to know before jumping in to buying them
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Another fine model from an era when they were built well. Hopefully you'll find a buyer soon enough
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lol - like the old days - rope on the engine across your shoulders and hoist it out Nowadays, its a case of lifting the body off the subframe and pull the whole lot out
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A very original and solid car - will definitely sparkle with some elbow grease
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Sometimes you just got to put them side by side and measure everything as there could be so many variables between them. Let us know how you get on with it all and good to see some pics of good old driveway maintenance
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Not sure what to suggest but maybe if you can find a part number and see if it pops up for any other models?
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Not sure what is available in the US but the UK has quite a few suppliers of seat covers for what you are looking for. UK Custom CoversUK Custom Covers | Car Covers, Seat Covers, Floor MatsShop quality custom covers for all vehicle makes & models. Car covers, seat covers, boot liners & more. 100% tailored design. Strong, durable & waterproof Materials. Next day delivery available, 30-da
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To be fair I have not heard of such a requirement - how do vintage and classic cars get around it? If any of the structure components is non load bearing (such as a shield, brackets, etc) then it should be fine - clearly a good clean up to inspect and refit in a better condition. All other components I would replace such as securing bolts, etc but I don't know how they would check that on an MOT. However, it is more common sense to not fit any defective or rusty parts back on the car
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try DemonTweeks as they stock many different pumps and can advise on which would be best to fit https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/
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I'm not entirely sure (memory fades with age) but used to fit those to Japanese Import cars to convert to UK use?
