Below, the left-hand ABS outer wing has been attached properly to the inner wing (although not firmly attached to the bulkhead yet). A nice fit, and a very good quality part. Dent resistant, too! Had to stretch the top holes just a little to get the best fit, but given what has to be done so often with other parts, this is just par for the course. I would still recommend the plastic outer wings to anyone, if originals aren't available. The wing itself will come back off when Steve is back tomorrow, as it makes working on the engine much easier. Also attached are the wing mirror brackets, mainly just to stop me putting stuff on the wings that may cause scratches, and to give something to hold on to when manouvering the wings in the tight spaces of the garage. The hub caps are also on. Took a while to find some that looked like those on the original Land Rovers when new.
Not original, but more of a 'common sense' thing to add: tow rings. Apron has also been properly attached.
Waiting for Steve's return, so the timing and carb tuning can be done. All major parts and assemblies are original. Orange box on the radiator panel is the battery charger/maintainer. You can just make out the top of the radiator fan shroud, which I haven't seen installed on too many Land Rovers. Fits very nicely, and also goes a little ways to stabilising the radiator assembly when a wing is off, as there is a bracing bracket that attaches to the battery support stand.
Slightly better view to better show the bracing bracket:
Winter is back, as the view out the rear window this morning shows. It was much nicer when the garage was warm! Have bought a large kerosene heater, and so with luck the garage will be easier to work in this winter.
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