Navigating Challenges with Maxwell Davies and Ruth Duncan
The journey of closing down our UK workshop has been fraught with numerous challenges and complications, particularly involving Maxwell Davies and Ruth...
We’ve always believed in helping folks through the process of building or adopting their ideal Land Rover Defender. This is the place where we post about projects, give helpful advice, leave random posts unfinished, etc. It’s like a blog, but not really.
Challenges and Lessons in the Land Rover Restoration Industry
Running a Land Rover restoration company with locations in several countries was a challenge. We relied heavily on the trust and honesty...
Reflecting on Bishop+Rook’s Journey and Lessons Learned
When I started Bishop+Rook, I wrote a letter expressing my passion for vintage Land Rovers and the joy I found in connecting...
Most Popular Land Rover Defender Paint Colors
The most popular colors for Land Rover Defenders have evolved over the years and can vary by market and model year. Classic...
Crafting Icons: Behind the Scenes at the Bishop+Rook Kimpton Estate Workshop
We’ve never felt the need to be fancy or ostentatious when it comes to our workshop spaces, but the time has finally...
Zinc Bolt Kits for a Land Rover Defender Restoration
While we’ve never really counted the exact number, we think it’s fair to say that the Defender likely has thousands of bolts,...
Land Rover Defender Chassis Restoration Process
At Bishop+Rook, we are passionate about breathing new life into classic Defender models. Today, we’re diving into the heart of every Land...
The Final 10% of Defender Restoration – Where Time Finds New Dimensions
They say that the last 10% of any project often consumes more time and effort than the preceding 90%, and this sentiment...
Can We Save This Abandoned Defender 110 300Tdi
Join us on an extraordinary Bishop+Rook Defender Rescue project as we try to save this majestic Land Rover Defender 110 300Tdi, once...
Mechanical Reliability of a Vintage Land Rover Defender
In a world dominated by sleek and high-tech vehicles, the Defender stands tall as a rugged icon that has stood the test...
The Legalities and Challenges of Importing a Land Rover Defender with a Chassis Swap
The Land Rover Defender is an extremely durable and reliable vehicle, but even the toughest vehicles can suffer from neglect, particularly when...
Unveiling the Dressed-Up Pig: Deception in Vintage Land Rover Defender Online Sales
The old saying “putting lipstick on a pig” may seem strange, but it captures the essence of a troubling trend in the...
The Journal Archives
From the dusty and dirty archives of the workshop. Basically, older posts that might still be helpful – like finding the original workshop manual and needing the fuse diagram.
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