12hours, many blisters and two sore backs later...

The new door is finally suited and booted. Spot the difference. Pleeeease tell me you can spot the difference (the one on the left is the new one). Proud, sore and tired mechanics!! Stupidly enough we thought we had done the hard part. Two hours after this smug photo shoot we finally got the door on and locked. We thought putting the door back onto the vehicle would be as easy as taking it off. Wishful thinking!! I have the blisters to prove it. Our first three attempts, frustratingly enough, allowed the door to close but not lock.

HELPFULL TIP to any brave soldier who tries this same feat: close the door until it locks properly then tighten bolts. One person needs to hold the door in position (Thomo was the only one strong enough for this) while the other sad minion turns the bolts blister by blister. Believe me, when it is so cold outside that your nose won't stop running and your hands are shaking and you have been at this game for hours this isn't a lot of fun.

The most important thing is that the door is on and in good working order. Go team!!!