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Post by Tim on Mar 4, 2020 9:49:57 GMT
Can I vote for keeping it the same colour (albeit resprayed)?
While the one you linked to before looks nice I've never been overly attracted to those modern greens on the Defender and I'm not sure the gloss black light surrounds or wheels work as well as older styles either.
what colour should the grille be on your new one as it appears to be body coloured in the photo?
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Post by PG on Mar 4, 2020 10:43:48 GMT
That colour suits it, so I'd keep that. But I'd change the wheels and tyres to offset that look. Effectively like the green one your posted but in your blue / sandstone body roof colour with original graphics, but with silver alloys.
Inside I'd go modern seats and a better heater, with as much tech as you can get away with. Plus way, way more sound proofing.
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Post by michael on Mar 4, 2020 11:09:30 GMT
This is my favourite front end treatment for a Defender:   |
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 4, 2020 13:49:48 GMT
I like the original Brunel front grille, but it should be dark grey/black along with the headlight surrounds. Anyway, plenty of time to finalise plans. I now have an engine and gearbox. It's going to need some work cosmetically. Strip, clean and paint in Cummins red rather than DAF grey. The clutch is stuck, but it would be getting a new one anyway. The compressor looks manky, but hopefully this will clean up and the exhaust manifold might not be salvageable, but that's no biggie for the price I paid.  |
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Post by PG on Mar 4, 2020 13:55:20 GMT
And, it appears, quite a bit of the chassis it was once used in.....
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 4, 2020 14:04:29 GMT
Front springs too! š Saves it resting on the sump.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Mar 4, 2020 14:09:54 GMT
I have to say I'm full of admiration of you taking on this project. I'm not sure I'd know where to start. Well, I would but it would involve drink.
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Post by Tim on Mar 4, 2020 14:15:58 GMT
Well, I would but it would involve drink. That's probably what caused this in the first place! |
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 4, 2020 14:50:39 GMT
Well, I would but it would involve drink. That's probably what caused this in the first place! š |
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 5, 2020 12:41:03 GMT
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Mar 5, 2020 12:46:31 GMT
I think I'd keep it same colour but remove the scaffolding off the roof.
Wonder where I can get a "turbo" badge like that?
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 5, 2020 12:47:34 GMT
Oh yeah, the Brownchurch rack is going. I want something that I can park in a multi storey!
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Post by michael on Mar 5, 2020 12:49:14 GMT
Did the flatpack furniture piled in the back come with the car?
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Post by LandieMark on Mar 5, 2020 12:56:43 GMT
Friend in the village bought a pole lathe but couldn't get a courier to collect it. She asked if anyone was going near Herts and as I was, I asked where it was. It was only at Harlow so not a big diversion off the A1. She has yet to pick the thing up yet. š¤š
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Post by ChrisM on Mar 5, 2020 22:10:05 GMT
I want something that I can park in a multi storey! Get yourself a Fiesta ! |
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 23, 2020 17:40:01 GMT
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Apr 23, 2020 18:10:56 GMT
What do you mean; ā pass for...?ā  |
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Post by PG on Apr 23, 2020 19:29:39 GMT
Wouldn't it be more Fred Dibnah?
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Post by Andy C on Apr 23, 2020 19:54:27 GMT
I've either missed this thread, or read the start and forgot all about it. I seem to remember the road trip down south
Just spend a good 20mins reading through and looking at the photos
fascinating stuff, keep the updates and photos coming.
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Post by LandieMark on Apr 30, 2020 20:26:33 GMT
I've just started a spreadsheet so this doesn't get out of hand. Actual cash laid out, not including things on order. Barely used second hand four bolt steering box was a bargain so I couldn't pass that up. Mine has a 6 bolt steering box which will interfere with the engine. The chassis company are running again, apparently, so I'm going to drop them a friendly email to see how far behind we are.  |
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Post by PG on May 1, 2020 19:35:24 GMT
That spreadsheet could either be very interesting or become very depressing very quickly if the numbers start to rise......
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Post by bryan on May 2, 2020 6:40:35 GMT
Having something similar for the house project it can depressing when you see the top figure, sometimes better to focus on the end result not the journey!šš
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Post by LandieMark on May 2, 2020 7:10:05 GMT
I'm planning on it being about Ā£10k total.
Chassis will be the big cost at Ā£3k. I haven't stripped the doors off, so don't know whether they are repairable. If they aren't, it's getting galvanised frame doors, so that's another Ā£1,800. I don't know how much the conversion bits are going to cost yet, either and I haven't looked at the hubs and axles.
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Post by PG on May 2, 2020 12:50:09 GMT
We have a new unit of measure then. Ā£5k is an Alf. Perhaps Ā£10k ought to be a Trevor (or a Mark)?
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Post by Martin on May 2, 2020 12:51:40 GMT
We have a new unit of measure then. Ā£5k is an Alf. Perhaps Ā£10k ought to be a Trevor (or a Mark)? Isnāt a TreVor or a Mark a bigger number than that, back from when the TVR cost a touch more than expected to sort out? Maybe it should be the āMark Multiplierā, starts off at Ā£10k and then ends up being Ā£10k x MM? |
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Post by LandieMark on May 2, 2020 17:55:30 GMT
Don't. The TVR still give me nightmares, not least due to the fact I was ripped off by the specialist. At least I have complete control over this.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 20:18:20 GMT
Has it gone or do you still have it?
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Post by LandieMark on May 3, 2020 6:15:23 GMT
Still have it. There are a few people interested for when the lockdown gets relaxed.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on May 3, 2020 8:23:32 GMT
Still have it. There are a few people interested for when the lockdown gets relaxed. Travelling at speed with the roof down must be the safest place to be, surely? |
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Post by Roadsterstu on May 3, 2020 10:18:10 GMT
Still have it. There are a few people interested for when the lockdown gets relaxed. Travelling at speed with the roof down must be the safest place to be, surely? I've become a little paranoid to the point that when passing other cars, cyclists or runners, or being behind a bus, I close the car windows and start wondering if a pollen filter will trap a virus (it probably won't)! |
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