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the_lincs_landies



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B Pillar Trim Piece - Puma 110 Hardtop
Hi all,

Next question from me, apologie, I’m just trying to get my ducks in a row before I start spending and working.

Does anyone know of a be pillar trim piece available for the 110 hardtop to save me needing to fabricate one out of 3mm MDF for myself? I have seen them for double cab and utility on LaSalle, but assuming that as they have rear doors the B pillar will likely be a different size and so they wouldn’t be any good for a hardtop.

Thanks in advance, are always.
Kieren
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andy2111



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+1 would like the same for my truck TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread

2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop
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+1 from me. I'm interested in any interior panels for a 110 Hard Top, they seem available for other versions but not the Hard Top.
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the_lincs_landies



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kevin-h wrote:
I'm interested in any interior panels for a 110 Hard Top, they seem available for other versions but not the Hard Top.


So am I really, being lazy with my camper build - Plastic trim covered in carpet would be so much easier, as you can work on it out of the car.

Whats really weird, is it looks like you can get a panel for a 90 hardtop from MUD, but the 110 version is only for Utility
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kevin-h



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+1
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the_lincs_landies



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Update - Taking a punt
Morning All,

As an update for those interested in the same as myself, I have taken a punt on these and will feed back.

I was browsing google and came across these (really) expensive carbon ones. The interesting part was this:


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So, Instead of blowing £240 on a couple of trim pieces, I have bought a pair of original LR ones from ebay for £35 and will feed back how I get on. Fingers crossed!
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andy2111



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Looking forward to seenig how it looks!

Your message prompted me to do a quick google search and I just found this

https://www.lasalle-trim.co.uk/product/defender-b-pillar-trim/

Looks like a couple of options including paintable @ £65 each TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread

2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop
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the_lincs_landies



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I think I saw those before, but wasn't 100% because they specifically say "County Station Wagon". The carbon ones stated that they were for all models and had the same shape as the ebay specials.

If anyone tries the lasalle with success I may consider in the future - for now I need the cheapest options possible Rolling with laughter
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NickMc



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Are you talking about the little plastic filler that screws on the edge of the hardtop panel before the window Trim on a 90/110?
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the_lincs_landies



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This is the trim panel that sits behind the high level seatbelt mounting point, so next to the seats and find from the headlining to the seatbox
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the_lincs_landies



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Update: I have removed the piece of 3mm white coated MDF board that the previous owner had glued on the panel behind the upper level seatbelt mount in place of a trim piece. Upon its removal it seems I may have wasted £35, What I failed to consider was that the county goes from floor to headlining, the Hardtop has the side capping (which protrudes out to meet the bulkhead) in the way.

I also don't see a hole that the upper fastener would push into in the support brace, nor anywhere for the lower. I am going to see when they arrive if I can fabricate a way for them to secure, and see if they can be modified to accommodate the cappings. Surprised there isn't something specific to the hardtop on the market already tbh...
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the_lincs_landies



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Ok, so here is the moment you have all been waiting for...today they arrived.

Well, it was a total flop. My previous update where I made my assumption that they would foul on the bulkhead/capping was totally wrong. The trim piece is only goes down to the the side cappings, and well, its a little bit too skinny, and the fixing point/hole for the fir tree clips don't exist.


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Back to the drawing board...

Is there a full length side panel trim for the 110 which would also cover this, maybe?
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Looks like piece fitted on my DCPU (4 door) which is normally the same arrangement as the station wagons
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the_lincs_landies



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Yeah, I’m trying to find a piece to fit my 3 door hardtop but it’s proving (very) difficult!
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NickMc



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the_lincs_landies wrote:
Ok, so here is the moment you have all been waiting for...today they arrived.

Well, it was a total flop. My previous update where I made my assumption that they would foul on the bulkhead/capping was totally wrong. The trim piece is only goes down to the the side cappings, and well, its a little bit too skinny, and the fixing point/hole for the fir tree clips don't exist.


Click image to enlarge


Back to the drawing board...

Is there a full length side panel trim for the 110 which would also cover this, maybe?


There is a plastic piece on 90’s which is what I thought you wanted, they’re NLA though, no one makes a trim for a 110 hardtop that I know of. They mostly got trimmed out in plywood as vans I guess.


This is said piece it’s only a reveal trim though, but might look good with sides made to finish it off.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385320019634?mk...media=COPY
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