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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Rain gutter smash
Gents

A chap came to my little shop to repair several things. I went to a body shop and the guys were skeptical to put their hands on this. So share your ideas. Thanks


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 Puma 110" SW

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Post #1008947 26th Sep 2023 12:59pm
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
A few options:

1. Leave it as is - an urban battle mark.

2. Anneal, and pull/hammer back to shape (probably with several annealing processes in between).

3. Find another damaged roof, but with intact gutter to salvage that portion, cut off damaged part (best to the angle next to door) and weld in the salvaged piece. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1008955 26th Sep 2023 1:46pm
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TexasRover



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France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
4. find an undamaged roof and replace. Admittedly not necessarily that available in every country
Post #1008972 26th Sep 2023 2:51pm
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Dinnu



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5. Convert to Soft Top Very Happy 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1008974 26th Sep 2023 2:53pm
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geobloke



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6) leave as it is, clean up, seam seal and re-paint. You'd barely notice it after that.

Is the roof split? and how is it sitting on the lower panels? Might need sealing as well.
Post #1008982 26th Sep 2023 3:23pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
With the madness that pervades here now, that would probably be an insurance write-off.

Wear the scars with pride, it tells the story of the vehicle!
Post #1008985 26th Sep 2023 3:27pm
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Thanks for the advices. The roof base and seal look alright. Yeah, I agree and ther is a chance it´ll work better than original Rolling Eyes Puma 110" SW

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Post #1008998 26th Sep 2023 4:36pm
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NickMc



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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Heat it and pull it, you’ve nothing to loose.
Post #1009019 26th Sep 2023 5:41pm
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macfrank



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Here's a cross section view I've found in a German forum. Maybe it helps.


Post #1009027 26th Sep 2023 6:11pm
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Awesom. Thx Puma 110" SW

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Post #1009030 26th Sep 2023 6:28pm
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