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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313   
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Certainly going to be one of the nicest, most well put together Defenders around!
 1989 90 4.3 V8
2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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7th Dec 2023 12:15pm |
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| NoLimits Member Since: 29 Dec 2022 Location: Somerset Posts: 58 
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Paul, I completely get where you are with the build costs, I have a restomod VW T2 going to paint in the new year and I’m up to £100k on that once the paint has been completed and I’m looking at another £10k to complete the interior, these things are expensive if you go full custom.
I am very interested in the Tractive suspension as I am going with the same air system as my T2, Air-Lift 3P, and was going to use the Fox 2.0 as well, but I do like the idea of the Tracitve setup, did you go for the standard height version and what’s the expected lift and drop on your air ride going to be? Lovely car btw 😁 |
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7th Dec 2023 12:19pm |
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| Turbowt Member Since: 16 Jan 2024 Location: Loch Lomond Posts: 1  
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 Hi Paul
Found your post and I will be tagging along on the final part of your journey…… John 🎣
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16th Jan 2024 9:38pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 230 
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Just been to see the project at the body shop and the good news is that I'll be driving it back tomorrow.
In the mean time here are some pics.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The side rivets are just decorative as we have bonded the capping on the inside so that the rivets don't deflect the side of the tub and make it all crinkly |
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2nd Feb 2024 4:09pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
Great stuff Paul. What lights are you fitting on the back? Are you missing a hole??
 Andy
2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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2nd Feb 2024 8:58pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Great progress and looking awesome, but.... slightly concerned about "driving it back"?!?! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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2nd Feb 2024 9:01pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751 
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Taking shape now, wow
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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2nd Feb 2024 9:16pm |
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| Linds Hanson Member Since: 16 Jan 2021 Location: Cornwall Posts: 486
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Looking great Paul ........ Stanley Kubrick would be well impressed
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3rd Feb 2024 10:56am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 230
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Thanks all for your kind comments..
Andy - Well spotted thanks, I really should pay more attention, no one likes missing a hole 
James - The body shop is only about 1/4 mile away but was hairy to say the least, I did however notice there are lots of things not working yet, maybe not as far on as I think... 
Linds - Me and Stanley are old mates |
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5th Feb 2024 4:22pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 230
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Here are a few photos of the project home again.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I've just bought the optimil fog and reverse light and I really like them Click image to enlarge Really like how slimline they are with the WIPAC LED lights Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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8th Feb 2024 6:23pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751
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They do look nice and the second pic is just great
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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9th Feb 2024 8:42pm |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 230
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Been a little bit of progress the past week.
Finished the rear lights, surprisingly some holes suddenly appeared
Click image to enlarge Fitted a few of the YRM parts SS Parts and seal Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I've fitted the tractive system and decided to put the small panel into the centre consol Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Unfortunately it's not all good news, when powered up the Tractive system makes a high pitch whine (which would drive me insane), Tractive think it could be because the wiring is near other power cables, I hope not as it's impossible to run any cables on this build that can be more than 3/4 inches away from the various systems power cables. Tractive have told me they have never seen this before on a Defender, so hopefully it's just initial gremlins as I like the idea of the adaptive suspension, I'll keep you informed on progress. Apart from figuring what up with the Tractive system, I'll be fitting the fuel filler hose and cap, fitting the chassis rear seat belt mounts and removing the NAS step to fit an ORE wheel carrier over the weekend. |
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21st Feb 2024 10:35pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2892 |
you have the top of that screw driver chewed to bits
All looking good, Did you not consider the genuine Perei rear lights like they used on the Fire and Ice? The tinted likely suit the build better though
Click image to enlarge Andy 2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3 https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233 2014 Corris 110 SW http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html My old Xtech 90 build.. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html LS3 V8 build... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html |
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22nd Feb 2024 7:52am |
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| mrfirepro Member Since: 06 Nov 2020 Location: kent Posts: 230
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Thanks Andy, didn't even know they were a thing, I'll investigate. Once again thanks for your suggestion.
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22nd Feb 2024 9:16am |
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