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| ajctraveler Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 97   
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A few pictures from Malta:
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge A little surprise when I went out this morning, seems my Defender made friends overnight 
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27th Dec 2012 11:33am |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713  
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Defenders seem to be like that 
Where you off too next? Tunisia |
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27th Dec 2012 12:11pm |
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| ajctraveler Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 97
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Finally I have an update! lol
I managed to  up the back in a parking garage in France:
Click image to enlarge A few things still needed sorting, so I decided to head back to England and get it all done properly.. Chunnel train back to England I was nervous about how well the damage would be able to get straightened out, but... Click image to enlarge So I'm very happy to not have added too much "character" so early on in the game. Some more decals.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Wrapping the fridge in vinyl Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Fabricated a little laptop desk for the passenger seat Click image to enlarge Decided to get a high lift jack Progress photo, notice new snorkel head Click image to enlarge Decided to throw on some shovels.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Went out to play in the snow a bit: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Finally time to tackle the inside.. Still a mess, maxtrax and camping chair suspended. Pull up bar is the black rod across the back. Also tracks were mounted in four places so that I can strap things down. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Finally it's all done inside and everything just fits!! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Unfortunately I had to fly back to NYC last minute, so the finished product is sitting in a parking lot for a bit, but I'll be back on the road and heading into Africa very soon.. Click image to enlarge Final rear shot: My Travel Page |
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22nd Jan 2013 1:21am |
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| SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 660 
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Youve probably already thought of this...
Are you planning to put a cover on the jack? If not, you may want to consider buying one, especially as you are going to Africa. The grease on the pins picks up dust and sand and then jams just when you don't need it, so a cover helps. Also a wheel adapter for the hi-lift is a useful bit of kit. 5 mins with a hi-lift and sand/bridging ladders can save 30 min + of digging, even though you are probably dying to use your new spades 
Do you have a bottle jack too? If not, these are a good investment. Hi-lift are great for recovery, but not so good for changing a wheel. Lastly, are you taking some spare shocks? if not, given weight of a loaded 110, taking some spares would be a good idea. Oh and one more Q, is there a reason why you didn't go for the clear LED stop/tail lights too instead of red lenses? Cheers and have fun on trip Steve |
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22nd Jan 2013 9:48am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Looks fab
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22nd Jan 2013 10:25am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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I suspect it's a looks thing. Our Tony seems fairly particular about the aesthetics.
Decals not quite right... Driving back to the UK to repair a little dint... Two shovels on the bonnet and only one person... Wrapping a fridge in carbon... Saying that, it does look bloody awesome. Have you read my book yet? |
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22nd Jan 2013 12:02pm |
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| ajctraveler Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 97
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Thanks for the input. I wasn't planning on a jack cover, just to be diligent in keeping it reasonably well lubricated and clean, but I will look into it. I have an adapter for the jack that I think fulfills what you're calling a bottle jack, but can you give a bit more info or pics incase I'm mistaken? Spare shocks I don't have, but I did upgrade to OME sport shocks front and back.. Also it's really not loaded with too much weight considering.. The LED's in red weren't really planned. Nene put them on that way and I asked why they weren't all clear and they said they could change them to clear no problem, but after sleeping on it I decided that the red was a bit more traditional and I actually liked it so I just kept them.
Haha, thanks To be honest, there were a few things that Nene didn't finish in time when I left and I was planning on having them ship me a few parts that didn't come in on time and letting a shop in Spain do the remaining work, but they managed to miss putting in a kill switch, which I wanted done right so I decided to go back and just let them sort everything out. The dent happened, ironically enough two days before I got there. The two shovels are really just for symmetry if Im honest. Also potentially someone can help me dig if need be. The fridge was just because I had the carbon film already and I figured the fridge could use a little more insulation  My Travel Page |
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22nd Jan 2013 1:17pm |
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| chadjizz Member Since: 25 Apr 2012 Location: sussex Posts: 559  
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i love this. its out of hand how quickly its come on. top work!
good luck with all your travels. |
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22nd Jan 2013 1:47pm |
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| NCTT Member Since: 07 Apr 2008 Location: ESSEX Posts: 229
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WOW
just seen this super impressed great work fella |
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22nd Jan 2013 4:06pm |
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| SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 660
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Hi Tony
This is bottle jack...
Much easier and quicker to change a wheel than hi-lift. This is the hi-lift jack mate wheel adapter for lifting wheels for sand mats etc...
Cheers Steve |
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22nd Jan 2013 4:19pm |
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| ajctraveler Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 97
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A few more pics before I get into Morocco and I'll likely start a trip thread from there..
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6th Feb 2013 8:46am |
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| lrmaniac Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lisboa Posts: 762  
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your 110 is awesome! Congrats!
Can't wait to see your trip reports! Regards Joao '10 Land Rover Defender 110 CC '08 BMW F800GS '64 SIIA Forward Control '69 SIIA 109 ZA CKD _____________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you. |
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6th Feb 2013 10:09am |
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| John051 Member Since: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Antwerp Posts: 24  
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Wonderful 110. How did they fix the damage to the rear? Did they change the pannels? Did they have to take of the roof, etc?
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9th Feb 2013 9:05am |
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| ajctraveler Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Everywhere Posts: 97
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Just hammered it out and repainted the panel. I cant imagine how much of a PITA it would be to replace that rear quarter.. My Travel Page |
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11th Feb 2013 7:44pm |
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