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| sweepc Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 568  
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 interesting thread, im already looking forward to seeing the end result. How are you going to finish the back off ie roof and sides? |
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5th May 2014 10:01pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347  
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This just might invalidate the warranty
Looks awesome though! Having some real workshop/defender envy here!  |
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5th May 2014 10:52pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709 
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"This just might invalidate the warranty"
Cant see why, nothing mechanical has changed. I agree there could be an issue with the rear of the cab but then again its not there any more so who cares   Last edited by AndrewS on 5th May 2014 11:06pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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5th May 2014 11:04pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709
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New roof and an ANF rear integrated into one big vehicle. |
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5th May 2014 11:06pm |
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| Dave Member Since: 30 Aug 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 165 
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Amazing to see this again
It will be class, theres no doubt. If you are not protective it would be interesting to see the interior construction this time Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?" I would Reply: "Duratrac" |
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5th May 2014 11:43pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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Open top pickup truck. Finished. I like it!
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6th May 2014 9:26am |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709
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Rolled him out this morning and gave him a wash.
You will see the rear bumper temporarily bolted into place, this will be off to the galvanisers in the next few days.  Click image to enlarge |
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6th May 2014 11:06am |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340  
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that is a chunky bit of kit
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6th May 2014 11:23am |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709
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As a result of this conversion I will have a DC roof and rear upper going spare with all the trimmings. Anyone interested give me a shout, I will post it for sale in a bit.
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6th May 2014 11:41am |
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| RLD Member Since: 29 Jun 2007 Location: Lancs Posts: 858
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what can i say RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear |
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6th May 2014 2:26pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Nice start, very very nice...!
An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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6th May 2014 3:29pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709
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Well what a day, trying to align everything, how the
 these things leave the factory like they do amazes me. Nothing lines up or is square. This makes the fabrication of the strengthening and modified parts difficult to work out and make.
There is 10mm difference between the rear of the tub between the left and right sides, the body is +10mm to one side, The axle is even out by 13mm. Click image to enlarge Anyway we got there in the end, sorted it all out mostly by splitting the difference and adopting Land Rovers approach of it that's close enough.
Whilst waiting for an 8ft x 4ft sheet of 8mm thick 5251 aluminium to turn up to make the mating/strengthening plate we started on the AFN back to see what other mods are required. Click image to enlarge |
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6th May 2014 5:47pm |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340
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now that looks good!
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6th May 2014 5:55pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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wow
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6th May 2014 6:09pm |
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