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HMARR



Member Since: 04 Jun 2013
Location: New Zealand
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Will this grill fit on my puma?
Can anyone tell me if this is an easy to fit grill on my 2.4 puma? - Also, if I put an Alisport intercooler on will it also work?



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I don't have a lot of info on it... (it's being sold in new Zealand currently) Description says that is an old Army 109 grill and 'has a spot for an oil cooler on it..."

Hamish
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GUM97



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
The whole panel looks identical to any normal one, so should fit fine. An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #340015 23rd Jun 2014 8:44am
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munch90



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have you got standard aircon?
Post #340018 23rd Jun 2014 9:01am
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Go Beyond



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Presuming you don't have aircon ...
Post #340019 23rd Jun 2014 9:03am
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HMARR



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Yes I have aircon...

Thought with a professional refinish, this would clean up nicely and give my truck a cool old-school look!... maybe not?
Post #340022 23rd Jun 2014 9:11am
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Go Beyond



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You could only use the mesh - cheaper to just provide your own ?
Post #340023 23rd Jun 2014 9:14am
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munch90



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if you got aircon then the frame is deeper on standard (factory fit ) aircon

maybe fit just the wire grill but that will leave the holes showing that the standard grill fixes to
Post #340024 23rd Jun 2014 9:14am
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boode



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SteveR fitted a similar grill

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Post #340039 23rd Jun 2014 9:50am
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Steve B



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I have just finished mine today after seeing Steve R's. go for it I am really pleased with the look Smile


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Post #340302 23rd Jun 2014 8:57pm
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BigM



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Steve B,

Your Land Rover is great looking.

The Stage One is also my favourite style. Did you use the light surrounds from Entreq?

Sorry to bother you with several questions - Is the silver radiator behind standards? Seems new fem your photo.

Best

BigM
Post #340320 23rd Jun 2014 9:34pm
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JWL



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Damn, all these folks beating me to my front tidy up. I'm waiting for a mate to swop over his front grill for the one I've already given him. When I get that then I can get it the right colour, modified and fitted.
Post #340326 23rd Jun 2014 9:37pm
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Steve B



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Hi BigM

Yes they are Entreq, not sure if I should paint the black surrounds too?

That's the intercooler, I might paint it black. The grill is actually a DIY and not genuine, just some 10 gauge 1 inch mesh.

Steve 
Post #340328 23rd Jun 2014 9:40pm
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BigM



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Steve,

I like the blue and black combination as you have it. And leave the surrounds as they are. From here on, it is purely a question of personal taste. Though my 110 is Bonatti Grey metallic I like plain colours on 110's. Grill looks good from where I can see it on one photo. I bought a genuine one, a bit price at GBP110, but NOS. Please post more photos if you wish. I will modify mine this summer.

Best

BigM
Post #340345 23rd Jun 2014 10:04pm
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SailingTom



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Ive been considering one of this style grille myself but galvanized as might suite the overall look of my car to?
Id be tempted to leave you surrounds steve as it goes with the other black bits on the car and grille, although I had mine painted complete (It looks great btw, especially love the raised plate, Ive got a pressed det on order Thumbs Up )

To the op Iit wont fit with your aircon unless you do alterations to the mesh to fit your surround that sticks out, if you look at the other thread, you wont see the silver intercooler, you'll just have a big plastic fan as that sits in front Smile
Sorry my only recent pic has some silly eyes stuck on, there not on all the time!

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