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Enid_Puceflange



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Bowler Wildcat Roof Anyone??
Ok, please don't shoot me down about this.......

I love my defender, really I do , but just want to make it a little , emmm different!!

Is there anywhere who makes a roof that's similar to that fitted to the Bowler Wildcat?

I know I would need to change/modify my rear door as well , but I just love the lines of it Embarassed


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muddybaldboy



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There was one in LRO a little while ago, I'll have a rummage..... He who dies with the most toys...wins!
Post #437640 14th Jul 2015 11:10am
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Likeomg



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there is one... called the fastback? maybe sports back?


maybe not that close...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17567-15.html
Post #437644 14th Jul 2015 11:24am
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Grenadier



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Just Googled the Fastback and in looking through images came across these monstrosities:



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What is it about Kahn's obsession with elongating the bonnet. I think the proportions of the Defender bonnet are one of the best things about it, elongating it just looks daft. Shocked

There's improving or modifying a vehicle and then there's f***ing with its DNA... Thud Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #437654 14th Jul 2015 12:35pm
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taazzukcb



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I'll be honest, I've always liked the Fastback. Seriously considered one on my previous 90 before going softy!

Just like OP, I dont half like the Cat's!
Post #437658 14th Jul 2015 12:53pm
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need4speed



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The Bowler is awesome but I just don't think the Defender looks right with that roof..

There is only 1 fastback...

Post #437662 14th Jul 2015 1:11pm
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taazzukcb



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I agree ... however dont forget these 'named fastbacks' Razz:




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Laughing

Not quite the same :p!
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jomara



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Have a look here, lot cheaper than QT are for the Wildcat panels, this is where it all started

http://www.tomcatmotorsport.co.uk/prices.htm

http://www.tomcatmotorsport.co.uk/index.htm

Might be able to customise the GRP panels to suit what you want to do Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
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Pickles



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need4speed wrote:
The Bowler is awesome but I just don't think the Defender looks right with that roof..

There is only 1 fastback...


Boss 429,..THE BEST Mustang ever.
There are a few in Aus. Pickles.
Post #437871 14th Jul 2015 10:55pm
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muddybaldboy



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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17567.html

In this thread Wink

Pics on page 2 He who dies with the most toys...wins!
Post #437877 14th Jul 2015 11:15pm
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Enid_Puceflange



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I saw that link (posted earlier in thread)

To be honest if I thought that was the best that I could get, I would just forget it.

That's a bit of a half arsed effort at making something without enough thought. Lol Whistle

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muddybaldboy



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Laughing Laughing Laughing He who dies with the most toys...wins!
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bell-auto-services



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I cant do you a roof but I have a full brand new Windcat in my workshop that Bowler have for sale, a little more costly than just a foor though hehe.


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taazzukcb



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What do Wildcats set you back then?

Funnily enough I was one their site today looking for a price (It was one of those dreaming moments), But there wasn't anything on their relating to the Wildcats. Just the Rally models and the EXS or whatever the acronym was.
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jomara



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Simmonites were selling Hugh Haines old Wildcat 500 for around £35k if I remember correctly Thumbs Up



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