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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069  
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Great looking truck JK
Another vote for Julian ... He is the only electrician I trust with my defender too ! |
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11th Aug 2015 2:05pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720  
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Thank you sir! And most importantly thanks for recommending Julian in the first place
Outstanding work he delivered, plus got showed around his dad's cars and mum treated me to a nice lunch. What more can one happy customer want! MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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11th Aug 2015 3:12pm |
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| Darcy Fairfax Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 721  
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Great additions to an already top quality Defender
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11th Aug 2015 5:58pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Thanks D
 How are the black blindos and black grille/surrounds going? MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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11th Aug 2015 8:12pm |
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| Darcy Fairfax Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 721
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Slowly mate, very slowly!
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11th Aug 2015 8:34pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Hi Orchard, good choice
I'm really pleased with mine, love every bit of it. As a matter of fact, I felt exactly the same as you do, couldn't wait to start with the tweaks. Having said that, now I really enjoy her the way she is, at least the looks I mean. Would love to do the soundproofing and engine tune though, that's definitely on my wish list. Don't forget to post some pictures once yours arrive - when is she due? Look forward to see then what improvement you have up your sleeve  MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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13th Aug 2015 8:45pm |
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| Orchard Member Since: 07 May 2015 Location: Usually walking the dog Posts: 258 |
It's due the first week in October
Then the fun starts Under skin will be some extra security and possibly rustproofing as this is a keeper.
Then Bowler engine tune and poss their road suspension, which I should try first, as I hear it's very ...er ...firm 
Soundproofing and poss double din dash, so I can hear. Upgraded lights, so I can see. Exterior requires more thought to get the look right and I've been playing with photo software - see my first posting and you can see what I'm thinking of. www.defender2.net/forum/topic38875.html All of course requires finance committee approval  2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW |
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14th Aug 2015 12:15am |
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| sgilmour Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 232 
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I saw one exactly like this on a transporter when my missus was looking at buying herself an Audi. Despite telling her the Defender would be a better investment and a lot more fun than the German box the financial approval committee went for the Audi
Left me no choice other than to buy my own as a project second car Though nowhere near as new or nice looking as that. Great choice! |
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14th Aug 2015 2:28pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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@ Orchard - seems we have a very similar taste. What you listed out sounds like my ultimate dream Defender!!
Would love to do the Bowler tune along with suspension and their wheels, but I have a feeling my finance committee wouldn't approve
I as well did the rustproofing first thing, and since then invested a LOT into security. Feel free to PM if you want, I got plenty of good advice from experienced guys on here so happy to pass it on. Impressive work on the pictures on your other thread. You should try black contrast roof too - it's not most visible, but a nice subtle touch
@ sgilmour - I went through a very similar process as you, but luckily I was successful We cancelled my wife's order of a new car in June, and placed one of very last orders for a new 90 HT in Santorini, build date is for October so happy days MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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14th Aug 2015 2:54pm |
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| sgilmour Member Since: 21 Jul 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 232
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Loving your work!
Look forward to seeing the pics of the 90 |
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14th Aug 2015 5:23pm |
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| Orchard Member Since: 07 May 2015 Location: Usually walking the dog Posts: 258 |
JK, thanks for the offer of security advice.
Re roof colour I had thought of black but felt there wouldn't be enough contrast. I'll try it on the PC and post it up. Can you post a pic of yours pls  2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW |
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15th Aug 2015 4:11pm |
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| Orchard Member Since: 07 May 2015 Location: Usually walking the dog Posts: 258 |
Ignore me, doh, I hadn't looked back at your earlier pics
 2015 90 XS SW Bowler
1998 TD5 CSW |
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15th Aug 2015 7:03pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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@ sgilmour - thanks mate, appreciated! Will definitely post some when it arrives.
@ Orchard - no worries, I'll add couple more on very soon. Had a great weekend in Wales and both me and wifey have plenty pics in our phones so will surely post some. MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold Last edited by jk84 on 17th Aug 2015 7:28am. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Aug 2015 10:46pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Well and here goes one straight away actually, back from a long trip but what a weekend
 Click image to enlarge MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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16th Aug 2015 10:48pm |
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