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Venomator



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^ ^ ^
Someone asked to keep the photographs coming... Whistle

The grille is Urban Truck's own take on the mesh version... Thumbs Up

Mr. Green
 Rog... Mr. Green
The GREEN One...

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Post #460857 5th Oct 2015 10:25pm
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Pickles



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Rog, coming on well mate. When's the LS3 being dropped in?!
I see you went for a Mantec rear carrier. Knowing you, you would've done your research, and then some, so what swayed you to go down the Mantec path.
I know they're good, ya hardly hear a bad word about 'em, but what is it about them, that makes 'em so popular?
Martin.
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Easy to fit... Question

http://www.paddockspares.com/blog/fitting-...l-carrier/ !!! YOLO... You Only Live Once...
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Going to fit mine today... Nice write up in the link.
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Venomator



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It is...
YOLO110 wrote:
Easy to fit... Question
Especially when someone else does it... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #460883 6th Oct 2015 6:47am
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Looking Awesome Rog Thumbs Up
Post #460892 6th Oct 2015 7:31am
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Pickles



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C'Mon Rog, 500HP & 600NM??!!....You know you want it!!
(So do I, but TOTALLY out of the question)
Regards, Martin.
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Will be keeping a eye open for it then. Who needs a heritage you can't do anything to when you can make your own
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Pickles wrote:
Rog, coming on well mate. When's the LS3 being dropped in?!
I see you went for a Mantec rear carrier. Knowing you, you would've done your research, and then some, so what swayed you to go down the Mantec path.
I know they're good, ya hardly hear a bad word about 'em, but what is it about them, that makes 'em so popular?
Martin.
Narp - Totally standard motor Martin... Thumbs Up

Well, very nearly... Whistle

Why Mantec? I believe they represent good value for money, especially in a hugely over-budget situation... Rolling with laughter

And, in line with Pete's fitting post above, they have been an Urban Truck staple, so they are well versed with their fitting and they look pretty good too (seen on the flesh today!)... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
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Venomator



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Pickles wrote:
Top job Rog, and with "UT", you've got NO worries with quality.
And another important aspect, you're one of the last that can do this mate,.....I would suggest that even now, to order a new Defender to your specs, may be impossible, and if it isn't, in all cases now, it very soon will be.
So, VERY special mate, keep up the good work.
Martin.
Coinkidinkerly, I was speaking to Simon at UT today, they still have just a very few original, brand new Defenders left in their own stock, waiting for their new owners to claim them and specify their own 'Special' build requirements... Thumbs Up

So opportunity is not yet lost to do something similar to one's own unique style... Whistle

But, spaces are limited and opportunities dwindling, so you best get in pdq... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
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In The Flesh... :)
Managed to haul myself over to MK to see progress on the 'Special' for myself today... Thumbs Up

And request another slight change... Whistle

First things first, I had a good look around the wheels and have to say I am reasonably satisfied with the decision to go with the Challengers... Wink


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The internals starting to be re-fitted...


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A closer look at the rear windows and quarters...


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And a quick look at the front end modifications...


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The next time I will see the 110 Keswick Special will be next Monday - Finished... Shocked

But I am hoping there will be one or two more progress photographs in the meantime... Mr. Green  Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #461123 6th Oct 2015 9:01pm
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steve E



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So Nice, oow so nice Rog

Awesome build mate. Looking forward to more pics Thumbs Up
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YOLO110



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Lovely!

The OEW works really well mate. Great decision!

Have you had the chassis treated yet? (I need to find someone near Hertfordshire to treat 'Huey' when he arrives!) YOLO... You Only Live Once...
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Pete,

I know Chris (Zagato) always get's highly recommended on this forum for his rustproofing but it is with good reason, he does a fantastic job and is really helpful and very good value.

He's based just outside Billingshurst in West Sussex which should be within a couple of hours drive from Hertfordshire, it's certainly worth having a chat with him. 2015 Defender 90XS HT
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Apologies for going off topic Rog, the 110 special is looking better by the day! Thumbs Up 2015 Defender 90XS HT
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