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CY88



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1986 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Keswick Green
SailingTom wrote:
Nice, looks like mine did (even the same tailgate bits) but yours has a proper engine Thumbs Up


Cheers Tom! I've got to admit that your soft-top was where I first saw those hinges, and it definitely contributed to my resolve to get on with my project. Cool
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CY88



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1986 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Keswick Green
Stuff I did today:

A little seal all around the front doors, which fills up the gap on the inside and will hopefully help stop errant leaks and eliminate wind:


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fits like this on the inside...


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Did some tidying up in the cab too, trying to keep it retro ... wood accents and coir mats? Razz


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Also trying out a galvanised rear step, as my kids refuse to open the tailgate when jumping in and out.


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then went out for some fresh air with the sides up Cool


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Wish i was there in the passengers seat CY88 listening to that V8 very Mr. Green Bow down
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Awesome.
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CY88



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Artmin badges came in the post today Very Happy


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Post #494507 20th Jan 2016 7:21pm
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Pickles



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The "transformation" of your Defender is amazing......and the wooden "highlight" in the cabin is unique,...love it.
Now, to the IMPORTANT stuff,..this machine is a V8, so what have you done about the exhaust,....the V8 needs to be HEARD.
So, a nice, big bore system, with a "straight through" muffler would be the way to go. 2.5" diameter pipe would be about right, or you could go twin pipes coming out each side at the rear, or twin pipes coming out of the existing position, side by side, a nice set of tubular manifolds would help too!
But well done on your work to date, Pickles.
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CY88



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Cheers Guys, much appreciated!

Pickles, engine is definitely on the list to address this year, as is big bore SS exhaust Smile I'm pretty sure the "limiting plate" is still in the engine too, so that's going to be one of the first things sort out.

Got to work on the badges tonight. Took the badge off an old plinth and sanded the plinth down so it was flat - then out with the epoxy....


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In place this evening:


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Beautiful. Bow down My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.
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Looks like a great upgrade.

Where did you source the seal from?

Has it made much difference?

Build looks great, I particularly like the cricket ball gear knob Mr. Green Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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CY88



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Quote:
Looks like a great upgrade.

Where did you source the seal from?

Has it made much difference?


Cheers. Ebay special: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121672634989?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

It has made a difference, yes. The inward sloping top and sides of detachable door tops helpfully allow any drips straight inside, and rely completely on the efficiency (or not as the case may be - look at those creases and gaps on the inside of the edge of the door frame) of the vertical seal with the door rubber. So running this little secondary seal along the length of the door top and down the front, as shown in the first picture, channels these drips away from peoples laps.
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pjb



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Hi

Love your reborn defender

Where did you get those tailgate hinges - excellent idea Question 2020 P300 HSE
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Just wanted to say how much I like this project . . . its been interesting to watch, very interesting . . . well thought through and the result . . . Brilliant !
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CY88



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pjb wrote:
Hi

Love your reborn defender

Where did you get those tailgate hinges - excellent idea Question


Thanks. Hinges are from http://www.purelymetal.co.uk/custom-automotive-parts.htm , i think they have a Facebook site too.


Nostromo wrote:
Just wanted to say how much I like this project . . . its been interesting to watch, very interesting . . . well thought through and the result . . . Brilliant !


Cheers man!
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pjb



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cheers

I think you & Sailing Tom are the inspiration for doing a soft top conversion having just bought a pickup 2020 P300 HSE
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