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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Congratulations! A massive milestone
Roll on the next one  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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1st Jun 2015 5:00pm |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275 
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Jeez hard to believe that its nearly a month since i have done anything to 130.
Decided to do some more cosmetic work instead of mechanical for a change, got a decent second hand wing few minor scrapes and small dents but a hell of alot better than the one that came off.  Click image to enlarge Just as i took wing off started to lash down but thankfully just a shower Click image to enlarge New wing on gave it a good going over with machine polisher. Very pleased with result another step closer to making this 130 look presentable. Click image to enlarge List is getting shorter at the minute but there is plenty to add i am sure when i bring myself to writing another list  1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already |
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13th Jul 2015 9:42am |
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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633  
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Just started reading your posts Rosso, thoroughly enjoying the rebuild so far. You're a brave man taking on a project like that, it's half the battle when you have space and a good friend too who has a ramp etc
Best of luck with it, look forward to following your progress.
Roddy |
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13th Jul 2015 11:08am |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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........ 2 months since i have posted and done something with my Defender 130, its not raining and have no plans, hopefully i will get something done even if its a small job which as we all know can take all day. Watch this space hope to post something later. 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
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4th Oct 2015 9:05am |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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Sorry folks nothing major to report small little jobs today, sorting out spare parts, cleaning etc. hope to post more soon. 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already
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4th Oct 2015 7:04pm |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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Being tempted by another Land Rover project at the moment, as if i dont have enough headaches to deal with, think i am a glutton for punishment
Click image to enlarge It will be this or 130 i might add, dont have room and budget for both  1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already |
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4th Oct 2015 7:15pm |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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Just like to say a big thank you to everyone on forum who shared advice, showed interest, gave friendly encouragement, and general positivity toward this project.
Unfortunately as of the late hours of last night i have sold the 130  the writing has been on the wall for a while as some of you know. Lack of interest and time were the main factors plus struggling to see the finishing line with only getting to work at it for a couple of hours on a Sunday.
Never fear there will always be another project, there is the classic above plus a chance of an ex military 110 soft top on the horizon, not sure which i will go for...... Any thoughts? Thanks again
Ross 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already |
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6th Oct 2015 7:21am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Very sorry to hear that
Still, its one hell of a project for whoever you passed it to
For what its worth I would go for the ex-army 110 rather than the classic, Much less rust to deal with and army trucks are always cooler 
But go for what you are interested in, if your not interested you are much less likely to be motivated to work on it
Best of luck Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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6th Oct 2015 6:17pm |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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Thanks Shaggy
As much as i would love to do a Range Rover Classic properly i went with the sensible option.....i hope
This has my name on it, should have within the next few weeks already making plans but first i am actually going to enjoy owning and driving a Defender for a while as its taxed and MOTd
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8th Oct 2015 9:52pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772  
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Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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8th Oct 2015 10:19pm |
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| MuddyChris300tdi Member Since: 02 Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 224 
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Sad to see you leave 130 ownership. Mines going in for mot today.
I have always liked the looks of military green landrovers. A set of big mt's with black wheels and arches and a few more black accessories and it will look just right, in my eyes anyway. |
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9th Oct 2015 6:24am |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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Sorry Ray
Chris good luck for MOT, i agree with you thats the short term plan for the soft top , i have managed to keep a few accessories and bits and pieces from selling my 130. Will post a picture or two when i get it 1993 Defender 110 Ex Military soft top, with a long wishlist already |
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9th Oct 2015 6:51am |
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| Rosso_NI Member Since: 09 May 2014 Location: NI Posts: 275
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Nearly 4 months without Defender ownership think thats the longest its ever been, my Ex military soft top finally arrived yesterday
it was sitting over in UK and just hadnt had a chance to get over for it.
Thought i would pop on to my old build thread and post a photo plus to let those who followed this thread, a little secret....... i sold the 130 without the 4.2 V8 in it, which has been tucked up all nice and warm in my garage over winter, i just couldnt let it go So plan is to drop it into the soft top but not right away going to enjoy having a running MOTd 110 for a while.
Will do a build thread elsewhere on forum, its good to be back
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22nd Jan 2016 11:29pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Wicked Cool
Even though I'm not a fan of petrol engines I have had ideas of a ex-military 110 soft top v8 for summer commuting. But it would be a bit of a luxury at the moment  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
Self confessed mileage hunter |
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