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Stiff1



Member Since: 09 Dec 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 591
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Hazard Switch
So can't really take the credit here. Since installing the double din unit and working on the custom cubby I have been in a dilemma as to what to do with the relocated switches as did not want the side panel.

One of those issues has been rectified this evening.

To the rescue fellow member PaulMc

I had the idea to use a D2 switch in a standard slot... but not the acumen (as often the way)

Paul not only made up the loom but has adapted the standard D2 switch to be both illuminated with the dash lights and flash when the hazards are active.

This required a custom triple relay bank, loom, adapter plugs and LED modification to the switch (or to me ...magic).

The kit looked so impressive it seems a shame to hide it away.

The finished effect is very original in my opinion and the operation brings it right up to the ... 20th century.

Once again, all thanks to PaulMc.



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With Hazards on (difficult to time the image, switch flash is very effective.



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Post #519757 31st Mar 2016 9:22pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3772
Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
LR90XS2011 wrote:
another trip to Wales 260 miles round trip with a small trailer averaged 30mpg took some photos of progress on my dads Series 3 not for those whom like originality


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Love the Series 111/Engine.
What engine is it,...modified?....what are the mods & what sort of power/torque are you talking?
Pickles.
Post #519774 31st Mar 2016 10:00pm
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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443
England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Did a 240 mile round trip down the M5 and back again to pick up an Ifor top for my Hi-Cap that's on a Sankey chassis




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Now to do some fabricating to hang a 10' caravan awning off the side for use as a camping trailer
Post #519812 31st Mar 2016 11:16pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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United Kingdom 
JWL - Like it! Thumbs Up
Post #519818 31st Mar 2016 11:48pm
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leonski



Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 205
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Hi JWL,
That's an amazing idea!
What are your plans for it?
Post #519830 1st Apr 2016 6:23am
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LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3633
United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Pickles wrote:
LR90XS2011 wrote:
another trip to Wales 260 miles round trip with a small trailer averaged 30mpg took some photos of progress on my dads Series 3 not for those whom like originality


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Love the Series 111/Engine.
What engine is it,...modified?....what are the mods & what sort of power/torque are you talking?
Pickles.


thanks and Hi Pickles
it is a 2.25 it has a ported head, twin 1.5 su's on a modified manifold a tubular exhaust manifold and straight through 2.25 inch bore exhaust. it retains the standard cam but revs up very quickly and sounds not surprisingly much like an MGB. It has RR diffs so is a bit higher geared than standard. it does now drive and in its current state feels quite quick and is a lot quicker than my 2.4 (had a bit of a drag race and it minced mine) but there is a lot of bodywork etc still to fit. more photos in my other thread,.It has a galve chassis and rebuilt everything else , obviously not for purists but the electrics have been split with more fuses and relays, brake system and heating are also upgraded, he is aiming to make it an everyday use car and is being built with that in mind, the body work is likely to retain its tired patina when refitted although the underside of the tub, seat boxes and bulk head have all been rebuilt.



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I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #519840 1st Apr 2016 8:10am
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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443
England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
The idea is to take this set up off the Defender


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and transfer it to the trailer. The awning is 10'x6' and can accommodate 2 camp beds, 3 at a push, which get folded up for daytime use. Now with the trailer I will have a detachable panel on the front which will double up as a solid platform in the roofrack but enable the fitting of the 10' length of the awning. A flap door cut in the side of the Ifor will give access from the awning for cooking etc in the dry.
This is for weekend camping at shows and events but I don't want to completely tie the tray up just as a camping trailer, a removable raised above the wheelarches will provide extra "bed" space.
Hoping to try it out at Convoy4Heroes in a few weeks time.
Post #519858 1st Apr 2016 9:18am
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Cetane



Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 171
United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green
The internet based oil fairy delivered some slippy goodness ready for all the fluids to be changed.


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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
Post #519926 1st Apr 2016 11:39am
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069
2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
MOT - passed, no advisories, not bad for a 6 year old truck Thumbs Up
Post #519957 1st Apr 2016 12:58pm
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Cetane



Member Since: 27 Nov 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 171
United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green
2010.... A good Vintage! Wink
Post #519986 1st Apr 2016 3:11pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3772
Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
LR90X2011. Thanks, looks very nice, further pics as build progresses would be good.
It must be "convenient" having such a cluey old man?!
Pickles.
Post #520135 1st Apr 2016 10:00pm
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landybear



Member Since: 18 Oct 2015
Location: Tamworth & Worcester
Posts: 134
United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
Finally got the broken aerial replaced so the radio works well (even if you can hear it so well atm). New rear speakers/pods fitted and new loom run from the engine bay to the rear of the radio. Just need to go and collect my crimper so I can finish the connectors and that will be another job ticked off the list. 2003 Defender TD5 Hardtop (current - work in progress)
2014 Discovery 4 HSE (Current) / 2009 Discovery 3 HSE 2009 (Previous)
Disco 2 Landmark 2004, 2001, 2002 (Previous)
Disco 1 300tdi 1996 & V8i 1995, 200tdi 1993 (previous)
Defender 110 300tdi 1993 (Previous)
Range Rover Vogue 4.6 - 2001 (Previous)
Freelanders TD4 (2001 3 door & 2002 5 door) Previous
90 2.5 then converted to V8i (1990), 90 2.25 then converted to v8 (1986) plus others
Post #520138 1st Apr 2016 10:18pm
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Stiff1



Member Since: 09 Dec 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 591
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Fitted the Nak V2 rear door strut, very pleased, now to tap out the dent in the rear panel where the spare kept hitting it.

Note to self, do not buy cheap Riv gun Evil or Very Mad
Post #520313 2nd Apr 2016 5:18pm
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sgilmour



Member Since: 21 Jul 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 232
United Kingdom 1994 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Arles Blue
Fitted a new starter motor to replace the knackered one and fitted new cotton reels to the air filter bracket while the whole system was out.

Obligatory country test drive completed too Thumbs Up
Post #520332 2nd Apr 2016 6:54pm
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674
Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Well again it's proved that Land Rovers are like women, I wanted to fit my spare alternator to Jas as the one currently has a habit of playing up and only giving out 24v. Obviously jas is jealous of all the work I have been doing for Maggie as it was a fight from start to finish! As I was tinkering I thought it would go round and grease the props/ball joints, first stop no2 ball joint with only half a boot.... Guess that's another job to do Rolling Eyes 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #520346 2nd Apr 2016 7:35pm
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