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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674   
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All I can see is the deep freeze with some extra paint on
It's not that they are the later cappings and you need the eariles? 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............ |
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25th Nov 2016 9:17pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772  
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Didn't drill the holes for the cappings? And didn't t wash the galved bits before painting. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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25th Nov 2016 9:34pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347  
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Well Done Mash!
Yes I had indeed bought the later style capping's for the corners. This meant I had to drill my own screw holes for the lights but not the end of the world. As for the T-wash- I was advised to use a good quality Acid Etch primer which I have done. I did state the case should I T-wash it to which the response was "no need if your using etch primer, it does the same thing" If there is any issues it will be going back to them to be sorted 
Anyway, as this coat is only a protective (and indicative) coat it doesn't have to be perfect as it will be rubbed back at some point in the next 6-8 weeks.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge There we go! ready to fit. The next few pictures are a bit sporadic as I only had 24hrs to get it done so we had to keep the pace up. Click image to enlarge I undid the windscreen, top of the B posts and the rear mounts and picked up the roof and slid it forward. This was then sat on axle stands in the tub with the windscreen resting on the spare wheel. Not elegant, but it worked! The old cappings were then removed by drilling out the old rivets and then pulling them apart. Note how the underneath is not painted. But sort of is? I will discuss this in a separate thread! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The cappings were then slowly replaced, which involved mostly panel beating and slightly aligning the holes. There was a foam sticky strip which was of course replaced to separate the Steel cappings from the Aluminium body, it also acts as some (minor) form of seal to keep moisture out. Sadly, although we got the roof off, back door off, old cappings off, new ones on, roof back on, back door back on daylight was fading and the frost was creeping in so Work was adjourned for the evening. Click image to enlarge The door was rehung and required the holes to be moved a bit in order for it all to align properly. Overall only 8 holes had to be created so I would say that is a win! The next day saw the lights re fitted (took over 2 hours in itself due to the spaghetti wiring), the roof lining put back in, the door seals re-fitted and all the other little odds and sods which come with it. Slowly but surely I reversed out the garage and into the daylight. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge A very subtle difference but to me its the world! Future proofed the body for the next 10 years at least! Tomorrow she will be handed over to the people doing the respray. This will be the longest I have ever been without her and I am terrified. Me and my truck have been through some really tough times together, she is as much an extension of me as my hands are. So the thought of handing her over to people who damaged the paint to begin with doesn't fill me with joy. I love my truck. I hope I get something decent in the mean time. Difficult times ahead  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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30th Nov 2016 9:20pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3790  
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TOP job Shaggy, I can see there's some real love & affection in the work that you're doing on your vehicle.
Regards, Pickles. |
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30th Nov 2016 9:35pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Thanks Pickles.
I love my truck I really do, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow.  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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30th Nov 2016 10:01pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 
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is it about 4 or so years since you got the 110?
I remember often seeing fettling in your drive. |
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30th Nov 2016 10:09pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1862 
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Shaggy, top work.
I don't think any of us like being parted from our beloved trucks, but she'll be back before you know it, and I doubt the culprits of the original damage will be allowed anywhere near your pride and joy. Let's just hope what ever they give you to keep you mobile in the meantime turns your head too much 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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30th Nov 2016 10:29pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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I got her via someone but pretty much direct from Environment Agency in May 2011 so best part of 5 years now. She had 124k on her and lots of rotten bits.
In that time I have done: Spare wheel moved to Bonnet. New timing belt New wheels and tyres (replaced steels with modulars and Mastercraft Coursair mt 265/75/16) New wipac crystal lights Rear speakers installed Removed rear bench seats Removed Center seat and replaced with Cubbybox, radio and CB New Mudflaps New suspension (twice- once with 2" lift, second back to standard) New rear crossmember Swapped Mastercrafts for General Grabber At2's 265/75/16 New side steps New Seat foams in front Dog guard fitted Cubby box removed, cb radio removed, center seat reinstated Rear work lamp fitted Swapped to Wolfs and 255/85/16 BFG Km2's (didn't get on very well) Swapped back to GG At2's Roof insulated Red bison loom Rear utility conversion Swapped Wheels for Bulkhead repaired Various seals and odds and sods. New front UJ's New Cylinder Head New roof rack (well it came with a Td5 but that lasted 6 months) New timing belt (again) New cappings New paint - (Hopefully!) and thats just what I can think off off the top of my head She now has 190k on her, 20k of those being since January this year. She pulls strong, starts on a quarter of a revolution, regularly returns 32.57mpg and is the best damn truck I could have ever asked for. Tomorrow is going to hurt  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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30th Nov 2016 10:39pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Rosco, I hope so! I hope they give me something useful at least!
Have a horrible feeling it will be a ford festa or something equally unhelpful and small and petrol. The only thing they could give me which would turn my head would be a Ford F250 or a Doge ram Cummins and I think I am 99.99% certain they wont be giving me ether of them so I am fine. The real kick in the teeth was to be "invited" down to there "Black Friday" event where I could get x amount off the new Discovery Sport or Range Rover Sport if I signed up to finance on the day. I politely declined as they no longer have any commercial vehicles, to which the reply was "oh no we don't do lorries, only cars" Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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30th Nov 2016 10:47pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1862
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It's amazing how out of touch some dealers are with their customers.
I've just handed mine over to the dealers to sort my heating issue. The service manager/advisor only lives round the corner so drops out the courtesy car on his way home, taking mine in the following morning. Great service as it saves me the 50 mile round trip. However this evening he's dropped off a full fat disco, and expressly sorted the one with the full blown rear media system for the kids. I was forced to go out and see how this worked, quality check it, etc. Tomorrow I'll have to tell the kids our Land Rover isn't here 
p.s. Polar Expressis pretty epic wherever it's watched 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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30th Nov 2016 11:24pm |
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| BuckBlu110 Member Since: 19 Apr 2014 Location: in the pub Posts: 725 
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Last year, I had mine driven into by a blind biddy, bent the front bumper and damaged the drivers side wing in the process, got on to the blower to the insurance who then put me in touch with the garage that was doing the repair, turned out they were a Mercedes dealership, I asked what the courtesy car was hoping maybe that I might get something similar, only to be told that they only had a 1.4 petrol corsa. I made it clear that I would be needing a vehicle that I could whack bales and feed and the odd soggy dog in it hoping that they might change their mind, but was given the reply that as long as it was in one piece and had the same amount of fuel in that it had when I picked it up, they didn't care!
Turns out I barely used the damn thing and pinched the old mans td5 for a week instead I couldn't bring myself to do what I threatened to do to it. Too small anyway. The dog would have hated it.
Any way, the garage did a fantastic job and got it better than before the accident. It'll be fine shaggy, all those hours of hard work will pay off when you get her back looking good as new |
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1st Dec 2016 12:50am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Erugh. 1.4 Petrol Corsa. Terrifying thought
I know, I hope its fine. I have put in the hard work, held up my end of the agreement. They need to honour there end. They have had 3 months to organise it. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
Self confessed mileage hunter |
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1st Dec 2016 1:05am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10940
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My fingers are crossed for you shaggy
Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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1st Dec 2016 10:49pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Bit of a let down but got a brighter ending!
With tremendous trepidation I handed over the keys to my beloved truck stuffed to the roof with new Galv Doors, New Galv Front bumper, Wheel arch spats (Courtesy of the ultimate gentleman Dave H) ready to go off. I have a new chap on the case who loves working on his motorbikes and loves old defenders which you can work on and actually get used! Much better contact and a much better feeling he will be on the case! I waved goodbye to her with a lump in my throat and will now not see her again until February
I was handed a set of keys to a Jaguar XF R-Sport which is very different to what I am used to The upside being I have to give it back on Saturday so I can pick up a Defender on Monday which is fantastic Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
Self confessed mileage hunter |
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2nd Dec 2016 3:52pm |
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