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madfrankie



Member Since: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Defender Project turned addiction
Hi, Being new to the forum and following several discussions with other members I have decided to post a thread about our "Project "

My wife Sarah and I decided to buy a defender as a "Project" and after various discussions in late September 2016 we opted for a 2007 Puma van.
The truck we bought was a tidy van with winter pack, AC and electric windows.
The truck suffered from a few of the usual issues including:- non parking wipers, old looks and was just a bit tired.



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So first thing to do?? (After ditching the ludicrously impractical tyres)
Full light upgrade to LED head lights with built in DLR/indicators, side lights and indicators and new "Standard" lenses to the rear (We both prefer the colours)
new grilles and badges. She already looks younger and more capable!




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Security hinges for bonnet and while we are at it window blocks to match. bumper end rubbers.

We had always planned to turn van into a station wagon, so I bought a set of windows along with the standard forward facing rear seats and seat belts etc.
OK needed make a plan here (and not just charge around doing things in no order)

So bulkhead needs to go (For leg room)


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so while we've got the roof off lets fit the windows.



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new oe underseat (Front and footwell) soundproofing mat

Done,
new inside panels for around windows so new rear door card speakers and pods (just to clean it up)



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New side steps and Nas rear step with tow point.

The wheel arches needed chopping to take the new adaptions for the rears seats, so out they come!!




New arches fitted with tiger seal and rivets.




And sound proofed.







Off to Chris (CSK) to fit the carpet and rear seats.



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Along with the new standard suspension all round (that I picked up from a delivery mileage car)



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Back from Chris and time for wheel refurb (Shadow chrome) and new boots



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Nearly Christmas so new roof rack and mantec rear wheel carrier and stainless bolt kit.


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Boxing day!!!
Whilst the dash is off to fit the new windscreen wiper park switch (God that's annoying)



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Take the opportunity to fit a brand new dash.
That's it all up to date


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to this


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Still plenty of shiny inside kit to buy ( including new XS heated seats
and an off road course so we can enjoy her. ( coz now I STILL need a project)
Watch this space "Of Course, Of course, I ain't asking . I'm telling!!"
Post #589811 3rd Jan 2017 5:49pm
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Procta



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Location: Sunderland
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fantastic upgrade there! you wouldn't think its the same D! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #589813 3rd Jan 2017 6:11pm
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GREENI



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Tidy
Post #589828 3rd Jan 2017 6:33pm
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Wild Card 90



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England 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver
Thumbs Up 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
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Post #589837 3rd Jan 2017 6:40pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Great Defender! Virtually a baby sister to mine! Your obviously not afraid to do some quite major work! Good on you Thumbs Up James
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Post #589855 3rd Jan 2017 7:34pm
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Great defender Thumbs Up a lot of hard work has gone into her and I'm sure there will be a lot more to come, defender projects never end they just evolve Rolling with laughter 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
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Think I might have a problem............
Post #589858 3rd Jan 2017 7:39pm
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williamthedog



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
Nice work ,keep us updated Thumbs Up
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Very impressive workmanship you have done there yourself Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

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Post #589877 3rd Jan 2017 8:41pm
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custom90



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Thumbs Up Have you ever considered mirror covers?
Chris does them painted any colour you like or in black or similar typical colours of the shelf eBay or other supplier. Thumbs Up GBR
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Post #589887 3rd Jan 2017 8:53pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
madfrankie,...jeez mate, you don't muck about do you??!!
Well done on both the amount, & quality, of the work you've done in such a short term of ownership.
Pickles.
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roel



Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
You did a nice job but I would have gone further were the previous owner stopped, by lifting it a little more, a winch (or 2) a cage and other off-road toys. Making it more like mine. Whistle



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1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
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Post #589890 3rd Jan 2017 9:03pm
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PumaPhil



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Wales 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green
Tidy work! Thumbs Up

Can I ask about the rear seats, as I may do the same in the future.
Where do you get the replacement panels from? And do the mounts for the seats bolt onto these replacement panels, or somewhere else on the rear body? My thinking is that if they bolt onto the replacement panels, then the installation is relying on pop rivits to hold the seats in place.
Post #589894 3rd Jan 2017 9:09pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Looks great but I'd recommend fitting some structure under the arches of the new rear seats if people are going to be sitting in them. A crash with them just bolted to the floor and arch and the bolts will just rip through the panels. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
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BossHog



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Looks well some nice upgrades Thumbs Up
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
You don't actually need to take the dash out to change the park switch.

How come it had a square-edge rear tub if it is a '07 Puma? I thought all Pumas had the stepped tubs.
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