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Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

1984 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

Good idea, maybe include the transfer box lever as well. I will have to wait till its in the landie I think... much else to do first 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey
1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

21st Mar 2017 9:32pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10733

Yes with the TB lever as well and you would have a better idea when in sittu

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

21st Mar 2017 10:17pm

MadTom

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Olomouc
Posts: 616

For transfer box levers look at Discovery 2 - they are operated by cables. And this could be easier to move.
I'm preparing some refurb of 130 TD5 and I plan placing two 105Ah batteries in the seat box. They will fit, but tight. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo

22nd Mar 2017 7:28am

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Thanks for that , I never realised the Disco 2 was cable operated, this could be the answer..... now who do I know with a Disco 2 .. 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey
1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 8:04am

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

I moved the seats 'out' by using later runners, but the ones I now have have ends missing, so ... out with the welder again, not pretty but strong, and wont be seen as at the back of the seats

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1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 8:54am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2217

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

You could have a look at Ashcroft auto console, expensive but OEM looking.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

22nd Mar 2017 9:10am

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Many thanks for he idea, yes I have seen it , the Ashcroft one looks great.... really professional.... but £350 !!! how on earth can a bit of plastic be worth that ?

Anyway, I am determined to make as much as I can on this build, just hope I can get it looking good, otherwise .... bye bye £350

1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey
1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 9:38am

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Got a present this morning...

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All nice and shiny
So drilled out the old spot welds with 5 mm bit ( fr new rivets)

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Put new part in place , and rivet,

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For some reason one side had 5 spot welds and the other 6

22nd Mar 2017 11:02am

MadTom

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Olomouc
Posts: 616

Nice pictures.
You can also move the auto lever to the dashboard - next to the steering wheel. You will need to modify the dash slightly. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo

22nd Mar 2017 1:38pm

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Mad tom, have you seen one with that done ? Sounds interesting !! 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey
1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 5:36pm

MadTom

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Olomouc
Posts: 616

A friend of mine made it - I'll try to find some pictures. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo

22nd Mar 2017 6:56pm

MadTom

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Olomouc
Posts: 616

http://landroverforum.cz/forum/viewtopic.p...;start=360 - look here, there are some pictures. He has to re-made nearly whole bottom part of dash, because of rust. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo

22nd Mar 2017 7:01pm

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Well waste no want not.... the old side panels have been used to make a blank for the old handbrake, fill in a big hole ( made for a battery cut out), make a support 'angle for the underseat access, and to make a new 'side' plate by the drivers seat as the old one is now too small as I moved the drivers seat

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Now ready for stripping the paint.... anyone know a good automotive paint stripper ? 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey
1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 7:59pm

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Thanks for the link Madtom ! really interesting !

I have finished the seatbox, so I have started my Rusty Bulkhead repair .... the post is at

http://www.defender2.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=611482#611482 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey
1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ?
1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome
1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 8:36pm

Jim G

Member Since: 21 Jul 2014
Location: Ormskirk
Posts: 92

Well, its been awhile , but the seatbox is now painted and completely finished ready to fit , so I thought you might like a photo

22nd Dec 2021 10:12am

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