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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10378  
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90 soft top auto? Let me know if you need advice
With how long away your 40th is, your 'skill set' can be vastly improved upon, don't be put off.... It's only nuts n bolts  |
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18th Apr 2017 10:18pm |
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| SWR Member Since: 03 Sep 2016 Location: Warwick Posts: 33 
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Thanks Greeni,
Your are one of the inspirations behind that idea. I have read your thread several times and swmbo. I fear my budget is also varstly less then yours. But you are right; I do have time on my side right now and thus starting the ball rolling. |
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18th Apr 2017 10:24pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Wanted . A 75 th Birthday present.... anything?, just once.
Skill set? , wait a minute , I put that down around here somewhere a few years ago....... along with that bag of bits my wife gave to that young kid who was born in the '80's. I think it had a registration plate on it somewhere, and did'nt I used to drive in once. Of course there it is, my my is that starting handle all that is left? Good luck , I wish you well, there is nothing wrong with forward planning, I just got left with the forward and no idea what the plan was! S&S And can I have my bag of bits back, I have a matching stating handle, around here somewhere...... 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue 1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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19th Apr 2017 3:45am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10378
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I'm glad it gave somebody inspiration. Thank you for saying.
The budget wasn't huge, it's why I painted with a roller! The timescale was also a reflection on the cost, funds for the engine was a ray of sunshine....taking a positive from a bad situation. Otherwise it would have had a new gearbox too! It's been on the road less than a month, the free time it's given me is already eating me up and I'm constantly wanting one thing or another as a project ! I'd love a s2a, from my birth year, I'd probably get one registered to the day, as I was a New Years Day baby, but I think it'd be more of a romance thing, than practical purchase. A 2a truck cab, with 3/4 tilt.... Though for it to tick my boxes, I'd need a tdi or v8 pulling it along the road. Haters will hate. Though I change my mind daily (as people may have already figured)! If ever you're driving north, through Staffordshire, you're welcome to pop by for some coffee! I'll just drop this here, for inspirational purposes. 
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19th Apr 2017 5:56am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7902 
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Great idea, but stick with and don't let it drift!
No connection to me but saw this on Ebay this morning thought it looked lovely! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172605016488 Click image to enlarge PS our Defender was my 40th birthday present to myself! James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers Last edited by JOW240725 on 19th Apr 2017 7:48am. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th Apr 2017 7:44am |
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| bogwert Member Since: 02 Sep 2016 Location: Dundee Posts: 194  
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You know, most men buy a fast car and find a younger woman for the '40th' midlife crises!
I'm glad to see you have come round to the new age way... that  too complicated, buy a Defender instead! 
Although, the fast car and younger woman might be cheaper? Chris
2014 Discovery 4 TDV6 HSE 2003 Defender 90 TD5 CSW |
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19th Apr 2017 7:46am |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
Oh to still be approaching forty !
I am in process of building a 90 v8 - off to college t a step through tub for it at the weekend. Need axles next.........then I can get the chassis off the floor ! If you want some other inspiration I'm not far from you |
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19th Apr 2017 4:03pm |
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| SWR Member Since: 03 Sep 2016 Location: Warwick Posts: 33
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I wondered how long it would be before you piped up
Is 40 now mid-life? 
Still love the D3, will go all the places a stock defender will go (baring size issues) and does it in comfort!! It also still works as a practical family. But this would be something special for me. |
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19th Apr 2017 6:39pm |
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| SWR Member Since: 03 Sep 2016 Location: Warwick Posts: 33
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Sounds interesting. I had seen you had commented on a few of the v8 threads and noted your location. How is it going? |
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19th Apr 2017 6:42pm |
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| SWR Member Since: 03 Sep 2016 Location: Warwick Posts: 33
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Nice spot James and looks lovely.
Ah so if yours was your 40th. That means a presedence has been set and there can be no arguments. |
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19th Apr 2017 6:46pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3741
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We moved to our probably... forever house for my 40th... I was about to buy an Omega watch so it turned out a much bigger expense
 However buying at the right price and doing it up while living in a touring caravan for 3 months.... We are more than happy....
I recently got the ok for a toy, I did think about a v8 something or other but did not want big insurance and tax on a toy car used only now and again. Also I've had quick cars done that been their I plod around now (but love the sound) So I was lucky and this was close by. deal done I wanted something that an carry all 4 of us so happy days.
Its pretty original and I plan on doing things slowly to it, Its currently in the garage having a few bits done before I start. My idea eventually would be a soft top and wish list would be a v8 for the burble... The best bit is Zero tax and £100 to insure with FULL breakdown including home start
I've already been doing stuff up while I await its return, painting wheels and lamp surrounds so far... I find the fun bit sourcing bits, updating bits and making it mine. All the bits on their own are heap (but it does start to add up)
Best bit is I'm having fun and its better than having a few grand in the bank doing nothing. Car as it is Click image to enlarge 750 Wheels were bought and white so I have sanded and painted limestone
Click image to enlarge A secondhand set of lamp surrounds, sanded, primed and first coat... Click image to enlarge My little helper... ooh and I've no idea since working in minis over 20 years ago.. so I just pick stuff up and have a go
Click image to enlarge Good luck with what your after, if you have the OK off the boss as I did even better is does help when I keep bringing boxes home from work
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19th Apr 2017 7:16pm |
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