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BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
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2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

TD5s with Puma bonnets

I have seen both 90 & 110 TD5s (presumably) with the "bump" bonnet that Puma TDCis have. These vehicles have the TD5 console & dash, are pre 07 (usually 05, 55, 06, 56) & also have the flat steering wheel hub.

Was there a time when TD5s were sold with the "bump" bonnet, before they were phased out for the Puma, or are the vehicles I've seen using owner-replaced bonnets? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

11th Mar 2011 10:58am

Martin
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2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

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11th Mar 2011 11:01am

BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405

Thanks. There must have been a scarcity of flat bonnets, or they only went to an official LR dealer...

Perhaps the extra space helps engine cooling too. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

11th Mar 2011 11:05am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
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A load of Puma bonnets get stolen and fitted to pre '07 Defenders...
The dealer I had my 90 from had had loads stolen off the forecourt !
They do look sweet !

11th Mar 2011 11:44am

BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
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I used not to like them as a spare wheel could not be mounted due to the bump, but now I look out for other Pumas (& who pays the "window" tax) - more are around now. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

11th Mar 2011 11:48am

me@td5.org

Member Since: 16 Jan 2011
Location: Warwick
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I prefer the older bonnets. Maybe I am alone but more spare TD5 ones for me in the future.

13th Mar 2011 10:25am

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
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2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

BigWheels wrote:
I used not to like them as a spare wheel could not be mounted due to the bump, but now I look out for other Pumas (& who pays the "window" tax) - more are around now.

Window Tax ?? I have windows, and pay very little !! tax

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13th Mar 2011 9:01pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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Nobody pays very little tax 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

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14th Mar 2011 9:32pm

T1G UP

Member Since: 08 Dec 2009
Location: Bath
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey

chiefstoker wrote:
Nobody pays very little tax

all new 110's are N1 so comercial rate of RFL.

14th Mar 2011 10:24pm

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