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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 721   
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Sadly not much news to update this with. I have been gathering some period bits and pieces though so spanners will soon be called upon and hopefully I'll have a more interesting update soon.
I have been researching roller garage doors and this lot have been recommended: http://www.rollerdor.net/ Anyone here with experience? Looks like the way forward so after some careful measuring I'll place an order and that'll at least mean I can get the Ninety out to play again  Instagram: L90andy
My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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2nd Oct 2017 1:39pm |
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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 633 
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I had one of these installed at a previous house. Solved the height issue - plus there's no problem driving in forwards.
Would definitely recommend.  JB
@Lodelaner Instagram Youtube greenlaning and other LR related content |
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2nd Oct 2017 3:40pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150 
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Nice 90. The 6.00x16 tyres would have been the standard fit initially, not long before 205s became the standard though. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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12th Oct 2017 3:38pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 721
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Yeah I've seen quite a few of this age on 205's. I do like the 600's but they were old and ropey and weren't good enough to continue using. 750's feel like a nice 'factory' upgrade.
Not much of interest or even worth photographing in terms of progress, but I have spent an enormous amount of time upto my elbows in Nitromors stripping the old nato green paint off the hood stick door surrounds. I love all the galv on the car so the effort has been worth it to uncover even more! Next steps, drilling the screen surround for the header rail and getting the hood fitted. Instagram: L90andy My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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16th Nov 2017 12:50pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 721
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Soft top all fitted. Bonus 'proper Land Rover' points now.
Click image to enlarge All went smoothly, although need to have another look at how the round hood seal fits with the header rail and adjust the quick release handles a bit. Also need two strap hooks for the top of the screen straps - anyone got any spare??
Garage tweaks still required to actually get the thing out now, although new budget restrictions (extension build) mean the posh roller door will be on hold and I'll just side hinge the existing door off a more robust frame. I've done the CAD to determine opening height and I reckon I'll have about 10mm spare. Not that it will be going anywhere as the builders are due to drop a skip in front of it. Click image to enlarge Budget restrictions also mean buying less bits for this. Boo. Good news is I've accumulated lots of bits already so I can keep at it for the foreseeable. Yay. Daily Land Rover fix provided by more modern version... Click image to enlarge Instagram: L90andy My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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21st Nov 2017 8:39am |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 721
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Progress! On the garage rather than 90 though...
I have managed to convert the up and over door to a side opening affair. By altering the timber frame work too I have gained about 270mm extra height. Spent about £25 on timber and hardware and now have a higher opening, more secure and rattle-free garage door. Well pleased with that. 
I'll do the posher roller shutter job eventually but for now being able to get the 90 out is the main thing. In the next instalment, actual Land Rover content I promise! Click image to enlarge Instagram: L90andy My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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30th Nov 2017 8:45am |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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Clever, that's what you call lateral thinking.
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30th Nov 2017 1:37pm |
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its all to do with your landy | mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6771  
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Now that garage door is a bloody good idea! I might give that a go myself
Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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30th Nov 2017 11:48pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 721
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Builders finally moved the skip and the garage door mod worked so I managed to get the thing out today!
Here it is out in the cold morning air: Click image to enlarge Went a local drive around to warm everything through, much better once I found some sun: Click image to enlarge Can't remember the last time I started it up but it fired almost immediately, no choke. Well, I did a bit. Love the sensation of pootling around with the canvas flapping, the tailgate chains rattling, the draughts going straight up my leg. Gotta love Land Rover's. Must admit I think I enjoyed this half hour drive more than my old Puma 110 as its back to basics and the essence of why I got interested in the first place.
Got plenty of things planned for it, but its moving to a new temporary home so the builders can progress our house project. That means I'm unlikely to be able to play with it for a while. Hopefully house all sorted before the summer so I can properly enjoy it then. Instagram: L90andy
My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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7th Jan 2018 4:09pm |
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| Steve R Member Since: 13 Jun 2012 Location: Leamington Spa & Walton-on-the-Naze Posts: 166
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That looks spot on Andy - I really do love your new toy. So many ‘ruined’ early examples out there but yours is just so honest and uncluttered. Very jealous!
Pleased the garage door mod worked too - phew! |
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8th Jan 2018 7:29pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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That looks great
Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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8th Jan 2018 9:46pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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Lovely
Stephen. |
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8th Jan 2018 9:49pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1286
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Very nice.
You might be warmer in winter if you fit a fume curtain behind the seats. You can just see one in the photo of my Sept '84 Ninety, a soft top from new. With that fitted and a heater that works, there is no reason to be cold (especially if you are used to old Land Rovers!  )
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8th Jan 2018 9:58pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 721
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Cheers fellas.
Very nice Slidey! They could almost be twins. Mine's Sept 84 too. Instagram: L90andy My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! |
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9th Jan 2018 4:33pm |
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