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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17353   
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That's a nice find, and I am glad that it will rise again rather than simply getting scrapped. I look forward to seeing your progress on this.
As you say, a very rare vehicle. Well done!  |
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1st Feb 2018 9:28am |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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Thank you for the offer, the original one is in the back and will go again! It’s been off the road at least 10 years and has definitely spent some time as a farm hack. Currently planning to lift the body whole and refurb it in one piece. |
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1st Feb 2018 11:48am |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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Nice project 👍 😎
Stephen. |
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1st Feb 2018 12:59pm |
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| Vesku Member Since: 12 Jul 2016 Location: Paimio Posts: 44  
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Great project! Good luck!
This is my -86 V8 county. It used to have also these headlight washers when new but couldn’t find some anywhere.  Click image to enlarge |
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20th Feb 2018 6:08am |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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Lovely 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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20th Feb 2018 7:09am |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Tucked her safely away for a little while |
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6th Apr 2018 9:39pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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Not quite the update I was looking for, but still nice to see her.
How do you decide what to keep and what to replace? 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 |
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7th Apr 2018 6:34am |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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Chassis is rotten so easy decision there. Bulkhead needs work but is ok so will go again. Body work is repairable, needs a new bonnet and as front doors are available again it’ll get a new pair.
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7th Apr 2018 6:38am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904
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Just seen this https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C970644
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 1st May 2018 3:40pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st May 2018 1:33pm |
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| datcullen Member Since: 15 Aug 2013 Location: UK & Italy Posts: 153 
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Ha! That's the courtyard at Floors Castle so I'm guessing it belongs to the Duke. Should have been maintained regardless of cost.
I used to get a lift to school in one identical to this - great, great vehicles. 110 UW - '15 2.2 90 - '85 V8 soft-top RRC - '84 5 door, Option Pack C, 33k miles from new --- Elise S1 - '00 Millennium SE Elan +2 - '68 kit built by my dad Panda 4x4 - '87 in Italy |
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1st May 2018 2:04pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5159
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 hell! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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1st May 2018 7:06pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1283 
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The world famous "Dunsfold Lansbury" re-commissioned it.
Never heard of them. 
If it doesn't sell, it will be because they are not asking enough money for it....... |
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1st May 2018 9:42pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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eBay has IMO a much nicer one for a lot less money with a reputable dealer.
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2nd May 2018 10:50am |
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| oneten110 Member Since: 02 Jul 2011 Location: Wish I was still in France Posts: 741
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Mine might not have looked quite as rough as yours when I first bought it, but underneath it was a different story. All 5 doors were absolutely rotten, the bulkhead was twisted, the roof had a split in it (I'm guessing it had been in an accident) the engine was umm "tired" @ 189,000 miles, the gearbox was the original 4 speed and howled when I drained the ep 90 and put the proper 20/50 in it. The chassis was rotten, the shocks were empty and every bush on the thing was completely goosed. However it had a valid MoT, goodness knows how, and I paid £500 for it, 20 years ago. I must have liked something about it because 20 years and (another) 193,000 miles later, I still have it
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23rd Jul 2018 6:27am |
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