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L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10863 ![]() ![]() |
As said, cracking job
![]() 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10863 ![]() ![]() |
Very nice present you got there
![]() 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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hinsonberger Member Since: 31 Mar 2017 Location: Thames Posts: 32 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Small job fitting the towing socket into it's correct home
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hinsonberger Member Since: 31 Mar 2017 Location: Thames Posts: 32 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cubby Box Install
Whilst nice (but not often utilised) to have 10 seats, I had always intended to remove the front row middle seat & replace it with a cubby box. I didn't want to spend too much, so decided to go for a Britpart one. With our Defender having the XS interior, I considered whether to go with an XS trim box, or a plain black vinyl one. I scoured the net for images & found a few, & made a decision to go with the plain vinyl one. Just a personal preference on what I thought looked best really! The middle row seat came out fairly easily, although the access to the bolts at the rear where a little restricted, plus I had to get assistance from the wife holding the bolted while I undid the nuts from beneath the vehicle. There where rivnuts installed in the centre cover plate under the seat, which I used to mount the cubby box. After rechecking measurements several times, I drilled the base of the cubby box as well as cutting & painting some wooden blocks to lift the box to the correct height & bolted it in with some 75mm long bolts. I did have a bit of a challenge removing the cupholder (as that's where the front bolts needed to go through the base), as it is glued in, but after some advice on here; I used a wide scraper with some sustained pressure to lever it out. I also didn't bother to glue it back in as I figured being able to remove it for cleaning might be useful. ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge I also wanted some cupholders for the kids in the middle row seats, so bought some inexpensive folding cupholders & screwed them to the rear of the cubby box. ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge Overall I'm happy with how it turned out & it's very nice having a place to put the coffee cup, plus all the other bits & pieces you end up carrying around. |
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hinsonberger Member Since: 31 Mar 2017 Location: Thames Posts: 32 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Life Hammers
Installed two original Life Hammers: ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge Also; I’m sure the heater/blower is stronger since installing the snow cowl. It definitely blows cooler air than it used to, which is a nice added benefit ![]() |
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mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Top job
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hinsonberger Member Since: 31 Mar 2017 Location: Thames Posts: 32 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks! I'll add it to the list of potential future enhancements, along with all the other priorities I've got on there ![]() |
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hinsonberger Member Since: 31 Mar 2017 Location: Thames Posts: 32 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Small improvement made today:
![]() Click image to enlarge Second hand off eBay. Pretty cheap & came from Spain! A nice improvement that adds a nice improved functionality. |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Great work.
![]() 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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hinsonberger Member Since: 31 Mar 2017 Location: Thames Posts: 32 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Another small job on the driver's & passenger's seatbelts:
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