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steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 ![]() ![]() |
Awesome Thread
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 ![]() ![]() |
me neither lol. ill have to create a new update. ive had word that the engine fairies will be making it go soon! |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 ![]() ![]() |
Allisport bling!
In hindsight a little premature lol, but you gotta love engine bay bling! Bought the allisport header tank and power steering fluid tank ![]() Click image to enlarge And the piece de resistance! the most stunning bit of aluminium work ive ever seen. A pucka allisport NAS/50th radiator with twin oil coolers (one for engine, other for an autobox or even the manual box with a mod) and twin elec fans. ![]() Click image to enlarge Galv rad surround ![]() ![]() Click image to enlarge |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383 ![]() ![]() |
That rad is a smidgen awesome.
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Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3331 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ooh shiny.
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Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 ![]() |
Ah didn’t realise it contained gearbox cooler as well!!
![]() Another lump of cash for just that bit then. Will have to wait till my fuel pipes are sorted 🤔 |
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 ![]() ![]() |
Restoration therapy? Its nice when you can get some rusty bits and restore them nicely. almost therapy!
This instalment is all about bulkhead ancillaries. I had already undressed the bulkhead and am getting each bit and basically restoring it, painting etc before putting it back on. The general process for those interested is:- * Take it all apart, remove all bolts and fittings. Throw the bolts unless they are special ones. * Drill with various wire brush attachments. Gets any thick rust off and cleans it at the same time. * Dinitrol RC900 rust converting primer on all surfaces. * Seam sealer specifically for the heater box to seal it. * Rustbuster Epoxy 1-2-1 paint. Love this stuff! its epoxy so goes off quick even if its cold out. brake box. Yak. Found a stress fracture in the vacuum servo! no wonder the brakes weren’t fantastic! ![]() Click image to enlarge clutch box - nasty! ![]() Click image to enlarge heater box, post rust conversion, pre paint. ![]() Click image to enlarge pulling it apart ![]() Click image to enlarge Post-rust buster, Pre-paint, after seam sealer applied. Stainless fixings all ready to go! ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge Heater box with new fan ![]() Click image to enlarge Brake fitting and new master cylinder and vacuum ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge ![]() Click image to enlarge Found this down the back of the dash! farmers vehicle lol ![]() Click image to enlarge .22 rimfire? |
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L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10818 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the update
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Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3786 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
mikeh501,....beautiful work.
Pickles. |
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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nice work, and all at a great pace.
![]() Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
That looks amazing, it's going to be one great 90 when finished! Credit to you. 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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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 ![]() ![]() |
thanks all, im hoping it will be on the road this summer. not holding my breath though!
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PumaPhil Member Since: 26 Oct 2014 Location: Bridgend Posts: 201 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just read from start to finish - looks great! Are you painting the bulkhead and chassis, or leaving the galv showing?
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mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142 ![]() ![]() |
Leaving it all exposed galv. Think that in combination with the exposed ali here and there will look well. Unpainted Ali floor, and unpainted polished seat box too 😂
Most of the cab will be covered with the exmoor trim rubber cab set. |
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