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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719   
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Least interesting update ever, but progress is progress!
Replaced the really cr@p fog light that had been glued on with sikaflex. Toffee wheel took care of that mess nicely.  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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18th Jul 2018 11:55am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10817 
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That fog light looks much better than the
 one  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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18th Jul 2018 7:44pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719
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Hmm, so some guy just knocked on my door asking if the Ninety is for sale. Father in law said no and sent him away, but now I'm nervous.
He was in a Defender and we got the reg just in case, that makes me slightly happier that it wasn't a transit van suggesting the occupants can redo driveways. Not that I'm stereotyping... 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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20th Jul 2018 6:21pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719
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Bonkers I've had this for two years and all I've managed to do is fit a soft top roof (which I removed again) and a fog light!
I massively underestimated how much time a house project and two little kids take up 
Still, at least I've saved it from being cut up and it must be quickly appreciating 
Finally managed a few hours on it this weekend and in the ongoing game of roof hokey cokey, soft top went back on, gave the old girl her first wash in my ownership and finally got it back in the garage
Looks good eh? Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Driving around, no roof, t-shirt on, in February 
Great stuff. Instagram: L90andy My 1984 Ninety: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56071.html - SOLD! My 2015 Defender: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39625.html - SOLD! Last edited by L90Andy on 26th Feb 2019 9:07am. Edited 1 time in total |
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25th Feb 2019 9:27pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907 
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Looks perfect!!
 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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25th Feb 2019 9:39pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4788 
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I need a soft top 90 in my life. Lovely
 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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25th Feb 2019 9:42pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1836 
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I had the privilege of all too briefly seeing this in the flesh this weekend, albeit still wearing its truck cab, but it's got so much character it makes me very envious, even if it would rank second in a list of least practical family vehicles (motorbike would have to be first, surely?)
I can only agree on how much of a time vacuum kids are  but apparently your not allowed to list them on eBay anymore.  2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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25th Feb 2019 10:29pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719
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Nice to meet you Rosco, sorry we had to dash off otherwise I'd have been happy to do the tour and chat LR's!
Guess you didn't make it to Caffeine & Machine up the road? Right, arty pictures out of the way, onto the realities of LR ownership - can't get the drivers door open! Its got the old lift up handles as pic. Door locked closed. Key doesn't turn. Locking 'peg' inside doesn't have any effect, nor does the internal handle. Any advice on getting the door open? So far I've got: 1) Drill the lock barrel out. 2) Unbolt the hinges, then strip door card off, then maybe 1. I've got replacement barrels... 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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26th Feb 2019 9:31am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Looks fab
I very nearly took my door tops off and fitted the summer canopy, though I expect this weather may not stick around |
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26th Feb 2019 10:48am |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1286
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It does look very nice.
With regards to the door lock, have you had the door trim off and a good look at the mechanism? To my eye, from the photo it looks as though that is already a replacement door lock & handle. Are you sure - beyond any doubt - that the key you are using is the correct key for that lock? Sounds a stupid question, but once in the realms of old Land Rovers, nothing can be assumed! |
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26th Feb 2019 11:20am |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719
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Cheers chaps
Slidey, I can't get the door trim off as its locked closed. No idea if the lock has been replaced or not, but the key that works in the passenger side and used to work in the drivers door is well worn so expect they've been fitted a good while. Chassis wise, errm more patches than a pirate convention!
Its had recent bulkhead outriggers and a new rear crossmember at some point. I think its solid enough for now, but ideally given time/money it would get a galv replacement. In the meantime I'll grind back the surface grot and get some paint protection on it. 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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26th Feb 2019 11:52am |
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| Whirly90 Member Since: 01 Sep 2016 Location: Ampshire Posts: 407 
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Have you tried wiggling the key as you turn it? I've got the same problem on the passenger side of my 90 and i've sometimes had to spend 2 - 3 minutes wiggling it before it will open. I only persevere that long cos i'm 100% sure it's the correct key and it will open eventually. I'll get round to changing the lock one day.......or get locked out completely
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26th Feb 2019 11:54am |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719
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Yes, plenty of wiggling, twisting and lubing
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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26th Feb 2019 12:22pm |
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| L90Andy Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon Posts: 719
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Great success
Click image to enlarge Got it open! Removing the hinge bolts didn't help as door latch was still locked around trouser ripping device. Just about to select drill bit for destruction of barrel when a quick poke around with a bent coat hanger and some choice words it popped open. Of course, now the opposite problem of trying to get it to close
Need to play with the shims and possible replace the sloppy hinges to get a good fit again. Still, one step forward two steps back. 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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27th Feb 2019 12:48pm |
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