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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223  
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1st dibs please 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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23rd Sep 2018 2:12pm |
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| 2010Blackdefender90 Member Since: 07 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 562 
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You will have to collect them, hopefully they will come off without breaking them
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23rd Sep 2018 2:16pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Thats is fine. please see pm
Ta  1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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23rd Sep 2018 2:16pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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It's probably easier to buy some used side/rear panels then swap those over. The VGS glass will be worth more if it's pre fitted to panels.
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23rd Sep 2018 4:14pm |
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| deaallen Member Since: 15 Feb 2016 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 264 
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might be worth giving Dave from VGS a call and see if he can help, I know he's replaced broken ones before..
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23rd Sep 2018 4:34pm |
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| 2010Blackdefender90 Member Since: 07 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 562
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23rd Sep 2018 5:10pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Exactly what I was thinking. Must be possible but no idea how, I guess some sort of debonding substance? 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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23rd Sep 2018 7:14pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1841 
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I'm kind of keen on the panoramic glass. Functionally I think it will be much better than my old windows - quieter, drier, more secure. I'm less convinced so far on the potential appearance on my faded old car. But, I'd decided that what zsd-puma has suggested will be my approach if I do go there - a set of replacement side panels for the glass, while hanging on to the originals. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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23rd Sep 2018 8:21pm |
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| 2010Blackdefender90 Member Since: 07 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 562
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When I got mine, a black 2010 defender, it looked cool, last winter. However, after just returning from a 3K trip through Croatia, Italy and France, in 30 deg heat, it's not practical. there is zero air circulation in the back, even with the front windows both down, having access to the rear is a pain, so for me, going to gullwings is the way I'm going to get better access, and to crack them open to get air in the rear. Also, it looks like a hard top.
Advantages, yes, there is privacy, yes there is security, can't see in, and it does makes the lines look cleaner, in appearance. But, to me, the classic Defender has side windows, rear qtr windows and it's looking like lipstick on a pig. |
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24th Sep 2018 2:45pm |
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| 2010Blackdefender90 Member Since: 07 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 562
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that is way too much effort, to source new sides and rears, and remove everything. It's easier to take it in to a bodyshop and have them remove them, and then get the bonding off, IMHO. |
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24th Sep 2018 2:47pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906
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 Click image to enlarge 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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24th Sep 2018 2:54pm |
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| 2010Blackdefender90 Member Since: 07 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 562
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24th Sep 2018 2:55pm |
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