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cyberdefender

Member Since: 30 Nov 2017
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Bonatti Grey

Puma Doors for 1995 RHD 110 Rebuild

Hi all,

I have the opportunity to buy a full set (5) of Puma pressed steel doors (no internals) for 3K euros. This is from a Land Rover dealer and it’s the total price with a discount, VAT and delivery included. All of my current doors are very rusted and have severe corrosion on the skins. They need to be replaced. I am aware of the challenges with using old internals and door cards in the Puma doors.

I had wanted to purchase NTO doors but have had no luck thus far. I feel like I need to make the purchase now since the doors will only increase in price. Kindly request some thoughts from the community on whether or not I should make the deal as described above.

Thanks to all.

26th Oct 2018 7:44pm

Badger110

Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
Location: South hams
Posts: 1039

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue

It does seem alot of money for something which doesn't solve your current predicament without more work.

I love to tinker and make things work for me, but an aftermarket set of doors for your specific model shouldn't be more than that surely?

Are you wanting to keep it in house with JLR replacements?

26th Oct 2018 7:55pm

cyberdefender

Member Since: 30 Nov 2017
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4

Badger110, thank you.

The other option is to purchase galvanized doors from SP 4X4 for approximately 400 euros each totaling 2000 euros plus shipping for all five doors. That's the VAT free price. For me, it's worth the roughly extra 800 euros to get genuine JLR galvanized pressed steel doors with steel skins.

Any other thoughts from the community? Thank you.

29th Oct 2018 2:30pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2656

The genuine 2005-on pressed steel doors are worlds better than the previous welded-frame type. Well worth the hassle of upgrading.

29th Oct 2018 7:01pm

VVS210

Member Since: 12 Nov 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 953

They still crack across the frame by the locking indicator in the bottom rear corner of the window...

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29th Oct 2018 7:21pm

Timo K

Member Since: 23 Aug 2012
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 171

Could you describe in more detail why they are better? I don't see a massive difference...

29th Oct 2018 7:46pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2656

Much heavier, so nicer and more solid feel. Much more resistant to rust (especially if you fill them with cavity wax).

Yes they still crack at the top

29th Oct 2018 10:21pm

cyberdefender

Member Since: 30 Nov 2017
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4

Thanks all for the comments and recommendations. Much appreciated!

30th Oct 2018 7:56pm

NickMc

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 1628

Yes Puma style doors are much much better than the old type.

30th Oct 2018 8:04pm

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