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| EVdV Member Since: 26 Nov 2017 Location: Vosselaar Posts: 53   
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So, step one. I'm a workshop foreman in a Alfa / Fiat / Abarth dealership so everything is done by myself, but still getting to know defenders while working on it.
Full service New crystal headlights Kbx grilles (lights) New door hinges - got them powder coated solid black and then polished them. Color difference to the body is minimal. Spare wheel carrier Convert the tailgate to side opening to get the dog in and out easier  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The dog likes it already, sleeps in it all day when I'm working on customer cars at hone. Last edited by EVdV on 26th Nov 2018 4:53pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Oct 2018 6:56am |
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| EVdV Member Since: 26 Nov 2017 Location: Vosselaar Posts: 53
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Had a bit of luck and found a nearly new oem soft top 10km from here. Did him a decent offer and went to get it.
I allmost had a canvas one ordered because I couldn't use the truck cab, but had this one for the same price. While mounting it, added grey foam on all the tubes. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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31st Oct 2018 7:05am |
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| HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746  
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Looks great! 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.
1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned. 1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned. Last edited by HK07 on 3rd Nov 2018 4:03am. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Oct 2018 7:27am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 
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That looks very cool. Don't bling it up too much! Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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31st Oct 2018 8:07am |
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| shayes Member Since: 29 May 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 153 
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That looks really great. Well done. I agree, don't 'bling' it up too much. I nearly forgot- welcome!
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Kind regards, Simon  |
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31st Oct 2018 8:24am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Welcome to Defender2 and Defender ownership! Great looking 90!! 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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31st Oct 2018 10:34am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10742
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Welcome to DEF2 and a good looking 90
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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31st Oct 2018 7:51pm |
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| EVdV Member Since: 26 Nov 2017 Location: Vosselaar Posts: 53
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Thanks!
I try to keep the upgrades subtle indeed, although the next 2 mods will not be so subtle  .
I have a back and pelvis problem so good seats are essential. I didn't want to break the bank, and keep away from the boy racer seats to keep the car's style classic. Recently a set of Corbeau's with lumbar support turned up local for half the price of new ones ,so after a lot of searching (+topic on here) and measuring I went and got them today. Several sources indicated they would not fit a 3 seater, but the measurements showed that because its a soft top I can space them wider to the outside, and would just fit. They might be a little to sporty for the look of the car, but I just couldn't resist the bargain. Click image to enlarge Test fitted one today, it's tight, but fits perfectly. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Next up is mounting them along with the mounting plates, mud rails and bulkhead removal kit, which are on their way. The seatbelt bar will have to be modified too, along with the seatbelt mounting bracket to get the seatbelts to go through the holes in the seats. 'Sporty' accessory number 2 is on its way too (and will be the last for now  ) in the form of a set of Evo Corse DakarZero wheels. Superb build quality, light weight (and seeing them on half of all Dakar race cars  ) lured me into ordering them. No small price tag, but should be top quality. |
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1st Nov 2018 3:23pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3281 
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Nice Defender and excellent choice of wheels. Which colour did you go for?
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1st Nov 2018 3:31pm |
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| EVdV Member Since: 26 Nov 2017 Location: Vosselaar Posts: 53
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Anthracite grey. The bronze is nice too, but I can't see it blend in on a black car with beige hood.
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1st Nov 2018 4:12pm |
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| EVdV Member Since: 26 Nov 2017 Location: Vosselaar Posts: 53
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Little update.
Seats and bulkhead removal bar are in, very tight fit with the 3 seats. Wheels came in. Click image to enlarge Fitted them at work and took a few scenic shots. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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26th Nov 2018 4:51pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Wow, looks superb!
 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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26th Nov 2018 5:10pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2162 
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Sexy Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent |
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26th Nov 2018 5:14pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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wheels look great
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26th Nov 2018 5:54pm |
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