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WarPig



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T1G UP wrote:
good to know.

i fancy getting my 90 a refresh, use the original chassis, get it galved, along with the bulkhead etc

what have you done about the doors? they rust easily and cost alot to replace.


Ive added a section to the first post explaining about the doors Thumbs Up

My original post is growing quite long now as I keep adding stuff, and I only intended to post a few photos for Zagato Mr. Green

Im finally in the position where I absolutely love my Defender, but its been a bucket load of stress that I wouldnt want to have to go through again Big Cry Would have been a lot easier if it was a second car that could live in a workshop throughout the process. Instead I needed it to drive to work and back each day Crying or Very sad
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alfajock



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Lovely job Warpig, and a great inspiration - my CSW V8 is currently halfway though the exact same transformation, even down to the colour. If she turns out as well as yours I'll be delighted! Fully Restored 89 110 CSW V8

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Interesting about the doors. I don't know what's in them normally. What's in yours looks like asbestos (but of course isn't) perhaps some kind of filth (sorry, I mean Police) light protection against human beings?

I wish LR offered galv chassis on the Defender or even had it as standard.
Post #74395 6th Jun 2011 6:17am
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Looks excellent War Pig, please make sure its locked down, too many going walk abouts recently near us.
YEB have dug my drive up to get to a fault, so mine has been in sight all weekend, havent slept well to be honest!

A fitter i worked with drove from Saville Street to Brinsworth in an old citroen with only the drivers seat and a steering wheel in the car, windows, doors every thing out and a bit of rope holding him in! Right sight!
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JSG



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Top job - lovely Thumbs Up John

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MK



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Any pic you can share showing the RR seats in? Thumbs Up Puma 110" SW

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Post #74459 6th Jun 2011 2:32pm
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Just about to embark on a similar project.

Picked up a 2001 TD5 CSW with only 57k on the clock for a tad under 4k this week!! Looks rough as it's been converted to a utility shape (ie no rear windows) has a few dinks and dents and the paint was white and has been badly painted on the outside only.

Planning a full interior/exterior respray in epsom green and a new set of alloys, should look great Smile Andy
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WarPig



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Thanks everyone Thumbs Up

Paul_1978 wrote:
Looks excellent War Pig, please make sure its locked down, too many going walk abouts recently near us.
YEB have dug my drive up to get to a fault, so mine has been in sight all weekend, havent slept well to be honest!


I know exactly how you feel, im currently having the outside of my house re-rendered and Ive got to park it on the road during the day Big Cry . But its either that, or have the workmen scratch it with their ladders Shocked
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WarPig



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MK wrote:
Any pic you can share showing the RR seats in? Thumbs Up


Fitting the RR seats is still on my 'to do list'. Got to find a local welder to weld some fixing plates to the seat rails. Im looking forward to getting them fitted though.
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How are you getting on with her Warpig? I really fancy doing a TDi one day Whistle £1600 for the respray was a good deal, the chassis swap price also Shocked
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Interesting read that Warpig, and not about Pumas too! Whistle Bought my truck from Landrovers UK Wink 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

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Thumbs Up very nice top colour aswell
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WarPig



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Ive forgotten to update this thread, but ive since added some puma xs heated seats from Duckworths. I'll post some photos later Thumbs Up
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Great job well done! looks great Thumbs Up
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WarPig



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chiefstoker wrote:
Interesting read that Warpig, and not about Pumas too! Whistle Bought my truck from Landrovers UK Wink


They had some really nice looking Defenders for sale. Seemed genuine folk too.


Tried to add this photo to my first post, but for some reason it wont let me Confused

Fitted the puma XS half leather heated seats supplied by Dan @ Duckworths Thumbs Up Just need to refit my door cards & headlining....



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And now im gunna hide them underneath a set of Melvin & Moons ive just bought..


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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
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