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Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3671	Great work there, should be rightfully proud of the outcome.
2nd Apr 2019 4:41pm

Mariner Member Since: 03 Oct 2017 Location: Arklow Posts: 127	Great job, well done. Everything done to a very high standard. Hope you enjoy a summer of happy motoring.
2nd Apr 2019 8:13pm

donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1841

Liking that very much indeed - if I get another one, it'll be something like that; a soft top 90. I'd like to think it would look even half as good. 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...

2nd Apr 2019 8:17pm

VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953	Well done Toby, a great example to us all - I still reckon it should have a V8 under the bonnet though
3rd Apr 2019 11:41am

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904

Great work, looks fantastic! Are they the Purely Metals hoops and Exmoor hood? Pleased with both? 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

3rd Apr 2019 12:12pm

defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629	Nice result, they look like Purely Metal hoops, I put them on my V8 90,I like the chunky look
3rd Apr 2019 12:33pm

HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746

Thank you for all your kind words, it has turned out very well so far. As for a V8, 200tdi is a very simple engine that lends it's self very well for what we want. And it appears that ours is a goodun. If it goes pop then may be a V8 later on. But I understand if you play about with the original spec too much, you loose your free tax and mot changes at 40 years old. Yes Purely Metal hoops with an All Wheel Trim Mohair tilt. It's lovely. 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.

3rd Apr 2019 1:10pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904

Thanks for confirming. Purely are local to me, they do a NAS spec galv hoop now just not sure it would suit an early 90. Did you get it as a package form All Wheel Trim or separately? Please could I ask why you went for mohair over canvas at nearly half the price? TIA  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

3rd Apr 2019 1:37pm

G4V JW Member Since: 24 Sep 2018 Location: Northants Posts: 190	Immense, just binge read the whole thread, a credit to you  Instagram; @gavin_walding
3rd Apr 2019 1:55pm

HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746

We had a great weekend down at the Members Meeting at Goodwood last weekend. We were in a amongst some pretty fancy motors, but the interest in our old truck was a real surprise. We have now down 230 miles and all seems to be ok, so far... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 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.

15th Apr 2019 10:16am

VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953	Time to update your 'signature' as Derek is no longer in rebuild Looking great!
15th Apr 2019 12:37pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904

I've just had to look back to page 1 when you bought Derek. What a transformation!! Credit to you and all your hard work, it really is stunning now!  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

16th Apr 2019 7:57am

HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746

Update on Derek Hi Guys Thankfully the name Derek hasn't really stuck, it tends to get called "The Green One" or "The New One". Anyway it been 3 or 4 months since we finished it and got it back on the road, and its been brilliant. It's done 487 miles in that time, but everyone of those miles has been ace, it would be very difficult to calculate the Smiles Per Gallon. Only problems we've had are; The automatic turn offs on the indicators, they turn off as soon as the wheel is turned, I get them working by hand no problem, refit the wheel and they don't work again. very strange. It can be troublesome to get into 5th now and again. I think its that adjustment bolt on the side of the gearbox/selector box. The new doors seals make it tough to close the doors. I don't know if with series doors we have the wrong door seals. Any advice on the above would be great, but in essence its been great, a real worthwhile project. A couple more snaps; Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 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.

27th Jul 2019 4:31pm

Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5160	That looks the part!!  Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
27th Jul 2019 7:41pm

HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746	Cheers Procta, you should see the rear speaker pods  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.
27th Jul 2019 10:44pm

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