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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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Thanks, I spoke to the body shop today and the panels are going into the booth tomorrow. They are planning on starting the re assembly on Monday and I should be able to collect on Wednesday all being well.
Post #794072 19th Sep 2019 8:07pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thumbs Up Bow down 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
Post #794075 19th Sep 2019 8:10pm
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L110CDL



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That's great news Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #794092 19th Sep 2019 8:32pm
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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Fred’s coming along nicely I’m told, I didn’t get a chance to go this week. But I’m collecting mid-end of next week. I’ve also had the below image sent through. I’ve always liked the gear knob in the old Porsche 917 and the later Carrera GT so I decided I wanted something similar. A guy makes them to order in a variety of woods and finishes. The below is the transfer box one which is 37mm dia and the gear knob will be 47mm.

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Post #795586 28th Sep 2019 11:20am
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GREENI



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Nice knob!

I’ve seen similar at Workshop Seventy 7, very well made.
Post #795587 28th Sep 2019 11:30am
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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Had a go at replicating the coolnvintage Bluetooth speaker they have done in a couple of builds. Had to completely remove the front panel and then trim both sides down for it to fit. It’s going to need re trimming so I am thinking of dropping to as close to the cup holders as I can and add a crossmembers at the top as it has nothing at the moment.


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Post #795757 29th Sep 2019 10:04am
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Really neat idea
Post #795793 29th Sep 2019 12:37pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Neat! 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
Post #795842 29th Sep 2019 5:56pm
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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Almost there, just have the last couple of bits to finish off, the guys at UK Defenders have been great and I cannot speak highly enough of them. Hopefully picking it up on Wednesday.


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I had some of the fabric left over from the seats so I used that for the tray of the lower dash, think that and the colour matched trim sets it off nicely.
Post #799792 28th Oct 2019 3:07pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Looks awesome! Thumbs Up I'm not sure if it's sacrilege to a genuine V8, but it certainly looks amazing! 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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Post #799798 28th Oct 2019 5:27pm
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rtm89



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Galway Green
Wow. What an incredible looking car.
Bahama gold really suits it well!! Thumbs Up
Post #799880 29th Oct 2019 10:57am
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L110CDL



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Looking great there Anyideas Cool 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #799944 29th Oct 2019 8:24pm
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
That is very very smart. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #799948 29th Oct 2019 8:40pm
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
So good. Just one more sleep! WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.
Post #799974 29th Oct 2019 9:34pm
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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Thanks Everyone, it’s been a long time coming. I took delivery back on the 16th November 2017, I have only driven It twice. Once to get a Christmas tree that year and then to the garage. Hoping that it’s going to stay dry for the weekend so I can enjoy it.
Post #799978 29th Oct 2019 9:48pm
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