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keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2214

Good progress well done. Lotsa skint knuckles.

Keith

7th Jun 2020 7:37pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Cheers Keith

A few more bits cleaned and painted over the last few days, the mrs has been love if the wire wheel! I also picked up this lovely ammo box which has had a repaint and now fitted on the front for cam net stowage

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Rear axle cleaned and painted, diff then repainted the correct colour:

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NATO hitch has been found in the spare-spares box so a clean and paint to bring it up to spec, just awaiting the new nuts and bolts before I mount it:

Click image to enlarge 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

8th Jun 2020 5:44pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

Looking good. I owned 52HG99 for a few years a while back and had the joy of doing the hinge panel and footwell replacement job. Fortunately the previous owner had already replaced the vent panel. The family still haven't forgiven me for selling it

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9th Jun 2020 5:35pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Not too far from mine, was it still 24v and FFR? Hopefully I’ll get mine up to a light roll FFR as I have a rummage around a few mates sheds

I will have to do the bulkhead at some point and get the correct upper vent panel but at the moment it’s good enough and my funds are low due to the current situation.

Well she’s 90% done now just wheels and tyres to sort before moving on to the interior.

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9th Jun 2020 10:38pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

It was 24V (IMO the only benefit of a 12V is the option of a cubby box or centre front seat) and was FFRish. The screened ignition system was swapped out before my ownership, I added an electronic module to eliminate the points.

Sold it to a RAF Puma technician who spent most of his time in Kabul.

9th Jun 2020 11:09pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

If the right bits turn up mine might go back to 24v as I’ve spent a long time working with that setup I have to remind myself 11-14v on a circuit is normal

It’s funny how many serving and ex serving types purchase ex military vehicles, either ones they have used or older versions. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

10th Jun 2020 11:23am

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

great thread! i'm sure i'm gonna end up with one of these someday!!

My 109 thread

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10th Jun 2020 5:41pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Cheers g-Mack

I always said I’ll have one some day but this one turned up a lot sooner than I planned and practically fell in my lap, it was far too rude to turn it down much to my bank accounts dislike

oh well tracing the history has definitely convinced me it was the right move. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

10th Jun 2020 9:25pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Raided the parts bin again last night (must be getting close to needing a replan soon) after a nice spot of lunch and a drive home the long way the Mrs was most unimpressed at the passenger door deciding to open itself on the right hand bends

So out to the shed when I was home to find a new latch and even managing to save the original barrel I now have a non self opening door

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I even managed to throw in some old rubber matting to stop me scuffing up the floor plates and load bed.

Today’s job between the showers is sorting out a little hub leak. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

11th Jun 2020 8:50am

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

A break in the weather allowed me to strip the drive flange and make up a new gasket, so fingers crossed that’s the leak sorted, I went around and topped up all the fluids too so she should be fine for a while now

With rain being the prominent part of today I decided to hide in the workshop and make a start on the dash panels to replace the aftermarket ones currently fitted.

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Even treated the gauges a little spruce up

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Rest of the switches and tags are on route along with a new speedo cable etc since mine has been in two half’s since I’ve had it

90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

11th Jun 2020 4:42pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Made a start on the wiring today before work, definitely not a quick job trying to sort out what has been done in the past and how it’s meant to go with the original set up but we love a challenge eh

still it’s coming along and should be ready for the run on Sunday

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12th Jun 2020 3:21pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Still had some light when I got home from work today so managed to finish off the dash wiring as much as I can, still awaiting a few switches for the heater, IR etc but it’s back together and everything works

12th Jun 2020 9:31pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Still awaiting the oil pipe and the time to fit my box of PA Blanchard parts but here’s a before and after since externally she won’t change much now.

18th Jun 2020 8:18pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

New to me wheels and tyres fitted today, much better than the disco steels (oh any owner of 61KJ61 I now own your spare

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Also swapped out the plastic plates for pressed ones

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24th Jun 2020 6:29pm

seriesonenut

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Essex
Posts: 1213

looking good and back to 'stock'. I had a set of those lights on my 200 tdi 110, took me ages to find a set at autojumbles. Are the tyres 650's? Like hens teeth now. I only need 8 for my 4x2 and fire engine 88

1984 One-Ten CSW
2010 XS USW (sold)
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2

24th Jun 2020 6:35pm

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