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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Done with the welding. Test fitted, unfortunately can only check against the tub, and after a bit of adjustment (read as brut force) the door aligned pretty well. Quite happy with the result. First time for me to do a door repair, and not quite equipped or experienced to welding thin gauge. Rest of the day was cleaning all the old wax that had covered everything. Too tired to apply etch primer...

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Edit: I just realized that I forgot to drill the holes for the door card fixtures. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Nicely done Smile Darren

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+1 Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

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Clayton.
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Been busy sanding and sanding and more sanding on the left door (after replacing the battery on the other 90 and cleaning up under the missus seat). However will need to put some filler on the lower part of the skin to get it smooth Embarassed

While having a short break I snapped this photo. Present state of the 90.. long way to get it back on the road, but the good news is that the front end body work is all done, and just waiting for the day to re join the rest of the vehicle.

I am now practically 2 years in the rebuild, 2 years was also the planned / target duration Whistle



Click image to enlarge 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Btw, the wooden sticks are not a soft top frame, but my idea to get stuff off the garage floor Rolling with laughter
Although liking the looks of it .....but frames are quite spendy to get them shipped over. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Always good to read your progress. Keep the updates coming.
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
So filler has been faired, almost ready to start painting. Just need to find some time.


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When I put a straight edge against lower half of door, have bottom edge that curves slightly inwards. I cross checked with the Puma doors, same profile, so I will not worry about it.


Click image to enlarge 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Dinnu wrote:
Been busy sanding and sanding and more sanding on the left door (after replacing the battery on the other 90 and cleaning up under the missus seat). However will need to put some filler on the lower part of the skin to get it smooth Embarassed

While having a short break I snapped this photo. Present state of the 90.. long way to get it back on the road, but the good news is that the front end body work is all done, and just waiting for the day to re join the rest of the vehicle.

I am now practically 2 years in the rebuild, 2 years was also the planned / target duration Whistle



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I've not seen a spare wheel stored in the engine bay before!
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter ... too bad I cannot patent the idea, Jeep beat me to the design. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Managed to give a quick coat of paint. Still need to paint the inside of the door, and the outside will get another coat

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. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Looks a top job even with the one coat of paint on the door Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Thank you Clayton. The first coat on this door indeed turned out better than I expected as well. My hand is getting better at laying the paint Very Happy
Here is another shot showing the true colour.


Click image to enlarge 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it come together. Darren

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"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Thank you Darren, me too, cant wait to get in the drivers seat again. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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GREENI



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Top job, paint looks 'factory'!
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