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Bucko

Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 43

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

There is something just right about a well used series 3, I like it. I imagine good solid but well patina’d examples are becoming hard to find. Keep it as is (other than the wheels)

2nd Mar 2021 6:56pm

kipperthedog

Member Since: 27 Jun 2013
Location: Down South
Posts: 403

Not a lot of love for the wheels!

2nd Mar 2021 7:19pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

Maybe a set of wolf style et0 rims? 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

2nd Mar 2021 8:59pm

kipperthedog

Member Since: 27 Jun 2013
Location: Down South
Posts: 403

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Looking a little bit tidier now (and yes....the unloved wheels are still there!)
Passed it's first mot since 2013 a couple of weeks ago with just 3 advisories which was good, so it's taxed and on the road now. The list of things do to doesn't ever seem to get shorter, but that is half the point of having it!

19th Sep 2021 5:28pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

Great to have it back on the road, looking good. 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

19th Sep 2021 7:22pm

defender9

Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 1629

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Looks a very honest thing

20th Sep 2021 9:11am

ak615

Member Since: 22 Aug 2018
Location: essex
Posts: 182

Nice to see another old truck on the road again

20th Sep 2021 12:33pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

kipperthedog wrote:
I like the offset of these wheels with 235-85 tyres they fill the arches nicely. I think defender rims may be greater offset than series rims but it will still be less than these. If they stay a coat of limestone is worth a thought though, 2 need painting anyway.

or to be in keep with series wheels from JLR

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/l...FoQAvD_BwE

nice to good series on the road

20th Sep 2021 12:46pm

Slideywindows

Member Since: 09 Sep 2016
Location: North Essex
Posts: 1297

That is a nice late SIII which were factory-fitted with (wrongly called) Defender door mirrors and plastic bungs in the wings where the wing mirrors used to be fitted.

Ah, the wheels debate.
Will it ever be resolved?

Here's what my 1984 Ninety looked like when I got it home:

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And now, after an originality-freak has been to work:

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Everyone has different opinions, but maybe this will help the OP decide?

20th Sep 2021 4:17pm

kipperthedog

Member Since: 27 Jun 2013
Location: Down South
Posts: 403

Like them or loathe them, the wheels are staying. Though 1 doesn't seal and needs replacing, they seem to be et+10 or11 and the nearest I can find are et+8, out of stock and have been for months now!

20th Sep 2021 7:14pm

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