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arran jones



Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
Location: south west
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Defender 90
Hey all

Im back, after selling my 90 pickup a few years ago.
Ive made the decision to get another one.

Theres a 2014 pickup in v good condition that has done 60k miles for £22k

And also a 2014 Hardtop in v good Condition that has done 20k miles for £24k

Is the hardtop an obvious choice? And also if i get a hardtop or pickup i will be doing a Masai4x4 panaramic glass conversion on the back anyway. So a hardtop from the start would make it easier to do right?

Many Thanks
Arran
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970
Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
The Hard Top would be my preference Thumbs Up

Keep us updated with your journey… Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
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CarMan



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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+1 to that and welcome back Thumbs Up Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)
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jeffersj



Member Since: 23 Jan 2015
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bronze Green
its a personal choice and also depends how the mileage has been reached. 20k on a building sites or a farm may be worse that 60k mainly motorway miles.

Condition ans maintenance records are important. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A
Ex 90 TD5
Ex D3
Ex D4
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Leamreject



Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
Agreed on how the mileage is achieved, we ran a fleet offshore in Jersey, 18 months in low sea water very low recorded mileage they were rotten Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT
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L110CDL



Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
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Welcome back arron Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
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custom90



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arran jones



Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
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Thanks for all the replys
The hardtop i was looking at has now sold shamefully.

So may well be getting the pickup and converting.

Who knows of anyone that has some rear hardtop panel's and/or roof etc for sale? Maybe someone on here?

Cheers
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karlp606



Member Since: 19 Aug 2021
Location: Hull
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Firenze Red
Selling like hot cakes these defenders!
Welcome back and good luck with the project Smile
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Procta



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welcome back Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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arran jones



Member Since: 21 Nov 2016
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Been to look at the pickup today
And also looking at side panels extra to convert to hardtop.

I have found some side panels and roof from a V plate defender(1999) would this fit onto a 2014 plate...im guessing it will?

MT
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Pumas, and Td5s has pressings on the flat part of the roof. They help reduce vibrations. Since these parts are easy to swap from one vehicle to another, then better go by their ‘design’ than YOM of the vehicle.
Early 90s had external ribs on the roof, and side panels with substantial amount of pop rivets. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Btw, factor in the cost of the rear door. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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arran jones



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Thank you..
I take that as a yes it would then
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Yes indeed. They all have the same size and bolt spacing to the tub.
Rear door design changed around 2002. Easy to see difference by all rounded corners on the glass for newer steel door. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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