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JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Whilst I appreciate the above NOT fans comments and agree they take away from the classic Ninety look. I do feel the above photo makes them look bigger than they are in the flesh. This is may be slightly better photo...

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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

8th May 2022 6:14pm

Lodelaner

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lambourn
Posts: 632

1988 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Shire Blue

Still can’t agree, but acknowledge that personal taste is incontrovertible!

Apart from the aesthetic I can’t see the benefit: I see poor off road ability, compromised drivability, increased unsprung weight and thumping into potholes, 15% higher gearing than stock resulting in a slower top speed, reduced acceleration and constant swapping between 4th and 5th at cruising speed. JB

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8th May 2022 7:18pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

I have to say I was expecting the above negative effects, but genuinely haven't noticed any difference. It is 38 yrs old and driven accordingly, but no issues whatsoever. 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

31st May 2022 12:38pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

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31st May 2022 12:42pm

Lodelaner

Member Since: 04 Feb 2010
Location: Lambourn
Posts: 632

Having seen the other photos elsewhere I still think it’s a lovely looking Land Rover. The beauty is that each is to their owner’s preference and delight 😊 JB

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31st May 2022 12:43pm

nortm

Member Since: 22 Feb 2017
Location: Oxford
Posts: 26

1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel PU Buckingham Blue

Bonnet Lock

Hi, been following this for a while as I am currently restoring nearly the exact same car (1986 90 soft top - converted from truck cab). Looking at the bonnet lock hole on the front panel - is this a blanking plug or still the lock? Only as I no longer have the lock after converting to a td5 bonnet so was wondering if you had used a plug? I cannot quite tell from your pictures.

Thanks,

Matt

22nd Aug 2022 12:00pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Hi, you have great taste, please do start a thread, be interesting to see!

The lock is indead still a lock. However, it was painted over during the respray, I suspect it would originally just be finished black? Not a great photo but best I have on my mobile. If you need photos under the bonnet, I can take some for you?

22nd Aug 2022 1:19pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

A few topless photos...

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22nd Aug 2022 1:27pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black

Looking great, especially on the 255s

Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

22nd Aug 2022 3:34pm

nortm

Member Since: 22 Feb 2017
Location: Oxford
Posts: 26

JOW240725 wrote:
Hi, you have great taste, please do start a thread, be interesting to see!

The lock is indead still a lock. However, it was painted over during the respray, I suspect it would originally just be finished black? Not a great photo but best I have on my mobile. If you need photos under the bonnet, I can take some for you?

Click image to enlarge

Thanks for that. Unfortunately i do not have the lock anymore and looking for replacements brings up scary prices. I will probably look for a bung of some sort!

My build is taking its time but its getting there - full nut and bolt from chassis up. I will need to make a decision on wheels/tyres soon. Currently sat on puny 215's but looking to go bigger and wider.

25th Aug 2022 1:17pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Just fill the hole with a rubber grommet for now and keep an eye out for a lock. I'm sure one will come up at reasonable cost evenutually.

I look forward to see more as teh build continues.

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

25th Aug 2022 1:43pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

22nd Jun 2023 9:19pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

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22nd Jun 2023 9:21pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

Looking spot on! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

22nd Jun 2023 9:24pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3675

JOW240725 wrote:
A few topless photos...

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Hubba hubba!!

23rd Jun 2023 5:09am

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