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 Series 3 Axel in Series 1 |
defender9
 10th Sep 2024 5:10pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 4 · Views: 454 · Subject: Series 3 Axel in Series 1 |
| A German member of the Series One Club, sadly no longer with us had a number of original spec fully floating half shafts made for the Series One. I understand the Club bought all the stock, there may ... |
| Sunbeam Motorcycles |
defender9
10th Sep 2024 5:03pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 2087 · Subject: Sunbeam Motorcycles |
Did you manage to sell the S7/S8 gearbox for a Sunbeam.
I have an S8 and am a member of the Sunbeam (SOF) group. Please message if need be and we can help out. R
Thanks Richard, yes the gearbox ... |
| Asset plate on a Series One |
defender9
15th Aug 2024 9:17am
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 19 · Views: 4205 · Subject: Asset plate on a Series One |
Long ago the 7:1 CR cylinder head was replaced with a gas-flowed ACR high-compression cylinder head with SU carburetter - so the old Rover isn't lacking in power.
My Series 1 has an ACR head, cam a ... |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
defender9
13th Aug 2024 1:14pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 561 · Views: 65613 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/19003/20240407_200959.jpg
Just sold my Landcruiser colorado or prado everywhere else due to lack of storage. It has gone to an enthusiast who plans o ... |
| cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
defender9
9th Jul 2024 12:53pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 561 · Views: 65613 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/20058/045FBB14-6314-4541-A391-4251AAA60EF1.jpeg
Not too many of the W123’s about. I have this one, built by engineers with many still performing ... |
| [Wanted] Series 1 88in |
defender9
3rd Jul 2024 4:41pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 238 · Subject: [Wanted] Series 1 88in |
As per the title, wanted a Series 188in in need of a complete rebuild. Scrap, wreck, parts missing considered but must have a chassis, V5C and chassis plate with matching numbers.
PM me if you have a ... |
| LRSOC 'Jorvik Rally 2024' |
defender9
1st Jul 2024 7:17am
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 11 · Views: 1880 · Subject: LRSOC 'Jorvik Rally 2024' |
I dread asking questions like this, but what's that on the front of the bonnet of LYO836?
They are Amber ( if memory serves) flashing lights fitted to Civil Defence Auxiliary Fire Land Rovers and p ... |
| DIY sand blasting |
defender9
23rd Jun 2024 4:58pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 1308 · Subject: DIY sand blasting |
| Powder coatings are usually best burnt off above the temperature of the plastic (usually PA) melts at then blasted to clean up the metal. |
| Series One Jorvik rally |
defender9
18th Jun 2024 4:01pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 4 · Views: 722 · Subject: Series One Jorvik rally |
| We can’t make it either due to other long term plans. |
| My second One-Ten |
defender9
13th Jun 2024 12:51pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 5 · Views: 902 · Subject: My second One-Ten |
| Trident Green, classic colour. |
| Main Grenadier discussion thread |
defender9
11th Jun 2024 1:12pm
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1746 · Views: 438632 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread |
| ^^ Interesting, I heard similar from a friend of mine who repairs Land Rovers for a living, he’s a really good agricultural engineer and although he loves the older Land Rovers he had a farmer custo ... |
| Defender Rival - New Landcruiser... FROM £75k! |
defender9
11th Jun 2024 1:05pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1656 · Subject: Defender Rival - New Landcruiser... FROM £75k! |
| Land Cruisers are great vehicles and very well screwed together. I have a 27 year old one which I daily. I keep it well maintained. The one big problem with them ( like a Disco 1/2) is that the chassi ... |
| Battery - another quick one |
defender9
6th May 2024 9:43am
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 3 · Views: 721 · Subject: Battery - another quick one |
| I only use Varta, never had a problem with them. |
| Main Grenadier discussion thread |
defender9
4th Apr 2024 9:52am
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1746 · Views: 438632 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread |
Aside from G-Class (which is epic........)
The new LC is the first 4x4 I have been really excited about for a while- I saw the specs for it, then the photoshoots last year and it's just smashed the ... |
| Series One event at Bolton Abbey station - Sunday 28th April |
defender9
29th Mar 2024 7:35pm
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Forum: Events · Replies: 3 · Views: 906 · Subject: Series One event at Bolton Abbey station - Sunday 28th April |
| Alas we are away for a few days this year so won’t be attending. It’s a good do and we’ll worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood. |
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