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SGH



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AFN Canopy fitting - Part 1
Well i got the rear arches, canopy and rear doors on today (doors need some adjustment) and off tomorrow to get some quotes on getting it painted...








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Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
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WOW! Thats some serious work Bow down Why did you decide on rear doors instead of the easier route of a catflap as in the Series vehicles?
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Rear doors will make it easier getting stuff in and out as you can reach in more than with a drop down tailgate. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE
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Thumbs Up Especially with a tow bar fitted. This really is the full works, very impressive Very Happy
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Tidy, i'd go see a decent plant glass place and ask them to cut some 'double shadowlite' glass instead of putting a tint on there Thumbs Up
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Looks excellent Thumbs Up

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Re: AFN Canopy fitting - Part 1



That looks fantastic, and cavernous! What are you planning to put in it? Darren

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I got mine painted before I fitted it who did you get it off
You will need to keep the hinges oiled they go stiff quickly if you don't Thumbs Up
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SGH



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Bought direct from AFN we are planning on stocking these here in UK.

I was going to get painted first but glad I didn't as doors need some adjustment. Apart from the door alignment issue a perfect fit.

I must say really impressed with the quality all aluminium construction and attention to detail Thumbs Up 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE
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SGH



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Re: AFN Canopy fitting - Part 1
LandRoverAnorak wrote:



That looks fantastic, and cavernous! What are you planning to put in it?


Using it for our dogs.

Looking at fitting Flettner vent any other suggestions on fitting out for the muts welcome.. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE
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Get someone, or yourself if you feel compatent to ply line the back and seal it. It's a damn site easier to clean out than faffing with all the ribbing and nooks and crannies found in the bare body.
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How much was the kit Question

Edit - Thanks for the PM Thumbs Up


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proper job Simon Thumbs Up

Like Bob says, 130's are growing on me ... need to justify one (and get a bigger garage)

Are you going to use Stable matting for the interior ?
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Undecided on what to do with the inside ply or carpet Confused

Got some nice 6mm hammer finish rubber matting coming today used this in my 110 hi cap. 993 Varioram - Guards Red
Defender 2.5 300TDI 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Defender 2.2 TDCI 130 HCP - Orkney Grey - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Corris Grey/Black Pack - GONE
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montaciano Red/Black Pack - GONE
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