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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273  
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I had been looking for a 90 for a while. I have had Range Rovers, and a Disco but still wanted a 90/Defender, so when this one was offered to me I thought....why not?
In a way, I kind of wished I had bought another disco or RR, but then I would have still wanted a defender! It had 6 moths MOT, and was priced at £2999, I took it for a test drive and it seemed to drive ok, I had a good look round the chassis and spotted a couple of holes.  Click image to enlarge Just to make sure, i got him to put it through another MOT, just to see what it threw up. The holes in the chassis were not a fail, but he welded them up anyway as they came up as an advisory, the top mount on the front shock was a fail, so that was replaced, it threw up a couple of other advisory issues, seat belts frayed, and other small items. But other than that, 12 months MOT. The previous owner had a "squabble" with an ex and it had some paint stripper poured over the side. So that will need to be sorted. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I have decided that I like the satin black look
So thats what I am aiming for. First job was to check out the rear x member, as it had some suspicious looking checker plate Click image to enlarge All clean, so a coat of satin black to cover up any bare metal and result Click image to enlarge I will be taking it back to bare metal and giving it a proper paint job. I decided to start on the black paint job, this will not be a pro effort, It's a small budget project so the less I can spend the better. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Had a bit of a reaction I need to take back and re-do. Click image to enlarge I found a good set of checker plate on ebay, and that will be shot blasted and sprayed black.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I am still looking at a long list of jobs, but I will take them one day at a time It will make a good project I think. :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by mymini007 on 14th Mar 2012 7:50am. Edited 2 times in total |
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28th Nov 2011 8:59pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150  
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Not bad at all, looks a lot better in black. Thats a lot of chequerplate for one vehicle though isn't it? I love the look of the NAS rear lamps, will you fit them to your 90? 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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28th Nov 2011 9:11pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Not sure yet, I may do, not all the checker plate will go in, I have fitted out the rear tub and am now having 2nd thoughts, so that my come out, I will leave the bulkhead in, and the wing and bonnet tops, and the sills, but I think I will leave it there. |
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28th Nov 2011 9:16pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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Doesn't sound too bad. I'm debating fitting NAS lamps myself, to be seen better on winter nights, but on the other hand I don't want to really modify the vehicle if I can help it...hmmm. 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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28th Nov 2011 9:18pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6103 
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Good little truck there.
I hope to see you out on some of Wilts byways soon then!  |
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28th Nov 2011 9:44pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Thanks, to be honest its more for work than for fun, but i am sure i will indulge, you will have to show me some lanes! |
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28th Nov 2011 9:51pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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hi mymini007
we're off on the plains 27th Dec, PM me if you are interested. cheers Steve |
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29th Nov 2011 7:24am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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.. ps
nice truck ... really like the satin black look - gets me thinking about my 90 |
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29th Nov 2011 7:25am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing the pics
Nice to see a sad looking 90 being lavished with attention  |
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29th Nov 2011 8:36am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Will need to check with the other half, but sounds good to me. Not too tricky I hope, only ever driven on site before. Not through tank tracks and bomb holes etc! |
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29th Nov 2011 9:07am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Added some checker plate tonight, side sills
Click image to enlarge And rear quarters Click image to enlarge Did both sides but got too cold and dark to do anymore. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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29th Nov 2011 9:26pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Done a little more today before the rain set in, got the passenger side painted, well first coat anyway.
took the checker plate off of the rear arches, as I have decided to do something else there instead. Wired up a cd player ind took out the old discovery tape player. Photos to follow in the daylight! |
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30th Nov 2011 5:11pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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So this is what I have been doing to my rear tub, no checker plate. A decked landy!!!
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge It wont be every ones taste but I like the van type practicality. What do you think? Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter 
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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1st Dec 2011 9:16pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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I quite like that wood work.
2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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2nd Dec 2011 3:08pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Very expensive !! 
Its B&Q laminate floor, its the £55 a sqm, but was damaged stock so got it for £1, and the ally strips were about £10 You cant polish a turd! But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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2nd Dec 2011 4:04pm |
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