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Macca



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
SVX Grille Replacement
My first post having lurked here for a while...

My recently acquired 2013 110 USW has an SVX grille installed by the previous owner.


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As others have mentioned in this thread, I'm not keen on the "outy" look and want to revert to a more classic look like this, I guess colour matched (Santorini)..

JOW240725 wrote:
Britpart stainless steel lower grille from TMD


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It's not clear to me what I need to purchase to do this though. Do I need anything in addition to the classic grille and headlight surrounds? In particular the lower stainless grille or the air con grille surround?

Also, any experience of Britpart grille parts here? I'd normally go for genuine parts, but would seem to be *very* pricey to revert to classic look with genuine parts here.

Thanks!
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Theater



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Italy 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green
SVX Grille


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Classic Grille


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You can use my SVX Grille Project post backwards (read it from bottom to top)

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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
You may find someone who wants and SVX grille (I don't), who's willing to do a part ex for their standard stuff.
Post #713622 21st Jun 2018 8:34am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Re: SVX Grille Replacement
Macca wrote:
JOW240725 wrote:


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You have good taste! Whistle

Swapping the grille and light surrounds is easy, even I managed it! Santorini sets seem to go for silly money. It might be easier to pick up a secondhand set and paint yourself. I've got two sets in the garage I picked up for about £35 each, which I keep planning to paint, just never get round to it.

Lovely Defender! Being black I'll just leave this here for inspiration! My current fav black...


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 James
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Macca



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Thanks to everyone for the pointers and to James for the inspiration Smile

Am I right in thinking that this..


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..is the grill frame (PN ASJ710060)?

Looks like I need..



Time now to see if I can find some second hand parts.
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Re: SVX Grille Replacement
JOW240725 wrote:

Santorini sets seem to go for silly money.


People buy them as ready to fit. Black ones will suit a range of body colours a la Autobiography and works.

Most people would want to respray a bronze green one unless they happen to have a bronze green car.
Post #713701 21st Jun 2018 3:31pm
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mk1collector



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
Are you sure it’s a proper six grille as from your pics it looks to me like an after market grille that fits to a standard surround. Some closer better pics of your set up might help Thumbs Up Ray
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Macca



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Having had a look around this evening, I think you're right - its an aftermarket SVX style grille.

Here are some pics..


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Note the grille is in one piece, hence why I think I need the grille surround.

Next question.. any idea if I have the necessary headlight parts, or am I going to need body and gasket behind the headlamp?
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LandRoverAnorak



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Have a look at the pictures in the link that dgardel posted above. Yours has been converted in exactly the same way as he did his and is completely reversible with the plastic grill parts and headlight fixings. There are no gaskets involved.

Yes, you will need the grill surround.

I'm not so sure that what you have is aftermarket. Looks like the proper kit to me Confused Darren

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mk1collector



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From the original photos I thought the surround looked separate to the grille but obviously not Embarassed Ray
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Post #713781 21st Jun 2018 10:11pm
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V8GPC



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you'll need to ensure the front grill panel is the aircon type; and also you'll need new side and indicator lights; possible different headlights. (Could get pricey)

You'd be able to sell your SVX parts on very easily later to recoop the cost.
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