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Alex1976



Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
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Renewing wing tops
Hi,

I have taken off my wing top chequer plates as I have decided I prefer the look of the Defender without them and I don't actually use them.

My question is how does the wing top panel bolt/rivet/weld onto the wing side and front panels? I have found a pair of brand new wing top panels but I just wondered how it all comes apart and how easy it is to swap the panels over.

Has anyone any experience of this?

Thanks,

Alex
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Happyoldgit



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Yes done it. Fiddly more than difficult as it involves drilling out numerous spotwelds and unbolting the outer wing. Far easier to replace the entire wing in one go. Steve.
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It's too far gone mate. What you need is a new Land Rover, perhaps a nice black double cab.... Instagram: L90andy

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Alex1976



Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
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I need the Doublecab AS WELL as the 90! Can't seem to find any though - I think Grenadier has been taking them all back to Chamonix!

Thanks for the info happyoldgit - sounds like it is wing off job then rather than in situ. Still that's not too bad. Just need a nice day to spray up the new tops.

Alex
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Likeomg



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Re: Renewing wing tops
Alex1976 wrote:
Hi,

I have taken off my wing top chequer plates as I have decided I prefer the look of the Defender without them and I don't actually use them.

My question is how does the wing top panel bolt/rivet/weld onto the wing side and front panels? I have found a pair of brand new wing top panels but I just wondered how it all comes apart and how easy it is to swap the panels over.

Has anyone any experience of this?

Thanks,

Alex



bit of a faff as the other bits of the wing are one complete unit, like suggested needs drilling etc or buy the complete assembly..
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