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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728  
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Hi there
I've been a member for a while now and realized I haven't put a post up yet here (If I'm honest I couldn't upload Pictures until Martin very Kindly showed me how  )
Anyway I've had this and been on here since selling my 110 to Zero who joined the same time as me. I've decided its not going to be a keeper as have been offered my dream vehicle so thought it best to put some pictures up while I've still got it. Don't worry though its another 90 i'm after so you haven't got rid of me 
So here it is From me converting it from a pickup  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Defender puma dormobile camper Last edited by SailingTom on 22nd Jan 2014 7:48pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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22nd Jan 2014 4:24pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2457 
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Thats an thing of beauty tom! 2011 Santorini Black USW XS.
2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS |
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22nd Jan 2014 6:11pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
I wants!
Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5. |
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22nd Jan 2014 6:14pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728
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Thanks Guys,
The next ones going to be another soft top, there's something about them when you can get the roof off like the top picture. Its like going back to my series days with a bit more comfort.  Defender puma dormobile camper |
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22nd Jan 2014 6:19pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Lovely! Not often you see a soft top Puma!
An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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22nd Jan 2014 8:23pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6174 
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Looks nice. My project90-3 was a full soft top, great fun, especially on a cold day with the back rolled up.
Right royal PITA on dusty Salisbury plain though....  |
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22nd Jan 2014 8:38pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728
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Hi To Tall
There NAS ones, but the whole lot uses Standard Genuine Reverse Light lenses instead so there clear, with LED coloured Bulbs behind, I quite like them as think they suit its Tonka style look 
Yes there's not many puma soft tops yet, I love 90 soft tops though so it had to be done. I was going to buy a svx before this one and am tempted again now, but these suite my needs more and there's not another one, plus the next one should be better 
The hoops /Cage are fantastic and I had them custom made slightly with a work light bracket and galvanised instead of powder coated. For any one interested its the same one a well known LR modifier/ seller uses on their soft top conversions, but despite this was still under 1/2 the price from the manufacturer (Purely Metal) I remember yours Jim looked great in Nato, thanks for the help you gave me when I got it with the screen rail, bit different with a series. Back rolled up in the cold is a must. You don't notice its like it with the heater on full
Surprisingly to people not used to them its no colder in there than a van, in fact sometimes seems hotter Defender puma dormobile camper |
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22nd Jan 2014 8:39pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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looks fantastic  sure the next one will be even better  CSK Automotive
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22nd Jan 2014 10:29pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728
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Thanks Chris,
don't know how you know the next one will be better! worrying I've got plans for something I haven't got!
Cheers for giving me a call earlier to discuss and sorry I was in a rush as had a customer arriving Defender puma dormobile camper |
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22nd Jan 2014 10:36pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728
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Well in the short time I've had this one Its been a real pleasure to drive.
I haven't connected with it as much as the other defenders I've owned, through no fault of its own just me wanting something else really to be honest! I'd urge anyone on here to have a soft top defender at least once, as gives them a completely different character and they are a huge amount of fun in the summer along with surprisingly not being that cold in winter (I dont think anyone can deny they look good either )
So much so ive got another frame ordered for my next one ready! The ebay and autotrader ads have now been placed so im hoping that soon it should be on its way to a new owner. Cheers Tom Defender puma dormobile camper |
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6th Feb 2014 6:06pm |
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| Cuthbert Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Up North Posts: 1535 |
Love the look of the soft-top Defender and if I lived in the sunny South East it might well be on my list. Somehow I don't think it will appeal to many in Somerset or the West of Scotland at the current time?
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7th Feb 2014 11:12pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728
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Completely agree there dont think it will go down to well at the moment!
Having said that plonk a snorkel on it it and it will be better than the Bmw convertibles/ submarines on the news! Defender puma dormobile camper |
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8th Feb 2014 12:00pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1728
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No real updates due to it being for sale, but still couldnt resist carpeting the rear as had some genuine material left over. Other than that gave it a polish today as the sun was out.
Although Silver doesnt show the shine as much as my black one did, it still comes up pretty well from a 3 stage clean. Other thing is it doesnt take that long in reality as theres not much to do with the hood, hense why i can normally do it weekly. Heres some pics
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19th Feb 2014 2:25pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150 
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Nice. You really have to wonder why Landrover does not offer soft tops in the UK...
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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19th Feb 2014 3:55pm |
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