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bpman



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Nice bumper Thumbs Up
Post #350868 10th Aug 2014 7:54pm
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Ronin



Member Since: 09 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 ST Keswick Green
Cheers Steve, was good to meet you Thumbs Up

Joel
Post #350877 10th Aug 2014 8:14pm
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Rosso_NI



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 110 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Galway Green
Like it Thumbs Up
Post #351315 12th Aug 2014 9:25pm
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Ronin



Member Since: 09 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 ST Keswick Green
Time for another update. I suspect this one will be a little more controversial...

Well, not the first bit. Last weekend I replaced the dicky DRL and bolted on a pair of the Gwyn Lewis outrigger shields and front mudguards. The truck already had the factory-fitted mudguards, but they left the outriggers and footwells totally exposed and let far too much crap past and onto the bodywork. Fitting was straightforward and enjoyable.


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I also made some shields for the back of each DRL, to protect them from the worst thrown up by the front wheels, and sought to weatherproof the wiring connectors.


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Now the more divisive content... My new tyres were delivered mid-week so I wasted no time getting them mounted onto my 10" modulars. I took my time bolting them on today in the sunshine and rubbed down and Hammerited the drive flanges, which were beginning to oxidise. Now, I know the look won't appeal to all (/any) of you, but I think it looks fantastic (and that's what counts Razz ). Each tyre has a 200g bag of Magnum Plus dynamic balancing beads inside and, whilst I was only able to wind it up to 60 on the roads near to me, there wasn't any sign of an imbalance.


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Now, I'm obviously going to need some flairs for the tub (and I hope to pick AndrewS' and SGH's brains on this point in due course), I also know that the sides of the truck will forever be plastered with filth, that I'll probably need to tweak the front arches for clearance and that the old Wolfs will have to go back on come MOT time, but I'm delighted with it Thumbs Up

Joel

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Post #403498 1st Mar 2015 9:05pm
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watts



Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
Awesome!
Post #403506 1st Mar 2015 9:22pm
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Looks great, the wheels & tyres really set it off Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
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Post #403508 1st Mar 2015 9:24pm
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SailingTom



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Looks Fantastic mate, making me envious!

A blokes getting back to me on making some standard style arches that use the same mounting but stick out further, Ill drop you a pm when I hear back if you like Thumbs Up Defender puma dormobile camper
Post #403574 2nd Mar 2015 8:31am
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
What size are the tyres?

Great looking vehicle. I do like 130s! Thumbs Up
Post #403597 2nd Mar 2015 9:47am
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Great Looking Truck Thumbs Up Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #403662 2nd Mar 2015 1:04pm
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GREENI



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Tidy!
Post #403663 2nd Mar 2015 1:06pm
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Ronin



Member Since: 09 Aug 2012
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 ST Keswick Green
Thanks Chaps!

This was the first weekend in a while on which I have not washed the car, so I'll upload some better pictures once I've given it a little attention and had the chance to take it somewhere a little more picturesque...

Blackwolf, the tyres are 305/70 KM2s and the wheels are 16x10 ET-32.

Tom, I'd definitely be interested in hearing about those arches. I do need to get some factory flares on the back pronto, but as the tub is wider than the front end, factory flares *should* be sufficient back there. Oh, and as for making people jealous - you can talk with your excellent soft-top!

Joel
Post #403683 2nd Mar 2015 2:08pm
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