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Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

mikeh501 wrote:
hey fullfat,

what came with your heavy duty bar set? I started to unpack mine and found some bolts etc, but couldnt see any type of strengthener for where the nut will be underneath the capping? did you just use big penny washers? Can you share a photo of what it looks like underneath the bolt points of your cappings pls

Mike let's see some photos of your soft top in progress.

20th Jun 2014 9:25am

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

no probs. im taking pics as a i go along. ive created a build thread already so you can see where I was up to about 12 months ago! i need to bring the story up to date with my current soft tops mods !

20th Jun 2014 11:13am

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic29574.html

20th Jun 2014 11:14am

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

one to whet your appetite. these are my new series door bottoms and rocky mountain ali door tops. Lovely bit of kit.

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20th Jun 2014 11:18am

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

Cage was easy. Door surrounds a complete nightmare! Do you vertical door surround pieces match to the holes on the cage? The bottom one is way out and it looks like the bottom slanted rain run off needs bending! One for tomorrow but any tips welcome!

21st Jun 2014 6:20pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

Mikeh501

Hi yes I needed to bend the bottom of the door shut mine never lined up even after bending they were still 8 mm out of line with the track the rubber seal pushes onto, doesn't seem to matter as after a week of the door being shut it works a treat now with no further adjustments.

Have just finished fitted the hood with the tenex fittings, you have saved yourself some grief not using them!

21st Jun 2014 8:03pm

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

Did you need to drill a new hole to fit the lower bolt from the vertical door surround so it matches up to the cage hoop?

21st Jun 2014 8:15pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

No they should line up with plenty to spare as there slotted.

21st Jun 2014 8:19pm

Fullfat

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21st Jun 2014 8:23pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
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21st Jun 2014 8:25pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

Took the 90 out for its first proper drive since I took it all apart and put it back together again.
Stopped on way for a few arty photos!!

Q

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22nd Jun 2014 5:21pm

SailingTom

Member Since: 19 Nov 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 1721

Very nice definitely looks like it was worth the time and effort. Look forward to seeing it, well done so far

Defender puma dormobile camper

22nd Jun 2014 5:46pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

Next week new shocks springs and bushes, and on the look out for some new seats also.
Been hard work but enjoyable and rewarding, got some

from fellow Landy drivers on way to stamford this morning made my day.

22nd Jun 2014 5:59pm

mikeh501

Member Since: 07 Jan 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1142

Really nice ! Mine is also now complete! Took some serious hours thus weekend

22nd Jun 2014 9:50pm

Fullfat

Member Since: 30 Apr 2014
Location: Lincolnshire.
Posts: 271

Getting excited after 4 weeks in the body shop my complete strip down and respray is finished, I have replaced every nut and bolt replaced all the panels except the bonnet, fitted new series doors and Rocky Mountain door tops, new door hinges and bonnet hinges, windscreen hinges, fitted new grills and led headlights. It's almost a brand new 15 year old Landrover hopefully picking it up Saturday if time and will post a few pictures of the finished result, been a labour of love but to anyone thinking of doing one it's worth it.

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3rd Sep 2014 5:49pm

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