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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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+1 for RCV They really know there stuff
Have had a few odd jobs done by them as an alternative to Harwoods and have been very impressed with them and there attention to detail. Should have said you were coming I could have popped up and met you as I only work around the corner! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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6th Mar 2015 7:55pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Would do but ive got my sattin black twisted 18's with 305 tyres itching to go on
Thought you were around that area Shaggydog, Hope to collect it some time tuesday work depending, your right they certainly seem to be fussy over the work done, very thorough job  Defender puma dormobile camper |
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6th Mar 2015 8:05pm |
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| kipperthedog Member Since: 27 Jun 2013 Location: Down South Posts: 403
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Is today the day then................?
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10th Mar 2015 8:30am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Certainly is just got back and my old man got roped into getting the roof rack on top of his volvo estate
He was very tempted by the 90 heritage they had so you never know! Anyway got it back fine, after an eventful start. about a mile down the road went over a bump and released the rear wheel carrier and swing away (didnt have a strap so swung out to the other side of the road) First thing I knew was seeing it in my mirror! anyway pulled over and put the pin from the towbar though it and carried on uneventfully the rest of the way. Now its home gave it a bit more of a clean (no point doing to much as off moving trailers tomorrow) and fitted my snow vent, removable wheel and lock and sorted a new stainless wire crimpted to the right length to hold the carrier so it only opens behind the car rather than to the side, advantages of having marine equipment! Not much will be done until the weekend now as booked in for a waxoyl and new screen rubber and ill fit the LED light set and speaker LED headlights I kept from the last one. Then just the balancing beads to get and fit the wheels plus test fit the back before it goes of to be painted and the rack to fit. So not much really
Might have to get rid of the NAS step for a proper hitch aswell as its a stupid height up there! 
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10th Mar 2015 4:21pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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very smart Tom
I bet the wheels are turning already. look forward to the build |
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10th Mar 2015 4:45pm |
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| kipperthedog Member Since: 27 Jun 2013 Location: Down South Posts: 403
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Readers double cabs thread overdue I think.....
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10th Mar 2015 6:36pm |
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| TDCi Guy Member Since: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 286 
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Really enjoyed the write up of your last project Tom. Looking forward to this one, great looking DC you've got
Tom
@tditomprice 100” Defender Hybrid 2010 Alaska White 90 HT |
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10th Mar 2015 6:37pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Thanks Guys, ill try to keep it up to date on here and at least one pic per page of anything interesting. Ill put some pics up of the strange stickers all over it soon as theres some LR workers on here who might even know what they mean?
Might get the wheels on tomorrow evening if theres time, as not so sure about the balancing beads now after hearing from them the tyres might be to low profile, so back to the old way I think Will look a bit different but everything done will be removable- hopefully 
Nice front runner rack on a volvo anyone?
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10th Mar 2015 7:04pm |
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| DaveGL Member Since: 19 Dec 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 57 
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Liking that a lot, it's going to look awesome with your other wheels on there.
Let me know if you decide to remove the NAS step, I might be interested in buying it
Enjoy |
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10th Mar 2015 8:45pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Wheels are now on! Certainly chunky
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11th Mar 2015 6:21pm |
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| Ronin Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 213 
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I'm not certain that there are many of us (this is where you pipe up, Mal!), but I love that look.
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11th Mar 2015 6:30pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1720
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Haha my Dad saw it and called me an idiot so reckon he's not one. Still I like it so all the counts that we enjoy them isnt it.
These are the stickers all over it from new apparently, anyone know what they mean?
Have taken the rear wheel carrier off as will be fitting the spare inside, to keep it safe and out the way for towing, NAS step still to come off and a couple of LED rear lights fitted before I ran out of time. Following some advice on here managed to fit an X-Eng folding pedal lock with the aircon by cutting the pannel a bit by the speaker. Also found a strange button on the dash which I need to find out what it does. Only other minor change was removing the rear seat securing bolt so they can be folded forwards now, just to get the back on then nearly done
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11th Mar 2015 6:41pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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Lovely car. Would have gone for a 110 crew cab myself if possible. Unfortunately that would mean having to pay ridiculous taxes.
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12th Mar 2015 9:28pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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I think the clear rear lights will not be as nice as the standards. It breaks up the white.
Cool looking truck, I can't remember seeing another white DC on here.  |
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12th Mar 2015 10:25pm |
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