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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096  
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The story so far - Andrew S's grey truck that he did some lovely upgrades to & got married in became FCX Outfitters demo vehicle, got a sexy interior and lots of extras, before coming into my lazy ass ownership
Since getting it I have done absolutely  all to it, apart from fix one or two jobs that Matt hadn't been able to sort in time. And I mean, one or two. I haven't got round to numbers 3 & 4 yet - in fact I have forgotten what they are
Anyway, until now. Because this weekend I have refreshed the front end in line with the direction I want to take the truck. Although I will do some greenlining, the offroad bumper and winch wasn't what I wanted (I had exactly this bumper on my 90 and it looked and did everything I needed it to) because I want a certain 'look' whilst retaining function. So as a reminder this is what it looked like when I took ownership off FCX (ignore the fact it was smart and clean & polished - I live next to a building site, everything is covered in dust, 130 inc)  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And this is what it looks like now. I've added an FCX 'Bentley type' mesh grille (thanks Matt) and KBX headlight surrounds plus a Terrafirma winch bumper & Warn Tabor 12k winch to replace the Warn 9.5ti. I need to fill the holes in the aircon cowl and I'm putting new dyneema rope and an alli hawse on in place of the steel & roller fairlead.... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I have some more changes planned which I will let you know about when they get done  New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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12th Apr 2015 10:48pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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Looks a lot neater
Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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12th Apr 2015 11:32pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678 
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That looks fantastic, I'm glad it's gone to a good home.
The original front end was very much function over form as AndrewS used the 130 as a mobile 'crane' lowering stuff down manholes etc. Looking forward to you making it yours |
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13th Apr 2015 7:05am |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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130's have feeling's as well you know  |
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13th Apr 2015 11:15am |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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Thanks people. This what I love about Defenders, people have their own requirements and fit them out - but it doesn't take much to change them to your own taste.
And as for suits you Tim, this coming from a man that owns a 911 in a colour that is camper than Graham Norton at a Benedick Cumberbatch look a like competition.....  New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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13th Apr 2015 5:42pm |
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| PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468 
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Looks great!
If it were me I'd add a Series type LR badge onto that grille as per the Heritage Edition just to finish it off Pete
2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P |
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13th Apr 2015 11:05pm |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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Thanks for the pointer Pete, I think that's an idea worth exploring
New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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14th Apr 2015 7:15am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3748  
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You've been out the loop too long Dave,, 
GT Silver is only a few shades lighter than your 130 !! so you should stand a good chance at that competition then  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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14th Apr 2015 7:20am |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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14th Apr 2015 8:11pm |
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| 130 Greenie Member Since: 08 May 2015 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1 
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Has any one gone through what we have with our trusty 130 Puma 2.4 2010 love the 130 but for the exhaust manifold bolts stripping the threads in the block,bottom bracket that holds the Cat to the gear box shears off. leaving the Cat waving about on the Turbo. Exhaust gases in Cab not good.I was driving to Scotland & had to weld up my exhaust pipe bracket @ the side of the road. Managed to get to my digs for the night,in the morning call customer care they sent out the AA to do a repair until I got home to my dealers
 Repaired under warranty for the last three years, Two new heads,two new turbo,two new Cats,two new bracket,two new Erg valves,replacement oil pipes. The exhaust gases coming into my cab, have been driving around with my windows open. December 22/12/14 it has gone again,I'm worried now is this under warranty.I was told by the dealers to bring it in for repair 23/2/2015. They had loaned me a Landy90 new welst mine in for repair.Two months has gone by not realising that there was a despute between Land rover & the Dealer Cars of Truro in Cornwall. I had to go over to see them to pay for the repairs of the sum of £5346.00 surely this should of been under warranty. If we has known about this problem two months ago I could of paid for it got back to work & delt with this through Trading Standards,also Vosa with the exhaust,Carrs of Truro have rebuild the top have of my engine,only to find the clutch have gone,Also No oil in my engine sent out from the work shop,als had a bill £165.78 for repairing door lock on driver side . One picking up my car no door lock but you have charged me for it. I have had Land rovers for 25 yrs never had this before. Is this the new company TaTa or is this the norm ??? Very off Customer.  [/code][/b] |
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8th May 2015 8:29pm |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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Wow, night mare there. Not sure you posted it in the right place though
For what it's worth, this truck has been faultless in my possession and, I believe the previous owners - you can also find the first owners thread somewhere which might detail any warranty issues. Now if you will excuse me, I'm going to have to go and make a small sacrifice to fate...... New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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8th May 2015 8:36pm |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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So next up is a seat swap, from standard half leather XS to set of all leather premium in black & grey. Ok, the colour scheme doesn't work, but they are comfy as. Give slightly more room behind the wheel and support more in the shoulders. I am so pleased with them - even on a short test drive after fitting.
Click image to enlarge New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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16th May 2015 8:30pm |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096
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The as new XS ones are for sale - see the FS/Wanted section
New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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16th May 2015 8:38pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707
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Nice Seats
What has happened to the B pillar trim? 130's have feeling's as well you know |
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17th May 2015 3:08am |
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