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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720   
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Thanks for all the comments everyone!
True, it sounds impossible  Visiting UT was like a candy shop for a Defender enthusiast. ‘Luckily’ I have no budget for fancy mods so managed to keep it reasonable and went with only what was planned – will post a pic later! Got some tasty pictures of trucks on display so will add those too.
Have to also say that UT were pleasure to deal with! I was only in for a small upgrade and they treated me really nice - like I was buying one of their 50k+ trucks. From start to finish they were prompt, courteous and very professional - top notch team and excellent quality of craftsmanship  Big thanks to Lee and Adam 
Yep, doing that, trying to get few estimates. I have to admit I only just finished changing door bolts to SS ones and it was like climbing Mt Everest for me  So I will have to leave this to more capable hands.
It does look like a meteor hit! Just a bloody cut back tree/hedge trunk well hidden behind leafs and waiting for me…
It does look more ‘proper’ now that’s for sure
And would it have stayed on, I would indeed be more oblivious to further damage. Since the truck is so new, I will treat her to a full repair though. That doesn’t mean I will stop using it properly. Perhaps once she has one too many of these…
Fair points – thought initially to only change the wing and repair the top wing and front panel. My dad told me though that aluminium gets a bit tricky once bent around too much, loses strength and will probably need quite a bit of filler so recommended I should replace those panels, unless I want to make sure I save some bucks on the repair. I don't have much clue tbh so will try to follow his advice. I think I’ll try to get them replaced if affordable. Spot on though – not the end of the world! Actually, I feel more relaxed driving it around now for some strange reason. MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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30th Oct 2015 11:28am |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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A small mod done by UT for me - excellent service, great finish. Wifey will be using my 110 for several weeks now
 Hoping that the rear step with parking sensors will help to prevent the worst from happening - fingers crossed!
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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1st Nov 2015 7:29pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Have also posted some pics of the UT beauties that I saw while there - have a look, worth it. There was a 110 USW converted to Autobiography, looked ace!
http://www.defender2.net/forum/post468417.html#468417 MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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1st Nov 2015 7:31pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Simon, I don't even dare to estimate the delivery date
It was supposed to come end of October, now it's end of November. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being December.
For now I'm on Zipcar and trains  And occasionally my '89 Golf, although that has developed problems with ignition so not reliable atm 
Jaro MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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1st Nov 2015 9:06pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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We're off to the factory for the Defender Celebration tour in January, I'll keep my eye out for it...
At least going by train will whet your appetite even more for driving the Defender....! cheers simon |
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1st Nov 2015 9:18pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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I do hope that won't be the case
90 just rolling off the production line in Jan!
Mrs JK is now working away from home so hope it won't be too long as I miss her...wife too  MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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1st Nov 2015 9:26pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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^^^^better hope Mrs jk84 isn't reading this..
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1st Nov 2015 9:49pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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 I think we're safe here. At least till she gets her own Deefer, who knows, she may joing the gang then MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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1st Nov 2015 9:55pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Have added few more deterrents this weekend to keep her safer from opportunists...
SmartWater applied to all removable bits and pieces... Click image to enlarge Have finally changed all the door bolts to SS ones and inserted some SS ball bearings. Click image to enlarge Rear quarter window guards from Mantec fitted. Click image to enlarge MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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8th Nov 2015 7:41pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826
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Some good mods there...
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8th Nov 2015 11:48pm |
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| GypsySamuraiAnt Member Since: 31 Mar 2015 Location: Brisbane Posts: 131  
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Nice one Jk! Do you think those mantek guards could handle the weight of a fire extinguisher?
Cheers, Ant |
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8th Nov 2015 11:56pm |
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| jk84 Member Since: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wherever my Defender takes me... Posts: 720
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Thanks Simon, anything we can do to protect our precious Defenders
Hi Ant, I think it would take an initial knock, but anything more than that, it would eventually let go. Would require some effort, noise and a bit of mess to get through Considering the quarter windows can be pushed in with a 50 pence coin and a bit of a push, it should be an improvement MY15 Aintree 110 SW - for sale - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82781.html
MY16 Santorini 90 HT - sold |
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9th Nov 2015 11:45am |
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| GypsySamuraiAnt Member Since: 31 Mar 2015 Location: Brisbane Posts: 131
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WOW
I didn't realise that, thanks mate |
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9th Nov 2015 8:21pm |
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| YOLO110 Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Perth Oz and Stansted UK Posts: 1646
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Interesting... But it would have to be a new born baby to get through these tiny windows! How can this be a security issue??  YOLO... You Only Live Once... |
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9th Nov 2015 11:18pm |
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