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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2683  
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You're into personal opinion territory really, however my thoughts are that if you've got a 'posh' one to use when you're feeling so inclined then I wouldn't bother.
A Land Rover that is used properly for carrying, towing, travelling etc. will get dents and bumps and so long as panels aren't destroyed or big holes appear they don't detract from the appearance. |
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19th Sep 2017 6:33pm |
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| Coatesyyy Member Since: 07 Sep 2017 Location: Knutsford Posts: 423 
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I reckon it looks cool mate, like a proper work hard 90 should!
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20th Sep 2017 2:09pm |
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| okennedy Member Since: 12 Sep 2017 Location: Roscommon Posts: 42 
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If keeping it original, then the small dings/dents are what makes it an 'honest' vehicle IMHO. But as stated it's up to you...
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21st Sep 2017 11:10am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5223
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no harm in giving it a little tidy up even though its a works one, They all do need loving, Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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21st Sep 2017 10:53pm |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 527
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It does look lovely now.. It's one of those dilemmas, you know once you start on one thing it will lead to another and another..........
I'm a bit precious about Alan but it doesn't stop me putting sacks of stinky manure, filthy wet dogs in the back, lengths of scaffolding boards on the roof or going for the logs with the trailer.. So I say go for it..  1993 200Tdi Defender 90 |
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22nd Sep 2017 7:54am |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1875
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Alan was actually one of the inspirations as he is Arles/Windjammer 👍🏻 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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22nd Sep 2017 5:14pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1875
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Bit of an update after my beloved has been away for about a month with a great local LR specialist who is also a really good friend:
Head gasket started chuffing at the rear so head skimmed and gasket replaced. New head bolts, rocker gasket & valve stem seals. Cam belt, tensioners and seals replaced as no idea when last done Replaced alternator and water pump belts New rear prop & water pump Full service including all new glow plugs Replaced front wheel bearings and seal Mantec swingaway fitted Replace front bumper with HD version from Dixon Lovely to have a him home again and drives all the better for it Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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16th Oct 2018 5:00pm |
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| under_rover Member Since: 02 Apr 2013 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 151 
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There's always something to tinker with
Cheers
Laurie 90 rebuild thread - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62909.html |
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16th Oct 2018 5:10pm |
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