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dantastic



Member Since: 04 May 2010
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90 Drawer build (Pic heavy)
I needed a drawer for the back of my 90 and none of the commercial options appealed to me. Sure, some were nice but none utilised the space particularly well. So after a while of thinking, drawing and planning I had come up with an idea.

Started by welding up a frame for the drawer runners.

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Painted and test fitted

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The runner in place as well

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There’s a hump in the door and to maximise the space I mounted the runner over it

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Using the existing holes in the tub

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18mm sheet of plywood

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And a smaller piece on the other side

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The join is both tight and well supported

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Measure twice…

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Starting building the drawer

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First test fit with all the sides of the drawer fitted

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Filling the little gap for the hump in the door

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Adding the paddle latch.

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First coat of paint

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Glueing down the carpet

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Adding lino edging to the sides

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This is a very important structural brace. As the piece of plywood on this side is only screwed down on one side - And the fridge is bolted on to this piece of plywood it would be flopping about otherwise

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And there we are, everything in place

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I couldn’t find a good nosing locally so I had to order one

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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
Post #578984 19th Nov 2016 6:02pm
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GREENI



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Brill. I bet that cost £950 less than the one in my 110 Big Cry
Post #578987 19th Nov 2016 6:07pm
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gilarion



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Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
Great work, a real craftsman, well done. Thumbs Up For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

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Post #579011 19th Nov 2016 7:21pm
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taffrican



Member Since: 14 Jan 2011
Location: Living room
Posts: 625
Wales 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
nice job Thumbs Up Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty..
Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be!
Post #579020 19th Nov 2016 7:43pm
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captain slow



Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Corris Grey
great job Thumbs Up 2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey
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300 Tdi 110 CSW (gone but not forgotten)
Post #579032 19th Nov 2016 8:13pm
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jomara



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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Great job, looks the mutt's nuts Thumbs Up Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #579046 19th Nov 2016 8:56pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Great work! Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #579064 19th Nov 2016 9:33pm
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Very nicely done Thumbs Up
Post #579077 19th Nov 2016 10:20pm
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L110CDL



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Great work you have done there Thumbs Up

Just one question, is that a gap at the back of your plywood where it meets your bulkhead ? if so, why, many thanks Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.
Post #579096 19th Nov 2016 11:20pm
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L90DNY



Member Since: 09 Feb 2016
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Corris Grey
Great job Bow down Something I want to have a go at, thanks for the details
Post #580985 28th Nov 2016 12:01am
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
Nice job, and really nice to see home made Thumbs Up
When I built a drawer some years ago, I built a slide out brew tray under the drawer itself to put the stove and kettle on.

Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
Post #581052 28th Nov 2016 11:11am
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Bomber82



Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
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Italy 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver
Nice Job Thumbs Up Matteo
Defender 110 Td4 SE MY 09
Post #584442 12th Dec 2016 2:29pm
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jr1104



Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: England
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Rioja Red
Nice job, and looks very cleanly integrated once all painted up and carpeted!
Post #584511 12th Dec 2016 7:16pm
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Pacman



Member Since: 27 Apr 2021
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United States 1985 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel CSW Bonatti Grey
That is sweet
Post #1006628 6th Sep 2023 12:42am
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MichaC



Member Since: 13 Jan 2024
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Belgium 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Zambezi Silver
This build looks very nice.
Do you have a build plan with measurements by any chance?
Would love to do this build to my Defender 90
Post #1021017 13th Jan 2024 2:12pm
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