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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8029   
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^^^ I like that Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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3rd Mar 2019 9:14pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Fantastic transformation so far
 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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3rd Mar 2019 9:28pm |
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| Anyideas Member Since: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 63 |
So I was hoping that once at the body shop it would progress quicker however that wasn’t to be. I was assured it would be back to me within 6 weeks as they had a lot of other jobs on. I left it 8 before chasing and was told progress was slow. Then a few days before I was due to go on holiday. I got a text from them basically saying they were no longer going to take the job on
 I went on holiday (gratuitous pic of the other weekend car)
 Click image to enlarge thinking about the next course of action. When I came back I visited a local company that has started modifying and selling defenders, the owner was really helpful and put me in touch with thier body shop, a discussion swiftly took place and they agreed to take the job on. Not only that but they had picked the car up within 12 hours as the previous lot had broke it down. Work has quickly started and they are hopeful it’ll be finished in a couple of weeks. Below is a few pictures of how I found it at the first place and it’s progress to date. How I found it. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Some of the parts I had to collect Click image to enlarge Upon arrival at the current workshop Click image to enlarge As of yesterday Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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31st Aug 2019 5:29pm |
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| Anyideas Member Since: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 63 |
So more progress, sills are replaced, new doors and wings are on as are the cappings and test fitted the cage. Primer due to go on Monday.
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5th Sep 2019 3:26pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287  
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Coming along nicely. Well done.
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5th Sep 2019 4:28pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2154 
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Didn't take them long to get stuck in.......
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5th Sep 2019 6:08pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Going to be great with a fresh coat! Can't wait to see it finish!
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 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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6th Sep 2019 4:47am |
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| Anyideas Member Since: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 63 |
Ok so progress is continuing and some of the painting has been completed. I should say before I put the pictures up that earlier on in the thread I’d picked to go Keswick green. This was always a choice that I kept coming back and re visiting and was never 100% convinced on. So not surprisingly I changed my mind and here is Fred (named after the rusty car out of Disney’s cars) sporting his new finish.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I opted for Bahama gold, also decided to go with raptor bed lining finish for the rear. It should stand up well without me adding a mat of some description. |
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13th Sep 2019 4:04pm |
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| Anyideas Member Since: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 63 |
So the seats are all done now, I spoke to Ricardo of coolnvintage who was extremely helpful and gave me the details of his supplier for the fabric they use. It’s designed for outdoor use so is perfect for what I wanted.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Happy with the results, will give the frames a proper clean in preparation of fitting them back into Fred next week. I’m having the dash done by a local company as the pieces are to difficult for me to attempt to try. |
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14th Sep 2019 11:10am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287
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Amazing colour. That will look so good.
You must be thrilled. |
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14th Sep 2019 11:42am |
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| Anyideas Member Since: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 63 |
Yes I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out and the finish. I know it’s not to everyone’s taste and style but I think it’s nice.
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14th Sep 2019 11:54am |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3675 
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Looking Awesome! Great choice of colour.
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14th Sep 2019 6:17pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Stunning, I'm going to be very jealous!! 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 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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15th Sep 2019 2:45pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756 
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Fred is coming on nicely there
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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19th Sep 2019 7:41pm |
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