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| RILEY Member Since: 01 Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 35   
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Bit random ,don't post much nice looking motor btw
might sound nonsense ,But ..... just some thoughts on heavy duty bumpers think the standard might be a bit of a crumple zone seen quite a few twisted chassis' only a ladder frame enjoying the progress good luck with the dvla one life, sell it |
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25th Apr 2019 6:28pm |
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| yostumpy Member Since: 01 Aug 2010 Location: n/kent Posts: 327 |
Is that rust on the lower bit of the x-member, to the right, near the step, looks a bit crinkley if you zoom in. I'm sure its not tho, but does look odd.. Nice truck btw.  'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’ |
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25th Apr 2019 7:08pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5243
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it is rusty, but its solid for now, the chassis on this one hasn't been welded oddly. But the floor needs a plate, which got £500 off the price. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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25th Apr 2019 7:30pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5243
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that's true, I only replace things like this if they have seen better days. I got it taxed but I will have to wait till the 1st now, due to where we are now in the month,  So again its not going to be rolling on the road for yet another bloody week  gives me a little time to put the plates on properly instead of the gaffer tape. just got to keep firing her over now and again. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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25th Apr 2019 7:33pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10894 
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Looking better with the upgrades Procta
Are you going to be taking of the checker plate sill covers  Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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25th Apr 2019 7:55pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5243
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I will leave those on for now, I may fit bowler sills later on, The only thing when you remove the checker stuff is it leaves bloody holes off the rivets sadly.
Got one more item to install tomorrow sometime after work, Then we are rocking the full face lift  well stage one at the moment,
I will have the grill set up for grabs if any one is interested in those? Not my cup of tea but it could someone's on here Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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25th Apr 2019 8:01pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10894
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Sounds like a good plan Procta with the sills
I've been there and done that with the shiny grill, i even got it powder coated black, did not last to long and went back to the original grill Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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25th Apr 2019 8:10pm |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 527
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I'm liking BeaTie very much. Glad you finally found one.. Hopefully you will driving it again soon
As much as I love Alan I do sometimes hanker for a TD5.... 1993 200Tdi Defender 90 |
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26th Apr 2019 6:44am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5243
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BeaTie has a few dints that need to be sorted out, but otherwise she is ready to drive! Been out with her tonight there, As she has come up taxed on the system
Took her for a 1st good run, forgot how powerful this is with the remap! An old honda civic bubble shape tried to sit right up my arse at the lights, Went on metro mode and smoked his jap arse  he tried to give a little chase but we were a way. 
Here is the very 1st outing together
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Also this vent came yesterday so while my mum sorted out the plates for me I installed this, which is the final stage of removing the tat. Click image to enlarge Sets the motor off nicely I think, Still got a few things to do, and order off. I may even switch the lights for crystals like I did with my old one. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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26th Apr 2019 6:15pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5243
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Well my mate got a taste of this today, He never got the chance to drive the other one. He said its just like a mini to drive, the way the steering and pedals is, He said its sort of a cross between his mini and audi with the clutch, He took the long way back to his, just to enjoy the car more. He also said its miles better than the old car, He wont buy one due to the cost for the fuel of 4x4s but may look at a smaller 4x4s. Loved the power of the remap!! I am getting back into the swing of been behind the wheel again.
I will be giving her a run to work on Monday just to get some mileage under my belt again. Got to research the insurance for her, going to be expensive but it is what it is sadly. So I may have to hold off on a few things, I have my cheque from DVLA to put back in for the tax so that will give me that back. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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27th Apr 2019 9:01pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Enjoy
1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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27th Apr 2019 11:47pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5243
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Well the lads seemed to have taken more of a liken to this one, they said this one is miles better.
I surprised a few people going to work, with it remap, ( putting me on 306 HDI mode) Nice to have the heated window screen feature, it really is a great thing to have, it was all misted up this morning. just need some Grafty vents and some top vents like I had on my old one for the side windows only and that's me sorted dash wise I think, Maybe a new radio  Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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29th Apr 2019 6:59pm |
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| trickster5000 Member Since: 12 Dec 2015 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 512 
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Looking good Procta, glad you're back behind the wheel
Front end looks much better without that A bar Matt.
'89 90 CSW with a 3.5 V8 conversion (WIP) - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic46809.html |
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29th Apr 2019 7:50pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10894
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Great your sorted out and on the road with her
Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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29th Apr 2019 8:54pm |
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