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mrfirepro



Member Since: 06 Nov 2020
Location: kent
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
Thanks all for the fab comments, it's now all together doors on, next step is to test the water tightness, before the final interior fitout.

On a side issue I'm now thinking about the first MOT as I've bought a FAB plate but cannot transfer it until I have an MOT.

Whats the advice as far as DVLA are concerned? what have others done?? any issues as far as first MOT??

Really cant wait to be driving this beast
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LJMARSDEN



Member Since: 08 Jun 2021
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 324

United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Other HT Java Black
I've had issues getting the V5 updated/ Corrected so that has been left for now. I did discuss it with my now insurance provider and their advice was to keep trying but as long as your vehicle is insured and meets Emissions requirements for MOT etc you will be covered legally. That was Adrian Flux.

I believe conforming to the emissions of the engine prior is a must... Unless you have a friendly MOT centre which I do not at the moment. 4.0 V8 Defender 90

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mrfirepro



Member Since: 06 Nov 2020
Location: kent
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
Door cards starting to go on


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Seat belts going in


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Having bought 3 double din plates non of which have properly fitted (the one from Defender Upgrades was particularly bad), even after a bit of fettling I decided I'd have a go myself and try and make something that fits properly.

I felt that the lower body fitted well but the problem was with the upper section. My idea was to cut an upper section from the OE unit and cut the lower section from an aftermarket unit and see if together they fitted any better.

Upper section from OE fascia, the added bonus here, as I was not using air to these vents, is that it did away with the annoying rattly moveable vents from the aftermarket unit.


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Lower section


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I'm really pleased with the results and the panel here has not been screwed down. I'll probably paint all the parts using the Upol specialist paints which I can get in grey which closely matches the leather.


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I've finally found a company that will do the PPF, so I'll be in for a few days of polishing before going for PPF, will be interesting to see how they get on.
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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Double post, see below!

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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Amazing, precise incredible work. Don't know what else to say, except perhaps, I wish it was mine!
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mrfirepro



Member Since: 06 Nov 2020
Location: kent
Posts: 228

United Kingdom 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Bonatti Grey
Thanks you for all the love this thread has received, it is really motivational.

As I am nearly at the end all I have left is to fit the carpets, sort the double din and give it an MOT.

Here are some pictures of whats been going on recently...


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BaronDefenders



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black
This is looking absolutely top drawer! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
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Pickles



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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
computer error

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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Sorry about my computer issue,...hope this post works.
This is so brilliant that I have no adequate words to describe it.
Love the LT1 cutouts in the sills etc, LOVE the dual exhausts, the integrated dash/interior controls etc,..just THE BEST.
You are so talented.
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