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Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

Hello, friends!

The repair work is coming to an end, the guys are currently assembling the car.

There was a problem when installing the windshield. I bought a seal made by Britpart (this is one of the few non-original parts I purchased) and it is somewhat thicker than the original one. When installing the windshield (Russian-made with heating), it cracked in the side. The newly acquired glass suffered the same fate. The guys assumed that this was due to the fact that the seal is different from the original one. I bought an original sealer and the third glass in a row. Let's see what happens)

And some photos:

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My defender is in good company:

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Stay tuned! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque

15th Jul 2021 8:42pm

Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

And a couple of photos with installed G-classs mirrors:

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Click image to enlarge “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque

15th Jul 2021 9:08pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

Great update there Bingo, i bet your loving the finish and can't wait to get in and drive it

Best of luck for the windscreen glass fitting

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

15th Jul 2021 9:12pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3683

G-Class mirrors look quite at home there. Not sure about the side repeater but I imagine they are a lot more stable that the normal version.

16th Jul 2021 5:04am

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3427

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Bingo wrote:

There was a problem when installing the windshield. I bought a seal made by Britpart (this is one of the few non-original parts I purchased) and it is somewhat thicker than the original one. When installing the windshield (Russian-made with heating), it cracked in the side. The newly acquired glass suffered the same fate. The guys assumed that this was due to the fact that the seal is different from the original one. I bought an original sealer and the third glass in a row. Let's see what happens)

That scares me... I need to replace my windscreen seal as need to paint the frame on my 1988 90. I had read that aftermarket seals are actually softer than genuine. I do not know if mine is britpart or not, but I know it is not genuine as the genuine ones are bloody expensive. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

16th Jul 2021 6:10am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17451

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

The genuine seals have been "value-engineered" and are not as good as they used to be either.

16th Jul 2021 8:11am

Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

L110CDL wrote:
Great update there Bingo, i bet your loving the finish and can't wait to get in and drive it

Best of luck for the windscreen glass fitting

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to this moment)

Co1 wrote:
G-Class mirrors look quite at home there. Not sure about the side repeater but I imagine they are a lot more stable that the normal version.

I also like these mirrors on the Defender. The main purpose of their installation is, of course, electrical adjustment, which I am used to on other cars) The side turn indicators are also appropriate, since I don't have them on the wings)

Dinnu wrote:
Bingo wrote:

There was a problem when installing the windshield. I bought a seal made by Britpart (this is one of the few non-original parts I purchased) and it is somewhat thicker than the original one. When installing the windshield (Russian-made with heating), it cracked in the side. The newly acquired glass suffered the same fate. The guys assumed that this was due to the fact that the seal is different from the original one. I bought an original sealer and the third glass in a row. Let's see what happens)

That scares me... I need to replace my windscreen seal as need to paint the frame on my 1988 90. I had read that aftermarket seals are actually softer than genuine. I do not know if mine is britpart or not, but I know it is not genuine as the genuine ones are bloody expensive.

I bought a Britpart sealer in the spring for about $ 17. The original one now costs from 118 dollars and more)

blackwolf wrote:
The genuine seals have been "value-engineered" and are not as good as they used to be either.

Unfortunately, the problem of the difference in the quality of spare parts that go on the conveyor and those original ones that are sold on the market is currently very relevant... “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque

16th Jul 2021 8:41am

Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

Hello, friends!

In July, the assembly of the car continued:

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Previously, door cards "were kept on an honest word", now there is nothing to attach pistons to. I'll fix it later.

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A little later I will try to use this method:

There was a problem when installing the windshield. Initially, a sealer manufactured by Britpart was purchased, and KMK-Glass (a Russian glass manufacturer) was purchased. During installation, the glass burst. We decided that it was either the glass or the rubber band, because it is somewhat different from the old one. When installing the second glass, it also burst…

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We decided to change the rubber band to the original one, and since the guys were already afraid to insert the glass, a specialist was called, after which the glass fell into place.

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And finally, the hour came when the car was returned to me beautiful and shiny!

The first ride to freedom (after washing):

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Taking the car from the guys, I took a ride through the evening Moscow:

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So, in total, the car was repaired for about 5 months. The guys did the job, as I think on 4+.

The next stage of bringing to the ideal will be the work on the interior-cleaning, repair of door cards, sound protection, anti-corrosion treatment. It is also necessary to connect mirrors and solve some issues related to electrical glitches.

I took the car on July 20 and since then I have already managed to do some of the above, this will be written later.

Good luck to everyone! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque

12th Aug 2021 11:26am

Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

On July 24, I took some photos of the Defender.

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Including near the business center, which was designed by the famous Zaha Hadid bureau:

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Good luck to everyone! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque

12th Aug 2021 11:32am

Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

Hello, friends!

After receiving the car from the body shop, I found that the air conditioner was not working. Moreover, in the winter it was refueled in the service, during the body repair I replaced the fan. I went to Survis, which specializes in Land Rover cars. The reason was found immediately - there was no corresponding fuse))

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12th Aug 2021 12:27pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

WOW what a great 90 you have now and i bet you could not get that smile off of your face on the first drive having it back and thank you for the updates on the other bits that need doing

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

12th Aug 2021 8:16pm

Bingo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: Moscow
Posts: 84

Thanks! I was really very glad to get it back) I plan to continue describing what happens to the car! “A word of command has made these silent figures our enemies; a word of command might transform them into our friends. At some table a document is signed by some persons whom none of us knows, and then for years together that very crime on which formerly the world’s condemnation and severest penalty fall, becomes our highest aim.”
— Erich Maria Remarque

15th Aug 2021 9:06pm

Black Puma

Member Since: 31 Jan 2015
Location: Sydney
Posts: 202

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Sumatra Black

Well done Bingo. What a great restoration, from what you bought from Bulgaria to what you have now.

15th Aug 2021 10:57pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10784

Bingo wrote:
Thanks! I was really very glad to get it back) I plan to continue describing what happens to the car!

Could not agree more when getting your defender back after a long time away from you and great your going to keep us updated on and when you do the other bits

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

18th Aug 2021 8:23pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3758

Black landrover in Russia - Looks really cool your right rather James Bond..ish

Are they quite rare there?

It looks really good you must be very pleased

I didn't think I would like the G wagon mirrors but in black they don't look as 'obvious' as some I have seen and actually look quite good.

Nice work

19th Aug 2021 8:21am

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