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Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5829

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

A carpenter's modified Defender.

To me, this vehicle personifies what it means to be a 'Defender'. When I see a new Defender with a DIY wooden rear door, awning cover, hob-shelf and wing-top plates (you can just make them out in the first and last photo), then I'll accept it as being worthy of the Defender name. It is this, arguably unique aspect of Defender ownership, that made the vehicle so iconic, not simply its abilities off road, and which were completely forgotten in the creation of the new incarnation. It is very, very cool.

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I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

1st May 2021 8:49am

kenzle8a

Member Since: 12 Feb 2020
Location: None
Posts: 1074

Un tapped market for wooden defender doors given the rust issues.

1st May 2021 10:30am

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

just swiping rust issues. for wood worm

1st May 2021 10:47am

ak615

Member Since: 22 Aug 2018
Location: essex
Posts: 179

I made an engine from wood and it woodn't go !!
I'll get me coat

1st May 2021 12:13pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

The rear door is clad to look like wood 🤔

1st May 2021 12:15pm

DonH2000

Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: North Kent
Posts: 551

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

ak615 wrote:
I made an engine from wood and it woodn't go !!
I'll get me coat

I bet you're pist'n broke too....... Cheers Don.

1st May 2021 3:08pm

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: The Land that time forgot
Posts: 3753

Grenadier, There’s nothing to stop that being done to a New Defender - a few planks on the sides and roof and some wood effect Fablon on the tailgate is possible if you want it. Just that so far nobody has felt the need. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!

1st May 2021 3:57pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2530

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Perhaps something like this would look good on the side of a L663?

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Morgan Plus 8

1st May 2021 4:18pm

chopcat

Member Since: 11 Sep 2012
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 412

Tim in Scotland wrote:
Grenadier, There’s nothing to stop that being done to a New Defender - a few planks on the sides and roof and some wood effect Fablon on the tailgate is possible if you want it. Just that so far nobody has felt the need.

Yes im also looking forward to seeing the first person to actually personalise a new one.

CC

1st May 2021 5:22pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5829

ibexman wrote:
The rear door is clad to look like wood 🤔

Nope, I've checked, it's a solid wood door. Great fit as well. Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

2nd May 2021 7:41am

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