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. So as it stands I need to do the following:
| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641   
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GOOD LUCK
looks like one of those to do lists that could just get longer and longer DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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26th Apr 2020 6:48am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 
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Looks like someone is going to be busy. Personally I'd keep to Eastnor Green. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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26th Apr 2020 7:15am |
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| jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431 
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Mine is Eastnor green, it had been resprayed by the previous owner but when I asked him what colour it was he just said it was Land Rover Green?
I tried Land Rover Green (Bronze Green) but this is too dark but when I sourced some wheel arches on FB Marketplace they turned out to be the same colour Eastnor green. The paint code for this is PRC419 I think from memory which is still available (it later became Eskdale Green). These were colours used on the classic Range Rovers. So you could keep it this colour knowing paint is available. If you are going to have it resprayed then i would opt for one of the modern Greens, Keswick is nice. Jeff Ex 1968 Series 2A Ex 90 TD5 Ex D3 Ex D4 |
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26th Apr 2020 8:34am |
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| mini Anaconda Member Since: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Thames Valley Posts: 783
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I also have a 1989 Ninety in the same colour with a 200tdi.
Keep the original colour. Keswick Green looks too modern for that age in my opinion.  BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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26th Apr 2020 2:50pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10742 
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Great project to do now and will be watching this thread
I would keep the same colour  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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27th Apr 2020 8:47pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 
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Watching and will follow with interest.
Personally I'd look to keep the 200tdi if its in fine fettle as they are a decent old school engine. Not that I'm against the other choices, the TD5 Disco I had was fantastic, but the simplicity of the tdi's will always endure for me. Provided parts dont become to expensive/rare obviously. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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28th Apr 2020 10:03am |
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| Neilios Member Since: 01 Nov 2017 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 169 
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I agree, keep it the same colour and 200tdi, good combination had one retrofitted many moons ago using a 1989 90. ๐ 1997 110 Hi-Cap Keswick Green
1997 90 Truck Cab Blue 1996 Discovery Pickup |
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28th Apr 2020 9:02pm |
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| Woody3 Member Since: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 415
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Thanks for the replies chaps.
After careful consideration, I've decided to keep with Eastnor Green. The 200tdi is going to stay for now too. I do tow occasionally, so some extra grunt would have been nice. Having said that, it's a keeper, so looking long term, should the 200tdi last at least another decade, I guess the next conversion will be to electric. Anyway back to the present... Just got the bulkhead to remove now (the rear tub will be repaired insitu). I'm at a crossroads with the bulkhead. I have three maybe four options. Option 1 - repair and galvanise existing bulkhead, which is straight, but gone on the corners and footwells Option 2 - repair and galvanise a Td5 bulkhead that I have which is rust free, but buckled, with accident damage on the o/s door pillar and corner. Option 3 - buy a new galv'd bulkead at ยฃ1650 
Option 4 - find a straight, honest bulkhead and galvanise it myself. Photos to follow, but thoughts on the bulkhead options would be much appreciated! |
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1st May 2020 12:39am |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3674 
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Are you doing the repair work? If so Iโd go down that route purely from a job satisfaction perspective and pick option 1. Also is the most original option.
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1st May 2020 4:59am |
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| Neilios Member Since: 01 Nov 2017 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 169
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I agree option 1 would be the best, but if you wanted you could have that one galvanised, I did that with mine, repaired it with H/D foot wells and new feet and a few minor repairs and it looked great. 1997 110 Hi-Cap Keswick Green
1997 90 Truck Cab Blue 1996 Discovery Pickup |
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1st May 2020 6:28am |
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| Neilios Member Since: 01 Nov 2017 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 169
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The finished item prior to preparing and Galvanising and paint, came out great and should last and itโs the original 1996 item as well. ๐ 1997 110 Hi-Cap Keswick Green 1997 90 Truck Cab Blue 1996 Discovery Pickup |
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1st May 2020 6:38am |
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| Woody3 Member Since: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 415
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The bulkhead is finally off!
Click image to enlarge Hopefully I've labelled all the wires up correctly! I've started to clean up the chassis, engine and drivetrain too. Before: Click image to enlarge After: Click image to enlarge Next steps: I'm going to shotblast both bulkheads to see what I'm working with - luckily my mate has a shot blaster, I just need to buy the media. I need to do some research, but I think I'm going to be using 0.2-0.5 crushed glass grit. Has anyone done this before and can offer any advice? Regarding the only welding, I've only ever done stick welding on bits that wouldn't be seen, and while I managed to successful stick two pieces of metal together, I think welding up the bulkhead with a mig is a step to far for me... The shopping list is getting rather long! |
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10th May 2020 11:45pm |
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| Woody3 Member Since: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 415
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A bit of an update, well more ramblings...
Not much has changed as I've just come home from an unexpected stay in hospital! The current situation: My heart is now set on replacing the 200tdi with a td5. Just order some media for the sand blaster. Hopefully 0.2-0.5 glass grit is ok for stripping the bulkheads! |
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19th May 2020 9:56pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5164
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yeah when you start a job like this, the list just sky rockets up! From what i watched on youtube, ( Britannica Restorations Ltd) he states when you put the body back on, he states to put the rear tube on 1st so that you can line up the rest of the bits. Have a look at his videos
Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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19th May 2020 10:01pm |
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