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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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Excellent project and returning great results too judging by the photos. Keep 'em coming.
I am envious of the time you have to work on it. 
Reminds me of a Defender I spotted a while ago for £5995 with only 23000 miles on it. Wish I'd bought it now. 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic3882.html?highlight=%A35995 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Dec 2011 4:23pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273 
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I only really get a couple of hours in the evening once the kids have gone to bed. Rarely get to play on the weekend. You cant polish a turd! But you can roll it in glitter 
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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3rd Dec 2011 1:00pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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I have done my first "proper" drive in the 90 this moring, Chippenham to Clevedon, about 45 miles along the M4, M5 - I was pleasantly surprised.
No nasty knocks or rattles, the temp guage seems to sit at a fairly steady temp. It cruised at a respectable 65-70mph. I thought I was going to be bounced all the way but it sits smooth and straight.
The down sides are No heating, not fun at 6.30 Wind noise from the roof rack, may take that off. Radio not getting a good reception, can be sorted. So next big job on the list is the clutch then try and find out where the slack is coming from, I have heard that it could be the clutch (would make sense) or a whole list of other things. But overall very happy.
PS I have a bull bar for sale if anybody is interested  |
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5th Dec 2011 8:43am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Bit of an update, my 90 tried to catch itself on fire last week, so its gone off to the car doctors, for a new loom. ooops!
Have got some chunky tyres to go on so that will be happening soon, hopefully will be all working for the 27th salisbury plain outing. |
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21st Dec 2011 5:43pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Cool. Put pics up soon!
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21st Dec 2011 5:46pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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the only photo I have at the moment
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21st Dec 2011 5:49pm |
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mymini007, farly local to me too.
| mermoto Member Since: 21 Sep 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 326 |
Love this mat black look - so stealthy
Anyone know where one can get those original looking Land Rover badges on the back? Mermoto Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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21st Dec 2011 10:10pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3645 
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those badges are on e/bay every now and again with different wording DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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22nd Dec 2011 5:47am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Thanks mate, |
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22nd Dec 2011 7:25am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Bit of a setback this week, it seems that the old wiring loom is totally fried, its been bodged, and patched with the wrong wires so many times its a fire waiting to happen.
So I have just had to fork out £180 on wire, and luckily, i have a mate who is an auto sparky, so the fitting will cost me about £100. But in a word  !!!!!!Last edited by mymini007 on 25th Feb 2012 3:37pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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24th Dec 2011 3:14pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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Love this story board. Can you tell me did you use the NATO black satin paint or something else?
How did you apply it? Roller or spray? If spray, did you use a compressor? I too am looking for a project and want to do something similar. Was really focussed on NATO green but the all black may look cool too. Here's my recent musings on my project. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10357.html 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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24th Dec 2011 3:36pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Halfords satin black from an aerosol, that way if it gets scratched I can patch it up with no problems. |
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24th Dec 2011 8:03pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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You're doing the entire car with aerosols? Is that cost effective? You must need hundreds of them?
Please keep the pictures coming, this is great inspirational stuff.  2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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24th Dec 2011 8:13pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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6 so far, still need to do the rear door and the bonnet. |
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28th Dec 2011 11:07am |
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