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SailingTom



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Very nice with the smaller wheels back on it looks so much better Very Happy pm'ed you
Post #430329 11th Jun 2015 10:39pm
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keith



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Another little project I finished .
Thanks for the comments Tom . I won't question your knowledge mate .


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Post #430330 11th Jun 2015 10:48pm
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Froogle-Yorkshireman



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2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Looking great Thumbs Up Proud owner 110 Utility XS
Ex RR Sport HST V8
Ex Td5 90
Post #430348 12th Jun 2015 6:50am
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SailingTom



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Lovely. Something about a lightweight compared to the civilian model isnt there Very Happy
Post #430350 12th Jun 2015 7:00am
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
Looks very nice - really miss my Lightweight doors - they had real functionality, could nealy take the tops off as quickly as taking the whole door off; and never had any concerns of anyone nicking them!

What's the purpose of the chequerplate over the rear bumperettes?

Two nick picking points - put the rear flap ears through the slots and not over when you fasten them; and I think your shovel is mounted 180 degrees out - the blade should face inwards and slip under the metal hoop.

SailingTom - not wrong there - imagine what a modern Lightweight could be like on a coiled chassis, bigger engine and a few other mods.
Post #430358 12th Jun 2015 8:35am
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keith



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Supacat
Chequer plate is always a NO NO on a lightweight . However on the rear bumperettes of above was for the kids to step into the back and also the obligatory cup of T. and cake .
Notice none on this pic .

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Post #430371 12th Jun 2015 9:38am
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
OK - you confused me (not hard!), I thought the photos were all of the same vehicle not two different ones Embarassed
Post #430375 12th Jun 2015 9:50am
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Limey



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Wow, I'm drooling. My favourite old Landy was a '52 80" from many years ago, coz you could strip it down to the lower doors with the windscreen folded flat in no time.

This looks just as adaptable, but I've never had a Lightweight, so can I ask; what are they like to drive? The same as their 2A or 3 counterparts, or are there any noticeable differences?
Post #430414 12th Jun 2015 12:29pm
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello keith

... that is a credit to you.

one fantastic looking lightweight,
i'll bet that turns some heads,
well done... Mr. Green SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html
Post #430416 12th Jun 2015 12:48pm
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lohr500



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Limey wrote:
Wow, I'm drooling. My favourite old Landy was a '52 80" from many years ago, coz you could strip it down to the lower doors with the windscreen folded flat in no time.

This looks just as adaptable, but I've never had a Lightweight, so can I ask; what are they like to drive? The same as their 2A or 3 counterparts, or are there any noticeable differences?


I would say they drive pretty much the same as their civilian counterparts of the same era. No carpets though so a lot noisier than if you are used to driving a civilian one with carpets and/or a floor/transmission tunnel covering.
If you get a 24 volt FFR (fitted for radio) version then the generator adds an extra load on the engine output and, on mine at least, the generator had it's own whine Smile
Post #430445 12th Jun 2015 2:32pm
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Limey



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Lovely! My Series 3 whines a lot too (well, the Fairy-washing-up-liquid overdrive does).

I'd looked at an ex Dutch Military Lightweight, they have a few different bits and pieces, and a Diesel motor, but I passed on that particular one. There's a place close to me here, that have an ex RAF S2A Lightweight, which was really, really tempting, but I needed LHD and it was RHD.

Any way, yours is a really, truly lovely vehicle. Thumbs Up
Post #430459 12th Jun 2015 3:40pm
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keith



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A few updated pics of how things are going . Interior finished , exterior only a few bits to do and oh ye that small job of the head to be turned to unleaded .
























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bluebottle



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That is sweet! Thumbs Up Bow down
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