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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
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Funnily enough I do have the milk churns... Wink 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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JOW240725



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Amazing work, looks stunning!

Thank you for saving another one! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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ian series 1



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Milestone!!!

Today saw the fitting of the seat box, after being held up for a while waiting for nuts and bolts.

Only a few simple little jobs left to do, wing stay brackets, seat box lockers....


Couldn't wait to take it for a quick run down the road Very Happy
It's the first time back on the road since 1985 since it was parked up in its cold damp lock up by the previous owner.
It drives very well, the little rebuilt 1600cc pulls like a train,
Today was a good day.... Very Happy Very Happy



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 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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Post #575640 5th Nov 2016 4:55pm
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Welkman



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Oh wow, you have given me some inspiration with my 1950 project. Less work on the bulkhead for me and more on the chassis. May I ask where you got your engine work done? Mine had a 1948 straight six from a P2 in it but it is well rusted up.I have a 1600 block, crank and head that needs machining.



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Post #575648 5th Nov 2016 5:54pm
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Welkman



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Also yours looks fantastic, I can only hope mine ends up half as good !
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Bow down Thumbs Up Stunning work Ian, just amazing. That first drive feeling must be incredible. Well done!

What's your next project? Rolling with laughter James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #575653 5th Nov 2016 6:02pm
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ian series 1



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I had the crank ground by Southern rebore services, the rest was just a full strip and rebuild by myself.
Luckily the 1600 was In quite good nick, minimal bore wear, it had already been re bored at some point to +40 thou.

Great looking project you have there, I must admit I couldn't do another series 1!
Doing 2 back to back with no break in between took it's toll!

JOW, I'm going to have some fun with a series 3 truck cab next.
Going to go old school V8... Mr. Green
It's time for me to do things how I want, and not how it should be done.
Plus they are much cheaper on the parts. Laughing

Will start a thread on that one in a few weeks, just need to get this 80" all wrapped up!

Good luck with the project. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #575661 5th Nov 2016 6:23pm
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GREENI



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Wow. Kudos.
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ian series 1



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Few piccys of the engine..



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Post #575665 5th Nov 2016 6:31pm
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ian series 1



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Greeni,
Thanks for your offer of the V8
After a quick poke around mine it looks to be in great condition, and a good runner so will be sticking with it (for now!)

Cheers
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No worries, thanks. Cool
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Ian, not sure if it's common knowledge, but what's your background? How did you get in to restorations, are they a hobby or a business, do you sell them on? Just curious, so hope it's not too nosey? Bow down James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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Nice work Ian,can't wait to see it in the flesh Bow down

Stephen.
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ian series 1



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I left school and went to work at a body shop, I did a 4 year apprenticeship in car body repair.
I did quite a bit of paint work too, although it never really interested me like the repairing side.

Mechanicals just came along naturally, again gaining a few qualifications along the way

I've always been interested in engines, and machinery I got that from my dad, he work for an agricultural engineering firm.
Between us we have done quite a few projects over the years, tractors, stationary engines, TR6, Range Rover, various other Land Rovers the list could go on!

I maintain and repair plant equipment for the arborcultral industry now, so i get to work on some interesting kit.

But always had a passion for old Land a Rovers. Thumbs Up 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

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Post #575747 6th Nov 2016 7:24am
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JOW240725



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That's interesting, thank you. You certainly do a great job! Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
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