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BigWheels



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Are Defender bonnet "bra" covers made?
I see some vans & cars (mainly VWs) have leatherette type bonnet "glove" covers, either partial or whole.

Are such things made for Defenders? Seems a good idea to protect from damage, acts as noise insulation, look smart (if kept clean) and are removable. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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K9F



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I used to have one for my Saab. The US market seems to go for them big time but then again they got bugs the size of Cessnas.

Needless to say any bespoke trimmers or cover makers should theoretically be able to knock you one up in any material you wish....

Alacantra anyone....

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go...8742003656

http://www.cutncover.co.uk/

http://www.kbaggstrimming.co.uk/ If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Not exactly the same but a protection nevertheless....

http://transguardprotection.com/super-cust...-defender/

It seems not for the Defender, but maybe worth a call....

http://www.autobra.co.uk/shop/land-rover-range-c-716.html 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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BigWheels



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Thanks for the links Thumbs Up Last one might be best. I'm surprised ET doesn't do this kind of thing for Defenders. Googling, bonney covers are made (in the US mainly) for Freelies, Discos, Rangies & Jeeps (I'm considering a Wrangler CJ as 2nd 4x4).

Probably cheapest to buy the fabric & make one myself, just time to do it needed... Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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BigWheels wrote:
Probably cheapest to buy the fabric & make one myself, just time to do it needed...


Laughing Didn't know you were a dab hand with a needle and thread. Fancy doing my crusty socks and undercrackers? I'll pay postage! Rolling with laughter 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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K9F wrote:
BigWheels wrote:
Probably cheapest to buy the fabric & make one myself, just time to do it needed...


Laughing Didn't know you were a dab hand with a needle and thread. Fancy doing my crusty socks and undercrackers? I'll pay postage! Rolling with laughter

He might make you a bra if you ask nicely Mal. Whistle

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custom90steve wrote:
He might make you a bra if you ask nicely Mal. Whistle Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


Steve that is funny...... Thumbs Up

No moobs for me yet, you know when you're getting old as you get Werewolf-like hairy ears, telegraph pole like hairs that grow overnight from your eyebrows and the knacker sack seems to hang lower. If you've anything for them symptoms I could do with them. But no moobs here!

Thumbs Up Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up Bow down If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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I can sew on buttons Embarassed

Perhaps a radiator muff could be improvised.... Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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BigWheels wrote:

Perhaps a radiator muff could be improvised....

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What for my knacker sack????? Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 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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Awkward silence..................... Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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custom90steve wrote:
Awkward silence.....................


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

My excuse........... Whistle


 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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K9F wrote:
What for my knacker sack????? Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


Try a cricketer's cup if you want to protect your crumple zone Wink Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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Back on topic Rolling with laughter a word of warning with bonnet bras. If they don't fit really really well the wind speed from driving causes them to flap ever so slightly across the bonnet damaging the paint. Having been in the Vw scene for the last twenty years or so I've seen people fall foul of this many times.
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Whipping it off on a regular basis and cleaning underneath and allowing the bra to dry out is also essential. (Doesn't sound like I'm back on topic, but I am!)

Laughing 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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