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d j hutton



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Like the brute - shame some low life has nicked the passenger side front indicator Shocked

I bet 'they all come like that sir' 1989 200tdi 90 csw
2011 110 usw Orkney grey

Buy British 🇬🇧

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Post #314594 8th Mar 2014 9:49pm
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pepekleinhans



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South Africa 
Here is the link to the company that makes the Brute.

http://www.aev-conversions.com/company/about-aev

I must say, I want one.

Cheers
Pepe 2005 Discovery 3 HSE
2007 2.4 Puma Defender
1976 series 3 with Ford V6 engine
Post #314697 9th Mar 2014 2:27pm
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pepekleinhans



Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
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South Africa 
Here is the link to the company that makes the Brute.

http://www.aev-conversions.com/company/about-aev

I must say, I want one.

Cheers
Pepe 2005 Discovery 3 HSE
2007 2.4 Puma Defender
1976 series 3 with Ford V6 engine
Post #314702 9th Mar 2014 2:49pm
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steve E



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Wales 
I must say that is awesome
I'd love one Mr. Green
Post #314730 9th Mar 2014 5:16pm
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BigWheels



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Setok wrote:
Maybe I'm going funny, but I think that double cab Jeep looks absolutely astounding. It's utterly incredible Land Rover is quite intentionally not going down that path.


I agree. Thumbs Up Jeep Wranglers come in LWB, but not 130. However put a Wrangler type double cab & bay on a longer (say) Cherokee chassis, & beef it up, you have a desirable "Defender replacement", by Jeep. 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
Post #314749 9th Mar 2014 6:00pm
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22900013A



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
^^ which is probably what I saw on the low loader. Absolute 130 competitor. Obviously I can't say if it was as long as a 130 but it was at least the size of the double cabs shown earlier in the thread. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"
Post #314779 9th Mar 2014 6:54pm
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NT5224



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Australia 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Alaska White
Nice Looking Jeep, as Jeeps Go

But unless Jeep totally re-engineer their chassis and suspension from the ground up, they're never gonna come close to a 130 for payload. Jeeps (even the larger unlimited models) have a ridiculously low payload so can never really be a serious touring overland vehicle, let alone a commercial utility.

This is common to most Yank trucks, they're for show rather than serious work. I was surprised to find a big Ford F 250 pickup has a lower payload than a Tojo Hilux and therefore much lower than a Land Rover ute.

So Jeep a 130 jeep might recreate the appearance of Land Rover utility but unless redesigned would struggle to match it for functionality.

I used to own an old Long wheel base Jeep, CJ8, called a 'scrambler'. Looked a bit like the Brute Smile
Post #315204 11th Mar 2014 8:45am
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Brucemknx



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Australia 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Caledonian Blue
So Jeep a 130 jeep might recreate the appearance of Land Rover utility but unless redesigned would struggle to match it for functionality.

G'day NT
Jeep don't have to do anything to the Wrangler. It's function is as a serious off roader not a load lugger. It will not try to fill the 130's shoes and doesn't have to. if the Gladiator extra cab concept makes it into production, I will want one. All it needs is a canopy, and the capacity to carry an ARB fridge, tent, sleeping gear, cooking gear, battery packs, solar panels, and assorted camping stuff. It's function is as the ultimate outdoors adventurer. And Jeep management seem to understand their place in the world much better than LR at the moment.

Let's hope LR regain their sense of direction soon otherwise they will disappear up their own a***holes!!!
Post #315235 11th Mar 2014 12:41pm
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paulnb57



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Looks like Brute make a long Jeep too, heres one fitted out by Filson, the US equivalent of Barbour (ish)....

https://www.filson.com/aev-brute


Paul
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charliebaja



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zermatt Silver
22900013A wrote:
No, it was more like this -


Click image to enlarge


But the back body didn't have sills or mudguards, it was sat above the wheel like a truck if that makes sense, like a dropside type pickup.


I am liking that!!
Post #318420 23rd Mar 2014 6:09pm
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ZeDefender



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Germany 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue
paulnb57 wrote:
https://www.filson.com/aev-brute


130,000 dollars Shocked Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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lambert.the.farmer



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The issue here of course is not jeep stepping into land rover territory but more if it goes the other way. The wrangler has managed to keep the same basic shape over the years but has evolved away from being a working vehicle into a fashion statement. If land rover do that to the defender then that is the end of small but capable utility vehicles. I am aware that I am an even smaller demographic within the defender market but there is a need yet for a compact utility that can tow and carry. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
Post #318592 24th Mar 2014 5:46am
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charliebaja



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zermatt Silver
Call me crazy, but before I got my 110 CSW I did think about buying a Wrangler and tarting it up just as I have been doing with my Land Rover!!
Post #318844 24th Mar 2014 10:17pm
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Mackers-a



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Me too I was very close to getting a Wrangler. Then I saw sense and bought the car I'd always wanted, no regrets owning a defender, but have just sold it as commuting too far. I wonder if I'd had the Jeep whether I would still be in it, as its just a little more refined. I will be interested to see what a new Land Rover brings, but there will always be a place for our favourite icon.
Post #320455 31st Mar 2014 9:11am
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Brucemknx



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Australia 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Caledonian Blue
looks like the Gladiator concept is dead. Not even part of the next 5 year plan!!!!
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf...D2000BAEAA

I really can't understand it, especially when..."Mr Manley is often quizzed about the prospect of Gladiator production, but so far has dismissed the chances of such a vehicle going into global showrooms".

The man is obviously an idiot. Laughing
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