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minicab



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 PU Coniston Green
[Wanted] Front middle seat
Hello

I just got my very first Defender and I am thrilled to bits.
However there are a few small jobs to do and would appreciate any advise/help.
1. I need a front middle seat complete preferably tweed but vinyl is ok.
2. How to convert it from a pick up truck into a soft top?
3. I just got it...so it will take a while...

Thank you.

Minica
Post #542017 21st Jun 2016 11:25am
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1978



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
Its a great feeling isn't it!

Exmoor trim are your friends with the first couple of points, front middle seats are here in matching fabrics:

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/defender...etail.html

To convert to a soft top you will need a tilt (hood) and sticks (frame for hood). There are a couple of options for the sticks, I would go for the XS heavy duty version but they're a bit more expensive.

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/defender...etail.html

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/defender...etail.html

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/defender...etail.html

You can no doubt sell the truck cab you have to recoup some of the cost.
Post #542023 21st Jun 2016 11:47am
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minicab



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Many thanks 1978.
Will look into it. Would you have anything to go with a pick up truck? What I meant was to keep the cab and add a hood on metal sticks at the back.
Post #542027 21st Jun 2016 12:07pm
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1978



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
No problem, I am not associated with the company in any way, but they are highly regarded for hoods and seats etc.

If you want to keep the cab, you would need:

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/defender...etail.html

and

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/defender...etail.html

There are a few options, so probably best to give them a call to ensure you get what you want.
Post #542029 21st Jun 2016 12:15pm
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LEZ



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PM sent.

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Post #542045 21st Jun 2016 1:11pm
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minicab



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 PU Coniston Green
Hi LEZ

I can't use PM yet (not enough posts rule...).
Have you got a price in mind?
Thanks
Minica
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LEZ



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ofc, soz, can you call me on 0208-467-1839 ?
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Like this?


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Cheers Alex 98 300 tdi 90 project
94 Range Rover vogue 4.2 lse
79 911 sc
08 130 double cab utility
Post #542078 21st Jun 2016 3:49pm
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minicab



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
Location: Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 PU Coniston Green
Yeeees! That's the one! Well, I got a 110 in Coniston Green...
I had a look on Exmoor side but still can not see the difference between the cab fit and body fit ?
Any closer pictures to the connection with the cab?
Thanks

Minica
Post #542083 21st Jun 2016 3:57pm
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alwoodley72



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You need a bar that rivets onto the cab that the canvas is trapped by.. Too many tools in the back to show you inside but here's outside shot

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Hth

Cheers alex 98 300 tdi 90 project
94 Range Rover vogue 4.2 lse
79 911 sc
08 130 double cab utility
Post #542093 21st Jun 2016 4:36pm
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minicab



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 PU Coniston Green
Thank you. It does make sense now. Would the canvas next to the cab obstructs in any way the back window from the cab?
Post #542101 21st Jun 2016 5:03pm
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alwoodley72



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No worries, no it sits 40/50mm below the window...

Cheers. Alex 98 300 tdi 90 project
94 Range Rover vogue 4.2 lse
79 911 sc
08 130 double cab utility
Post #542127 21st Jun 2016 7:01pm
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minicab



Member Since: 21 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 PU Coniston Green
Many thanks to Lez for beeing so kind. I got one now.
Post #542741 23rd Jun 2016 3:02pm
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