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Froglaise

Member Since: 24 Sep 2016
Location: left forum
Posts: 212

One of the options I was considering was a hinged door with a "for what it's worth" lock.
Hinges to match the door ones were a thought, but internal piano hinge bonded to the door would make it all flush which I think would look better and easier to fabricate diy.
Unless there are small scale Defender hinges out there somewhere?
Think I'll get some alu sheets for the CNC and start playing about in the coming weeks.

13th Jan 2017 5:03pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

It didn't arrive at work

So will be next week now before I see it / fit it

My truck is filthy so it will be a good clean and hoover then fit some bits along with this hopefully next week

13th Jan 2017 6:45pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

Arrived today...

However my car is currently a muddy tip after camping in wales and driving to and from a few walks... so This weekend it needs a good jet wash and clean

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quality and feel is very very nice, I cannot see how the LR and overfinch ones are so expensive..

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16th Jan 2017 3:12pm

simon67

Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
Location: west sussex
Posts: 569

Why do some women spend £5K on a handbag, its because they can regardless of its true value

I think its the same with cars

At birth everybody should be issued with a T shirt that gets updated every year with their payslip
Mandatory to wear and save all the willy waving competitions

16th Jan 2017 3:22pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

^ Unsure is this is a dig at me purchasing a nice new modification for my Defender?

Seems odd if it is.....

16th Jan 2017 4:36pm

simon67

Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
Location: west sussex
Posts: 569

Stacey

Not in anyway, you asked why anyone would buy the Overfinch or Land Rover one when the Optimill is so good
I was asking why people spend £5K on handbags when there are perfectly good alternatives but much cheaper

I can justify £65 but Overfinch at £900 is look at me territory

I quite like the Optimill and I'm probably getting one, OEM is £15 so its not that much dearer, kidding myself here

16th Jan 2017 5:03pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I'm sure that isn't a dig at you Scott, more at someone spending £900 on a fuel cap.

But each to their own, to some £900 is pocket money

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

16th Jan 2017 5:05pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

Understood....

Your right I was told on OEM plastic one with tether is around £25, this one does feel and look really nice. Like you I cannot see how the others brands can charge £600 plus , its machined the same way surely?

Branding I guess...

16th Jan 2017 5:05pm

petestaunch

Member Since: 19 Nov 2016
Location: Wales
Posts: 65

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green

Absolutely 10/10 for Overfinch if they can get that for a fuel cap.

Twisted just launched one too at around £400 if my memory serves me correctly.

16th Jan 2017 5:13pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

Scott you need some Gwyn Lewis mud flaps and/or Dirt-D-Fenders!!

16th Jan 2017 5:28pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

this thread ..

16th Jan 2017 7:56pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3693

^ I know

6 pages over my new cap and its not even fitted yet....

oooh the build up

James, I do like the 'used' look but can only usually live with it for a short time then clean it... Its been like this a few weeks now as just mucky everywhere I go

16th Jan 2017 8:30pm

Wild Card 90

Member Since: 03 Dec 2014
Location: Gerlingen
Posts: 1060

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

"I spend my money on Land Rovers, M sport coupes and beer, the rest is wasted"

Fuel filler caps. That´s what its all come down to

....

Stacey, clean the Defender and fit the cap......... 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW,
2012 2.2 90 SW,
2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma
Heavy Track Raids, 255 MT´s,
Recaro CS´s, anorak, wellingtons

16th Jan 2017 9:02pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

^^^ but the shiney ones have dilithium hydrocarbon valves and are IP69000000 rated and 'e' marked so safe on European roads ... I can't wait for the "tyre dust valves" thread next week

My solution ...

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16th Jan 2017 9:52pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10513

Loving this thread

Each to there own

I have kept the original fuel cap, well happy with it now after sorting the problem with it

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.

Clayton.

16th Jan 2017 10:23pm

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