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CY88



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Very nice indeed , Mr Fox! Please don't lower it though! Adjust the door!

On the noise front, I must say that I never found the noise of a soft-top being buffeted any more noticeable than the echoey creaking of a hardtop and associated paraphernalia Rolling with laughter 
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Post #632888 22nd Jun 2017 3:41pm
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Mr Fox



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I promise not to turn it into a low-rider but I do need to drop it 1"

First mod arrived in the post today - nothing too big, or expensive, but a nice touch of vintage. Wink
Post #632893 22nd Jun 2017 4:05pm
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Did you buy it as a soft top or did you convert from a pick up or WHY?

Edit...sorry, you've already answered that. I'll go back and read through.

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Post #632911 22nd Jun 2017 4:44pm
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Mark, only thing I didn't mention is that it has an Exmoor Stayfast hood, which is actually a lot nicer, and better quality, than I expected - especially the way it attaches to the bodywork:

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/our-models/def...hoods.html
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The hood does look spot on. The colour is perfect against Aintree.

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Great package Mr Fox, good looking landy Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Post #633016 22nd Jun 2017 10:44pm
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m33ufo



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This was the inspiration for the Keswick Defender 2.2 90 Pick-Up I agreed a deal on this afternoon. Collecting on Monday Thumbs Up

Now I need to get some bits ordered - hope it's a fairly straightforward conversion Mr. Green 110 DCPU



Mark
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
Mark, get ready to need some lowering springs, unless you have VERY high garage doors or are going to park it outside.

I'm currently having mine dropped by 1.5" (level, so actually a little bit lower at the rear) because they SD cage sits quite high and, as a pickup, they don't have a lot of weight in the rear, which only makes things worse.

Last edited by Mr Fox on 14th Jul 2017 11:06pm. Edited 1 time in total
Post #637545 14th Jul 2017 8:49pm
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m33ufo



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It'll probably have to sit on the drive. I have my other Defender in the garage with a 911.

Hadn't realised it would be taller than my SW. 110 DCPU



Mark
Post #637547 14th Jul 2017 9:15pm
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I have undercover storage Mark Whistle I'll even take it for regular runs keeping it ticking over Thumbs Up

Can't wait to see it! James
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That's a very kind offer Thumbs Up

Might take a little while....I haven't attempted anything like it before. Quite excited by the idea though Mr. Green 110 DCPU



Mark
Post #637551 14th Jul 2017 9:59pm
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A quickie for you MrFox.

The basis for the conversion is a 2014 90 Pick Up.

Exmoor Trim seem to carry all the bits I need. So just to clarify, I'll need:

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/xs-hood-heavy-duty-bar-set.html

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/90-inch-xs-hood-defender.html

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/90-xs-drain-ch...oated.html

Anything I'm missing?

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Mark
Post #637637 15th Jul 2017 1:27pm
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
Cage is this one:-

Safety Devices RBL2367SSS

http://www.safetydevices.com/expedition/pr.../323/1798/

Roof is this one:-

Defender 90 Full Stayfast Hood - in my case, the one without the side windows

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/90-defender-fu...-2471.html

And yes, the hood kit:-

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/90-xs-drain-ch...oated.html
Post #637648 15th Jul 2017 3:26pm
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m33ufo



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Thanks....I'm pretty sure that the Exmoor item is the same L236 Safety Devices product? I'll check with them. I'd prefer to order it all from one place if possible.

Good pick up....I don't want the XS hood with Alpine lights etc so that'll save me a few pounds. Now just have to think about colour.....Sand or Black with Keswick?

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Mark
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For me there's no question, has to be Keswick and Sand (or Limestone if you can get) with matching wheels! Saw one this week and it looked stunning! But that's just my opinion Thumbs Up James
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