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Martin
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If we carry on much longer I think we could design the ultimate Defender soft top Laughing  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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Post #147016 25th May 2012 12:13pm
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Let me know when you've designed it then, I'll test it for you.

My wife says "why don't you just buy a nice old one like Russell's"

My mate Russ's is a Series One!
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I've just taken the roof off mine for the first time this year, and hope I'll get away with the Bimini hood for a few months. I have to say that days like today make up for the drafts and flapping over winter! I just need to unbolt the rear hoop and connecting bars later then it will be set for summer.


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Very nice James, I think the rad blanket can come off now though Laughing  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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Post #147041 25th May 2012 2:52pm
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Ah yes, good point. I'm being lured to Strata Florida at some point so may leave it on there as a precaution! Whistle

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Re: Soft top conversion
Go Beyond wrote:
Now is the wrong time to look for 2nd hand soft top parts as everyone has the same idea as you, better off waiting till the winter Mr. Green

Be aware when buying 2nd hand parts that the Defender screen is different to Series (and of course the length of the soft top)


Indeed, it is completely different. Series stick sets are fairly easy to find and use a 'shark tooth' rail above the screen whilst Defender uses a clamp arrangement.

The two are not interchangable.

I want a soft top Defender at some point as a second vehicle. I have the genuine, new side opening rear tailgate already - just need the rest. Rolling with laughter John

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Post #147055 25th May 2012 4:01pm
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I would absolutely love a soft top Defender just for the summer months. I realise this is somewhat excessive, which is why this is somewhat a pipe dream - a while off yet! But it certainly fuels the appetite seeing pictures of your guys' ones! Absolutely incredible! Thumbs Up
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Martin wrote:
Very nice James, I think the rad blanket can come off now though Laughing


might seem like a silly question but what does a rad blanket offer?
Post #147104 25th May 2012 9:22pm
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In the winter it helps to heat the engine quicker, and being a TDI it will loose all heater temperature when stationary or driving slowly (green Laning etc). When wading it helps with the bow wave to stop water swamping the engine bay. In fairness mine is pretty water tight, so the main reason is Laning in winter.

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Skint now. Big Cry

Just bought her a Fiat 500.
Post #147226 27th May 2012 6:54am
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Is there a conversion whereby you lose the front door frame?

What I mean by this is the frame that holds the glass, this stops it from looking like a true convertible IMO. It would be great to have just the front screen with maybe a discreet roll bar for protection and then nothing else but fresh air. Nick

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Post #147230 27th May 2012 8:13am
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You can fit series 3 doors with removable tops DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #147231 27th May 2012 8:20am
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Surrey Rover wrote:
Is there a conversion whereby you lose the front door frame?

What I mean by this is the frame that holds the glass, this stops it from looking like a true convertible IMO. It would be great to have just the front screen with maybe a discreet roll bar for protection and then nothing else but fresh air.


I'm not too sure about that, I don't particularly want it to look like a true convertible, just a soft top 90, so I'd be inclined to keep the doors as they are. And wind the windows down. Smile
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We just run around most of the time with the sides rolled up as it is easy and quick. Two photos I took this weekend. We do have a set of series door bottoms but I've not found the time to paint them yet.




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Post #147392 28th May 2012 7:10pm
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I like that very much. Thumbs Up
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