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bpman



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
My Merlin trailer build
Yesterday I collected a merlin expedition trailer, in original condition but needing a little TLC to bring her back to life

As collected / before shots, my plan is to powder coat the rack, chequer plate, jerry can holders etc, rub the body down and respray either cream or maybe white with black fittings.


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As you can see the trailer has been hand painted green, even over the merlin logos

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Some "interesting" electrics going on in there complete with a 25amp RCD, it will all be rewired and LED light fittings to replace the existing. It even came with an owners manual.


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GUM97



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Looks nice! Mr. Green Thumbs Up An engine to TDi for!
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some one seams to have stolen your jerry cans sir...... Rolling with laughter Russell
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ken



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Rebuilt one a few years ago one trailer I truly wish I did not move on
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bpman



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I must admit they are well built and have a galvanised chassis

Russ - jerrys are in the garage Thumbs Up
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bpman



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Had an afternoon on the trailer ... started to strip it down ... chequer plate removed, electrics removed, top rack removed, jerry can holders removed. Then inspected underneath - happy to report all good.


Next week - a trip to the powder coaters then weather permitting start to rub down the bodywork ready for respray... photos to follow
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Thumbs Up That'll look like new when your finished! I can see it coming. Mr. Green ____\We|Will|Win/___
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bpman



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been on expo portal on the trailer thread for inspiration

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/thre...nd-trailer

some nice ideas on there ... Over 150 pages Thumbs Up
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just off interest who makes the axles on those ? "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.
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bpman



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not sure, I'll have a look and drop you a PM

a photo from earlier, someone hand painted over the merlin logo Laughing


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ken



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If you wish you can still get the Merlin Logos from Merlin

Although they dont make them they are extremely helpfull
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bpman



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Thanks Ken - I'm thinking white trailer, black lid and satin black extras, i had not considered decals cheers
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Ken
That is awesome Thumbs Up
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bpman



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Ken -I saw your merlin build, you are the inspiration that convinced me to take on the project Thumbs Up

Mine has some subtle differences though, I have 2 struts on the main lid, they work just like the RRC bonnets, push up/down to lower and the front box is mounted on a raised box section on the chassis.

I'm hoping to have it completed by mid April

I'm liking this scheme for decals at the moment


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