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Froglaise



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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.
Post #592837 13th Jan 2017 5:03pm
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Stacey007



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It didn't arrive at work Sad


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
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Stacey007



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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 Smile




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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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simon67



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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Rutland Red
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
Post #593520 16th Jan 2017 3:22pm
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Stacey007



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



Seems odd if it is.....
Post #593528 16th Jan 2017 4:36pm
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simon67



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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
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 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. Thumbs Up But each to their own, to some £900 is pocket money Shocked 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
Post #593533 16th Jan 2017 5:05pm
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Stacey007



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Thumbs Up


Understood.... Smile


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...
Post #593534 16th Jan 2017 5:05pm
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petestaunch



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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.
Post #593537 16th Jan 2017 5:13pm
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JOW240725



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Scott you need some Gwyn Lewis mud flaps and/or Dirt-D-Fenders!! Whistle 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
Post #593542 16th Jan 2017 5:28pm
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bpman



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this thread .. Rolling with laughter
Post #593572 16th Jan 2017 7:56pm
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Stacey007



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^ I know Rolling with laughter


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


oooh the build up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs 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 Smile
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Wild Card 90



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"I spend my money on Land Rovers, M sport coupes and beer, the rest is wasted"
Rolling with laughter Fuel filler caps. That´s what its all come down to Thud....

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
Post #593607 16th Jan 2017 9:02pm
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bpman



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^^^ 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 Laughing

My solution ...


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Post #593636 16th Jan 2017 9:52pm
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L110CDL



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Loving this thread Rolling with laughter Each to there own Thumbs Up I have kept the original fuel cap, well happy with it now after sorting the problem with it Thumbs Up Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.
Post #593657 16th Jan 2017 10:23pm
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