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Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92	Good idea, maybe include the transfer box lever as well. I will have to wait till its in the landie I think... much else to do first 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine
21st Mar 2017 10:32pm

L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 11031	Yes with the TB lever as well and you would have a better idea when in sittu  Clayton. 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
21st Mar 2017 11:17pm

MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 671	For transfer box levers look at Discovery 2 - they are operated by cables. And this could be easier to move. I'm preparing some refurb of 130 TD5 and I plan placing two 105Ah batteries in the seat box. They will fit, but tight. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo
22nd Mar 2017 8:28am

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92	Thanks for that , I never realised the Disco 2 was cable operated, this could be the answer..... now who do I know with a Disco 2 .. 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine
22nd Mar 2017 9:04am

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92

I moved the seats 'out' by using later runners, but the ones I now have have ends missing, so ... out with the welder again, not pretty but strong, and wont be seen as at the back of the seats Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 9:54am

Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2360	You could have a look at Ashcroft auto console, expensive but OEM looking. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey
22nd Mar 2017 10:10am

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92

Many thanks for he idea, yes I have seen it , the Ashcroft one looks great.... really professional.... but £350 !!! how on earth can a bit of plastic be worth that ? Anyway, I am determined to make as much as I can on this build, just hope I can get it looking good, otherwise .... bye bye £350  1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 10:38am

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92

Got a present this morning... Click image to enlarge All nice and shiny So drilled out the old spot welds with 5 mm bit ( fr new rivets) Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Put new part in place , and rivet, Click image to enlarge For some reason one side had 5 spot welds and the other 6 Click image to enlarge 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 12:02pm

MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 671	Nice pictures. You can also move the auto lever to the dashboard - next to the steering wheel. You will need to modify the dash slightly. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo
22nd Mar 2017 2:38pm

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92	Mad tom, have you seen one with that done ? Sounds interesting !! 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine
22nd Mar 2017 6:36pm

MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 671	A friend of mine made it - I'll try to find some pictures. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo
22nd Mar 2017 7:56pm

MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 671	http://landroverforum.cz/forum/viewtopic.p...;start=360 - look here, there are some pictures. He has to re-made nearly whole bottom part of dash, because of rust. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo
22nd Mar 2017 8:01pm

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92

Well waste no want not.... the old side panels have been used to make a blank for the old handbrake, fill in a big hole ( made for a battery cut out), make a support 'angle for the underseat access, and to make a new 'side' plate by the drivers seat as the old one is now too small as I moved the drivers seat Click image to enlarge Now ready for stripping the paint.... anyone know a good automotive paint stripper ? 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine

22nd Mar 2017 8:59pm

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92	Thanks for the link Madtom ! really interesting ! I have finished the seatbox, so I have started my Rusty Bulkhead repair .... the post is at http://www.defender2.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=611482#611482 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine
22nd Mar 2017 9:36pm

Jim G Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 92	Well, its been awhile , but the seatbox is now painted and completely finished ready to fit , so I thought you might like a photo Click image to enlarge 1984 300TDi hardtop Stornoway Grey 1984 200TDi hardtop..... soon to be a V8 .. but which V8 ? 1974 DAF T244 4x4 wagon converted to a motorhome 1976 Jaguar XJC with supercharged engine
22nd Dec 2021 11:12am

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