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mikeh501



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Reminds me I’m due an update lol
Post #701149 15th Apr 2018 8:49pm
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stanstorey



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Cracking thread!
I should have gone to bed an hour ago, but just read it all through - hats off for taking on such a build - very impressed and we have no doubt the end result will be a corker Thumbs Up
Post #701159 15th Apr 2018 9:18pm
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Nigelpugh7



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Just read through this thred, really enjoyed it.

Then realised it sadly stops completely in April 2018!

What happend?.
Post #748650 2nd Jan 2019 10:14am
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GREENI



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I recommended a friend. That went south Crying or Very sad
Post #748736 2nd Jan 2019 5:45pm
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Nigelpugh7



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Really, what happened then?.
Post #748744 2nd Jan 2019 6:23pm
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GREENI



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He said he could finish the engine work, but never got in touch. Embarrassing for me, as I was trying help two people out.
Post #748747 2nd Jan 2019 6:37pm
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Nigelpugh7



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Oh I see!

Where is Mike based? I seem to remember it’s in the midlands like us right?

If so and he has got stuck, would be happy to help out, I’ve built over 20 V8 engines of my own over the years, and had three V8 defenders too.

I only need payment in bacon sandwiches and a regular supply of cups of tea!
Post #748752 2nd Jan 2019 6:50pm
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muddypaws



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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
It may not have been technical issues that caused the topic to stall.

I have been wondering all along how this 'conversion' would be registered with DVLA. Having been involved with the kit car world for many years, there are many pitfalls here, especially when the build is being documented on an open forum.

I hope it is all water under the bridge now but I agree its a great shame that we are not privy to the conclusion. Richard

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Post #749181 4th Jan 2019 3:50pm
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Nigelpugh7



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We never did get an update on this?

I hope it was finished, would love to see the completed vehicle.
Post #846624 28th Jul 2020 10:21am
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GREENI



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I'm sure it is pretty close, I saw Mike at a local LR meet in January and he was poking and prodding under my bonnet Laughing
Post #846625 28th Jul 2020 10:30am
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Nigelpugh7



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Cheers for the note!

I will keep an eye out for an update then.

And hope to see the pictures of it completed too.
Post #846636 28th Jul 2020 11:41am
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mikeh501



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If anyone had said it would be this long before id got it finished i think if have laughed. Feeling slightly embaressed its been so many years when i started lol. At least I saved some money in diesel!

I havent been on the forum for a good few months and was surprised to see my old thread back on the first page! I didnt really think anyone was that interested in all honesty; however Ill definately post up some images to show you all where its got to. Im at the point where I can list whats needed to finish it, which is a milestone in and of itself lol Mr. Green
Post #854487 5th Sep 2020 7:39pm
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mikeh501



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Rather than jump to the latest update, I think ill add some some updates on what I did between updates.

So this was back in 2017 according to the photos, but the job I wasnt planning to do, refurbing my tub. Honestly it would have been easier to buy a better one in hindisight but at least its original.


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White colour 2 pack em121 going on. Should keep any tin worm at bay!

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Manky rotten body mounts. Plated both sides, rivetted, bolted and sika flex. belt and braces lol.

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Post #854493 5th Sep 2020 8:00pm
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mikeh501



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New dash binacle! nice to be rid of the cracked plastic jobbie. Multi gauge on the right from madman.


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Post #854494 5th Sep 2020 8:02pm
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mikeh501



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Ten points if you can spot the problem!


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Post #854495 5th Sep 2020 8:04pm
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