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mikeh501



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Well its back Very Happy Not quite finished but really happy to have it back in the shed so I can do some final tinkering. need to get some wax on that new shiny paint Mr. Green Not the best pics but the weather has been a tad moist today lol


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Grenadier



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
That looks fab, and the Alfa is a little ripper too. Nice garage. Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Smyles_



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Denmark 2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Some legit garage goals right there Thumbs Up

Yours is the first defender that I don't take serious offence at having a gloss rear cross-member. Really suits it!

Suppose I'll be the only one rounds here with a Bahama Gold defender then Twisted Evil
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Can't help but feel it'd suit a pair of not so legal black plates and some heritage flaps...?


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04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone)
58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue
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mikeh501



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You know, I never even considered satin finish for the cross member and in hindsight I suspect it wont stay as shiny as it is now too long lol.

Ive had the same thoughts about black metal plates Whistle

I did think about the heritage style mudflaps but think it might be a bit OTT tbh, less is more and all that. I also need to urgently mod the passenger side one as my exhaust is quickly melting it!
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GREENI



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Lovely, Mike!

Let me know when you want go for a spin out. That’s 3 v8 90 soft tops all quite local!
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Looks awesome!! Thumbs Up Bow down 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
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mikeh501



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I fixed the engine, happy days. Just got to bolt the seats in and cubby now and a bit of snagging and its ready for MOT time Very Happy


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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
The paint work looks stunning Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Agreed! Paintwork looks superb. Nice work.
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L110CDL



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I agree with the two above Thumbs Up

Nice Blindo's Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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mikeh501



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Did the inaugral road test in it last weekend, engine playing nicely. some more tuning to do but driveable. brill!

The downside.... major graunching and noise coming from transmission, jumping out of hi/lo, generally very very unhappy.

Turns out my front diff has decided to destroy itself after 200 yards..... ffs.

Dont know how but the pinion is no longer supported by its bearings and is flopping about..... what on earth could cause this? only thing i can think of is that ive got different ring gears front to rear (they were built from bits to hand). ever had this?
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mikeh501



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Kaboom


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