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 Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
 22nd Feb 2021 10:06pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
| I did go for the Khan 20" wheels in the end as I really wanted the bigger brakes, I know the concensus was they look bad, but I'll just have to convince you all there OK as changing will be a rea ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
21st Feb 2021 8:03pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
The chassis is talking a bit longer to harden off, which is a good thing, I can try and get the tub done and out of the way ready to get the chassis in.
It seems to have taken me an age to do these ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
20th Feb 2021 3:25pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
No not yet, I'll be over Wednesday..LOL
Not hanging around today, this is with the stripe coat done
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mrfirepro
20th Feb 2021 5:46am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
got the marsland adapter chassis yesterday.
managed to turn this great looking chassis
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mrfirepro
12th Feb 2021 2:12pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
The ABS is Wabco, speak with Martin at Futuranet he is helping me with the electronics, really knows his stuff.
The TPMS canbus system is from Tyrepal who have an open protocol can bus interface wh ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
11th Feb 2021 9:58pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
Hi Matt,
I did watch that and was very concerned fixing seats directly to a 2/3mm piece of Ali, no subfame and no fixings back to the chassis. I am absolutly no expert but even with my limited know ... |
| Fuji 110 LS3 build |
mrfirepro
11th Feb 2021 9:38pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 972 · Views: 324589 · Subject: Fuji 110 LS3 build |
| thats really smart. looks great |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
10th Feb 2021 11:43pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
thanks for the help, keep the comments coming as every comment makes me think about the build in a different way and consider other options.
Got a large delivery of YRM parts today so should keep m ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
8th Feb 2021 12:58am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
Andy, you know whats it's like, I'm going to try, using the YRM parts, looks quite straight forward, any advice welcome. Your build is looking awsome and a source of inspiration and ideas.
Chassis, ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
7th Feb 2021 8:54pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
Been doing a bit more work on the tub, bulkhead flange removal, not pretty but will be covered in carpet, hopefully it's strong.
Prep ready for forward facing rear seat mod.
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| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
7th Feb 2021 11:03am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
| I'm now geting to the point where I'm odering parts (bearings, seals, gaskets etc etc) on a daily basis and find that there is a large variation in prices, I'm guessing this is down to the quality of ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
6th Feb 2021 6:49pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
one of my Diffs, thanks to Nigel..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLovw6ERYYo&ab_channel=MegasquirtUK |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
3rd Feb 2021 8:41pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
Thanks for the advice.
The bulkhead is now at Enviro-strip and the tub is starting to be sorted, just waiting for YRM to get some of the repair panels back in stock.
Floor now removed
Questio ... |
| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
25th Jan 2021 2:31pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
litle bit more progress, got the bulkhead finished ready to go to the sandblasters and the galvanisers later this week.
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| Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
mrfirepro
21st Jan 2021 10:09am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 614 · Views: 209319 · Subject: Puma to LT1/8L90 Restomod |
Andy,
I am moving on at some rate due to the inspiration from your thread, keep the updates coming, may need some advice very shortly... 
the wheels are one of the issues with the brakes, the ... |
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