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 An Anorak's Utility Station Wagon |
olivers
 22nd Apr 2018 8:52pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 843 · Views: 541078 · Subject: An Anorak's Utility Station Wagon |
| I fitted a Mud box two years ago or so, but from memory it is exactly the same as yours. The only issue with it is that there’s a small gap at the bottom of the box - as it turns out over time - tha ... |
| Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
olivers
18th Apr 2018 8:22am
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 76 · Views: 59042 · Subject: Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
Looking better and better! 
How is the roof rack supported at the back, over the canopy? |
| Spring-loaded carling switch? |
olivers
17th Apr 2018 10:35pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 7 · Views: 3871 · Subject: Spring-loaded carling switch? |
I think I’ll add a remote controlled switch into the circuit later, but nothing fancy... just waiting for ebay delivery from Hong Kong  |
| Spring-loaded carling switch? |
olivers
17th Apr 2018 8:21pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 7 · Views: 3871 · Subject: Spring-loaded carling switch? |
Good idea... I wasn’t thinking to use a relay because they’re LED lights. But that should solve the problem nicely. Thanks!
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| Spring-loaded carling switch? |
olivers
17th Apr 2018 7:30pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 7 · Views: 3871 · Subject: Spring-loaded carling switch? |
| I’m going to put some Carling switches in for various purposes. For a worklight on the back of the Defender I want to use two SPDT switches, so I can switch the light from the front and back of the ... |
| Material for building Defender furniture |
olivers
31st Mar 2018 7:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2666 · Subject: Material for building Defender furniture |
Thanks for the ideas! I’ll look into it some more... off now for a bit of Easter relaxation in Yorkshire, but there should be time for some online research!
I was wondering about required thickne ... |
| Material for building Defender furniture |
olivers
29th Mar 2018 7:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2666 · Subject: Material for building Defender furniture |
| I’m looking to build a few storage elements, shelves etc, for the back of my 90. I’m wondering what the best material is for this... furniture board comes to mind, but I have concerns - it’s not ... |
| Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
olivers
27th Mar 2018 9:39am
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 76 · Views: 59042 · Subject: Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
Again, thanks for the explanations! Something to keep in mind... I can't complain about the turning circle on my Puma 90, but it's easy to imagine that things are different in a 130  |
| Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
olivers
27th Mar 2018 8:42am
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 76 · Views: 59042 · Subject: Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
| Right.... thanks for explaining! Now, there's only one part missing: what's the role of Blindo wheels in this? Are they somehow assumed to always have a negative offset? I googled them and they are de ... |
| Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
olivers
26th Mar 2018 9:36pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 76 · Views: 59042 · Subject: Cartoonheads overland 130 thread |
- blindo wheels fitted (turning circle is soooooooo much better now)
I’ve seen this mentioned before and it confuses me... how do Blindo wheels influence the turning circle? Care to explain?
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| Help, can’t open my bonnet |
olivers
28th Jan 2018 9:10pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 10456 · Subject: Help, can’t open my bonnet |
I wouldn’t mind giving her a try, would be nice to find someone around the corner. Yours look great!
I used to have two black labs myself, but they went with my ex wife... time for a new pup now! |
| Help, can’t open my bonnet |
olivers
28th Jan 2018 8:37pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 10456 · Subject: Help, can’t open my bonnet |
Certainly possible! You know, I’m almost sure I posted on these forums before, but it would be a few years back. Was surprised to be shown “0 posts” when I logged in today...
Came here to bu ... |
| Help, can’t open my bonnet |
olivers
28th Jan 2018 8:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 10456 · Subject: Help, can’t open my bonnet |
| Final follow-up - found the part number here: http://www.defender2.net/forum/post167435.html#167435 |
| Help, can’t open my bonnet |
olivers
28th Jan 2018 8:16pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 10456 · Subject: Help, can’t open my bonnet |
I just found that I can’t respond to a PM, so thanks to the person who helped so quickly, you know who you are!
Oli |
| Help, can’t open my bonnet |
olivers
28th Jan 2018 8:11pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 10456 · Subject: Help, can’t open my bonnet |
| Received PM, problem fixed - well almost, need to find a replacement for the little connector box that joins the two release cable halves. Have internet, will google |
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