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 Rusty Bulkhead strip and rebuild |
Jim G
 22nd Mar 2017 9:10pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 8544 · Subject: Rusty Bulkhead strip and rebuild |
Finished the seat box, So now onwards and upwards... The Bulkhead !
What a mess !
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/16929/normal_2017-03-22%2015.42.20.jpg
https://www.d ... |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
22nd Mar 2017 8:59pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
| 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, a ... |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
22nd Mar 2017 6:36pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
| Mad tom, have you seen one with that done ? Sounds interesting !! |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
22nd Mar 2017 12:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Got a present this morning...
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/16929/normal_2017-03-21%2014.31.58.jpg
All nice and shiny
So drilled out the old spot welds with 5 mm bit ( ... |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
22nd Mar 2017 10:38am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
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 mak ... |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
22nd Mar 2017 9:54am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
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
h ... |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
22nd Mar 2017 9:04am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
| 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 .. |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
21st Mar 2017 10:32pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
| 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 |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
21st Mar 2017 7:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Back onto the seatbox mods today, fitted the modified handbrake, and mocked up where the auto shifter will go.
I mad a centre console out of scrap wood to see what it would look like....... well.. ... |
| [For Sale] 200TDi Engine and defender fitting kit inc Rad |
Jim G
21st Mar 2017 7:02pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 3517 · Subject: [For Sale] 200TDi Engine and defender fitting kit inc Rad |
| I am coming to the conclusion that the Rover V8 is not a good engine, I have had a defender with one before ( 20 years ago) and it was brilliant, and I want that V8 growl again. But I think that the 1 ... |
| [For Sale] 200TDi Engine and defender fitting kit inc Rad |
Jim G
21st Mar 2017 9:53am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 3517 · Subject: [For Sale] 200TDi Engine and defender fitting kit inc Rad |
| Just realised, the exhaust wont fit my V8, so includes an almost new full exhaust system ! |
| Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
20th Mar 2017 10:38pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Decided to move the handbrake whilst I was at it , so using the Discovery one I made a bracket and positioned it next to the seat ( moved both seats inwards).
I also made eight 'captive nuts ' to h ... |
| Wheel balancing issue |
Jim G
20th Mar 2017 9:36am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2523 · Subject: Wheel balancing issue |
Its a longshot, but I had the exact same problem !
Though I did notice that if it started rattling and I went round a reasonably sharp bend it stopped !
Drove me nuts for about 8 months, somet ... |
| Refurbishing the front bulkhead |
Jim G
19th Mar 2017 4:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2371 · Subject: Refurbishing the front bulkhead |
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From this
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/16929/normal_As%20bought%20%28%20after%20cleaning%29%20001~0.jpg
To this
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userp ... |
| Refurbishing the front bulkhead |
Jim G
19th Mar 2017 8:46am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2371 · Subject: Refurbishing the front bulkhead |
Stripping the bulkhead and removing it is a massive job, its the heart of the vehicle. Having said that , if you have some corrosion you have more !
Its worth doing if you are keeping the vehicle, bu ... |
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