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Jodes

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: SW London
Posts: 33

Mission Creep...... Defender 50th Japan Spec

So just over a year ago I purchased a Japan spec Defender 50th off eBay. The guy that sold it to me had always wanted a defender, and box ticked he was ready to move it on! My rational was simple... I too had always wanted a defender and it seemed in good shape underneath and after a quick test drive I was pretty sure it would do me just fine!

I had always planned to spend a reasonable amount to improve suspension etc and cosmetically add some bits to get it looking how I wanted, but keep everything reversible. Keeping all the original parts and nearly everything reversible is probably the only part of the plan I remained faithful too!!

At this point let me just say "MISSION CREEP"........

I have just got it back from having the final few issues of minor corrosion addressed, and whilst I was at it I had the roll cage and rear step powder coated. I'm very happy with the end result though and think it's a pretty unique vehicle with a great v8 soundtrack!..

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5th Feb 2017 10:04pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

I'm in love

2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton

5th Feb 2017 10:07pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

I love a White Defender

5th Feb 2017 10:14pm

Iggle piggle

Member Since: 10 Sep 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 378

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol ST Alpine White

What a stunning 90!

5th Feb 2017 10:47pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 11031

As all above have said

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

5th Feb 2017 11:21pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3796

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

Looks good to me,....Under bonnet & interior images please!
Pickles.

5th Feb 2017 11:51pm

Hairy Dan

Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
Location: NW Durham
Posts: 1448

1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Chawton White

Very nice Jodes

Where did you get the rear mud flaps with the Land Rover highlighted white? Cheers Ian
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6th Feb 2017 12:00am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

They look like genuine landrover ones from the heritage model

6th Feb 2017 12:35am

Jodes

Member Since: 12 Feb 2016
Location: SW London
Posts: 33

Thanks for all the positive comments!

Yes, the mudguards are genuine heritage ones but from a 110 as my exhaust comes straight out at the rear rather than the corner like on most 90s. I had to get the rear brackets fabricated with a cut out to slip over the exhaust tip.

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I'll try and get a couple of interior shots but it's all pretty standard inside except heated recaros to keep my bum warm and a mono wheel to give me a bit more elbow room!

Another photo I just like.....

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6th Feb 2017 8:44am

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6772

Hairy Dan and jodes need to meet up for probably one of the rarest defender photo shoots in England. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

6th Feb 2017 11:45am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

6th Feb 2017 6:18pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

The 2 best 90's ever. Ever.

6th Feb 2017 6:58pm

Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2489

I agree Greeni

It makes me want to go find a Jap Spec 50th as its the nearest thing to a NAS 90! 2011 Santorini Black USW XS.

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

6th Feb 2017 8:18pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4802

The three best things coming together - a V8 and a Defender and a vehicle that has spent most of its life in rust free Japan! 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton

6th Feb 2017 9:54pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

I will always kick myself for not buying ginjez's, now Hairy Dans.

Though although not at all shiny, I still have some of the ingredients.

I love the mudflaps.... I may need to start sourcing.

6th Feb 2017 10:38pm

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