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grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

After repairing the rust in the bonnet, I'm taking it all back to bare metal and filling where the welds are. It's a slow process to get right but it is progress nonetheless

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Click image to enlarge 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

3rd Apr 2019 6:06pm

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 4932

looking good there grafty

Are going to be painting it your self? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

3rd Apr 2019 6:28pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16856

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It's going to be an absolute gem when you've finished, outstanding work!

3rd Apr 2019 7:04pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Thanks chaps

I'll probably paint it myself, but if I run out of time then I'll take the panels to a body shop once I've prepped and primed them

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

3rd Apr 2019 8:23pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10464

Nice progress there grafty

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.

Clayton.

3rd Apr 2019 8:34pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

I've set this weekend aside for getting the bonnet finished on the Range Rover. That means all filler work finished and high build primed.

To combat the boredom that is going to ensue I test fitted my new front lights. It certainly changes to front end!

I'm reserving judgement until all of the paintwork is finished but it should look quite smart when it's done.

Don't worry, they're all bolt on parts so the original bits can easily be reinstalled

All of the original parts I have removed have been packaged and stored incase I ever decided to return it to standard.

Anyway, here are the pictures

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5th Apr 2019 9:53pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10464

Will wait for the finished RRC before i pass judgement

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.

Clayton.

5th Apr 2019 10:08pm

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 4932

look better with the crystal lights, for some reason the range rover and defenders just don't look right with those head lights. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

6th Apr 2019 12:00am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Long slog on the Range Rover bonnet this weekend - worth the effort though.

Completely removed all original paint and filled over the areas where I welded new metal in.

The bonnet is now coated with a layer of Buzzweld rust encapulator as it's self etching and will protect against corrosion. Next will be high build primer before paint

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7th Apr 2019 9:48pm

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4789

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

I do admire your skills and patience George

2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

7th Apr 2019 9:51pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Thank you Simon

You never know, if I get a move on I might be able to come down to the Cornwall meet in the RRC

7th Apr 2019 9:56pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3009

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Bonnet coming along really nicely.

I'm not usually a fan of non standard lights on classics but those look great.

Such a good build. Really enjoying this thread.

Btw, did you see one of the Broad Lane RR TD5 Classics in LRM? I really fancy one.

7th Apr 2019 9:59pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

I did yes, its a very tempting conversion. Almost like it was meant to be really. I would imagine if the Td5 had been around 10 years earlier it may well have ended up being a factory option

7th Apr 2019 10:04pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Great work! You make it look so easy which I know it isn't!

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
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

8th Apr 2019 9:12am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

A bit more progress today. I stripped the wings off and the scuttle panel. They were then prepped and painted in 2 coats of high build primer. Hopefully I'll get a chance to get them rubbed down soon. I think I'll get all of the panels in primer before top coating anything

13th Apr 2019 6:00pm

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