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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Great work there, should be rightfully proud of the outcome.
Post #766567 2nd Apr 2019 5:41pm
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Mariner



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Great job, well done. Everything done to a very high standard.

Hope you enjoy a summer of happy motoring.
Post #766586 2nd Apr 2019 9:13pm
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donmacn



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Liking that very much indeed - if I get another one, it'll be something like that; a soft top 90. I'd like to think it would look even half as good. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...
Post #766587 2nd Apr 2019 9:17pm
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Well done Toby, a great example to us all - I still reckon it should have a V8 under the bonnet though Whistle
Post #766639 3rd Apr 2019 12:41pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Great work, looks fantastic! Thumbs Up Bow down

Are they the Purely Metals hoops and Exmoor hood? Pleased with both? 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
Post #766644 3rd Apr 2019 1:12pm
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Nice result, they look like Purely Metal hoops, I put them on my V8 90,I like the chunky look Thumbs Up
Post #766648 3rd Apr 2019 1:33pm
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HK07



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
Thank you for all your kind words, it has turned out very well so far.

As for a V8, 200tdi is a very simple engine that lends it's self very well for what we want. And it appears that ours is a goodun. If it goes pop then may be a V8 later on. But I understand if you play about with the original spec too much, you loose your free tax and mot changes at 40 years old.

Yes Purely Metal hoops with an All Wheel Trim Mohair tilt. It's lovely. 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.
Post #766655 3rd Apr 2019 2:10pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thanks for confirming. Purely are local to me, they do a NAS spec galv hoop now just not sure it would suit an early 90. Did you get it as a package form All Wheel Trim or separately?

Please could I ask why you went for mohair over canvas at nearly half the price? TIA Thumbs Up 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
Post #766659 3rd Apr 2019 2:37pm
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G4V JW



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Immense, just binge read the whole thread, a credit to you Thumbs Up Instagram; @gavin_walding
Post #766662 3rd Apr 2019 2:55pm
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HK07



Member Since: 15 Dec 2016
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
We had a great weekend down at the Members Meeting at Goodwood last weekend.

We were in a amongst some pretty fancy motors, but the interest in our old truck was a real surprise.

We have now down 230 miles and all seems to be ok, so far...


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 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.
Post #768660 15th Apr 2019 11:16am
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VVS210



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Time to update your 'signature' as Derek is no longer in rebuild Thumbs Up

Looking great!
Post #768670 15th Apr 2019 1:37pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I've just had to look back to page 1 when you bought Derek. What a transformation!! Credit to you and all your hard work, it really is stunning now! Bow down Bow down 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
Post #768788 16th Apr 2019 8:57am
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HK07



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
Update on Derek
Hi Guys

Thankfully the name Derek hasn't really stuck, it tends to get called "The Green One" or "The New One".

Anyway it been 3 or 4 months since we finished it and got it back on the road, and its been brilliant. It's done 487 miles in that time, but everyone of those miles has been ace, it would be very difficult to calculate the Smiles Per Gallon.

Only problems we've had are;

The automatic turn offs on the indicators, they turn off as soon as the wheel is turned, I get them working by hand no problem, refit the wheel and they don't work again. very strange.

It can be troublesome to get into 5th now and again. I think its that adjustment bolt on the side of the gearbox/selector box.

The new doors seals make it tough to close the doors. I don't know if with series doors we have the wrong door seals.

Any advice on the above would be great, but in essence its been great, a real worthwhile project.

A couple more snaps;



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 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.
Post #783439 27th Jul 2019 5:31pm
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Procta



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That looks the part!! Thumbs Up Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
Post #783516 27th Jul 2019 8:41pm
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HK07



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Cairns Blue
Cheers Procta, you should see the rear speaker pods Thumbs Up 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned.

1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned.

1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned.
Post #783548 27th Jul 2019 11:44pm
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