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defender9



Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Keep up the good work, it will be worth it with that lovely V8. Mine is on the road now and enjoying driving it.




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Post #761737 3rd Mar 2019 6:01pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
^^^ I like that Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #761775 3rd Mar 2019 9:14pm
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Fantastic transformation so far Thumbs Up 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #761776 3rd Mar 2019 9:28pm
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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So I was hoping that once at the body shop it would progress quicker however that wasn’t to be. I was assured it would be back to me within 6 weeks as they had a lot of other jobs on. I left it 8 before chasing and was told progress was slow. Then a few days before I was due to go on holiday. I got a text from them basically saying they were no longer going to take the job on Shocked I went on holiday (gratuitous pic of the other weekend car)

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thinking about the next course of action. When I came back I visited a local company that has started modifying and selling defenders, the owner was really helpful and put me in touch with thier body shop, a discussion swiftly took place and they agreed to take the job on. Not only that but they had picked the car up within 12 hours as the previous lot had broke it down.
Work has quickly started and they are hopeful it’ll be finished in a couple of weeks. Below is a few pictures of how I found it at the first place and it’s progress to date.
How I found it.


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Some of the parts I had to collect


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Upon arrival at the current workshop


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As of yesterday


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Post #789750 31st Aug 2019 5:29pm
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
Location: Kent
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So more progress, sills are replaced, new doors and wings are on as are the cappings and test fitted the cage. Primer due to go on Monday.

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Post #790715 5th Sep 2019 3:26pm
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Zed



Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Coming along nicely. Well done.
Post #790724 5th Sep 2019 4:28pm
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Didn't take them long to get stuck in.......
Post #790747 5th Sep 2019 6:08pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Going to be great with a fresh coat! Can't wait to see it finish! 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 #790818 6th Sep 2019 4:47am
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Anyideas



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Ok so progress is continuing and some of the painting has been completed. I should say before I put the pictures up that earlier on in the thread I’d picked to go Keswick green. This was always a choice that I kept coming back and re visiting and was never 100% convinced on. So not surprisingly I changed my mind and here is Fred (named after the rusty car out of Disney’s cars) sporting his new finish.

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I opted for Bahama gold, also decided to go with raptor bed lining finish for the rear. It should stand up well without me adding a mat of some description.
Post #792835 13th Sep 2019 4:04pm
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Anyideas



Member Since: 20 Dec 2015
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So the seats are all done now, I spoke to Ricardo of coolnvintage who was extremely helpful and gave me the details of his supplier for the fabric they use. It’s designed for outdoor use so is perfect for what I wanted.

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Happy with the results, will give the frames a proper clean in preparation of fitting them back into Fred next week. I’m having the dash done by a local company as the pieces are to difficult for me to attempt to try.
Post #792999 14th Sep 2019 11:10am
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Amazing colour. That will look so good.
You must be thrilled.
Post #793003 14th Sep 2019 11:42am
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Anyideas



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Yes I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out and the finish. I know it’s not to everyone’s taste and style but I think it’s nice.
Post #793004 14th Sep 2019 11:54am
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Looking Awesome! Great choice of colour.
Post #793041 14th Sep 2019 6:17pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Stunning, I'm going to be very jealous!! 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 #793152 15th Sep 2019 2:45pm
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L110CDL



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England 
Fred is coming on nicely there Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
Post #794057 19th Sep 2019 7:41pm
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