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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649   
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Yeah, although I would not have spent any stupid money on the dim dip voltage regulator. I just think that the dip dip looks nice. Mind you, I once had a fine (which contested and won) because the law enforcement noticed a broken bulb in one if the side lights. So with the dip dim it should not happen again. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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18th Feb 2021 10:32am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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Cleaning up the front end if the chassis before painting.
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1st Mar 2021 7:26pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 11094 
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The chassis there is looking in really good condition, should help you with the prepping / painting
 Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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1st Mar 2021 9:36pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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Yes, the chassis is in very good condition. It was constantly being oiled by the 19J
Only surface rust in some areas that needed cleaning. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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2nd Mar 2021 6:21am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 11094
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You just got to love the self oiling system on the land rovers
 Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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3rd Mar 2021 8:25pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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Got some etch primer applied, and then a coat of undercoating black.
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7th Mar 2021 6:46am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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Owe, btw, I am trying to get the chassis paint to be as good as possible so that the self oiling system would not be required any more
 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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7th Mar 2021 7:01am |
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| Black Puma Member Since: 31 Jan 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 236  
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A lot of hard work there, but it must be hugely satisfying to know the chassis is ready for many many years of use.
Well done, looking good |
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7th Mar 2021 11:52pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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Thank you for the positive comments. Yes, indeed, a lot of hours are going into it. Given the life it had and the projected new life I plan ahead for it, I trust it will outlast me. Most of the damage it had is UV damage from the baking sun where it lives. Rust had not been a major issue except on the doors, perhaps need to say ‘as expected’
1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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8th Mar 2021 6:55am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7946 
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Just wondering if you've treated inside the chassis in anyway? 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 |
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8th Mar 2021 7:36am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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The inside of the chassis was treated long time ago with waxoil.
Areas were did not see dust or mud thrown at it, the waxoil is still intact. Example I was pleasantly surprised with how good and clean the waxoil is when I pulled the grommet on the chassis where the cable harness go through. Other areas, like inside bulkhead outrigger looked a bit dry. I plan to re oil it, but of course once all the painting is done. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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8th Mar 2021 11:26am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7946
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Great, I assumed you had a plan for it but didn't think I'd seen it mentioned.
 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 |
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8th Mar 2021 12:33pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3649
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Right, right.. I will plan it. Although it is also claimed that there are 300 days/year of sunshine where it lives, so probably I will also not mind keeping it in the garage for 56 days a year
 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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8th Mar 2021 2:01pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7946
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You're very lucky! Our UK Defenders tend to just rot with our 56 days of sunshine!
What are LR values like in Malta (you are in Malta?)? Being right hand drive and very rust free it seems it could be a good place to source? Not wanting to detract from your awesome restoration thread but I'd be interested to hear a little more about LR life in your country, share some photos, any good off-road driving, events etc 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 |
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8th Mar 2021 2:33pm |
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