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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Tough questions to answer there... but I do my best.

I think if I had to give a number, it would be less than 1% that Defenders were purchased new from local dealer. The rest are second hand imports from the UK. So there are a wide range of condition that you can find. The good news is that once they are imported, rust is kept at bay, and whatever rust is present, it kind if remains at that level. The locals love their Defenders, and we prefer to keep them warm or cool in the garage when not used, depending on the season. I often visit the local hot dip galvanizing shop, and always note an assortment of Landrover parts. Generally, prices of Defenders are higher than in the UK, partly because of the cost of importation and registration and partly is because everyone seems to want to make a margin for the effort taken to import one. Nowadays, with the event of the world wide web, sourcing a good Defender from the UK is a lot easier. Well, at least pre covid. There seems also to be a cult with Td5, and the good ones command a really high price if they ever come on the market. Tdci are less loved. 300s and 200s are also loved, but most are showing their age. It is almost impossible to see a 19J or 12J, and probably the Defender fraternity think I lost my wits for wanting to restore mine. Then there are a lot of mix and matches, like pre 90s chassis, with Td5s, with a puma body...well, enough about those.

I am also the worse local person to state anything about current local offroad. I am in my mid 40s, and recall good times where could be driving on the beach to make a bbq. And events were so common. Nowadays you'd better be caught at the airport with illegal substance as better chance you get a bail. Everywhere has been marked as heritage or conservation sites. Next in line is the introduction of the Nature Wardens...sigh. Sicily has however become the place to go with the locals, as there is much more space and possibilities. And the good food of course Wink 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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L110CDL



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Thank you James for posting the question and a BIG thank you Dinnu for the interesting information in your answer Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Thanks Dinnu, that's really interesting. Like you say with the internet the days of picking up LR's for only a few notes are well and truely over Big Cry

Shame about losing the beach drives. I feel that is the way it's going everywhere.

But on a cheerier note... great build thread!! 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
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Finally the final coat on the front end of the chassis is done. First coat of paint was drying a bit too flat , so next coats I added a bit of lacquer to the semi matt black paint (about 15%) to get a bit bit more gloss. Pleased with the result, and the sheen matches the rear end of the chassis quite well.



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That is looking good Dinnu Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Thank you Clayton.
Very satisfying to look at a clean bare chassis.. pity that will be covered by the body and rest stuff.....or I have a problem and need to pay a visit to the madhouse?

Anyway, I should start with the bulkhead very soon, or rebuild the engine as parts have arrived. Seems to be good weather at this moment for painting.. later may be too hot. Once I had a case where the paint (2k) started curing in the spraygun. Thats how hot it can be! Since then I started using slower hardeners. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Yes it is a shame that you have to cover it up, but on the other hand at least you know it will last now it's as good as new. wow it must get hot were your to as i have not heard of that with the paint Thumbs Up

As from what your saying it looks as if the weather will dictate on which you work on with the bulkhead or engine on any given day Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Started with some work on the bulkhead. The green stuff in the corners is unfortunately body filler. I had repaired the top corners some 25 years ago, and the welding (I had used acetylene back then as did not have a mig) had warped a bit the plates. But since the welding is still strong and there were no signs of issues in 25 years I thought that it should last a few more years again.



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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Slow progress.. but will eventually get there. Some more photos of the bulkhead.


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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Your making good progress there Dinnu Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Agreed. Looking forward to seeing a bit of paint. Keep up the good work.
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Looking great!!! Thumbs Up Someone mentioned on another similar thread about getting the seams sealed on the bulkhead, thought I'd mention. 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
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Thank you guys.

Re the seam sealer, yes, i need to re do some spots on the outside. Landrover did not apply seam sealer on the inside, and I think they never did up to 2016. Which kind of make sense to me as there could be a risk of moisture getting trapped there if seamed on both sides.

Did others got better results if they seam sealed the inside as well? 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
Been prepping the bulkhead and waiting for the right weather .. finally the paint is on. I am quite pleased with the result.



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 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
Very, very nice Cool Darren

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