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kipperthedog



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Not new...but new here...
2 years since I sold my defender I am now a Land Rover owner again. A 1982 Series 3 88" truck cab in marine blue. I will post a photo when I remember how!. I was surprised but very pleased to find a Series section here!

Lots to do and lots to learn , though the 88" is a lot simpler than my old Td5.
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Quite a number of us Series (nuts!) on here, you are very welcome. Thumbs Up
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kipperthedog



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Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚.

Here's a picture. This is the side with most paint!

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The Crab Botherer



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 ST Nato Green
Welcome back to the fold, good choice!
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kipperthedog



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It's going to be a user and so repaired and maitained rather than restored. That said I am undecided about the paintwork....paint it or love the patina?
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Barneyboy



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England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi kipperthedog,I like that and in my opinion keep it as it is Thumbs Up Paul
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nitram17



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Re: Not new...but new here...
kipperthedog wrote:
2 years since I sold my defender I am now a Land Rover owner again. A 1982 Series 3 88" truck cab in marine blue. I will post a photo when I remember how!. I was surprised but very pleased to find a Series section here!

Lots to do and lots to learn , though the 88" is a lot simpler than my old Td5.


I wont be offended if you dont answer but how much does one of these go for in todays market? I would keep the original paint as its timeless.
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L110CDL



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welcome, same here, keep the patina Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


Clayton.
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Keep the patina but change the wheels!

Nice vehicle!
Post #885097 12th Feb 2021 8:40pm
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kipperthedog



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Thanks all.

Prices for Series 3a seem to be as all over the place as Defender prices, but starting lower maybe and certainly not reaching the dizzying highs.

I am coming down on the side of original paint as you only have it once!

Not sure about the wheels, I have never been a fan of 8 spokes but actually don't mind them on this. The tyres need replacing though and I have 1 Defendet white steel rim with a new Avon Rangemaster on it....so finding 3 more of those is a possibility I am not ruling g out!
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22900013A



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green
I'd definitely get a set of proper rims and tyres on it. Looks remarkably unmolested otherwise. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"
Post #888593 2nd Mar 2021 9:24am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
blackwolf wrote:
Keep the patina but change the wheels!


Agree! Thumbs Up

Lovely looking Series! Thumbs Up James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
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MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #888605 2nd Mar 2021 11:05am
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camelman



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Can't beat a good Series (or 2 Smile ).

Nice set of limestone steelies required I think! 
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Very nice, if itโ€™s original paint definitely keep it, if not it still looks good and yes ditch the wheels.
Post #888659 2nd Mar 2021 5:09pm
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kipperthedog



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I like the offset of these wheels with 235-85 tyres they fill the arches nicely. I think defender rims may be greater offset than series rims but it will still be less than these. If they stay a coat of limestone is worth a thought though, 2 need painting anyway.
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