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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16943   
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It's an easy and direct fit to a non-AC vehicle (don't know about the AC grille), but does leave the six holes from the original grille which will need filling.
The hardest part is finding a Stage 1 V8 grille, they are a bit like the proverbial rocking horse poo! The only source I know of is Pegasus Parts, and they're not cheap for a chunk of wire mesh. |
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30th Jun 2021 2:59pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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Very easy - it's a simple nut and bolt task. However, if your heart is set on a genuine Stage 1 grill then they're like hen's teeth and if you can find one, very expensive. Assuming though that you're talking about a modern equivalent such as that from Lockswood International or Zunsport, then they come as a kit with all of the necessary fixings.
There are a couple of 'gotchas' to be aware of. Firstly, you will be left with the fixing holes in the surround for the original grill. The kits usually come with suitable fir tree type fixings to blank these off but some folks have the holes filled and the surround painted to lose them completely. Secondly, fitting to a non-air con model without the protruding grill surround is a something of a challenge as these types of grills are fitted from the rear but the panel can't be easily re-fitted with the grill in place. It's not impossible but can be difficult, particularly if you have a steering guard or large winch bumper fitted, for instance. Whilst it's changed a lot since, here's mine from a couple of years ago:  Click image to enlarge More details of the install process here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/post738660.html#738660 Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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30th Jun 2021 3:06pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16943
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I imagine that this comment refers specifically to the modern "look-alike" grilles you mention, since the Stage 1 V8 grill fits from the front and does not require removal of the surround. In essence there is no significant difference between the V8 grille surround panel and the non-AC Defender panel apart from the six holes the later panel gained, and the deletion of the bonnet lock. One concern with the genuine V8 grille is actually the ease with which it can be removed - having a grille worth well in excess of £100 held on by two screws is a little worrying in this lawless age. |
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30th Jun 2021 3:41pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240
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Yes, exactly that although I've just realised that I missed an important detail in the OP in that he's already got an original grill
 Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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30th Jun 2021 3:52pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1614 
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Here’s mine.
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30th Jun 2021 7:25pm |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 691 |
I’ve gone for the stage 1 look on my Puma Dormobile (not quite finished yet)
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30th Jun 2021 7:38pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2055 
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A "filled" & painted version on mine.......
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30th Jun 2021 7:49pm |
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| nadg201 Member Since: 22 Mar 2021 Location: Midlands Posts: 5
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Quick update, unfortunately I ended up getting scammed on a Facebook forum and the grille is no longer on the way. Instead a man going by the name of Jason Todd from the Isle of Man has run off with my money. Looks like the modern version may be the solution once I save up the money I lost.
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4th Jul 2021 12:35am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2089 
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I have a nice Stage 1 type grille that I had made for me in stainless steel as I thought I'd like the look. I didn't !
So if anyone would like it, fitted once for trial, £60 posted. Pm me. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. |
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4th Jul 2021 8:22am |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2877
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You have PM
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4th Jul 2021 8:49am |
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