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Intercept



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
The pin hitch is branded Ringfeder and it came from a military surplus jumble (probably at the War & Peace Show). I've had a quick look online and not found any from that manufacturer, but there are several that look similar here:

https://www.suer.de/en/Chassis-vehicle-fra...couplings/
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Tractorman



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Scotland 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver
Many thanks guys for all the advice. I have bought a galv bumper from Paddocks - fitted it today and looks good (my 2011 Puma is light silver in colour so it doesn't stand out too much). Old bumper was very rotten!! Do not plan to paint the galv bumper - just leave as it is in recognition of its heritage!

Also replaced corroded bulkhead brackets with stainless steel ones - maybe a wee bit too "bling" for some, but I am very happy with it!

Thanks again. Jim
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We need some pictures, Jim Very Happy Darren

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I Like Old Skool



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Galv weathers in nicely but it takes a year or two.

Really you should buy another and stick it at the bottom of the garden so it is ready for next time.

I just had my previous bumper nicely aged when I had a bump that trashed it so was back to square one with a sparkly new shiny one.... Rolling Eyes
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Tractorman wrote:
Many thanks guys for all the advice. I have bought a galv bumper from Paddocks - fitted it today and looks good (my 2011 Puma is light silver in colour so it doesn't stand out too much). Old bumper was very rotten!! Do not plan to paint the galv bumper - just leave as it is in recognition of its heritage!

Also replaced corroded bulkhead brackets with stainless steel ones - maybe a wee bit too "bling" for some, but I am very happy with it!

Thanks again. Jim


May I ask where you got the stainless steel brackets from?
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Dinnu



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I Like Old Skool wrote:
Galv weathers in nicely but it takes a year or two.

Really you should buy another and stick it at the bottom of the garden so it is ready for next time.

I just had my previous bumper nicely aged when I had a bump that trashed it so was back to square one with a sparkly new shiny one.... Rolling Eyes


I have hot dipped a lot of parts for my restoration. I can get a nice spangle in just a couple of seconds by a light brush of diluted hydrochloric (muratic) acid.

Unfortunately I cannot say the same for a pattern bumper that I purchased ready galvanized 😩

From some reading, the lead content within the zinc bath has a high influence on how the spangle is formed when it ages. I suspect that the bumper I purchased was dipped in purer zinc 😩 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Tractorman



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Scotland 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver
Thanks again for all advice on replacing front bumper. I decided to go for a galv one and have fitted it unpainted at the moment. I know it will dull down and become grey-ish similar to my Ifor Williams trailer, but I could always paint later if I felt it necessary. Because my Landy is light silver I don't think it looks too out of place? Also have replaced the bulkhead hinges with stainless steel ones (the originals were very corroded although Landy only a 2011 model). The original bumper was in a very poor state, despite the Landy had been well looked after and pressure washed regularly. See attached photos. Jim



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Co1



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Bumper looks great, but… it makes your light surrounds and grille look like they could do with a fresh coat of paint!! Once you start!
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I Like Old Skool



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Ignore him, weathered is where it's at Thumbs Up

But Jeez, that old bumper is bad!!!
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Co1



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Rolling with laughter
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Dinnu



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Galvanized look good on silver Defender Thumbs Up colour coded for free Rolling with laughter
Actually paint adheres better to weathered zinc if you decide to paint in the future. Saves you Twash Thumbs Up 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #951918 8th May 2022 9:04am
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gcc130



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+1 for galvanised.
I have galv bumpers on both of mine😊

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Tractorman wrote:
Thanks again for all advice on replacing front bumper. I decided to go for a galv one and have fitted it unpainted at the moment. I know it will dull down and become grey-ish similar to my Ifor Williams trailer, but I could always paint later if I felt it necessary. Because my Landy is light silver I don't think it looks too out of place? Also have replaced the bulkhead hinges with stainless steel ones (the originals were very corroded although Landy only a 2011 model). The original bumper was in a very poor state, despite the Landy had been well looked after and pressure washed regularly. See attached photos. Jim



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Good choice for the bumper. Are those lamp guards hinged at the bottom? 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #951953 8th May 2022 6:10pm
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Tractorman



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Scotland 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver
Yes - hinged at bottom, but they are a bit of a pain. I bought the Landy from a main dealer back in 2012 as a 9 month old ex demo vehicle. They had fitted some extras - the most useful being the cold climate pack which included heated seats and heated windscreen - also lamp guards front & rear. Was never a great fan of them and I have a problem in removing the n/s one to replace the rotten headlamp bezel with a stainless steel one (the o/s one was not problem to replace). Issue is that of the top 2 screws that hold the guard, the L/H one will not unscrew in that the captured nut/threaded assembly is just revolving with the screw. It is in the most awkward place to access internally - you would need the arms of an octopus! Don't want to resort to the angle grinder or drill out the screw head just yet! Just one job on the list!
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Thank you. My daughter was thinking of getting them for her 90. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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