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Soulrider911



Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: California
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United States 1989 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Chawton White
Installed Wingtop Chequers Plate!
I was really hesitant to take this on as you have to drill holes in the wings. But, I took my time measured multiple times and it all fit great. I have to say, it so nice not having to worry about resting my hands, tools, or other objects on the wings now. The Chequers plate is definitely as much a usability improvement as it is a looks improvement.




I put the chequer plate on then lightly screwed in the the vents, this was I was sure all the holes would line up as long as I drilled the holes accurately for the plating.


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Also added new DEFENDER lettering and got rid of the old Decal on the grill. What do you a think?


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 1989 Defender 90
2022 Defender 110 SE
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Leamreject



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Italy 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Fuji White
Nice, I wanted to do the same on my Fiji white but I have a black bonnet so it might be too much Thumbs Up Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
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Penfold_6290



Member Since: 22 Sep 2021
Location: Dorset
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Looks really smart, good addition I'd say, I've got a soft spot for white Defenders. Only thing to do now is move your steering wheel to the correct side and you've got the machine sorted!
Post #962949 26th Aug 2022 8:53am
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Wales 
That’s looks great 👍
Only thing I found is that all defenders I checked have an extra 5mm gap on the Left hand side.
How can they all be out lol.
Didn’t notice on my black 110 but on the silver one it bugs me
Post #962957 26th Aug 2022 11:07am
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markb110



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England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Just now need to add the wing top accessory…..



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Post #962963 26th Aug 2022 12:54pm
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello Soulrider911

Good job and looks well done... I'm heading in your direction too with our 110 which came to us 'stock'... having now lived with our 90 and its pre-installed checker plate wing tops they overall (IMO) are a practical modification... you effectively have two resting positions for 'stuff' which you wouldn't use without some sort of protection.

Its probably the case that if you have these areas that you can stand on or use generally when out in the field then you will find uses without damaging your vehicle.

I've also heard... very occasionally some owners even have to work on their trucks with tools involved Exclamation

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Post #962969 26th Aug 2022 1:45pm
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Soulrider911



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United States 1989 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Chawton White
X4SKP, both of those are amazing! What a great setup. Yes I totally agree the wingtop protectors as super for resting tools on, I was literally doing it yesterday Smile 1989 Defender 90
2022 Defender 110 SE
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello Soulrider911 Thumbs Up ... your 90 looks exceptionally good.

Not everyone is a fan of checker plate...but it could be worse, I still find it amazing that Land Rover
installed plastic checker plate on non-flat surfaces for the New Defender it has taken the aftermarket
suppliers to semi-correct this with alloy swap over parts.

Good Luck with yours...


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Soulrider911



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United States 1989 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Chawton White
Thank you! Yes I have a new defender and the plastic checker plate on the hood surprised me when I found out it was plastic not metal 1989 Defender 90
2022 Defender 110 SE
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
If you're feeling brave...



https://newdefendermods.com/products/new-d...net-plates

You get to experience two different worlds then...
Good luck with both...Thumbs Up SKIP
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Bowbearer



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United Kingdom 1985 Defender 110 200 Tdi SW Auto Baltic Blue
Checker plate is great for climbing on your truck it wet weather. Non slippy.

Hurts when you fall off even from that height.

Perfect when you have a front opening roof tent.

Other bonus is that it is a flat non combustible surface for the volcano kettle.

Did you bonnet as well as it is makes a good platform for pruning trees.
Post #963034 27th Aug 2022 8:19am
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