Do these wings look dished on top?

julianf · Mar 20, 2016

The front wings on my 110 are not terrible, but im looking to replace them with some perfect ones.

Ive been offered a pair, 2nd hand, but would have to buy from the photos.

The nearside wing looks nice -

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...although it seems to have started out life a different colour, so, possibly, there's filler lurking in there too.

The offside im not so sure of -

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To me, it looks like the top of the offside is dished, such as water will pool there, when it rains (just like it does on my existing wings)

Now i know that its far from a bad unit, but, if im going to go to the bother of buying / transporting / respraying / fitting etc. i want to it with a unit that will be spotless at at the end of it all.

I have dented wings as it is - no point in replacing them with ones that are just a bit less dented!

What do you think (from the photos) ?

mikescuba · Mar 20, 2016

julianf said:
The front wings on my 110 are not terrible, but im looking to replace them with some perfect ones.

Ive been offered a pair, 2nd hand, but would have to buy from the photos.

The nearside wing looks nice -

...although it seems to have started out life a different colour, so, possibly, there's filler lurking in there too.

The offside im not so sure of -

To me, it looks like the top of the offside is dished, such as water will pool there, when it rains (just like it does on my existing wings)

Now i know that its far from a bad unit, but, if im going to go to the bother of buying / transporting / respraying / fitting etc. i want to it with a unit that will be spotless at at the end of it all.

I have dented wings as it is - no point in replacing them with ones that are just a bit less dented!

What do you think (from the photos) ?

Mine were dished. I fitted stainless steel on top of them. Worked for me.
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm601-90-110-full-length-wing-top-protectors-pr.html

blue beasty · Mar 20, 2016

Looks like typical step damage

Earl · Mar 20, 2016

yes - looks dipped to me too. can you ask the seller to posta quick video of them pouring water on it somewhere flat? Will soon see then

freelance · Mar 20, 2016

Was gonna suggest the same, pour a little water on them!

mick the builder · Mar 20, 2016

Cant you just ask the seller? bty, the aerials fecked.

lightning · Mar 21, 2016

If you want to fit perfect ones, these are not the way to go. They are useable and, well, used.
Are brand new ones out of the question?

julianf · Mar 21, 2016

I couldnt actually see anything wrong with the green nearside one (the one in the middle of the photo of all three)?
Sure, it needs spraying, but then any wing that i get will need a paint job.

Id be interested to know what other people think is up with that one, as i was considering buying it, but ill probably leave the other two.

The seller wants £80 each. I spoke with a breaker who wanted £200 per unit, but then that was complete with all trim / lights etc, and probably an original paint job, which could be oversprayed without effort.

Id imagine new price would be over £200 per side, but, in truth, i have not worked it all out.

zeaphod · Mar 21, 2016

That's the shallow bird bath wing fitting - as seen on almost every 110/90/Defender.

Disco1BFG · Mar 21, 2016

blue beasty said:
Looks like typical step damage

Agreed. Where abouts are they - is there anyone local to them who is on here who could go and look ??

mick the builder said:
the aerials fecked.

Nah, that's character that is.... years of life left in that

NeilB · Mar 22, 2016

You can get brand new wing tops from lrparts for £85. May be easier than using second had parts if your wing sides are ok.....

http://www.lrparts.net/vehicle/defender/body-and-chassis/bodywork.html

Do these wings look dished on top?

julianf

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blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

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