I finally have a Defender!

tomseries3tom · Nov 29, 2012

Looks great

The Ferkin BoB · Nov 29, 2012

ajctraveler said:
I agree :5bparty:

Tree sliders getting fitted, also all hinges swapped for stainless/powdercoated ones:

Full safety devices roll cage fitted:

Might be time for some new wheels soon..

do any parts of the "roll cage" attach to the chassis?

ajctraveler · Nov 29, 2012

The Ferkin BoB said:
do any parts of the "roll cage" attach to the chassis?

6 points..

The Ferkin BoB · Nov 30, 2012

ajctraveler said:
6 points..

gosh thats alot of bolt points...also that pipe work has a dent in it which in my book is a structural fail
i would of cut straight sections from chassis through body work without joins.

im sure its ok but i would of cut the body and put the cage in in one piece,who made the cage and fitted it because a bent mount like that is very bad...?....

The Ferkin BoB · Nov 30, 2012

ajctraveler said:
6 points..

looks like the drill work has really been done by a milling machine,whats with the marks around the body?

90TD5 · Dec 1, 2012

Where'd you get the lights for 750 from?

Thanks,

S

ajctraveler · Dec 1, 2012

The Ferkin BoB said:
gosh thats alot of bolt points...also that pipe work has a dent in it which in my book is a structural fail
i would of cut straight sections from chassis through body work without joins.

im sure its ok but i would of cut the body and put the cage in in one piece,who made the cage and fitted it because a bent mount like that is very bad...?....

It's straight. Just a bad picture. I'll try to get a better one on Monday.

90TD5 said:
Where'd you get the lights for 750 from?

Thanks,

S

Nene Overland

-Defender110- · Dec 1, 2012

no shortage of money on this project anyway

ajctraveler · Dec 1, 2012

-Defender110- said:
no shortage of money on this project anyway

This is literally going to be my home for the next few years, I want it done right..

Grimmer · Dec 1, 2012

ajctraveler said:
This is literally going to be my home for the next few years, I want it done right..

Not wrong with that, I would love to have the brass, but short of a lottery win, it ain't going to happen

RAGNAR BENSON · Dec 1, 2012

I guess we'll find out more about what exactly you're up to here when that website comes on stream. Intriguing.

That's a very clean 110 you have there. I guess it won't be quite so spotless by the time you return - once a few rhinos and bull elephants have charged it

Good luck with the project - look forward to hearing more.

ajctraveler · Dec 3, 2012

Winch is on

Wheels and tyres are ready (there is a sixth in another part of the shop)

Platform frame is getting welded

Should be done in another two days!!!!

Defender1383 · Dec 3, 2012

Hi Traveler

Great thread and wishing you all the luck on your adventure!

These are the wheels I think I want! Where did you get them please and do you know if they will fit on a 91 90 Defender!

I have drum brakes :-(

Thank you

Defender1383

ajctraveler · Dec 4, 2012

Defender1383 said:
Hi Traveler

Great thread and wishing you all the luck on your adventure!

These are the wheels I think I want! Where did you get them please and do you know if they will fit on a 91 90 Defender!

I have drum brakes :-(

Thank you

Defender1383

Thank you.

I got the wheels from Nene Overland. I really can't say that I have any idea about how they'd fit on yours though

7tastic · Dec 4, 2012

Looking good
keep up the pics

ajctraveler · Dec 4, 2012

Window caging is going in:

Drawer is mounted and frame is welded/bolted on:

Water tank is bolted to the passenger footwell:

Wheels are on:

Lots more to come tomorrow. Should be finished by the end of the day tomorrow or early thursday at the latest..

tomseries3tom · Dec 4, 2012

are nene doing all the work? or are you going to do some?

ajctraveler · Dec 4, 2012

tomseries3tom said:
are nene doing all the work? or are you going to do some?

They're doing it all. I would love to get my hands dirty, but I'm from New York and outside of being pressed for time, I have no garage available to me anywhere in Europe.

ajctraveler · Dec 5, 2012

rewiring for the new antenna:

Platform layed out:

Rear quarter cheqeur plate on:

Rear door plated:

Securing the platform to the frame. Compresser mounted below.

Full length:

Space for second spare wheel

Head on with new cubby box on the old wheel

Tomorrow is D-Day, and I'm going to Calais!!!

tomseries3tom · Dec 5, 2012

sounds good keep us updated with the landy and your travels....

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