Restoring Defender 90
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FINALLY! i got pictures done of what i cleared up so far. but before i post them all i want to know what you all think about these rust spots. there the only 4 spots inside that are bad, and there as bad as it gets inside. the 4 main rust on the outside are in the exact same place. so i deffo need to replace the seels.
main question is can these spots be cut and welded?
front drivers side
front passenger side
rear drivers side
rear passenger
main question is can these spots be cut and welded?
mate thats great new for me hahaha
is the cappings the trim thats rusted round the out side
MrJC
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Easy fix and a propper job as Sean says... get new body cappings. About £75 for a propper pair. I got mine off Ian Notts (he is on this site). Drill the old rivets out. Replace all the seals. I believe you can get away with not taking to roof right off and prop it up with a brush but not seen that one done.
I did mine last year with no experience... it was easy enough. You drill new holes from the inside out for riveting and fill the old holes. You may as well prime and hand paint the lot while you are at it. See my profile for a couple of pics on my project and read what notes I made. Getting it water tight is testing but I did it with advice of peeps on here. Mine was in a similar condition to yours
I did mine last year with no experience... it was easy enough. You drill new holes from the inside out for riveting and fill the old holes. You may as well prime and hand paint the lot while you are at it. See my profile for a couple of pics on my project and read what notes I made. Getting it water tight is testing but I did it with advice of peeps on here. Mine was in a similar condition to yours
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dum dum works well when putting the bits back together to keep the water out
the capping is the steel trim that sits on top of the ali tub.
AMN711210 REAR BODY CAPPING LH | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series
I would what a good look at the bulkhead and the chassis before sorting out the little jobs
AMN711210 REAR BODY CAPPING LH | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series
I would what a good look at the bulkhead and the chassis before sorting out the little jobs
MrJC
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I agree with that.... get it through an MOT first. Then the cosmetic stuff can be done in the summer (9 weeks away
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)the capping is the steel trim that sits on top of the ali tub.
AMN711210 REAR BODY CAPPING LH | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series
I would what a good look at the bulkhead and the chassis before sorting out the little jobs
The bulkhead is fine and so is the chassis from what i can see so far. i give the chassis some good thuds with a hammer and it didnt go through. im starting to thing this little beast dont need as much work as i thaught it did. i was underneith scrubbing the surfice rust off the tracking dods and it was starting to look good. all the rubber seels are fine, no dry cracks in them.
thanks for the replys and advice guys, much apreciated
Ben
I agree with that.... get it through an MOT first. Then the cosmetic stuff can be done in the summer (9 weeks away
yeah thats prety much what i was gunna do, get it on the road is my main priority then the face lift
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if its the old type fuel cap , just turn them by hand till her hear it crack then its buggered but open, i did mine once
or a screwdriver will do itif its the old type fuel cap , just turn them by hand till her hear it crack then its buggered but open, i did mine once
i didnt think of a screwdriver
good thinkin batman!
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nice thin one will do it better order a new cap befor yer do too much damage, i ended up drivin round fer a week with a rag stuck in the 'ole ,
better order a new cap befor yer do too much damage, i ended up drivin round fer a week with a rag stuck in the 'ole ,
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tis a good really just a few things to tidy up then yer ok ,
just a few things to tidy up then yer ok ,cheers guys. well its absolutly spotless inside now. got a machanic coming to take a look at it an tell me what it needs to get through its MOT. i think it needs work on the electrics then i should be out on meets with you guys in no time then you can teach me all about using the 4X4 stick hahaha
cheers for all the info
more progress pictures on the way
atb
Ben
then you can teach me all about using the 4X4 stick hahahacheers for all the info
more progress pictures on the way
atb
Ben
more questions. im ordering a service kit this week and im going to drain the oil out the engin an replace it. what oil have you had the best results.
reason for asking is i used the recommended brand in my punto manual, ever since i started using my engins been alot louder since i put it in
dont want to mess up my new toy
reason for asking is i used the recommended brand in my punto manual, ever since i started using my engins been alot louder since i put it in
dont want to mess up my new toy
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ah yer see, what it is the recomended oil will "wash " out yer engine too, sooooo, as it washes all the sludge out that keeps it quiet , it will start to rattle, some times its more hasstle than good,
