jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

Hi,

Would like to know if anyone has any advice on what sort of hood to get for my pick-up.

I am leaning towards a 3/4 hood because of the convenience of not having to remove the top, etc.

Any advice would be very appreciated - incl. make and model of hood, what is necessary when fitting, etc.

Thanks,

James

neilly · Nov 6, 2016

Hi,

What is the current configuration of your vehicle? if it is a pickup then a 3/4 hood , if you want canvas / pvc is the only option.

what other hoods were you thinking of?

Cheers

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

neilly said:
Hi,

What is the current configuration of your vehicle? if it is a pickup then a 3/4 hood , if you want canvas / pvc is the only option.

what other hoods were you thinking of?

Cheers

It's currently a naked pickup with nothing on the back - what material and/or make would you suggest?

Thanks

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neilly · Nov 6, 2016

Have a look at Exmoor trim or All wheel trim.

Plus there are other suppliers.

Depends on what your budget is.

Cheers

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

Budget probably under £500. I already have the hood sticks from the last owner - are they universal?
Thanks for the advice

neilly · Nov 6, 2016

Blimey £500 notes, You are well in.

Hood sticks as long as you have them all is a good start. Nice and easy for 3/4 hood.
All should be universal, but it is always worth double checking with the supplier.
Looks like you have the fittings for the rope to attach to, Make sure you get the right hood that affixes to these fittings.

If I was you I would give a call to Exmoor and All Wheel trim during the week and sound them out on what they have and the pros / cons of each.

Cheers

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

neilly said:
Blimey £500 notes, You are well in.

Hood sticks as long as you have them all is a good start. Nice and easy for 3/4 hood.
All should be universal, but it is always worth double checking with the supplier.
Looks like you have the fittings for the rope to attach to, Make sure you get the right hood that affixes to these fittings.

If I was you I would give a call to Exmoor and All Wheel trim during the week and sound them out on what they have and the pros / cons of each.

Cheers

Thanks very much.

Are there any modifications you would do as standard to an '87 90 to modernise it a little bit without straying too far from stock?

Thanks

neilly · Nov 6, 2016

jamesbaylis said:
Thanks very much.

Are there any modifications you would do as standard to an '87 90 to modernise it a little bit without straying too far from stock?

Thanks

As I am sure you are aware , there are plenty of mods, getting good headlight bulbs is a first stop, Osram nightbreakers are pretty good.

Power steering may be an option to retrofit if you wanted, Disc brakes all around as well.

But then again, if it is completely std, I would leave it as it is. ( I would look at what I could sell it for in the US, LOL. )

Cheers

bluedog333 · Nov 6, 2016

Noise insulation can be done without affecting the originality much. Google "lt77 Slickshift" for a way to make the gear change a bit more 'modern' feeling.

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

bluedog333 said:
Noise insulation can be done without affecting the originality much. Google "lt77 Slickshift" for a way to make the gear change a bit more 'modern' feeling.

Thanks - only got the car about two months ago and haven't really had the chance to drive it as its been in the shop with a wiring problem.
First step is mudflaps I think - then the hood. Will think about re-doing the lining and then putting noise insulation in - does it add a large amount of weight or anything like that?

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

neilly said:
As I am sure you are aware , there are plenty of mods, getting good headlight bulbs is a first stop, Osram nightbreakers are pretty good.

Power steering may be an option to retrofit if you wanted, Disc brakes all around as well.

But then again, if it is completely std, I would leave it as it is. ( I would look at what I could sell it for in the US, LOL. )

Cheers

Thanks
US might be a good idea... haha! Do you know where I would be able to find the information that would relate to the specs of the model year? - so that I would be able to return the trim level and some exterior details to stock?

Thanks

neilly · Nov 6, 2016

Not sure where you can get it,

But I have seen build sheets that show the VIN number and then the subsequent build status etc. in the past.

But how you get one , I do not know.

Cheers

bluedog333 · Nov 6, 2016

jamesbaylis said:
Thanks - only got the car about two months ago and haven't really had the chance to drive it as its been in the shop with a wiring problem.
First step is mudflaps I think - then the hood. Will think about re-doing the lining and then putting noise insulation in - does it add a large amount of weight or anything like that?

It will add a small amount of weight. It is a Landy though, so don't worry about a bit of weight! Your ears will appreciate the noise reduction!

neilly · Nov 6, 2016

If it has the sound deadening fitted by LR in it.

Then lift the rubber matting and see how wet it is. If it is wet, then let it dry out and try to fix as many of the holes as possible.

As you may be aware, one of the things is security for your new motor. Make sure you take care of it. They tend to go walkabout.

Cheers

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

neilly said:
If it has the sound deadening fitted by LR in it.

Then lift the rubber matting and see how wet it is. If it is wet, then let it dry out and try to fix as many of the holes as possible.

As you may be aware, one of the things is security for your new motor. Make sure you take care of it. They tend to go walkabout.

Cheers

Sorry I don't know what you mean.

I don't think its got anything fitted by LR in terms of sound deadening?

Thanks

neilly · Nov 6, 2016

Under the rubber matting if you have it.

Mine has this nice 10mm thick matting under the rubber matting in the footwell that loves to absorb water.... very useful for a soft top,LOL.

bluedog333 · Nov 6, 2016

This is a Land Rover photo from '88 media.

Externally, yours looks completely right for the year ( '86/'87 would have had galvanised bumper, as yours is ).
Internally, there weren't many options. You should have black vinyl seats and no carpet trim. That's about it!

jamesbaylis · Nov 6, 2016

neilly said:
Under the rubber matting if you have it.

Mine has this nice 10mm thick matting under the rubber matting in the footwell that loves to absorb water.... very useful for a soft top,LOL.

Ah I'm not sure if it has that - I shall go and check once it's back at home! Would chequer plating the footwell ma and then putting new rubber mats down be a good idea? The original mats have rotted through

bluedog333 · Nov 7, 2016

jamesbaylis said:
Ah I'm not sure if it has that - I shall go and check once it's back at home! Would chequer plating the footwell ma and then putting new rubber mats down be a good idea? The original mats have rotted through

I wouldn't chequer plate the footwell, moisture will still find a way under it and slowly rot the steel away.
If the paint's in good condition, I'd stick some closed-cell foam down ( preferably the sound insulating type ), then some water resistant carpet, then some new rubber mats.

jamesbaylis · Nov 7, 2016

bluedog333 said:
I wouldn't chequer plate the footwell, moisture will still find a way under it and slowly rot the steel away.
If the paint's in good condition, I'd stick some closed-cell foam down ( preferably the sound insulating type ), then some water resistant carpet, then some new rubber mats.

Thanks - will look into it
Any advice on where to get bits of trim? (new buttons, dials, centre console, mudflaps, etc)
Thanks

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