julianf

Well-Known Member

• Mar 20, 2016

• #1

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) ?

 

mikescuba

Well-Known Member

• Mar 20, 2016

• #2

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) ?

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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

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Mar 20, 2016

• #3

Looks like typical step damage

 

Earl

Active Member

• Mar 20, 2016

• #4

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

Well-Known Member

• Mar 20, 2016

• #5

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

 

mick the builder

Well-Known Member

• Mar 20, 2016

• #6

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

 

lightning

Well-Known Member

• Mar 21, 2016

• #7

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

Well-Known Member

• Mar 21, 2016

• #8

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

Well-Known Member

• Mar 21, 2016

• #9

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

 

Disco1BFG

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Mar 21, 2016

• #10

blue beasty said:

Looks like typical step damage

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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.

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

 

NeilB

Active Member

• Mar 22, 2016

• #11

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