Stainless steel bolts aren't as strong as 8.8 grade bolts, and 8.8 grade bolts aren't as strong as carrots. I'd just put in some good quality 8.8 zinc plated ones.
 
Dude when you swapped out your military seats for normal ones is it literally unbolt old and bolt in new or is it more involved than that? Is here anything I need to make sure I get with new seats or keep off the old seats etc?

Cheers

Ed
 
Dude when you swapped out your military seats for normal ones is it literally unbolt old and bolt in new or is it more involved than that? Is here anything I need to make sure I get with new seats or keep off the old seats etc?

Cheers

Ed

Normal defender seats bolt straight in, as do the series de-luxe versions ;)
 
So it's been a few months since I posted any photos. Not really that much done to be honest..... I rubbed the front bumper and rear cross member down and sprayed them in a satin black. I also relocated the front number plate to the middle. The rear cross member had a couple of rust scabs so took those bits back to the bare metal to make sure all rust was removed. It was only very mild surface rust but its best to get rid of it. Also my modded home made bikini hood is working well with the flexi tent pole sewn into the rear to hold it straight. It still lifts up nicely at about 20mph plus and looks pretty cool. Also painted the front galvanised steering guard with some special paint for going over galvanised steel. All in all I think I'm done on this project. My paint prep obviously wasn't good enough judging by the flaking.... but I think I like the ratty look better than a polished defender lol

IMG_7148_zps9bd17a51.jpg

IMG_7216_zps219d8144.jpg

IMG_7103_zps97578d75.jpg
 
Picked up a smooth hard top for this last Friday. Let's just say it was weird driving with a hardtop in 3 bits strapped into the back. Plan is to prep and spray it in my garage (home) with my compressor and some nato green paint. Should have it fitted hopefully within the next few weeks. I just got to buy a rear door now and find out what bolts/bits that I need to get it all fitted.
 
Top part of the hardtop now washed. It had about 18 years of barnacles and moss on it lol. Pretty good condition underneath though. I just need to clear the crap out of my garage now so I can start on the prep and paint it.
22DF0F4B-4673-4A7D-88AC-239C7E4C048A_zpshktjlc8f.jpg
 
don't normally like extended arches but yours looks great.

can i ask, what was the offset on your original 16x7 modulars?
 
don't normally like extended arches but yours looks great.

can i ask, what was the offset on your original 16x7 modulars?

I cant remember if they were 0 or -7. I have a feeling they were 0. Either way I had 30mm wheel spacers fitted with those to get them to sit slightly past flush.
 
Spent an hour this afternoon prepping one of the side panels. Fully rubbed down with a ra sander (run from my compressor). Filled a small dent. I'll hopefully get it primed and painted next weekend. If it all comes out well then I'll do the other side and roof using the same technique. Photos to come.....
 
So it's been a few months since I posted any photos. Not really that much done to be honest..... I rubbed the front bumper and rear cross member down and sprayed them in a satin black. I also relocated the front number plate to the middle. The rear cross member had a couple of rust scabs so took those bits back to the bare metal to make sure all rust was removed. It was only very mild surface rust but its best to get rid of it. Also my modded home made bikini hood is working well with the flexi tent pole sewn into the rear to hold it straight. It still lifts up nicely at about 20mph plus and looks pretty cool. Also painted the front galvanised steering guard with some special paint for going over galvanised steel. All in all I think I'm done on this project. My paint prep obviously wasn't good enough judging by the flaking.... but I think I like the ratty look better than a polished defender lol

IMG_7148_zps9bd17a51.jpg

IMG_7216_zps219d8144.jpg

IMG_7103_zps97578d75.jpg

Defenition of mean !!! :D
 

Similar threads