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hutchingsp

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I'm still on the lookout for "the right" Defender 90.

I hadn't really considered the truck cab until I saw one at Liveridge today.

Other than the bleeding obvious i.e. it doesn't have a roof, is there any inherent disadvantage to the truck cab over a hard top?
 
all mine have been truck cabs, the only down side is folk tend to lift things out yer back tub , and everythin gets wet :(

they do look nice tho

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if yer need a hard back get a ifor williams back cover , like the ser 2 below, then yer can take it off fer the summer, same with a canvas hood

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I've got a truck cab. I really love the visibility its gives me. I have a Tonneau cover and have fitted struts near the rear so it lifts like a boot. I also have an Ifor top I use when carrying surfboards long distances.

We normally travel the three of us (wife and 1 yr old) all together but I am toying with the idea of selling and getting a loan for a newer station wagon...

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It was done by the guy previous to me. He was a good guy. He sprayed the truck too. I just added some runners and my struts so its permanent and secure. Its really simple to be honest. Its just a square of chequer plate slightly bigger than needed then bent over with welded corners so it fits.

I reckon there is a market for them to be honest!
 
i like that cover too, am tempted to make one as some times i only need a few spanners, a gas bottle and a few nuts and bolts to go to work with, so no need to put the ifor top on, as its a pain in the mornings, so will look in to making something similar one day :)
 
Hard Top for me - looks cool (ish) and functional. Truck Cab, looks cool but only partially functional at best. If you want a roof rack, a baby one on a truck cab is best you can get. So depends what tickles you
 
kwhajh said:
Hard Top for me - looks cool (ish) and functional. Truck Cab, looks cool but only partially functional at best. If you want a roof rack, a baby one on a truck cab is best you can get. So depends what tickles you
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i made one out of 1 1/2" poles, welded together, full length of the 90, mounted in holes on front bumper and same at back , bigger than a 110 rack ;) ideal fer ladders
 
im a fan of truck cabs myself i have 2 ,a 300tdi which is my daily driver and a 200 tdi which is my offroader.steve-o good idea that load cover is it hinged at the front
 
Not hinged. It just sits under the lip. I have wedged it with pipe lagging so it doesn't bounce about too much.

If people want me to I am happy to take a bunch of photos so you can fabricate one yourself.
 
sorry for starting up an old thread but is there any chance of a few more pics of your cover as i have just purchased a truck cab and could realy do with making one of these,thanks.
jamie
 
I converted a rag van to a rag truck top and love it. Tonneu cover keeps the load bay dry. Easy to forklift logs etc into it and for some reason a lot quieter, I guess because the noise of the rear transmission is now carried downwind rather than vibrating around. Canvass is obviously quiet as well and the heater works really well!!

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Can hurt if you go to throw something in the back, tends to bounce off the rear window...took me a week or 2 to realise this....
 
i have a 300 tdi truck cab,i love it,not practical and i cant get the seat back far enough,but i wouldnt change it. :D
 
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