What have you done to your Defender today.

[sonoronos]

Originally Posted by 1of40

yeah, experimenting which sender works with my gauge. over a zillion opinions out there and it seems to come down to trial and error. Hold on to it if you don't mind.

Will do.

[Paul K]

Bought a set of Freestyles from Carl/Manimal/Tiktaalik earlier this year. Prepped & painted them, & today swapped the tyres over. I like it! Rest of the rig looks bad because 1) the 2014 doors don't match the 1985 paint, 2) the roof rack is off because the rig won't fit in the garage with it on, and 3) I pulled the A-bar off to paint it & mount it on the MOD bumper I bought.

Work in progress!

[Paul K]

Front view...

[rlynch356]

Washed it
Damn rotary jets took a chip of paint from the hard top

[D90Overkill]

Originally Posted by rlynch356

Washed it Damn rotary jets took a chip of paint from the hard top

Sorry, man! Still looks damn good though! I even forgot that it was an ST for a sec.

[icnsltmfg]

Now I know what mine is going to look like with the new white Puma doors on the old white 89 body...lol...eventually a respray...

Originally Posted by Paul K

Front view...

[Jonesy]

Originally Posted by LostChord

Pictures for posterity...looking at the photo, it looks like the spare to a prius

BEFORE




AFTER




Family vote so far is split 50/50

I love the look of a bonnet mounted spare...guys I know have a poser spare on the bonnet....Leave it no one really knows....

[rlynch356]

Originally Posted by D90Overkill

Sorry, man! Still looks damn good though! I even forgot that it was an ST for a sec.

Thanks it's a good setup with the d90tops deal and I can pull it and run ST

[LostChord]

Originally Posted by Jonesy

I love the look of a bonnet mounted spare...guys I know have a poser spare on the bonnet....Leave it no one really knows....

duly noted

haven't actually driven without the spare on there (waiting on brake light switch to arrive), so I will take it for a spin once I have brake lights again before issuing a verdict

[roverman2010]

and some will say you'll get better fuel mileage to boot, having a bonnet mounted spare

[sonoronos]

I wonder if there's a market for "fake" bonnet spare tires, made of plastic and rubber. Could weigh 5 lbs and still give the poser look.

[Mybluett]

Originally Posted by sonoronos

I wonder if there's a market for "fake" bonnet spare tires, made of plastic and rubber. Could weigh 5 lbs and still give the poser look.

I always thought that a "fake" spare with a hinged lid would make a good storage spot for recovery gear...

[tjfslaughter]

Originally Posted by Jonesy

I love the look of a bonnet mounted spare...guys I know have a poser spare on the bonnet....Leave it no one really knows....

put a real spare on it and call it good.

[vasily]

Originally Posted by tjfslaughter

put a real spare on it and call it good.

Attachment 147034

Mic drop.

[D90Overkill]

Originally Posted by vasily

Mic drop.

Hahaha!

I'm not familiar yet, but couldn't bonnet spares be made to mount upside down (i.e. bolts down with rim bucket up?) Then, a decent amount of gear could be dumped into the backside rim dish and a cheapo plastic disco spare disc bolted to cover it all? Or go all classy with a full vinyl spare cover? Just an idear ;-)

[1of40]

Had my head checked. HaHa.

[CMSgt Bo]

My winter project list is nearly done:

Install new Allisport silicone hoses and reservoirs...check
Install EGT probe and VDO gage...check
Move primary fuel gage to center dash panel...check
Install new OEM windscreen seal...check
Check and adjust valves...check
Replace brake booster and master cylinder...check
Replace 1.2 transfer case with rebuilt 1.4 unit...check
Install new Roamerdrive overdrive unit...check
Rebuild 8 day mechanical aircraft clock...in progress
Source and install rear suspension relocation cones...pending
Upgrade heater fan and core...I gotta' leave something for next winter.

Overall it's been a very productive winter.

[rlynch356]

very productive -

on the rear cones - i ended up just retaining the springs on the top and bottom at the rear - no issues this last weekend.

Mine were "fab'd" but these are nice and easy to do
http://www.rte-fab.com/products?page...category_id=17

or cones and a bottom retainer
DISLOCATION CONE REAR PR DEFENDER 110, TF511 - Rovers North - Classic Land Rover Parts

the 110 looks great

[CMSgt Bo]

Originally Posted by rlynch356

very productive -

the 110 looks great

Thanks Rob, you know these things are a never-ending work in progress.

Your trailer turned out well...I especially liked the clown art gallery feature. You need to acquire a JW Gacey original to round out your collection.

[Jbullis]

Took off the front and rear sway bars off the 90. Put dislocation cones on the rear. Bleed the brakes and filled up with fresh Castrol DOT 4. Getting ready for wintergreen...