viking Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 well, you may of had the odd glimpse, but id like to formally introduce you all to GRACIE . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Are you sure that's a Land Rover??? I can't see any mud anywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 really clean inside, had seat covers on from day one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 job one, done............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Nice - but I think her real name is Libby, she's telling you porkies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 it need a winch whats that black poo-poo strip along the bottom of the doors..? black plastic off the roof dont do any stripes dont paint it autumn filth dont fiddle with the engine dont fiddle with the electrics put a decent gun rack in it dont put any fany spots on the roof bet you are thinking of putting a bloody snorkel on this should be interesting ....(for a while) PS cant help you on this one its all tooo modern.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 so, the list of jobs so far are, there is a small amount of paint rubbed of one of the arches, and an outward small dent in on of the side panels, its booked in to the paint shop next wednesday. im planning on changing all the bolts in the door hinges as there not pretty, the bolts i bought for the rear tub came today but i couldnt work out how to get to the back of them, not as much room as there was on bonni, front bumper bolts will be getting changed to, the green oval badge on the back with be replaced with a black one, will probably buy some nice gay wing top vents and one for the side wing. need to change all the indicators, brake and side lights as there a bit green inside, will probably just replace the lenses, a couple of bench seats for the back, and something for the inside panel sides, maybe change the side steps, will have to buy a new sawtooth for the back door/spare as its a standard wheel and tyre, and rfont bumper has has some powder coating come off near one of the running lights so might get that re coated, or i might buy a new one, the one with the bigger lights in it. then it can go off and be cleaned and polished, dont worry i will keep you all up today with before and after photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 who is going to do the sign writing on the side van panels ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 it need a winch whats that black poo-poo strip along the bottom of the doors..? black plastic off the roof dont do any stripes dont paint it autumn filth dont fiddle with the engine dont fiddle with the electrics put a decent gun rack in it dont put any fany spots on the roof bet you are thinking of putting a bloody snorkel on this should be interesting ....(for a while) PS cant help you on this one its all tooo modern.. rite simon, had a winch before and never used it, £1500 inc bumper, so no its checker plate, still un decided about that, only problem taking it off is it leaves holes the wrap on the roof, same, still undecided, been quoted £50 to remove it, ill give that some time no stripes no autumn filth i wont fiddle with the engine, but Twisted all ready have care of the previous owner, still undecided, goes well but does it do any overall damage, had a £500 re-map, £50 to undo i wont fiddle with the electrics, its got some good speakers where the old ones were, same size, some good ones in the back, and a small flat subwoofer under the center arm rest, and a good DAB CD and radio player, very pleased with it, only down side is the center arm rest is 4" higher now, good for resting your arm but a little in the way for changing gear, so thinking of putting it back as it should be, and maybe putting the sub behind it dont do gun racks no spotlights this time and last defender i had first thing i bought for it was a snorkel, i wouldnt have one now though so your safe there and if i need your help i know you will be there for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 If you are changing the bolts look at some form of security on the new ones. It just makes it easier for some scrote to pinch stuff! The problem with security bolts the bits to undo them are everywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Nice - but I think her real name is Libby, she's telling you porkies! it did cross my mind, but named it after my good lady, grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 who is going to do the sign writing on the side van panels ? what writing would that be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 If you are changing the bolts look at some form of security on the new ones. It just makes it easier for some scrote to pinch stuff! The problem with security bolts the bits to undo them are everywhere!! i know what your saying but there scandalous priced, but i guess cheaper than buying new doors and a bonnet, but saying that it will be in the garage over night, and its rare that i ever leave it anywhere, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 You would be surprised at the lengths people go to, garaged or not!! There are cheaper ways of making it harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 are you desperate to keep the spare wheel on the back door ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 You would be surprised at the lengths people go to, garaged or not!! There are cheaper ways of making it harder! if they want it they will have it, im a light sleeper and have guns are you desperate to keep the spare wheel on the back door ? in general, yes, Very nice mate cheers ips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 just ordered some clear light lenses and som sound proofed carpeted side panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 What a beautiful motor. They just ooze style and purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 No, I was very rude. It's a nice motor. ......... does need just a smidgen of mud though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 What a beautiful motor. They just ooze style and purpose. cheers mate No, I was very rude. It's a nice motor. ......... does need just a smidgen of mud though. it may well just be getting some tomorrow when i go shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) are tub bolts along the rear above the rear xmember if so then they are captive nuts the bolts need to be undone 1/4 turn then a squirt of wd make sure the torxe socket is a good one as the splines are shallow.not trying to tell you how to suck eggs just my experience in replacing these. Edited August 23, 2017 by scutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 i was wondering if they were captive or not, but the new ones came with nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 TOP TIP.... Tap some tight fitting ball bearings into the hinge bolt recesses this makes the doors impossible to remove. Looks cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 are tub bolts along the rear above the rear xmember if so then they are captive nuts the bolts need to be undone 1/4 turn then a squirt of wd make sure the torxe socket is a good one as the splines are shallow.not trying to tell you how to suck eggs just my experience in replacing these. you were right mate, all captive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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