ShaggyRS6 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thanks to some help and advice from some guys of off PW and other outside of PW I have finally (tomorrow) purchased my Shooting Wagon. It's a G Reg defender 90 ragtop. v6 essex conversion,five speed manual box,3 inch lift,new tyres and brakes. All for much less than £2k. A few things that I would like to do to it and perhaps some of you have advice before registering on a Landy Forum 1. I want to paint it NATO green. hand painted of course. Suggs has advised me to sand it down a little and then apply paint. Where do I get the NATO green paint from? 2. I want to add chequering to the sills. What is the best online accesories shop for that kind of stuff? 3. The from drivers door has a small leak, the door seals need replacing. Is it worth it? Or is this a feature? Can you guys think of anything else? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 You can pick up nato paint from Anchor supplies I think. Just google the name. If you plan to plate the sills, why not have them off and fit rock sliders instead? They're not that expensive, but add a great deal of strength to the otherwise vunerable part of the vehicle. If you don't like the door leaking, buy a jap vehicle. Buy yourself a decent coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white fox Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 1. I want to paint it NATO green. hand painted of course. Suggs has advised me to sand it down a little and then apply paint. Where do I get the NATO green paint from? Good choice of truck - enjoy it Take a look at Anchor supplies Anchor Supplies Paint but your local auto panels people should also be able to help you. Buy a copy of LRO or LRM - tons of ads. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Thanks Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 You can pick up nato paint from Anchor supplies I think. Just google the name. If you plan to plate the sills, why not have them off and fit rock sliders instead? They're not that expensive, but add a great deal of strength to the otherwise vunerable part of the vehicle. If you don't like the door leaking, buy a jap vehicle. Buy yourself a decent coat and it's a 90 not a Defender Lee. Welcome to the club BTW LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Not a lot really Lee, the biggest difference was the front panel/radiator saying defender rather than a 90. Checkout the Land Rover Owner website. It comes up on a LRO search on google. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Nice one. Cheers. Need to get to you at some point so you can give it the once over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi I get my Landie spares from Paddocks....cheaper then E*** in some cases.. Im doing up a series 3 SWB 1974, about 1 days worth togo, before going in for its MOT Then if it passes, on goes the New Wheels, Cab and New front seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Nice one. Cheers. Need to get to you at some point so you can give it the once over. Bell me Lee. http://www.lro.com/ LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambo Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 http://www.rebel4x4.co.uk/ are good for most chequer plating kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Call you tomorrow chas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Thanks to some help and advice from some guys of off PW and other outside of PW I have finally (tomorrow) purchased my Shooting Wagon. It's a G Reg defender 90 ragtop. v6 essex conversion,five speed manual box,3 inch lift,new tyres and brakes. All for much less than £2k. A few things that I would like to do to it and perhaps some of you have advice before registering on a Landy Forum 1. I want to paint it NATO green. hand painted of course. Suggs has advised me to sand it down a little and then apply paint. Where do I get the NATO green paint from? 2. I want to add chequering to the sills. What is the best online accesories shop for that kind of stuff? 3. The from drivers door has a small leak, the door seals need replacing. Is it worth it? Or is this a feature? Can you guys think of anything else? Cheers yes tow a fuel bowser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sump guard, depending on how hard you are going to push it, always a good idea though. Snorkel. Winch Nudge Bars Spots And a lamp for the roof on a tilt and pivot fitting Some gloves and a hat Seriously though, great wagons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Will post some pics of it later. Just off to pick it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white fox Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Here are some pics of two of my trucks, blue one is a 110 and the grey is my new defender. New truck 1 New truck 2 New truck 3 Old truck 1(soon for sale) Gives you an idea what can be done. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Very nice White Fox Hopefully will be out working on mine next week when i have the week off... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Thanks to some help and advice from some guys of off PW and other outside of PW I have finally (tomorrow) purchased my Shooting Wagon. It's a G Reg defender 90 ragtop. v6 essex conversion,five speed manual box,3 inch lift,new tyres and brakes. All for much less than £2k. A few things that I would like to do to it and perhaps some of you have advice before registering on a Landy Forum 1. I want to paint it NATO green. hand painted of course. Suggs has advised me to sand it down a little and then apply paint. Where do I get the NATO green paint from? 2. I want to add chequering to the sills. What is the best online accesories shop for that kind of stuff? 3. The from drivers door has a small leak, the door seals need replacing. Is it worth it? Or is this a feature? Can you guys think of anything else? Cheers Lee if you fit any chequering get the pre blacked stuff, i made the mistake and matt hammerited it but it still flakes off in places after power washing so go for the black stuff,the moon doesnt glint off it. Also if you are going to do any serious lamping fit a switch to the brakelights, deactivate them on entering a field and you become untrackable to anyone watching you especially using ir sights. Hope this helps/gets you thinking D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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