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Hmm yes some things to think about. You’re right in saying that it’s pretty handy to jump over the back. I would obviously still need to sort a seat frame out as well.

News seats have arrived and got the two outer seats in.......Maybe I should have looked at my frames first. I have sliders on both outer seats (assumed it would only be the drivers seat) but in my haste have already ordered the double bracket as described above. Question, Do I now order a fixed bracket for the passenger seat and do away with the passenger slider, if I do this then I’m assuming there will be a height difference between the centre passenger against the drivers seat which is on sliders also? Lastly shall I just not bother with a centre seat (which looks really nice when I did a mock up)? Ps I have no seat frame for the centre seat 🤦🏻‍♂️ Cheers

Tbh I quite like the comfort of the squab seats, bit cheaper as well. The Mrs isn't a fan though.....she has no headrest when she wants to sleep.

This may well have been a better option🤔 Too late now though.

I've just bought a centre seat bracket for the squab seats. Hoping it's straightforward considering the price😳 Ill post up if it goes well.

Not sure what door cards you've got but I've done my own on classic cars. Bought the material on line, hot glue gun and a decent stapler.

Aha I see. Perfect thank you 🙏

Great informative reply, thank you very much. Bit expensive aren’t they 😳 just to clarify, will it need a double type bracket on either side of the centre seat? Ill start my searching!

Ex MOD 90 I have the set up as the attached photo, two separate seats. I believe these are the same seats as used in series Land Rovers. I’m looking to fit a centre seat (Which is an optional extra) but don’t know what seat brackets I need. Any ideas please? 

Hmmm mines a bit older than that. When the search for the brackets they always come up with what looks like a double bracket?

Ex MOD 90 I have the set up as the attached photo, two separate seats. I’m looking to fit a centre seat (Which is an optional extra) but don’t know what seat brackets I need. Any ideas?

Close up (kind of) of a self drilling screw fixing the panel to the door.

It should hold up very well as it was designed and used r the military. I used self drilling screws and washers into the strengthening box sections of the roof and side walls, yours should have these too hopefully. Be careful what depth screws you get and don't mis aim otherwise you'll put a nice leaky hole (another one) in your defender. You don't need many of these fixings as the panels are fairly sturdy.

They only did it for a 110 so just overlap the middle like I did.

Search for Rad Haz or Haz Rad Andy you should find it. £65 for the whole lot or their abouts.

Defnitel6 feels somewhat quieter in there now I’ve had a drive out today 👍🏻

A fair comment from Farmerfred I thought. An opinion and worded well. Good project and everyone’s a winner if you have the time and money to save one from the scrapyard. Im all for saving a Defender.

Not tried it yet to be honest. I had driven it when just the front piece was in and it did feel quieter. As for warmth I can't really say just yet but as I've sorted the heater it warms up fairly quick now. It feels cosier and doesn't feel like you're sitting in an empty can now. Kit was from fleabay

Me neither, maybe it was protection from the powerful antennas attached to the side and rear of the defenders, protecting those transmitting from within🤷🏻‍♂️ Would make sense as it covers the roof.

Sounds like the mixtures wrong

Neighbour said it looks very......Military, I suppose that’s a good thing 😀

Winters coming, heater sorted and just fitted a “Haz Rad” kit to the interior. Absolutely in keeping with the Defender as it’s an ex MOD FFR (fitted for radio). The Haz Rad kit was to stop the affects of radios on the signalmen. Not bad for just under £70 ps the photos don’t really show it properly but take my word, it’s nice cosy and neat.

As title?

To be honest I don't get it monthly either. Magazines in general are massively expensive. This one is entertaining enough every now and then.

Looks great. Wish I had the confidence and patience to do that. 👍🏻