Pastycrimper Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 OK OK OK I know for 2 years I keep saying its nearly done but working abroad and coming home to rebuild is very tricky. I also feel guilty for being regular on here and in last two years I just picth in like a meercat when I need help. Anyway.....the rebuild is nearly nearly done. I WILL write a full story board and post it on here when complete. It is bleddy epic! I've gone so so far into this that there's very little more I can do. BUT I'm looking at my old hard top and sides and beginning to think shall I try and source a newer one. She's refurbishable and re-sealable but aluminium bubbling in places especially at the bottom where the steel capping was. I'm now of the conclusion that 110 hard tops are very hard to come by!!??. I'm off away for another week but I am wondering of anyone on here knows of a 2nd hand hard top in good nick (Sides and roof). Seemingly nothing on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 no, but what I have often thought about, is making a steel frame, to replace the sides, then have the choice of removeable side panels(zues clips?), and / or remiveable/ roll up canvas sides, whilst still retaining the hard roof and rack. Cross between a hard top and a perentie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 You might be able to source one from Flea blag. Though most of the breakers seem to have been inverted. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l2632.R2.TR7.TRC1.A0.H1.Xbreaking+defender.TRS0&_nkw=breaking+defender&_sacat=6030 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Try this place near St Austell https://www.facebook.com/Cornish-Wreckers-LandRover-Defender-Specialists-628257437275902/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 THanks Neil. ....I trawled fleabay but never considering looking for breaking defenders. Ralph.....I'll give them a call now. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 On 03/02/2018 at 9:47 AM, Yostumpy said: no, but what I have often thought about, is making a steel frame, to replace the sides, then have the choice of removeable side panels(zues clips?), and / or remiveable/ roll up canvas sides, whilst still retaining the hard roof and rack. Cross between a hard top and a perentie. Novel idea. I'll be rebuilding by secret camper inside so roll up sides not what I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidge Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I have one here but in Ireland, I could take apart if maybe you had a way of shipping it ?? Nidge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocklandjohn Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, Pastycrimper said: Novel idea. I'll be rebuilding by secret camper inside so roll up sides not what I need If you're building a (secret) camper why not take the time to make something novel like a pair of slide-outs so sleeping across the width is possible? Or are you just wanting it to look 'normal'? Edited February 5, 2018 by Jocklandjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I sourced a roof, sides and rear door on behalf of a friend from Foley specialist vehicles, don't recall it being cheap but the panels were immaculate take-off versions from a Puma. Might be worth a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 I found one from a breakers near Manchester off a 2016 puma but 1800 quid is a wee bit bank breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 21 hours ago, nidge said: I have one here but in Ireland, I could take apart if maybe you had a way of shipping it ?? Nidge Nidge. ...what year is that from? Aside from the hassle of shipping how much would you be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidge Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Its off a 1996 x utility 110. Its not mint but better than most you see, has a couple of aerial holes in the roof but should paint up Ok. I'm open to any reasonable offer for it, as I'd be keen to get it out of the way and happy thats its getting used rather than scrapped ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 3 hours ago, nidge said: Its off a 1996 x utility 110. Its not mint but better than most you see, has a couple of aerial holes in the roof but should paint up Ok. I'm open to any reasonable offer for it, as I'd be keen to get it out of the way and happy thats its getting used rather than scrapped ! Where are you in Ireland? I've very slightly planned on visiting friends in between Lahinch and Doolin. If so I could potentially bring a trailor with me. I'm viewing a hard top this Saturday not so far from me but suspect it may be as ropey as mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidge Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I'm near naas in Kildare , so be on your way to Clare if you come Thru Dublin. Nidge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 hours ago, nidge said: I'm near naas in Kildare , so be on your way to Clare if you come Thru Dublin. Nidge. Thanks. I'll message you after I've looked at the more local one this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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