waine Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 So had my defender for about 2 years now bought it used it off roading done some damage so I decided I wanted to fix it up and change it to a open back (can’t rennet the correct term ) so here are some pictures of before and after just to help some people out if they want to do the same still work in progress I’ll update soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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waine Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 So been doing some work got some 30mm spacers on the wheels 2” lift kit new roof and back window painted in upol raptor paint we will see how long that lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Good job, what paint did you use on the chassis ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waine Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 I used upol raptor bed liner it seems to be good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waine Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Also painted the roof upol raptor black and the rest of the truck is going 2k frozen white 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Good effort Waine. I've recently been through a similar repair on my 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerfred Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Give it another 2 years maximum and you'll be fitting a new chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Nice job, pump the inside of the chassis with waxoil or waste oil to keep internal rust at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmeover Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Yeah man, before you go any further pump it full of oil while you still have access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadler Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Do not fill it with waste oil! It'll drip on the road, creating danger for motorcyclists- it makes it horrible to work/weld in future and if you go off roading/wading you'll pollute watercourses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waine Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 I’m going to leave it as is at the mo but might look into putting something in it later her is some mor progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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waine Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Now I just need to find a wiring diagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 3 hours ago, waine said: Now I just need to find a wiring diagram What year is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerfred Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Looking at the amount of rot before you 'repaired' it you would be wasting your time in 'treating' the inside of the chassis as the rot is already there, put an endoscope camera in the rails and you'll probably see something that resembles a ploughed field. Good point in not filling it up with old waste oil, it will fail the MOT if it's dripping oil, dripping oil is a failure now under the new introduction to the MOT, there are three levels, minor leak, that is a slight dampness, which will pass, moderate, hanging drip, which is advisory and major, leaves a drip or two whilst at the test centre which is a fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghound Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Should be fine for playing off road, but i wouldn't want to be towing a heavy load on road with it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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