Shaggy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi all, Not so long ago i registered on the site. As its been a few days I thought I would do a quick intro. I am a 35 year old married Business Continiuty Manager from Rainham. 1 Kid, 2 dogs and I am fanatical about hunting and shooting. I have been looking for a bargain Defender for some time for use as a shooting wagon, I also write for Shooting Sports and will be writing an article with regards the whole buying a shooting wagon peice. I am not mechanically minded so I hope to get more than just a shooting wagon out of this process. I have also posted this on one other local forum as I wanted to get as much feedback as possible. I have been looking for a Defender for some time now. I finally got, what I think is an OK car yesterday. I have posted some piccies below. I paid £1500. The first thing I am sure of is that I want to paint it NATO green. I will be getting this sprayed on, on the 21st It's a G Reg defender 90 ragtop. v6 essex conversion,five speed manual box,3 inch lift,new tyres and brakes. Wax oiled I think. I have taken it to a local specialist who have advised that I did indeed get a bargain. I have changed a door striker, fitted a bump stop that you will notice is mssing. I am going to sand and hammerite the Bumper and Cross member tomorrow. I would like a new Winch Bumper and winch at some point. I am very much open to advice on what to do to it, that's why I joined the forum. I have also joined a couple of others, just trying to saee where I fit in best http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr1.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr2.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr3.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr4.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr5.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr6.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr7.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr8.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr9.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr10.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr11.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr12.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr13.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr14.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr15.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr16.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr17.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr18.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr19.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr20.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr21.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr22.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr23.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr24.jpg http://www.shaggysworld.com/landy/lr25.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Welcome Shaggy, tidy 90 you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTheOrange90 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Nice looking Defender! The first thing I am sure of is that I want to paint it NATO green. I will be getting this sprayed on, on the 21st - Have you considered painting it yourself with a roller (use radiator roller and small brushes) Paint from Anchor supplies (satin finish), would estimate the whole job will be around £60.00 inc paint It's a G Reg defender 90 ragtop. - The canvas could (IMHO) do with being re proofed. If you search on Ebay for Canvas Paint, there is a lady selling all colours - changed mine from green to black I would like a new Winch Bumper and winch at some point. If you do this, dont buy any extra springs or dampers until you do as it will affect the front weight. Springs can be matched to vehicle weight Welcome and if you need any advice, this is the place to get it ! BTW is that kent or essex rainham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan9090 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 hi and welcome. i like your truck from what i can see. comparing to what i paid for my F reg 90 and comparing the kit on each I'd say you did well for that money. hope you enjoy the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys. It is Rainham in Kent I will paint the inside myself, but i am lazy and will get the outside done. I am supplying the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2hotdog Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi and welcome Shaggy - good look truck for the money I'd say Bulkhead looks good - my only comment - looks like standard brake hoses - you will need extended for a 3" lift Ideal shooting truck with the soft top - cold in the winter though Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 The cold is actually not that bad Steve. The heater works perfectly and after about 10 mins irs warmed up Its much better than I thought it would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenick Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Shaggy, I like the look of your 90, I think you have had a good deal there! The engine looks tiny, so much space compared to for example a tdi unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Loads of room. I can stand up in the engine bay legs akimbo the axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Always good to welcome someone else involved in country sports to THE best Land Rover technical forum there is I can see why you you want to change to colour to something that will blend in a bit better, the 90 will provide you with a good, if somewhat cosy, shooting platform for night time forays against bunnies etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Welcome aboard! Nice looking Defender for the money. Congrats. That engine looks lost in the front - great packaging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 welcome to the forum.... but i cant help noticing the front 2 cylinders seem to have fallen off your v8? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Tidy truck you've got there, and a good choice of engine - these TDi owners seem to be getting a little too cocky, it's about time we have a few more petrol powered ones round here. A friend of mine has a V6 powered hybrid he's rebuilding, putting a Cosworth V6 lump in his website www.ep90.com has some good tech on the V6 lumps, his was one of the first in the world to be running MegaSquirt'nEDIS. I'll make some of your pictures appear - you need to use (img) instead of (url) tags: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 welcome to the forum.... but i cant help noticing the front 2 cylinders seem to have fallen off your v8? mike Thanks for the welcome guys. I actually have a V8 as well, but that engine and its 2 turbo's are staying where they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Just sprayed the wheels black with hammerite, done the bumper and rear cross member. Its now raining I have put bin bags over the wheels in the hope that will do something. I used a full can of hammerite on the wheels. They could do with a couple more coats. Makes a huge difference though. it looks really mean now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Just sprayed the wheels black with hammerite, done the bumper and rear cross member. Its now raining I have put bin bags over the wheels in the hope that will do something. I used a full can of hammerite on the wheels. They could do with a couple more coats.Makes a huge difference though. it looks really mean now Hmm - an RS6 with black hammerite wheels - not sure myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mortus Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 hammerite is waterproof when wet.... have you not got it on your hands.... its a bitch to get off. for 1500 you got a REALLY good deal, infact im quite jealous mines cost me 1400 and its not got half as much kit as that yours had got polybushes aswell. and the chassis looks in REALLY good order, it must have had a female owner before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 hammerite is waterproof when wet.... have you not got it on your hands.... its a bitch to get off.for 1500 you got a REALLY good deal, infact im quite jealous mines cost me 1400 and its not got half as much kit as that yours had got polybushes aswell. and the chassis looks in REALLY good order, it must have had a female owner before. Excellent, I shall take the bin bags of off the wheels And yes your right, its all over my hands Needs another can though. I missed loads What are Polybushes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenick Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Excellent, I shall take the bin bags of off the wheels And yes your right, its all over my hands Needs another can though. I missed loads What are Polybushes ? Thats all the orange/red rubber bushes on the suspension and steering joints...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 What is so special about them Cenick? Excuse the stupid questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 supposedly last longer than the genuine LR rubber bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Nice landy. Keep the colour, that would go down a treaty on the estate I beat on. Would join the bright red and blue ones. /Mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Do a forum search regarding polybushes, you will find much info and opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi and welcome I would say that it seems a big shame to paint it Nato, your call My Advice ? DO NOTHING (other than fixing leaks and repairs) for 6 months, drive it, read, learn, and attend a off road day or 2 before modding it at all, aviod deciding you "have" to have x y z, and take your time This way you'll mod your truck to help and benefit what you do, want it to do, and need it to do, rather than just write cheques for mismatches tat Well, thats me done Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'll make some of your pictures appear - you need to use (img) instead of (url) tags: Snap! Welcome to LR4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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