wettstuff Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just a quick one for the grown ups in the know, after getting my 110 back yesterday after some toe rag thought it would be a good idea to nick it. I went to pick it up minus a bumper. Now obviously they are fitted for a reason but i just wondered about the lagality(sp) of driving around without a bummper. I have sorted a standard one to replace the winch bumper but cant get it till saturday. Is this likely to be an issue with plod? Thanks for any info about this matter Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The chassis ends will be regarded as dangerous projections. At least wrap a sack full of rags round them if nothing else, but even so you may be inviting a tug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wettstuff Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 rtbarton Thanks for the reply i sort of figured as much Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The chassis ends will be regarded as dangerous projections. At least wrap a sack full of rags round them if nothing else, but even so you may be inviting a tug. Mine didn't have a bumper for about 1.5yrs with no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 A mate has just MOT'd his 110 without a bumper fitted, tester never mentioned it apparently. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Potruding edges over this end is classified as dangerous! In the case of Land rover, it looks more like a fork lift and in case of an accident, one easily knifes into the other car. I will cover it up for the time being!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 A mate has just MOT'd his 110 without a bumper fitted, tester never mentioned it apparently. Will Wonder about con & use though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I thought when it was talked about before... the rounded edges had enough of a radius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I know someone who fitted a piece of 4x2 with long jubilee clips through the bolt holes. Paint it black and hope to avoid the wood worm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I know someone who fitted a piece of 4x2 with long jubilee clips through the bolt holes. Paint it black and hope to avoid the wood worm. What a spiffing idea! Jubilee clips seem a bit OTT though, I'd go for zip ties myself. Do you think 18mm WBP Ply would be ok to mount a Husky winch? Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 atleast it wouldnt rust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 What a spiffing idea! Jubilee clips seem a bit OTT though, I'd go for zip ties myself. Do you think 18mm WBP Ply would be ok to mount a Husky winch? Will , How about a good bit of old railway sleeper, some strong brackets and 6" coachbolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 , How about a good bit of old railway sleeper, some strong brackets and 6" coachbolts. Concrete or wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Concrete or wood? Oh please dont be silly, this is a SERIOUS discusion. The weight of a concrete one would upset the finely tuned balance of the landrover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 You could always chop of the front dumbirons flush. (quietly in case the sva police spot you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 well any variation of a defender has a rather blunt front end! wouldn't like to be hit by one with or without a bumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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