Disty Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 So i used to drive past one of the military suppliers in Stirling called DSG, and they had tons of these defenders with new one peice roofs. I think they were putting them on at the time. They look amazing! Has anybody seen these or know anything about them? Who's making them and what's the spec? Have attached a picture i found on google after an hour of searching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disty Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Here's the pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Standard Milatary land Rover roof. - Fitted to the Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It's a standard wolf roof. I doubt very much you'll be able to get hold of one. We managed to get a damaged one for our 110" and it was a small fortune. My honest opinion - they are C$*P!. They're made of some sort of plastic Tut or possibly fibre glass they're flimsy and break very easily. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disty Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Really? Wolf? I've seen so many "wolf" pictures that don't look like that.. maybe it's just the newer one. Ah so they're not even good.. i thought they might even have an internal roll cage in- they look so beefy! Thanks for clearing that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 they do have an internal cage of sorts, but even thats not good! it just bolts on to the top of the rear tub! and doesn't go to the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 They're not just "wolf" roof's I remember back in 96 I worked with 27/48th squadron RAF regiment, they had got them fitted to all the HQ/command vehicles. I think they're a bit of a devolution for landrover's really. what can you do with them? difficult to fit roof rack... etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 As the Armed foirces are skint the older 110 fllet is being refurbished, and as part of the process and hard top gets a new plastic roof, very similar to the wolf one. I belive they were plastic for balistic reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I belive they were plastic for balistic reasons. I find that suprising, they're very light fibre glass construction, anything hitting the vehicle that is substantial enough or fast enough to cause problems with the standard aluminium skin is going to go through it like a knife through butter. I suspect that it was a combination of lighter weight than a standard hardtop, less drafty than a soft top and greater internal volume than either. Plus looking at the way they are built they're probably fecking cheap to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 less drafty than a soft top and greater internal volume than either. You should try taking our 110" for a drive! the roof flaps around like a wh*r*s panties in soho and the internal cage cuts off the cabin completely and causes nothing but pain when you crack your elbow on it or smack your cranium! Maybe thats why they always where those helmets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 fitted to these LR 110 refurbished -- Project Tithounus click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 yeah i beleive they messed around with the gearbox as well-its short bellhousing lt77's. also nearly 2 grand for a battered severely damaged 2.5 na 110-thats silly money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_J85JTY Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I find that suprising, they're very light fibre glass construction, anything hitting the vehicle that is substantial enough or fast enough to cause problems with the standard aluminium skin is going to go through it like a knife through butter. I suspect that it was a combination of lighter weight than a standard hardtop, less drafty than a soft top and greater internal volume than either. Plus looking at the way they are built they're probably fecking cheap to make! I would guess that it's not so much for protection as for the effects of an impact., though the difference between a flying lump of Ali and a lump of fibre glass is probably minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas pinkie Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 This upgrade was for no other reason then to keep the Health and Safety pen pushers happy. There is a new project to replace the current defender/ wolf fleet, and the current Renault boden/pinz fleet, but this has been delayed and even more delayed since 2003. The wolf 90s are apperrently being returned to Ricardos to be upgraded to 110's using the turkish suppled otoka chassis. The current 24 odd year old 110/defender fleet were then upgraded (as seen above) to merely prolong their life, and to provide a safety roll over passenger "safe cell". This is not designed to protect the vehicle just the passengers. The existing wolf fibreglass wolf is merely the easiest way to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laminate Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 The roof is made by broadwater mouldings ltd. It's fiberglass with a couple of stainless steel brackets in it. Any cracks or blisters get filled with p38 filler, rubbed back and sprayed by a can back to green. Lol i know this as I used to work there and do these 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz M Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 On 1/9/2018 at 5:13 PM, Laminate said: The roof is made by broadwater mouldings ltd. It's fiberglass with a couple of stainless steel brackets in it. Any cracks or blisters get filled with p38 filler, rubbed back and sprayed by a can back to green. Lol i know this as I used to work there and do these 😆 Hello mate . Any idea what  was used to glue the two fixing rails into inside bottom ? I’m in process of swapping two over and need to re glue rails into one of the tops .. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 No idea on original sealant, you could try sikaflex 295uv marine adhesive/sealant. see application guide for more info. i.e fibreglass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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