Marco Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi, Back in 2007 I did replace my 2nd row doors with Paddock ones... now 4 years later they rust like hell.... I did use a lot of wax and anti corrosion spray but that did not help much. Question now, CPL is making doors for Land Rover, I'm looking for forum members who can share their experience on those doors.. good / bad any info welcome. Cheers Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 just in case anyone wants the website http://centralprecision.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21&Itemid=28 there is no online catalogue or ordering, just a enquiry link, so doubt they sell direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 just in case anyone wants the website http://centralprecis...id=21&Itemid=28 there is no online catalogue or ordering, just a enquiry link, so doubt they sell direct. Actually they have a webshop.... http://landefender4x4parts.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_16&products_id=4 I have tried to get some more info via them on production process and quality but failed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 no links to that 2nd site on the CP site though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 no links to that 2nd site on the CP site though. Yep but it's theirs, received the shop via their front office and this posts confirms... http://landrover.sta...3356959,quote=1 Beside that the webshop is situated within 10miles of the factory, have been "investigating" as I do not like shops with email & 0800 only! http://www.cdrex.com...ed-2578122.html But it does raise the question why their is no direct link on the website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have been considering making some 2nd row doors out of fiberglass as mine are in a poor state. But need a set to take a mould off and I'm not sure what "construction & use" type issues I'm likely to have. Plus they may work out more expensive than genuine doors. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have been considering making some 2nd row doors out of fiberglass as mine are in a poor state. But need a set to take a mould off and I'm not sure what "construction & use" type issues I'm likely to have. Plus they may work out more expensive than genuine doors. Mike Could you make your set good, and then glass over and seal them completely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 It would defeat the point really. The worst thing you can do is have steel inside grp mind I would use the steel plate the winder is Hung on but the skin and frame would be grp therefore no rust problem ever. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I was meaning to avoid any problems with them being completely new construction/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My doors are too light as it is, GRP would be even lighter! If it could be made strong enough to withstand the shocks of closing etc. then it may be feasible though I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My doors are too light as it is, ..... Is that due to them having rusted away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyLee Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I have been considering making some 2nd row doors out of fiberglass as mine are in a poor state. But need a set to take a mould off and I'm not sure what "construction & use" type issues I'm likely to have. Plus they may work out more expensive than genuine doors. Mike What construction and use issues ?? dp you mean mot or vosa issues or offroading ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Is that due to them having rusted away? I fear that does contribute, there is decidedly less steel in them than when they left the factory! I just think Defender doors are not heavy enough, they don't have enough weight to them. Presumably the all-steel ones of current use are heavier. Lee, Mike was most likely referring to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyLee Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 wouldn`t come up in an mot ,,, might be an issue for a traffic cop (usually is) surprised as most rally/hill climb cars I mot have glass fibre panels. One team I do wiring looms for use carbon fibre bonnets,doors,boot and wings !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Have you come across this firm? http://www.samarainternational.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Have you come across this firm? http://www.samarainternational.co.uk/ Thanks, that one is new for me, they also list 2nd row doors but not sure if they are available, their complete website not yet finished.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 on their pricelist here http://www.samarainternational.co.uk/smpricelist.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 They look pretty good - and good value! You pay almost that for a pre-rotted second row door at Sodbury! I think it may be the insurance that has issues with GRP doors rather than VOSA. I remember asking them about GRP wings and being told 'NO' in no uncertain terms! Don't know whether its a strength or fire resistance issue? There was a chap I met in Canada (Who works with Lucky8 Land Rover) also named Simon who had cast a set of Aluminium doors for his 101. They were fantastic and had a very solid 'thud' as you closed them. They were single piece construction with the skin & frame as one piece. I think the door tops were still removable. Probably weighed quite a lot - but I'd have bought some just for the sound when you close them! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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