reb78 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 My doors on my 1989 110 are falling apart. The rear two doors are in a very poor state. Frames very rusty and Ali skin corroded. I don't think repair is really worth my time. Where have you chaps got new doors from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'd suggest Ashtree would be worth a look. They're probably cheaper than genuine new doors, despite being galvanised so you don't need to worry about doing it again. There have been adverse comments on the forum about some other after-market new doors, though that seemd limited to issues over cracking of rear doors around the spare wheel mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks snagger. Ash tree was the first place that came to mind, but I've even heard disappointing things about them (although to hat was about their bulkheads) Rear doors (which I'll need first are £450 I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'd be looking on ebay for a set of later doors. That's what I'm doing for my 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 The ashtree ones are tempting with them being galvanised along with the description of the construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 try http://www.splandrovers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks Ralph. Seen them too, but this thread http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=84551 And a couple of other comments out me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Scrapyards are sometimes worth a shot, if you're lucky you could find a set. Beyond that it's either run the eBay gauntlet of stolen or overly-expensive (or both) doors, aftermarket ones (which have their own issues as you point out) or repair your own. Another option would be to buy another set that are still in need of repair but not so far gone as yours and repair those. That was my plan anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Rich, I have a can of petrol in the garage Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 As clumsy as that SP thread was - it wouldn't put me off buying one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Scrapyards are sometimes worth a shot, if you're lucky you could find a set. Beyond that it's either run the eBay gauntlet of stolen or overly-expensive (or both) doors, aftermarket ones (which have their own issues as you point out) or repair your own. Another option would be to buy another set that are still in need of repair but not so far gone as yours and repair those. That was my plan anyway. I think we can guarantee your replacement second row doors are not stolen ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My advice would be whatever you decide to do, steer well clear of pattern doors. Better to buy later 2nd hand genuine doors than brand new pattern doors. I bought 2 spanking new pattern doors for my 110, only to discover that they were a good half inch shorter than my old genuine doors. Got them replaced by the company i bought them from for another pair. Exactly the same!! Ended up demanding a full refund (which thankfully i got without too much hassle). In the end i bought some very late steel-type doors for the same amount of money. These filled the holes their supposed to fit into nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidge Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Well I better add my 2cents, seeing as it was me who had the issue with the SP landrover rear door in that previous tread. I have since bought a drivers side door from SPL and have been very please with it , lined up with no problems and has a heavier gauge skin too. I have a gen LR round top door on the passenger side, will probably last longer, as its galvanized...but to be honest the SP door closes with more of solid clunk than the LR one, seals better around the window door frame too. You do need to waxoil the inside of the steel frame on the SP one tho.. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonovice Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Never tried them myself but I will be giving these a go next time I need to replace doors. http://www.landiman.co.uk/product.php?itemID=135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've seen them on ebay buying the rustiest pos Defender, then selling the parts a week later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbw28 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 About 4 years ago I replaced mine with 2nd hand but good 06 doors off a Td5. They have been good and had little rust when bought. Recently I had them apart again for a respray and I have found rust starting to develop!! Not critical but a bit of a disappointment.Anyway, if you were to go 2nd hand genuine I'd be suggest getting the even later type of door, with a pressed frame and steel skin (you can then also fit the much improved lower door seal). I reckon they are much better with inherently less rust problems. The post 02 (pressed with steel skin) rear door I also got at the same time is still pretty much rust free today. Then you get a genuine door that will fit well - possibly still worth a bit of dintrol under the card though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny777 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 My doors on my 1989 110 are falling apart. The rear two doors are in a very poor state. Frames very rusty and Ali skin corroded. I don't think repair is really worth my time. Where have you chaps got new doors from?? hi ,,are your old ones the lift up handle ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I bought fibreglass ones but haven't got round to fitting them yet, they are very light and seem pretty well made but we'll see what the fits like when I get round to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny777 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I bought fibreglass ones but haven't got round to fitting them yet, they are very light and seem pretty well made but we'll see what the fits like when I get round to it! mike where did you get them from ,, they sound good ,,and ya don't have to worry bout rust ever again ,,did they cost much ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Bought my three new doors from SP, They fit well and seem pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 exactly! owning land rovers for the past 11 years has given me a pathological hatred of rust! I got mine from ama, www.amaservices.biz, they are about £250 each which is what a decent 2nd hand metal door is on eBay Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 You think you can weigh them? Thinking of new fibre glass bottoms. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 might be able to get down to my garage tomorrow and weigh them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny777 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 exactly! owning land rovers for the past 11 years has given me a pathological hatred of rust! I got mine from ama, www.amaservices.biz, they are about £250 each which is what a decent 2nd hand metal door is on eBay Mike that's not a bad price at all ,,same here ive seen 2nd hand doors going for more than that on bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 when I bought new 1 piece doors for my last 110 they cost me 50% of the purchase price of it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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