Truck Cab to SW Conversion.

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StephenO

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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2013, 08:13:04 PM »
I'll be going to the GRR in comfort Richard.

Picked up the paint today for the roof & sides etc but got a few repairs to do first to the seat box and tub, hopefully get them done his weekend and get the tub back on then I can make a start on the painting!

Feels never ending lol
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2013, 08:23:30 PM »
Think there will be a few of us going in comfort  :)
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2013, 08:25:41 PM »
Hoping to be there. View looks stunning from Stephens pic, and without getting the D3 Dirty!
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2013, 09:19:53 PM »
Looking good Stephen  8)



What all this about going in comfort!!

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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2013, 10:14:12 PM »
Cheers Graeme

A bit more work than I first anticipated but as everyone keeps saying its a Land Rover. It's all been worth it though, learning everyday lol
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2013, 06:59:40 AM »
Good day out for D3 and 4s :o :o
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2013, 10:15:07 PM »
Thought I better update, I have been busy honest.

Defender is now on the drive with the tub lined up and bolted on. This has given me space to finish painting the panels, as I said before a lot of the priming was done but I've since primed the roof and rubbed it down ready for the final coat.

I gave the rear door it's final coat today and very impressed with the rolling method of painting. I wasn't sure about this but it looks great. It'll make the rest of the car look sh*t now lol

Tomorrow I'll be painting the side panels so I can get those bolted on but need seals first. I've still to get the waist seals so need to get them sharpish!



Roof still has a bit of residue on it from rubbing down!





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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2013, 06:48:51 PM »
Looking good  8)
You are getting near the finishing post now.

Seeing that you have mastered painting with the roller, my kitchen needs painted ;)
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« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2013, 09:27:16 PM »
Weather was in my favour today so got loads done.

Attached the battery box back to the seat box with body seal & rivets, then painted the seat box, floor pans & side panels. I also cleaned up what seals I have and the side windows, they needed a good clean and all the old sealant removed.

I also lined up the tub again as it wasn't sitting properly. Roof to get painted tomorrow but need to acquire waist seals. I'm gonna plead for some in Wanted section before going to Paddocks or LR.

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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2013, 09:43:18 PM »
Got the roof painted today, can't believe how good this painting has come out, really impressed with the finish.

Paddocks delivery arrives tomorrow, this will bring the seals that I need to put it all together and small things like door strikers etc.

I'm getting there!  ::)

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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #25 on: June 02, 2013, 09:10:33 PM »
Having been busy lately not been able to spend a lot of time on the 90 but got some quality time this weekend!

Starting to look like a Land Rover again










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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #26 on: June 02, 2013, 09:20:01 PM »
Just looks so funny on them wheels ;D

Was well impressed with the paint though, may need to do mine soon
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #27 on: June 02, 2013, 09:24:11 PM »
I'll get the big wheels back on this week. I'm going for more paint soon so let me know if you want me to get you some?
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #28 on: June 02, 2013, 09:36:58 PM »
Just looks so funny on them wheels ;D

Was well impressed with the paint though, may need to do mine soon
I quite like the white rims. Looks a totally different vechicle now - so when does it get the V8 ;D.
I wonder if Graeme is following this thread ;)
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Re: Truck Cab to SW Conversion.
« Reply #29 on: June 02, 2013, 09:48:29 PM »
Lol, I couldn't afford to run a V8! Love the power though, amazin.

When is Graeme starting his, think I've got a couple of spare seals etc
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