Thread: The resurrection of 'pat'

...I'm just jealous...would love that little red beasty! Enjoy

Originally Posted by LoveB

unfortunately my wife will only want to keep it as her daily driver if its spruced up. Id like to keep it as it is but a bit of sacrifice to keep a 90 is something I would consider

You can spruce it up while still honouring its past. Why not return it to its former glory and paint it Royal Mail red with white wheels?



It'd be unique and totally cool

I was thinking sticking to red actually and just having a royal mail sticker remade... either those white wheels or d1 alloys. but I wouldnt mind keeping the wheels on the bonnet. I still want the rear to be a van too. I cant seem to find any pics of a 90 though

Is that a 90 van? we have one here well sort of Our friends have one.

Mrs hh

yes a 90 panel van without alpine windows!

I reckon you'd be able to buy a near new Puma 90 with what it will cost to do this project properly, but that wouldn't be anywhere near as cool as this old girl! An exciting project

really?

I didnt think I'd have to spend that much :-( just paint and a freshen up really.

Be nice if it was that simple and maybe it is with this 90 but if it's going to be done right as a reliable daily driver for the wife then I think the list of repair, replace and fix could potentially be something like this;

300tdi reco
Auto conversion
Oil, filters, hoses, belts, coolant
Air-con, wiring, plumbing, gassing etc
Alternator
Starter
Radiator
Brake master
Brake discs and pads
Rear disc conversion
Rebuild brake calipers
Rebush suspension
Shocks
Swivel hub rebuilds
Fix TC and diff oil leaks
Potentially a TC rebuild
Possibly diff issues
Power steering pump
Steering box
Exhaust
Prop shaft unis
Wheel bearings
Hubs and half shafts
Replace instruments with ones that can be seen at night
Wheels and tyres
Remove roof, side panels, guards
Fix rust
Paint prep
Paint
Windscreen
Windscreen rubber
Window and door rubbers
Wiring issues
Headlight upgrade kit
Seats
Seat extension rails
Bulkhead removal kit


And probably 100 other bits and pieces you'll come across. Reco 300tdi and auto with conversion parts including what you need for the Trans tunnel and interior would have to be the best part of 10k.

Defenders with worn bits and bobs don't drive nice and most of the bits and bobs are worn on old defenders. It's why you can buy neglected ones cheap...sometimes.

It may be that this old 90 is a gem and you've got an easier project on your hands than my doomsday scenario. Hopefully!