Thread: Who has done 'unusual' Defender mods? (esp interior)

Originally Posted by rijidij

I’ve just fabricated a prototype dash, hoping to get it installed in my County over Christmas. This one will suit an electronic speedo only, but I also had some laser cut to suit the cable driven speedo in the original position. I’m happy with how it’s turning out so far.

Does that fit onto the original dash frame?
Looks great!! Are you selling them eventually?
I'd be very interested.

Originally Posted by Phil B

Does that fit onto the original dash frame?
Looks great!! Are you selling them eventually?
I'd be very interested.

Yes, it’s a direct replacement. I’ve also made a replacement steel binacle.
The version with the electronic speedo in the middle will require a section of the dash pad to be cut out, the one with the speedo in the standard position might also require the cut depending on the depth of gauges.
If all goes well I will offer them as a Rijidij product.

I had a discovery 1 handbrake assembly lying around, installed it between the seat and cubby box when I had the transfer out last year. Nice to have it away from my left leg, although the original didn't bother me so much that I would have spent money to do it if I hadn't had the disco parts already. Took me ages to stop reaching for it in the wrong place. Late model lower door seals was probably one of the most worthwhile interior modifications.

nothing too noteworthy, but thought I'd contribute:

In the front i have kept everything really neat and as standard looking as i can:

• Insulation and full front carpet kit from exmoor uk, plus corner protectors
• Leather boot kit, covering slickshift upgraded gear selector
• MUD Glovebox & visor nets (super handy wallet spot)
• Shevron dashmat
• Single DIN flip up radio with GPS & reverse camera
• RAM tablet and phone mounts
• Spotlight, rear flood and fuel transfer switches filling the factory blank spots
• Remote UHF
• LET interior bulbs

No real option to do that in the back though:

• Rear seats out
• Carpeted plywood false floor
• 50L water bladder under
• 40L fridge on top
• Cargo barrier net
• Roof net
• plenty of frontrunner crates
• cargo door bag

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Simple but effective, cb was perfect size and fridge dos'nt move an inch

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Hey I was just wondering the details of your single DIN radio/ flip up reverse camera? Been looking to do similar, but haven’t found a decent model.

Cheers, Zan.

Originally Posted by Zan

Hey I was just wondering the details of your single DIN radio/ flip up reverse camera? Been looking to do similar, but haven’t found a decent model.

Cheers, Zan.

Clarion NZ502E. Not cheap, but neither was the double DIN facia kit option. Plus it looks less showy to would-be thieves.

Finished another part of Landy for the upcoming trip....

Made up a folding Table on the rear Door which came up pretty well..... Wood Grain Top - Black underside

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Going to try and make a 2nd one that will fold down in front of the fridge slide...