Show us your Deefers !

[Icecream]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/240.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/2015-08-25%2023.51.04_zpsru6yxl0d.jpg.html)

Good looking rig mate. What led bar are you running under your front runner rack?

Cheers ice cream.

[komaterpillar]

Cheers mate, its a 49" Stedi. I don't think they make them in this size anymore though

[cuppabillytea]

They made tractors before fast cars, the story goes Mr Ferrari ****ed off Mr Lamborghini, so he said, i will show you .............

Mind you it could be an urban myth

This would not have happened either but for Mr Ferrari ****ing off Mr Ford. He should have kept his trap shut. :wasntme:

[tact]

Got some Maxis Bighorns cheap. 255/85R16.

Got the vehicle fully cross-axled minutes after leaving the tyre shop to check for rubbing... no spacers, no rubbing, no problem.

[LoveB]

Same size as mine but looks much bigger on yours!

[tact]

Same size as mine but looks much bigger on yours!

Is that just optical illusion because I took off my side steps?

[cuppabillytea]

You mean you tore off your side steps!! I've got a spare straight bumper if you want it. Think you might need a raised one though. :p

[mekon76]

98156

Start of journey in WA. Will take a more recent one, but dirtier.

[tact]

You mean you tore off your side steps!! I've got a spare straight bumper if you want it. Think you might need a raised one though. :p

Good eye for detail there Billy. Same trip same "rock garden" did the job of "modifing" both my bumper and and all the side steps.

Removing the Foldies was my solution to that problem. Thanks for the offer of a straight bar - but actually I would tend towards just banging up the other side to make it match "rock mod" on the passenger side. :D

[HUE166]

Got some Maxis Bighorns cheap. 255/85R16.

Got the vehicle fully cross-axled minutes after leaving the tyre shop to check for rubbing... no spacers, no rubbing, no problem.

When you say cheap, how much were they? I'd like to put some on this one too. I like the profile.

[85 county]

They made tractors before fast cars, the story goes Mr Ferrari ****ed off Mr Lamborghini, so he said, i will show you .............

Mind you it could be an urban myth

Mr Lamborghini loved Ferraris as well as other marks. how ever his clutch went bang on his GT250. on pulling it apart he found that it was the same clutch he manufactured for his 22hp tractor.

Mr ferrraris, told him to nick off.

there first car was the 350 GTV, v12, chassis and handling was done by a Kiwi - bob wallas.

[Chops]

Damn I love Duel Cabs :D

[85 county]

This would not have happened either but for Mr Ferrari ****ing off Mr Ford. He should have kept his trap shut. :wasntme:

not quite true, MR Ferrari did not know about Mr fords offer. his subordinates didn't tell him.

the results where however the same.

the first GT40 was built by a kiwi, this car was latter crushed

[tact]

When you say cheap, how much were they? I'd like to put some on this one too. I like the profile.

I am in Malaysia so the pricing won't be comparable. Paid RM480 a piece (x5)

With the currency crashing - RM480 today is worth a rotten apple and two figs in Aussie currency (AUD160/tyre at today's rate)

[cuppabillytea]

not quite true, MR Ferrari did not know about Mr fords offer. his subordinates didn't tell him.

the results where however the same.

the first GT40 was built by a kiwi, this car was latter crushed
You learn something new every day.

The first car was not quick enough I'm told. Subsequent ones were built by Lola with Shelby Motors. Is that correct?

[tact]

Damn I love Duel Cabs :D

Me too! :)

A pic of mine and a mate's... quick coffee catch up.
Another pic of the new bootees....

(edit: Half expecting Billy's eagle eyes to pick up the gouges in the alloy rims - also due to the bouldering offroad trip that wiped out my side steps) :)

[tact]

Dual cabs are ok for light and easy campers...stretch a tarp over the back, a couple of poles to fit the holes in the sides of the tub (meant for the factory canopy thing)... Netted up and my little bug as snug as...

This is at Pos Keding (Ulu Slim) in Malaysia

[HUE166]

I am in Malaysia so the pricing won't be comparable. Paid RM480 a piece (x5)

With the currency crashing - RM480 today is worth a rotten apple and two figs in Aussie currency (AUD160/tyre at today's rate)

Im going to be in Indonesia for a while next month. Would they be available there?

[tact]

Im going to be in Indonesia for a while next month. Would they be available there?

There is a healthy offroad scene in Indonesia.... but beyond that I cannot comment/help much - Sorry.

[85 county]

You learn something new every day.

The first car was not quick enough I'm told. Subsequent ones were built by Lola with Shelby Motors. Is that correct?


no again manufactured mith. a bit like toyota built the snowy river dams.

or this bollocks from wiki "Mk II GT40 provided Ford with the first overall Le Mans victory for an American manufacturer" calling the GT40 and american manufactured car is a joke. pommy / kiwi would be more correct.

the first GT40 was monoque aluminium. the giveawy in wiki is "The first chassis built by Abbey Panels of Coventry was delivered on March 16, 1963.

ABBEY panels, it was built by Mclaren and Hume

the mono chassis and the colotti tranz worked quite well. but there were major disagreements between the imported american directors Lunn and Wyer. in short the Americans wanted bigger better and full monoque while the Expats were hunting lighter.
there was also the arguments over development time, the expats were not keen on having there first outing at Nuremberg. this highlights the lack of racing ecsperiance of the Americans. there was also the requirement for a spear wheel and some luggage space which the expats just exnored.

after there first outing. the expats just walked from the GT40
it was Broadley of Lola who introduced the expats to the ford directors and had provided much advice, but this was exnored as well

then the american turned back to Broadly who built new cars for ford but was not involved in the development, though the Americans did or had to accept the new chassis built by Lola. the ford development program was a mess, so Shelby was brought in to sort it out with Lunn and Wyer being send back to the US.

there is a recorded interview with hume made in the 80s. Hume was very dismissive of Lunn, stating his involvement with a concept midengened car in the states, his non-existent racing experience, domineering personality and complete control of fords money was that he delayed development of the GT40s by at-least 18 months

Carol Shelby was contracted by ford, not because of his car building skill that he is known for, but because he was the only american who has raced euro cars in Europe with some success, this included wining Lemans in 59??

Shelby was very reliant on Mclaren and Broadly. he was able to smooth out the ruffled feathers created by Lunn, just because he was a nice guy and had existing relationships. it is argued that his only contribution was the introduction of the 7ltr, because it was reliable and spending fords money. there is an artical i read many years ago. that to get at more fords money he made a statement to Mr Ford 11. if you want to beet ferarri you need to spend the same money as ferarri had spent --- over the last 30 years. in short he got the money, wind-tunnel testing was a big advantage.

Shelby was no saint. with plenty of fords cash there are rumours that a lot of this cash went into his AC project which he was more interested in running than the GT40 program

nb the first car was crushed

[mekon76]

Got across the Nullabor for new start in Vic. Chatted and showed a few people around the Defender. A nice gent of the 9RAR and the lady in the CFES who drives the light tender in Coonalpyn SA. Upset a Disco driver in Victoria by over taking them, obviously hit a nerve or bruised the ego and proceeded to do the most dangerous overtaking manoeuvre I've seen in years. They almost became a head on statistic.
If you want that piece of road that bad mate, you can have it. I only overtook because you were holding up traffic.

Otherwise a great trip, chatted with a few riders heading back to Perth from the Black Dog ride.

[cooperrat]

Do you have the tow bar attached to the rear step Mekon76 ?

[mekon76]

Do you have the tow bar attached to the rear step Mekon76 ?

Yes, I do need to find a drop plate that will mount to the step. The bar is non ADR compliant and sits a bit high.

[LouisW]

98307

98308

[cooperrat]

thx mekon76 i knew they are not ADR compliant but i like the look of them ..did you get your o/s or have it made up here. ? thx for the info in advance

[PAUL200]

A few photos of my solo trip up to Exmouth!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img178.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=101304796_2_122_136lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/17.jpg (http://img11.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=013111303_3_122_63lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/18.jpg (http://img167.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=013180521_4_122_1020lo.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/19.jpg (http://img181.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=013242435_dunes_122_97lo.jpg)

Reached 10'000 KM on the odo: Some heavy off road usage and no problems so far. I did manage to melt my ARB air compressor hose though.

[loneranger]

A few photos of my solo trip up to Exmouth!

http://img178.imagevenue.com/loc136/th_101304796_2_122_136lo.jpg (http://img178.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=101304796_2_122_136lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/17.jpg (http://img11.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=013111303_3_122_63lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/18.jpg (http://img167.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=013180521_4_122_1020lo.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/08/19.jpg (http://img181.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=013242435_dunes_122_97lo.jpg)

Reached 10'000 KM on the odo: Some heavy off road usage and no problems so far. I did manage to melt my ARB air compressor hose though.


Looks good. We were up there after the July school holidays. I hope you had better weather than us. It rained in the first week and was cloudy most of the time.:(

Did you have your 130 at Jaram in Welshpool a few months ago?

[PAUL200]

Looks good. We were up there after the July school holidays. I hope you had better weather than us. It rained in the first week and was cloudy most of the time.:(

Did you have your 130 at Jaram in Welshpool a few months ago?

Yep! Roofrack is from Jaram in Welshpool. Must say I'm very happy with it!

[MarkM]

thx mekon76 i knew they are not ADR compliant but i like the look of them ..did you get your o/s or have it made up here. ? thx for the info in advance

This one came from O/S, and was altered to 2" receiver here, by APT. Also had to use custom support brace as standard interfere with long rang fuel tank.

[loneranger]

Yep! Roofrack is from Jaram in Welshpool. Must say I'm very happy with it!

I rode past when it was sitting out the front. Had a good look at it. It looks good.:D

[mekon76]

thx mekon76 i knew they are not ADR compliant but i like the look of them ..did you get your o/s or have it made up here. ? thx for the info in advance


Yep o/s paddock spares. It has the NATO hitch. Bloody expensive.

[LoveB]

from over the weekend
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/873.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/874.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/875.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/876.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/877.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/878.jpg

[Chops]

korrrrrr :D

ooops :angel:

[Summiitt]

I haven't driven this 130 for about 3 yrs..what a step back from the puma 130..no comparison between engine and gearbox combo when loaded..but this Td5 is still going strong with 385k on the clock and no major issues to date..

[Icecream]

Time for me to take the six month old defender offroad for the first time. I'm headed for the Simpson desert, let the good times roll.

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[Chops]

Have fun, she's a good looking rig, and I'm guessing your looking to find somewhere to paddle that canoe along the way (?). Let us know how you go

[gusthedog]

Have fun, she's a good looking rig, and I'm guessing your looking to find somewhere to paddle that canoe along the way (?). Let us know how you go

That's a kayak chops, not a canoe ;) :wasntme:

[LoveB]

Went up to Sydney. Met up with Yolo110 on the way

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[Bernd VonCrashen]

Hope you have a fun and safe trip Chris. Rig is looking good. Did you get those lockers in?

[YOLO110]

Went up to Sydney. Met up with Yolo110 on the way

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I NEED to lose some weight :blush:

Where is that Sydney location shot mate! Looks great! :)

[Larry]

I NEED to lose some weight :blush:

Where is that Sydney location shot mate! Looks great! :)

South end of Blues Pt Road, McMahon's Point I believe.;)

[LoveB]

Spot on!

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[Icecream]

Hope you have a fun and safe trip Chris. Rig is looking good. Did you get those lockers in?

No i didn't but there's no rush for them.

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[Icecream]

It's nice to wake up to such a good view from a swag. Photo taken at bough shed hole, Bladensburg NP

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[cuppabillytea]

Very nice Truck indeed.

[tact]

On the east-west "highway" going to Royal Belum Rainforest reserve, Malaysia. Wild elephants sometimes cause a bit of highway havoc when they emerge from jungle on one side or the other.

[cuppabillytea]

If you hit one, do you get Elephantiasis?

[tact]

If you hit one, do you get Elephantiasis?

Don't know about that. But if you go into the jungle there are a few "rules" that it's wise to learn well:
- if you see wild elephants up the trail, slam it into reverse and give 'er the berries. You can't hesitate. Hope like hell the bloke behind you did the same. If blocked or stuck - abandon the vehicle and run like the wind! Come back later to collect what's left of your vehicle.

- ground dwelling bees. Small they are, but they are vicious stinging fire from hell and they WILL NOT give up chasing you. If you disturb them on foot you must run like the wind directly at and through the thickest scrub you can find. If in a vehicle speed winding-up of windows is an art to perfect. (Note to self - Defender electric windows in front are too slow!)

- stinging insects from bees to large wasps love salty liquids. Sweat! In humid jungle heat is ever present and attracts said insects. As does urine so lazy arse blokes who don't go a respectable distance from camp to pee need electrocuting.

- that cute little harmless looking green snake in the tree, that looks a lot like the harmless green tree-snakes of oz - isn't. They kill more humans in the jungle than Cobras

[cuppabillytea]

Thanks Neil. That's enough adventure of me today.

[Avion8]

On the east-west "highway" going to Royal Belum Rainforest reserve, Malaysia. Wild elephants sometimes cause a bit of highway havoc when they emerge from jungle on one side or the other.

I received this in an email yesterday:

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE?


When you are feeling rushed and in a hurry, maybe it is time to stop and appreciate the wonder all around you.
These photos are from Feb. 17 by someone from Centurion in Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa.
The guy in the car was trying to get past the elephant!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/626.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant1_zpskusq63ij.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/627.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant2_zpsuvogugc8.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/628.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant3_zpshrc0e9vt.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/629.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant4_zps3oqvxmbk.jpg.html)

That went well!

[Crocodile Dundee]

:wasntme::wasntme::wasntme:
I received this in an email yesterday:

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE?


When you are feeling rushed and in a hurry, maybe it is time to stop and appreciate the wonder all around you.
These photos are from Feb. 17 by someone from Centurion in Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa.
The guy in the car was trying to get past the elephant!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/626.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant1_zpskusq63ij.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/627.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant2_zpsuvogugc8.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/628.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant3_zpshrc0e9vt.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/629.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Land%20Rovers%20in%20Malaysia/elephant4_zps3oqvxmbk.jpg.html)

That went well!

[Avion8]

Looked at my policy & no mention of Elephants - can you imagine the call, an elephant just turned my car over - sorry sir we don't cover drunk drivers!:D

[YOLO110]

Brilliant photo sequence!

I wish they would 'install' Elephants on the roads to catch 'numpty drivers' instead of bloody speed (safety??!!) cameras or using cops in 'the bush'!

'3 points Sir, or a roll over (blows trunk!!)"

[tact]

Not my video. Showed up on the inter webs this morning so could be a fake (elephant).

Not a Defer either - but defers don't get stuck like that. Right!?

http://youtu.be/96kDTS1qo_0

[Avion8]

We may have to rename this tread to "Show us your elephant"! Don't know if you saw this article Neil but these 9 policemen were very lucky in Kedah: Nine cops hurt as vehicle flips on expressway - Nation | The Star Online (http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/09/Nine-cops-hurt-as-vehicle-flips-on-expressway/)

The Defender doesn't look too happy though!

[AndyG]

Obviously pointing out this was Land Rover country

[LoveB]

Spring time with the loves of my life.

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[LoveB]

Errrr that didn't work. Lol
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[tact]

We may have to rename this tread to "Show us your elephant"! Don't know if you saw this article Neil but these 9 policemen were very lucky in Kedah: Nine cops hurt as vehicle flips on expressway - Nation | The Star Online (http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/09/09/Nine-cops-hurt-as-vehicle-flips-on-expressway/)

The Defender doesn't look too happy though!

Yeah saw the report when it aired locally. Don't worry about the defender. It'll buff out. ;)

[tact]

Beautiful photo LoveB

[kogvos]

Somewhere... on the way to somewhere... vaguely in the middle of the bit between Sydney and Kangaroo Island.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1FRb_fw4WMM/VfPmLrBNsDI/AAAAAAAAFe4/F3rL3yk8r_U/w467-h623-no/P4160569.JPG

[Icecream]

A shot of the 130 basking in the morning sunshine. :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/557.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0078_zpsehkkfkoc.jpg.html)

[missleoniemay]

Check out the you tube link. https://youtu.be/sbS8hw2nDQY

[Crocodile Dundee]

A shot of the 130 basking in the morning sunshine. :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/557.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0078_zpsehkkfkoc.jpg.html)

She looks sexy:p

[Shoogs]

Between Vic Falls and Livingstone a while a ago...

[DiscoMick]

Check out the you tube link. https://youtu.be/sbS8hw2nDQY



Wow, you certainly got a big run up. Don't blame you though, the western face looks a LOT steeper in real life than in the video.

[komaterpillar]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/360.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/FB_IMG_1442643370914_zpsk8ncsrd5.jpg.html)

[komaterpillar]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/293.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/20150920_091619_zpsvumqqfvm.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/294.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/20150921_135902_zpsvcbgdkki.jpg.html)

[missleoniemay]

we had the ranger from the simpson desert with us which helped, 8-10 psi in the tyres, and highrange changing down half way up was the trick.

[Didge]

Do you have beadlocks? That's pretty low pressure - interesting. what gears are you talking about? High 2nd down to 1st?

[jackdef90]

Little bit of light Beach driving on the weekend in south west wa

[jackdef90]

Another one

[Col 110]

Thanks Jack - looks great - I look forward to the chance to get mine on the beach.

[Icecream]

Yesterday at the devils marbles. I'm looking forward to getting into the desert and cruising the dunes.

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[Toxic_Avenger]

Potential for rain tonight in dubbo.
Challenge accepted.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[LoveB]

After a ****ty week its nice to be able to get under the puma again. job related, then blew yet another turbo hose, then raining all week in sydney after i had cleaned the car for the show - then drove through flood road and lost my front rego plate - and now my fuel tank is leaking when full. lol

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[debruiser]

After a ****ty week its nice to be able to get under the puma again. job related, then blew yet another turbo hose, then raining all week in sydney after i had cleaned the car for the show - then drove through flood road and lost my front rego plate - and now my fuel tank is leaking when full. lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12036415_1190044237678409_6491158475551932569_n.jp g?oh=24532f5dc32c67c05a56e578c2e02e27&oe=565EF91F&__gda__=1453212072_56f1371200c57718ec168ea8d11fb51 4

Obviously a dud. You should give me both of those defenders. :wasntme::p

[kogvos]

Obviously a dud. You should give me both of those defenders. :wasntme:[emoji14]
You can't drive them both. That's just greedy. One's obviously mine.

[LoveB]

They're three actually lol the havana I only use when I'm in Sydney lol

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[debruiser]

They're three actually lol the havana I only use when I'm in Sydney lol

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Look at that! He has a collection and wont even share!!!

[Chops]

Look at that! He has a collection and wont even share!!!

That's a bit selfish of him ehh :angel:

[LoveB]

come to town and we can all go for a ride :angel::wasntme:

[AndyG]

I wonder what the white one weighs in at fully loaded.

[debruiser]

I wonder what the white one weighs in at fully loaded.

GVM= slow :wasntme:

[noyakfat]

Wouldn't mind catching up sometime soon Paul. I'd like a closer look at that new bumper. Looks great :)

Cheers

[LoveB]

Free whenever just let me know. I had someone in the green Commodore cop car wave at me. Lol for a second I thought it was you!

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[Serious]

100152

Our "Larry" the 2013 Land Rover Defender.

[nate_110]

Dal, 3000km old at Point Plommer. We arrived at Point Plommer from Newcastle via The Barringtons, Tapin Tops, Hastings Ferry and finished at Hat Head.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/946.jpg (http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/nathancarrington/media/C524883A-8436-4C22-BB82-43233404B151.jpg.html)

[lucashill]

Have enjoyed every km so far!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/916.jpg

[masmia]

Heres Maggie ready for work or play.

[cuppabillytea]

Heres Maggie ready for work or play.
Was that you parked next to me at the Expo discussing Turbo Hoses? Those Heritage models are a really nice job.

[YOLO110]

Jamboree Valley! :)

http://s5.postimg.org/sa92tm8zr/IMG_3914_1.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[HUE166]

Heres Maggie ready for work or play.

Are they Cooper STT's?

[gusthedog]

Check out the you tube link. https://youtu.be/sbS8hw2nDQY


Lucky you didn't roll it [emoji31]Way too fast - IMHO of course. I started at the bushes in my 110 and made it up without cracking 35kph.

[LoveB]

The usual weekend routine.
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[masmia]

Are they Cooper STT's?

No Hue standard issue Wranglers - quite noisry though.

[mattp]

LoveB, your Landys all look great, are they LandyBitz sliders/steps on the grey 110?

Cheers,
Matt

[LoveB]

I'm not actually sure. I bought em off a guy who rolled his! Lol

Paul

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[LoveB]

Was feeling under the weather so went to look for my meds. Found the only cure I need.

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[noyakfat]

HA HA HA HA HA that's awesome :D

[cuppabillytea]

LoveB, your Landys all look great, are they LandyBitz sliders/steps on the grey 110?

Cheers,
Matt
They're Land Rover steps. Should be a logo on them some where near the font LoveB.

[MrLandy]

The usual weekend routine.
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Ah yes, look at that Indus beauty gleaming in the sunshine...and that puma hump! 😀

[LoveB]

Ah yes, look at that Indus beauty gleaming in the sunshine...and that puma hump! 😀

Orkney grey :p

[gusthedog]

Ah yes, look at that Indus beauty gleaming in the sunshine...and that puma hump! 😀

He did what to his cat?:wasntme:

[cuppabillytea]

Is Ginninderra Pharmacy the only place you can get Puma vitamins, and do they come in Corris Grey with a black roof? Oh and Indis as well..... Sorry MrLandy. :angel:

[cuppabillytea]

He did what to his cat?:wasntme:
There is more than one way you know. :wasntme: either.

[Toxic_Avenger]

Orkney grey :p

The best colour IMO.

[MrLandy]

Orkney grey? No way! I must be blinded by the sheen off the hump... Nah it's Indus for sure 😊 Oh well back to the pharmacy it is then😳

[cuppabillytea]

Orkney grey? No way! I must be blinded by the sheen off the hump... Nah it's Indus for sure 😊 Oh well back to the pharmacy it is then😳
Should have gone to Specsavers. :wasntme:

[MrLandy]

Ha ha... Yes ok Orkney isn't bad😜

[PAUL200]

A few pics from my travels:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/685.jpg (http://img146.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=723500773_a_122_431lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/686.jpg (http://img17.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=723654655_b_122_252lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/687.jpg (http://img138.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=723794637_c_122_82lo.jpg)

[Orkney 90]

Ha ha... Yes ok Orkney isn't bad😜

Gee, thanks MrLandy! Oh wait, you're talking about the colour, aren't you?

[cuppabillytea]

:lol2:

[MrLandy]

:Rolling: you're totally cool Orkney90 ...and yeah the colour isn't bad either. Almost as sexy as Indus silver 😍

[cuppabillytea]

What about Corris? Isn't that pretty too?

[MrLandy]

Ah yes, smoky eyed corris 😉 ...too dark for me in a hot climate, but looks great with a white roof and white HD rims.

[Landybitz]

Corris, with black rims, black pack and black roof.

[shamirj]

For those you didn't make it to the Sydney 4wd show...
two different defenders, two identical bullbars
enjoy...

[PAUL200]

Big stretch across the Nullarbor awaits.....


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/464.jpg (http://img147.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=238911473_a_122_200lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/465.jpg (http://img255.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=238928372_b_122_187lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/466.jpg (http://img282.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=238944458_c_122_143lo.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/467.jpg (http://img207.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=238953758_d_122_416lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/468.jpg (http://img253.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=238978329_e_122_162lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/469.jpg (http://img237.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=239004273_f_122_543lo.jpg)

[LoveB]

Soooooo I got another one. For my wife lol. Gonna take 2.5d out and put v8 auto and get it repainted and restored.

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[Didge]

hahahhaa - love it!!

[cuppabillytea]

Soooooo I got another one. For my wife lol. Gonna take 2.5d out and put v8 auto and get it repainted and restored.

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The best possible madness. :p

[LoveB]

Bit of patina going on I think lol.



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[Orkney 90]

Bit of patina going on I think lol.



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Time to break out the polish and armour-all.

[debruiser]

Or just leave it looking AWESOME!

[MrLandy]

Patina is everything.

No matter what you do you can't fake it. You can't mod it. You can't contrive it. ...why the hell would you want to paint over it?!?!

[cuppabillytea]

How do you reckon Indus will look MrLandie?

[Col 110]

Soooooo I got another one. For my wife lol. Gonna take 2.5d out and put v8 auto and get it repainted and restored.


So - I am quite jealous - I just love that Red 90 - so unique - and the idea of fitting in a auto for the wife would be just perfect - she would love that Red 90 in auto - I just don't have the skills.....

For me - I would keep it red - each to their own though.....

[Disco Muppet]

Because some people actually look after their paint?

[MrLandy]

How do you reckon Indus will look MrLandie?

Good question! No idea 😳 Only time will tell. Have never seen a beaten up Indus beastie. ...but he looks better dirty than shiny, I can confirm that. So it's promising. I won't be holding back, garaging or polishing that's for sure. ...Anyone got an ancient Indus Landy? Not sure what year Indus silver first released?

[zapt]

Hi Aulros,
Thought you might like to check out the new rig!
Cheers
Zapt

[MrLandy]

Nup, not an ancient Indus Silver Landy with authentic patina, but it is awesome despite its shininess. Nice one. 😎

[cuppabillytea]

Corris Grey. Looks the Beeeeees Kneeeees. Keep that shine happening. It looks fantastic. :twisted:

[Chops]

Hi Aulros,
Thought you might like to check out the new rig!
Cheers
Zapt

Noice :cool:

[VladTepes]

Glad I started this thread... it's certainly got legs.....

[cuppabillytea]

Glad I started this thread... it's certainly got legs.....
Yes Me too. Well done.

[kogvos]

And such lovely legs, too.

[komaterpillar]

At the end of the tripod track on North Straddie


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/27.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/20151024_103743_zps3dwqdcv8.jpg.html)

[YOLO110]

Looking at your tyre tracks (or lack of them!), were you parachuted out the back of a C130!

[PAUL200]

A few more photos from my travels:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/1.jpg (http://img264.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=295141126_a_122_254lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/2.jpg (http://img230.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=295240355_b_122_514lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/3.jpg (http://img200.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=295366895_c_122_473lo.jpg)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/4.jpg (http://img291.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=295501224_d_122_556lo.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/5.jpg (http://img102.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=295620272_e_122_583lo.jpg)

Hit 18'000 km on the odo a few days ago........a very happy owner!

[Defendozer]

Out giving the new modulars a test run.. A bit of rubbing action going on with the wheel arches but I consider it an improvement over rubbing the spring turrets!

101608

Can never help snapping that scenic Landy shot!!

101607

[Robmacca]

Can I ask u what size tyres are they that you're running ???




Out giving the new modulars a test run.. A bit of rubbing action going on with the wheel arches but I consider it an improvement over rubbing the spring turrets!

101608

Can never help snapping that scenic Landy shot!!

101607

[alien]

Lake Barmah camp ground.






http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/90-110-130-defender-county/101661d1446966584-show-us-your-deefers-image.jpg

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[Defendozer]

Can I ask u what size tyres are they that you're running ???





They are a 285/75 St/Maxx on 16x8 Modulars with a -25mm offset, I did have them on +10mm Mach5 alloys but there was a lack of steering lock and they rubbed on the rear spring hangers on articulation..
My thoughts so far are if anything it seems to handle better on the wider offset, might just be in my head though.. And of course I now need flares!!

[Harvvss]

Hi everyone

[Babs]

Looks good. Nice Rig.

That Keswick has really started to grow on me lately.

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[ProjectDirector]

A nice long Melbourne cup weekend on the Victorian high country. Didn't take any pics apart from these two.
We crossed a lot of creek/river crossings and defer did really well apart from one instance I had an engine light come up (lots of water) but reset itself.

Nearly forgot the pics!101721101722

[kogvos]

Hi everyone
I really like the steel wheels. I might have to get some!

[Avion8]

A few photo's of HUGH & some details:

Grasmere Green vs Keswick Green:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/701.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030278_zpsyiedlswu.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/702.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030281_zps9bmuetmi.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/676.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030286_zpsuqt4th2c.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/677.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030287_zpsieemofwb.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/678.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030288_zpso3z0wwg7.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/679.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030290_zpsniy4kl6e.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/703.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030292_zpsktovcaiu.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/364.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030293_zpsj35xhgo3.jpg.html)

[cuppabillytea]

Earlier today in the Ourimbah State Forrest

[carlschmid2002]

That pretty left rear mudflap won't last long. Maybe you should take it off and replace it with standard ones and let them melt and save the Heritage one.

[YOLO110]

That pretty left rear mudflap won't last long. Maybe you should take it off and replace it with standard ones and let them melt and save the Heritage one.

Interesting...

I have done over 3000 km in mine now... and no sign of any melting!

Mind you... I am in NSW and confirming exactly to the speed limits of this draconian 'speed kills', RBT ridden police state! :D :D

[Babs]

Interesting... I have done over 3000 km in mine now... and no sign of any melting! Mind you... I am in NSW and confirming exactly to the speed limits of this draconian 'speed kills', RBT ridden police state! :D :D

Ha ha ha try driving in VIC at least they warn you where the speed cameras are in NSW.

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[carlschmid2002]

Interesting...

I have done over 3000 km in mine now... and no sign of any melting!

Mind you... I am in NSW and confirming exactly to the speed limits of this draconian 'speed kills', RBT ridden police state! :D :D

They melt quicker at freeway speeds and if you have weight in the back or are towing a trailer. I had 4 replaced on warranty. I just thought it might be a little hard to get the LE version.

[CS78]

Couple shots of mine, one on top of Big Red after the races and the other from a little creek crossing on the Condamine river.

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r633/CS110DEFENDER/20150906_141552_zpsemgbfghb.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/CS110DEFENDER/media/20150906_141552_zpsemgbfghb.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r633/CS110DEFENDER/20151108_083905_zpsqv3rgye7.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/CS110DEFENDER/media/20151108_083905_zpsqv3rgye7.jpg.html)

[WakeMeForMeals]

I really like the steel wheels. I might have to get some!
Me too...any idea where to buy these from? They are ridiculously expensive through a Land Rover dealer - just got a quote from them - $1500 for 5 PLUS you need to get them painted which they said would be an additional $1000 approx! Highway robbery!


I'm looking to get standard steel white wheels - a set of 5. Thanks

[AndyG]

How about second hand and have them reconditioned, I imagine freight would be a killer if you imported.
Or ask a local independent parts vendor to import for you.

[MrLandy]

Me too...any idea where to buy these from? They are ridiculously expensive through a Land Rover dealer - just got a quote from them - $1500 for 5 PLUS you need to get them painted which they said would be an additional $1000 approx! Highway robbery!


I'm looking to get standard steel white wheels - a set of 5. Thanks

Two types: Standard white rims or heavy duty wolf rims.

Looks like Rover Parts have HD wolf rims for $229 (Bearmach Copies) or $315 (Genuine). Genuine price looks similar to youre quote.
Land Rover Parts - WHEEL RIM - L/ROVER DEF (WOLF)(16X6.5, +20.6mm OFFSET) TUBELESS (http://www.roverparts.com.au/inc/sdetail/7015/4319)

[debruiser]

I got a 2nd hand set (5) of tube type (without the holes) for $250

[WakeMeForMeals]

I got a 2nd hand set (5) of tube type (without the holes) for $250

Thanks @debruiser, just sent you a PM. Thanks all for your help! Cheers

[Landybitz]

We have the wolfs on offer at $180.00 including GST if thats any help.

[.bp.]

Been looking through this for a while but never bothered to post pics up of my 110. Iv decided to, fairly stock other than tint bullbar home made sliders and wheels and tires.

[cuppabillytea]

That looks great to me. The matching tint bar is unusual but effective. I like it. High sliders look the business as well. Watch out you might be swamped with requests.

[Avion8]

They melt quicker at freeway speeds and if you have weight in the back or are towing a trailer. I had 4 replaced on warranty. I just thought it might be a little hard to get the LE version.

Well it turns out that you are right, 800kms of mostly highway driving 110kph for the most part & the mudflap is showing signs of distress - the 35+C oat's probably not helping. Have mentioned it to the dealer, along with a strange problem that in country areas radio reception is terrible (non existent) unless I pull the power plug for the dash cam from the cigarette lighter hole!

[Corgie Carrier]

Me too...any idea where to buy these from? They are ridiculously expensive through a Land Rover dealer - just got a quote from them - $1500 for 5 PLUS you need to get them painted which they said would be an additional $1000 approx! Highway robbery!


I'm looking to get standard steel white wheels - a set of 5. Thanks

Check on ebay there is a set of white wheels and tyres on there now

[Icecream]

I have a set of rims and tyres for sale off my new 130. They did 100km max before I put a different set on. 6 x White hd steel rims with the factory A/Ts on them.

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[carlschmid2002]

Well it turns out that you are right, 800kms of mostly highway driving 110kph for the most part & the mudflap is showing signs of distress - the 35+C oat's probably not helping. Have mentioned it to the dealer, along with a strange problem that in country areas radio reception is terrible (non existent) unless I pull the power plug for the dash cam from the cigarette lighter hole!

That would a LR then?

[Icecream]

I just thought I'd share a photo from my trip through the Simpson.

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[kogvos]

I just thought I'd share a photo from my trip through the Simpson.

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Is the kayak combatting against rising sea levels?

[debruiser]

Is the kayak combatting against rising sea levels?

haha i was about to make a kayak comment too! lol

[cuppabillytea]

You never know when it might come in handy. That is what Land Rovers are for. and sheds.
It is a great looking rig though. Isn't it?

[Icecream]

Is the kayak combatting against rising sea levels?






haha i was about to make a kayak comment too! lol

i was planning on catching some waves on the Inland sea...

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[cuppabillytea]

i was planning on catching some waves on the Inland sea...

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:lol2:

[debruiser]

i was planning on catching some waves on the Inland sea...

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:Rolling::Rolling:

[Kayak1]

I just thought I'd share a photo from my trip through the Simpson.

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Is that an RPM ? A great old school boat I just love mine, but I did resist taking it to the Simpson.

[Icecream]

Is that an RPM ? A great old school boat I just love mine, but I did resist taking it to the Simpson.

It is a RPM, you have a bloody good eye to pick that. I went through lawn hill on the way to the Simpson, so thats where it was used most.

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[csb4x4]

Fresh back from a weekend away.

[Jeff Gordon]

Imported 1984 was originally white. Lived in Northern suburbs of Sydney. Sold to enthusiast in Northern Tasmania but now in Victoria since 2013.

[MrLandy]

Imported 1984 was originally white. Lived in Northern suburbs of Sydney. Sold to enthusiast in Northern Tasmania but now in Victoria since 2013.

Love the Wildebeest! Classic and what should be a shocker of a green looks perfect! Any more pics? 😎👍

[Jeff Gordon]

Will get some more up as soon as i get the hang of how to post here

[Jeff Gordon]

Love the Wildebeest! Classic and what should be a shocker of a green looks perfect! Any more pics? 😎👍

Have set up some pics in Members Galleries for you to have a look at. Started with the 1974 Series 111 with the Big Red motor, bought from SA & delivered to Broken Hill, but after eventful trip back to Melbs realised it would not go through Vic Reg without serious work, so drove it to Tassie (overnight ferry) and traded it on the 1984 Wildebeest in July 2013.

Two boys 16 and 13 are learning to drive in it, and will keep it for their first car.

Have just updated to MY 2015 number Landy 7. Same same, but better, very happy chappie.

[Steve223]

haven't posted a pic of my 110 with the new bar work so here she is

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Cobber]

Now that is menacing in all the right ways :cool:

[MrLandy]

Have set up some pics in Members Galleries for you to have a look at. Started with the 1974 Series 111 with the Big Red motor, bought from SA & delivered to Broken Hill, but after eventful trip back to Melbs realised it would not go through Vic Reg without serious work, so drove it to Tassie (overnight ferry) and traded it on the 1984 Wildebeest in July 2013.

Two boys 16 and 13 are learning to drive in it, and will keep it for their first car.

Have just updated to MY 2015 number Landy 7. Same same, but better, very happy chappie.

Great thanks Jeff, though I haven't been able to find your pics. Do you mean in Members Rides? Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place? Cheers

[carlschmid2002]

haven't posted a pic of my 110 with the new bar work so here she is

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Where did you get that done, it looks terrific.

[Crocodile Dundee]

haven't posted a pic of my 110 with the new bar work so here she is

http://www.4sdata.net/skitch//IMG_3883-20151125-210141.jpg
She Looks SO SEXYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY:p

[Steve223]

Where did you get that done, it looks terrific.

I used my existing Terra Firma bar and had it modified by Steve Etcell from Automotive Etcellence.

The Custom sliders are 32nb 10mm walled tube, fish plates are CNN cut, drilled and tapped and also 10mm and the bolted on to the chassy with 4 m10 high tensile bolts.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Jeff Gordon]

Great thanks Jeff, though I haven't been able to find your pics. Do you mean in Members Rides? Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place? Cheers

MrLandy: I put them up in Gallery>Member's Gallery>Jeff Gordon

Try this link: http://www.aulro.com/app/member.php?uid=60536&protype=1

[Kayak1]

Been coming here for some time, reading, reading and learning, but not posting until I saw a photo of a 130 with a kayak on top. I'm an outdoor ed instructor, so my life is kayaking, rafting, mountain biking and hiking. Show us your Deefers is the first post I check out when I come here, so here is mine " Holly "

[mekon76]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/23.jpg

[Didge]

I used my existing Terra Firma bar and had it modified by Steve Etcell from Automotive Etcellence.

The Custom sliders are 32nb 10mm walled tube, fish plates are CNN cut, drilled and tapped and also 10mm and the bolted on to the chassy with 4 m10 high tensile bolts.


http://www.4sdata.net/skitch//IMG_3531-20151126-071212.jpg
So Steve, you're saying the tubing is 10mm thick???? on a 32mm diameter tube????? I didn't think you could buy it that thick in a tube. and the plating is 10mm thick as well? so what does it weigh? 500kg?? :) And what does nb mean?
cheers Gerald

[Didge]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/23.jpg Yummy!

[tact]

Took my wife and son to go watch some of the 2015 Malaysian Rainforest Challenge (Prologue) the past two days.

If you look real carefully you will see my barge in the background :)

Cheers.

[Toxic_Avenger]

So Steve, you're saying the tubing is 10mm thick???? on a 32mm diameter tube????? I didn't think you could buy it that thick in a tube. and the plating is 10mm thick as well? so what does it weigh? 500kg?? :) And what does nb mean?
cheers Gerald

Had me scratching my head too...
NB is Nominal Bore- ie the pipe is specified by the size of the hole, not the outside diameter.

[Andrew86]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/23.jpg

That's looking tough these days, Mekon! Very nice.

[mekon76]

That's looking tough these days, Mekon! Very nice.

It got detailed the other day, I reckon these guys quote a job knowing it's a 110, then turn up and cry on the inside when they see what they have to clean.

[Babs]

"Back in the Swing"



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[zek]

hi all,

just collect my new DCPU:D

[Jeff Gordon]

Nice one zek. For work or play?

[tact]

hi all,

just collect my new DCPU:D

Hey zek, If you see my DCPU on the road in KL - don't forget the defender wave! :D

[zek]

Nice one zek. For work or play?

:DThanks Jeff
it's for my DD replacing my E90;)

[zek]

Hey zek, If you see my DCPU on the road in KL - don't forget the defender wave! :D

hi tact,
i'm converting to SW, will complete another one or 2 weeks:D

[Landi]

Multiple uses for the front bar

[schuy1]

Yes, multi use, I have also tied horses, goat, and numerous cattle that I have had to run and knock over with said bar then tie them very short to the bar and reverse tow them to the yard!:D But a suggestion with tieing your dog up, always tie them to the drivers side. That way you can not forget and drive away with fatal results! :( And it has happened quite a few times.
Cheers Scott

[PTC]

Looking through this thread makes me think i need to wash and polish my Defender. They all look so shiny compared to it.

[JDNSW]

Looking through this thread makes me think i need to wash and polish my Defender. They all look so shiny compared to it.

That's just because the only ones who post in this thread are the 5% of owners who wash and polish (and the other 95% when they do their once in a decade wash and polish).

John

[Chops]

Yep, you know what happens to stuff when washed,,, it can shrink,,, bugger that. ;)

[debruiser]

OK here you go.....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aJLClOrTvgkhROQmYWw94-YUvLVy94JQyZwmdDWf3VjFnkzHJXwMLDf_qHy3jLhAW9mzNRt5 Zs_ToYFvMjbY1bGIROGgIU2YT64ruMweqCWtSgdyvMvcFAm0j_ ljKoD0DVs15GOR9wNPP_qQ8EfB_U_VIYe8svDVKtTfiCHvQ24a FS-lHo8TSe0MoNGN9pTUG83GfEOCRQAA1b0flSguUg1KKCpZk1wCR sT0EBdrcKPOCveuh17exEjrNzD--QuDteEB0PvP7wpplbSyegsSOXltsgfPphBpuehNslWBiUrIfgE AYm7SeI4NTX9S9rZyLZNBNLx1sa6tAfB989sC2gtafEjhplVqP s_Z_-mNc6qADSm-liya8cZUsobd8zPy2-pdM9rW7XcHcJpY2JptV6nyB4dwtYZcQ1w6pCeZ4DmddSSp0pTB r5yvLAMhx7md2vqZHE78o_aIcDd3b5qIvKjUQpsql8V3tSZY2R rwt0iA41EfZCy8TVfrzXejkTsT_8dMTNuLLWPhdsIzQ6Krjil4 P7qW7yPCFsk8SzRZu58=w1744-h981-no

And no I wasn't stuck! I had stopped there above high tide so I could go fishing!

[tact]

Looking through this thread makes me think i need to wash and polish my Defender. They all look so shiny compared to it.

So you like em dirty, do ya? Defenders I mean....



(Pic taken at camp near Kampung Kuala Betis in Terengganu state, Malaysia)

[Orkney 90]

Is it really so wrong to have a shiny Defender? I for one am impressed with the high gloss level on my 90. Much glossier than the paintwork on my previous Citroen C4.

[YOLO110]

Is it really so wrong to have a shiny Defender? I for one am impressed with the high gloss level on my 90. Much glossier than the paintwork on my previous Citroen C4.

Yes ditto!

All landrovers go through the same paint shop/process... so your Indus silver defender has the same paint spec as your RRS! :)

[cuppabillytea]

So you like em dirty, do ya? Defenders I mean....



(Pic taken at camp near Kampung Kuala Betis in Terengganu state, Malaysia)

Your car still has a bent bumper. The other side must be terrible.

[tact]

Your car still has a bent bumper. The other side must be terrible.

The "other side" was even tougher than a LR and barely sustained a scratch.

Not going to fix it, in fact would like the driver's side bent to match the passenger side. (Increased ground clearance, stylishly "upswept")

[cuppabillytea]

I've still got a spare one with plastic ends for the Concourse D'elegance.

[Jock The Rock]

My first experience down the west coast of Tassie; twin lockers and 10 psi in the tyres and I was still struggling

Blew me away the places a Defender will go

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/862.jpg

[tact]

The "other side" was even tougher than a LR and barely sustained a scratch.

Not going to fix it, in fact would like the driver's side bent to match the passenger side. (Increased ground clearance, stylishly "upswept")

(Psssst.... The "other side", tougher than a LR, barely a scratch, that bent my bumper - a largish boulder on a rough trail)

[Kayak1]

Mt Buller sunset

[Col 110]

Mt Buller sunset
Nice Photo - I am looking forward to spending some time down in that area in the 110!

[tangus89]

had some canvas wrapped around the RTT frame. Unsure of the look but really well made and works well.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/401.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/402.jpg

[HUE166]

That looks good. I love the 130 too!

[noyakfat]

[QUOTE=tangus89;2467529]had some canvas wrapped around the RTT frame. Unsure of the look but really well made and works well.

Once you drive around for a few weeks and get a bit of dust on that canvas, it will look right at home :)

I had a 75 series cruiser ute several years ago. I added a bright green canvas canopy and it was soooooo green, but one trip into western Qld fixed that.

[Cammo]

Saw you the other day tangus - bottom end of melbourne st. Alas, I was in the wifes colarado so no waves.

[defmec]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=103755&stc=1&d=1451719948

[jaco]

Twins playing with the older brother :D

[YOLO110]

LOVELY Keswick! :cool::cool:

HUE plates cool too! ;)

[MrLandy]

Nice pics! So are you keeping one HUE pristine and driving the other?

How's the old 110 feeling? Neglected? 😊 I know mine is!

[Jeff Gordon]

Very nice group of Landys. Love the Keswick colour too.

[LoveB]

Have not posted the old boy in a while

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[noyakfat]

He's a handsome lad, that James ;)

[ozy013]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/791.jpg

Ok, well finally got round to putting up a few pics of our family camping trip just before Christmas.
Well I say family, but unfortunately my wife had to work, as it's her company's busiest period of the year.

So off I headed with the two kids, to the Wellington River, just past Licola for a couple of nights.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/792.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/793.jpg

The kids loved playing in the river, fishing, swimming and exploring.

Then up to Mt Wellington and Miller's Hut for one night

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/794.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/795.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/796.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/797.jpg

Before heading down Billy Goat Bluff and into Bairnsdale, to our Mum's house, just in time for my son's birthday on Christmas Eve. My wife drove down Christmas morning.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/798.jpg



The trip was fantastic, not one 4wd was spotted in the 4 day's up in the High Country. Never had that happen before. In fact the only people we saw, were two walkers up on top of Mt Wellington.

[Aguy]

Have not posted the old boy in a while

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Nice Defender you have.

Is that a winch or non winch bar?
Do you think It's more heavy duty then the normal non winch factory one? i.e, could it take a roo strike and survive like the ARB one?

I have been looking at that brand for a while and like the look of it but in pictures they use online it looks like it's made of thinner metal then the standard one.

[barkingmad]

First trip on a couple of tracks with my new 90 and very impressed with how well it handled them. :D

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=103944&stc=1&d=1452079795

[tact]

Parking rule obeyed: Saw this older brother when I dropped by for some milk. Had to park beside and take a snap.

[noyakfat]

How many need to be parked together before it's an official "herd"?

;)

[kogvos]

How many need to be parked together before it's an official "herd"?

;)
One. It leaks its own herd out from underneath.

[wazza77]

Our old boy "Doug" on the Mt Stirling saddle [emoji2] https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/547.jpg

[MrLandy]

MrLandy checking out the surf...

[LoveB]

Nice Defender you have.

Is that a winch or non winch bar?
Do you think It's more heavy duty then the normal non winch factory one? i.e, could it take a roo strike and survive like the ARB one?

I have been looking at that brand for a while and like the look of it but in pictures they use online it looks like it's made of thinner metal then the standard one.
Its the winch bar and is thicker than the factory one. I have not hit any roos but I think it will be okay for the most part. the lights mayeb not so but I prefer this look over the big bars :p

the only think I think I should have done is got the warn 8274 compatible one so I will instead put a warn zeon 10s

[DiscoMick]

Imagine if this was your Defender. Ramp over not so good but lots of space inside.

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[cuppabillytea]

Imagine if this was your Defender. Ramp over not so good but lots of space inside.

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At first I thought yeh and then I thought nah.

[MrLandy]

At first I thought yeh and then I thought nah.

hmm yeah it looks too much like a bad Hummer Limo.

[Aguy]

Its the winch bar and is thicker than the factory one. I have not hit any roos but I think it will be okay for the most part. the lights mayeb not so but I prefer this look over the big bars :p

the only think I think I should have done is got the warn 8274 compatible one so I will instead put a warn zeon 10s

Thanks for the info LoveB.

[Col 110]

So - we finally took our new Defender off the bitumen :o

We went out to the Land Rover Experience Day outside Lithgow - great day out - and we really enjoyed it.

Clearly impressed with how the 110 handled it - we are really hooked now! Have to say the 110 walked around the course really well. We really learn't the value of CDL and it's use - great fun day :D

Not many photo's to offer - but I have a couple of my 110.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/501.jpg

A fun drive down a creak

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/502.jpg

So funny that there was a person who had his photo taken with my Defender :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/503.jpg

All good fun!

[cuppabillytea]

Ha ha, Now you've done it Col. There'll be no more wins at the show and shine for you. :p

[Col 110]

Ha ha, Now you've done it Col. There'll be no more wins at the show and shine for you. :p

I think you are right - looks really good with the dust all over and mud spray!! I think I also have some stripes down the side 😳

[MrLandy]

I think you are right - looks really good with the dust all over and mud spray!! I think I also have some stripes down the side 😳

Nice work, but he/she's still looking pretty clean to me Col! :p

[Col 110]

Nice work, but he/she's still looking pretty clean to me Col! :p

That photo was early in the day - still very clean! In the afternoon we went to the state forest and she got covered in dust following people - and we went through a mud patch so she got nicely splattered!

With an *EDIT*

Here is what the front looked like in the afternoon after following all those Discos!!!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/01/479.jpg

[MrLandy]

That photo was early in the day - still very clean! In the afternoon we went to the state forest and she got covered in dust following people - and we went through a mud patch so she got nicely splattered!

Nice one. It's a thrill to get a new Landy dirty for the first time! and also slightly worrying...but I'm actually always surprised how shiny he still is after a wash! Your show and shine cred might be intact afterall😉
MrLandy had a baptism of fire on the strezlecki track to and from Innamincka not long after his arrival...5000km, four blown shocks and one blown Michelin later... upgraded shocks and tyres.

Montalcino Red looks great by the way. Not quite as great as Indus Silver of course, but great all the same. 😎

[cuppabillytea]

Indus schmindus. :p:wasntme:

[shanegtr]

Imagine if this was your Defender. Ramp over not so good but lots of space inside.

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I got 4 kids, that would be an awesome tourer :)