tool brackets on defender - any pics out there?

[Jimmy]

Has anyone got some pcis of tool brackets they have fitted to a civilian defender?

Jim

[Mick-Kelly]

Do a search for 'Tanami' . There are some piccys of the Tanami defender tool brackets in there.

[Jimmy]

Do a search for 'Tanami' . There are some piccys of the Tanami defender tool brackets in there.

cheers for that but I can't find it. perhaps a little help??

[Col.Coleman]

originally posted in tool bracket thread in Remlr market place by me, but any excuse to post another photo of my Deefer.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/07/1086.jpg
Or just check any of my trip reports you'll see more angles

[p38arover]

Try a PM to Gromit - he owns/owned a Tanami.

Or to Defender90 - his brother owns/owned one.

Or look here: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/27053-defender-tanami-specification-4.html


here is photo of tool mounts
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/658.jpg

[Col.Coleman]

too slow Ron:p

[p38arover]

too slow Ron:p

I had to search the forum for the pic!

I can't see your pic from here at work. It must be on a banned site like photobucket.

[Col.Coleman]

Holy jeepers batman you work later than me!

[p38arover]

Holy jeepers batman you work later than me!

11pm-7am next few days.

[Jimmy]

Great pics. I was actually of tool brackets on the wing tops, but the bonnet looks ok.

Maybe some pics are around of wingtop mods??

Jim

[p38arover]

Great pics. I was actually of tool brackets on the wing tops, but the bonnet looks ok.

Maybe some pics are around of wingtop mods??

Jim

I don't think they were fitted to the wing tops on civvie Deefers.

[rovercare]

I had to search the forum for the pic!

I can't see your pic from here at work. It must be on a banned site like photobucket.

Your firewall blocks his pic:eek:

[rovercare]

11pm-7am next few days.

1830-0700 for me 4 in a row, 2 more to go.... 837.50 gross for the last 2...each:D

[p38arover]

1830-0700 for me 4 in a row, 2 more to go.... 837.50 gross for the last 2...each:D

More than I earn in a fortnight. :(

[rovercare]

More than I earn in a fortnight.

:eek: bugger that, I wanna own my house to soon:D

[p38arover]

I haven't seen an overtime shift this year.

[rovercare]

I haven't seen an overtime shift this year.

I don't see many, but I do them while I can:D

Should have got private health, dunno if the accountant is gonna be able to hide 20k, 3% medicare levy is gonna bite:mad:, didn't think I'd tip 6 figures by that much this year:eek:

[Jimmy]

I don't think they were fitted to the wing tops on civvie Deefers.

someone must have done it though??

[p38arover]

someone must have done it though??

Wouldn't one just use the same locations as a Series LR?

[Michael2]

The pioneer tool brackets used by the Australian army, as pictured on the Defender Bonnet, won't fit as well on the Defender guards.

I have them fitted on my SIII with a deluxe bonnet, and the axe / pick handle bracket slightly protrudes over the crease of the guard and just scratches the edge of the bonnet (there is a mm or two of side ways movement on the bonnet hinge when it's unsecured).

The standard series Landies had a narrower bonnet skin, which allowed the brackets to sit on the guard squarely.

I was tempted to put blind nuts (captive nuts) on my Defender guards and bolt up the tool brackets for trips, but it would be better to get narrower ones. Instead I made a rear wheel bracket that holds all the tools.

Having them on the guards permanently means that you impale yourself on them when leaning over to inspect / service the engine bay.

Having them on the bonnet means you can't open your bonnet right up against the windscreen.

Having them on the rear wheel adds weight to the back door unless you have a rear wheel carrier, which I have, and hence my decision to leave the brackets on the SIII and mount the tools to the back of the Defender.

I hope this helps.

[Jimmy]

The pioneer tool brackets used by the Australian army, as pictured on the Defender Bonnet, won't fit as well on the Defender guards.

I have them fitted on my SIII with a deluxe bonnet, and the axe / pick handle bracket slightly protrudes over the crease of the guard and just scratches the edge of the bonnet (there is a mm or two of side ways movement on the bonnet hinge when it's unsecured).

The standard series Landies had a narrower bonnet skin, which allowed the brackets to sit on the guard squarely.

I was tempted to put blind nuts (captive nuts) on my Defender guards and bolt up the tool brackets for trips, but it would be better to get narrower ones. Instead I made a rear wheel bracket that holds all the tools.

Having them on the guards permanently means that you impale yourself on them when leaning over to inspect / service the engine bay.

Having them on the bonnet means you can't open your bonnet right up against the windscreen.

Having them on the rear wheel adds weight to the back door unless you have a rear wheel carrier, which I have, and hence my decision to leave the brackets on the SIII and mount the tools to the back of the Defender.

I hope this helps.

Would you have a picture of the mounts on the wheel carrier??

Jim

[Michael2]

Would you have a picture of the mounts on the wheel carrier??

Jim

Hi Jimmy,

sorry for the belated reply, I've been away from the computer for a few days.

I thought there were some pics on this site, as there had been some discussion awile ago about making some. Alas they're nowhere to be found and I can't find any stored either on my laptop or photobucket. Send me a PM with your email and I'll take some fresh pics and email them to you.