3mm Chequer Plate Kit

[Greylandy]

I'm looking for a 3mm chequer plate kit (wings, sills, rear qrt) .. preferably in black. I've looked at rebel4x4.co.uk but not overly impressed with the shape of their wingtops. I prefer the LR OEM kit (see below) but there is no way I'm paying $700 for a few cuts of chequer plate.

Any suggestions .. local or abroad?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/09/235.jpg

[one_iota]

G'day Henry,

You could try Graeme Cooper but I think his is natural anodised...not black powder coated.

Is your new Defender white?

[dmdigital]

The LR OEM older model (pre-07) Defender checker plate is cheaper than the new model. Ring around a few dealers and see what price they will do. Also the older model fits the new one it just encompasses the aerial hole (as in your pic). So the new model checker plate is shorter and more expensive:confused:

[Greylandy]

Hi Mahn - the new one is white in colour, hence the preference for black chequer plate. I had black powder coated ones from Graeme Cooper on my old Defender but they are only supplied in 2mm.

Thanks dm, I will ring around and get some pricing on a pre-07 kit.

[Grizzly_Adams]

G'day Greylandy,

I got my 3mm black bonnet cover from Scorpion Racing but M.R. Automotive (http://www.mrautomotive.com.au/) at Redcliffe, Qld made me up some 3mm black wingtop protectors.

Cost was... about $155 for the pair if I remember rightly and $65 for the powdercoating?

Don't know about the rest of the kit, you'd have to ask them.

[Jock The Rock]

U seen these? They are only silver but Im sure wouldnt be too hard to powder coat.

The bloke in Australia that does them is Stuart from Rovacraft. Hes on this forum

Accessories Catalogue - Britpart - The Quality Parts for Land Rovers (http://www.britpart.com/Accessory.asp?PageRef=4&AccessoryRef=144)

[dobbo]

3mm plate is very heavy, wouldn't 2mm suffice? I'm going to get some sheet in the next week or two for this very job, pm me if you want to split the material, naturally the more you buy the cheaper it gets and I am pretty sure that 1 sheet will do the entire kit. Also you can get them adonised or powdercoated very cheaply in your local area in whatever colour you desire?

[dullbird]

3mm plate is very heavy, wouldn't 2mm suffice? I'm going to get some sheet in the next week or two for this very job, pm me if you want to split the material, naturally the more you buy the cheaper it gets and I am pretty sure that 1 sheet will do the entire kit. Also you can get them adonised or powdercoated very cheaply in your local area in whatever colour you desire?


well if thats the case GL then get them powder coated in gunmetal grey:twisted:

I would have on my'n if i could have.........be different start a trend,
we all know matt likes hot pink:p:D

[dobbo]

well if thats the case GL then get them powder coated in gunmetal grey:twisted:

I would have on my'n if i could have.........be different start a trend,
we all know matt likes hot pink:p:D


The Hot pink/chocolate brown look still is a possibility and has not been ruled out completely. The horse float will get the same treatment in the same colour so I have to obey BW with the colour choice.

It would make the chrome **** lights stand out.

Have you watched that movie too?

[Greylandy]

3mm plate is very heavy, wouldn't 2mm suffice? I'm going to get some sheet in the next week or two for this very job, pm me if you want to split the material, naturally the more you buy the cheaper it gets and I am pretty sure that 1 sheet will do the entire kit. Also you can get them adonised or powdercoated very cheaply in your local area in whatever colour you desire?


I would prefer 3mm .. I'm constantly up on the guards loading kayaks on the roof (and using it as a stage after a few ales!) The 2mm chequer starts to sag after a few years of heavy use. Also think 2mm don't offer much protection on that rear corner .. that extra 1mm could mean the difference between a rubber mallet and an insurance claim.

If you get some 3mm sheet .. I'm in. :cool:

[Jeff]

I hate the look of the chequer plate guard tops, but the tops of mine are getting dented and I am getting sick of seeing the dents. I would paint them white to blend in. Is 2mm strong enough to stand on?

Jeff

:rocket:

[Greylandy]

I hate the look of the chequer plate guard tops, but the tops of mine are getting dented and I am getting sick of seeing the dents. I would paint them white to blend in. Is 2mm strong enough to stand on?

Jeff

:rocket:

Hi Jeff,

2mm is definitely strong enough to stand on the odd occasion ...

[dullbird]

The Hot pink/chocolate brown look still is a possibility and has not been ruled out completely. The horse float will get the same treatment in the same colour so I have to obey BW with the colour choice.

It would make the chrome **** lights stand out.

Have you watched that movie too?

would make her stand out when we are trying to find her in the crowds of the wealthy:D.......hot pink it is then:p

[incisor]

If you get some 3mm sheet .. I'm in. :cool:

me three!

[dullbird]

me three!

should get some kits made up and make them available through your shop:angel:

[TheEntertainer]

hi guys what is better powder or anodised in black?

[dmdigital]

I'd go with anodising over powder coating.

[one_iota]

I'd go with anodising over powder coating.

I'm not an expert in anodising (but I guess Derek that you are closer to the action in Gove).

I guess it depends on the anodising as it is a process that electrolytically dyes the aluminium so you would have to buy pre-anodised stock and I wonder if checkerplate fits into that category?

I have specified black anodising for window sections and the shade can vary. It can be scratched to reveal the native colour below. It is only skin deep.

[EchiDna]

I'm not an expert in anodising (but I guess Derek that you are closer to the action in Gove).

I guess it depends on the anodising as it is a process that electrolytically dyes the aluminium so you would have to buy pre-anodised stock and I wonder if checkerplate fits into that category?

I have specified black anodising for window sections and the shade can vary. It can be scratched to reveal the native colour below. It is only skin deep.

Anodising it is only skin deep, but it's very hard (compared to the native aluminium) and if thick enough, will resist further oxidation for many years - afterall, the anodising is itself a layer of oxidation coating the surface.

[dobbo]

Ok there seems to be endless variations of this kit. So far I have only looked at the wing protectors. To make it simple this is what I am getting the price to make up. With no variations in the overall desgin, colour etc...

Wing Protectors

3mm chequeplate lasercut wing protectors
Black anodised with countersunk holes pre drilled
Protector will extend to halfway round the radius of the front of the wing, (like on the G4 Defender, it will not extend to the front headlight surrounds seam) this will be the only curve on the protector the top and side edge will be flat. On the inner edge it will sit under the bonnet seal.

Descriptions on the rest of the kit will follow in the next few days. (Once I can find a 110 with straight enough panels to measure up)


If your happy with this and are interested in a pair put your name on the list below

This is the list
Dobbo



And before anone else asks, a mate in the industry is building these up as a personal favour to me, ie (no profit) I am not going to ask him to supply people with cheap sheet, so don't ask again.

[Defender=1st]

Dobbo...i would be keen if i could see a pic of them.

Dobbo
Adrian

[dobbo]

Dobbo...i would be keen if i could see a pic of them.

Dobbo
Adrian

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/09/235.jpg

Like these ones, black and shiny

[Ben]

If your happy with this and are interested in a pair put your name on the list below


This is the list
Dobbo
Ben

[MinniTheMoocha]

I'd be interested if postage to Melbourne is not a killer.

Dobbo
Ben
MinniTheMoocha

[Greylandy]

It looks like the G4 (LR OEM) are black anodised .. more of a matt black.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/09/209.jpg

[dlatn]

So chequer plate bonnet guards are for (short) people who like to climb on their vehicles to secure/retrieve items from the roof? :D
And here I was thinking they were just bling.:wasntme:
How are they attached, pop rivets? glue?

[dmdigital]

Never mind the checker plate I want the G4 Defender:)

[dlatn]

Oh, I see, they are screwed on. Shouldn't be to hard to attach a foamed rubber handrail and Stikon(Tm) coated non-slip steps to the same mounting points to satisfy various OHS legislative requirements.
It is also advisable for the vehicle to be in static motion with the handbrake applied before proceeding to demount from the forward bonnet position.
What happens to the paintwork underneath the bling plates?
I'd go unnaddorned steel that detaches for a hot plate like the grill on the old series landies. While the latter were good for a steak or chops, you wouldn't allow you to fry an egg on one. Or cook with anodized aluminium.

[Scallops]

I have the genuine LR black wing tops and sill plates - they hold up well to use - ie - don't scratch easily. They also have a layer of foam like stuff on the back of them between the checker plate and the paint work.

I stood on mine plenty - played a little air guitar etc - no problems. As for weighing too much....:Rolling:

[Greylandy]

I have the genuine LR black wing tops and sill plates - they hold up well to use - ie - don't scratch easily. They also have a layer of foam like stuff on the back of them between the checker plate and the paint work.

I stood on mine plenty - played a little air guitar etc - no problems. As for weighing too much....:Rolling:

Scallops, are they anodised or powder coated? Can you possibly post some pics of the kit on your vehicle?

Thanks,
Henry

[Scallops]

Scallops, are they anodised or powder coated? Can you possibly post some pics of the kit on your vehicle?

Thanks,
Henry

How do I tell? :confused: (Sorry to be a dimwit). They are matt though - not shiny. I have posted plenty of pics of my truck with them on but can take some specific shots of them tonight and post them up for you if you like. :)

Edit - after googling powdercoating versus anodising - I'm confident to say the genuine checker plate is anodised. The black layer is very thich and unscratchable - well, if it does get scratched it is still black.

[Greylandy]

How do I tell? :confused: (Sorry to be a dimwit). They are matt though - not shiny. I have posted plenty of pics of my truck with them on but can take some specific shots of them tonight and post them up for you if you like. :)

Edit - after googling powdercoating versus anodising - I'm confident to say the genuine checker plate is anodised. The black layer is very thich and unscratchable - well, if it does get scratched it is still black.

From memory the standard (non black) chequer plate kit from Land Rover have always been anodised so you would think the same will apply for the black one. Some close up pics of the wings, sills and rear qtr panel will be great .. thanks Scallops.

[Greylandy]

Paddock Spares in the UK sell a 3mm premium chequer plate kit in natural anodised or black. They don't specifically state that the aluminium is anodised but looking at the picture supplied it seems to be the case. The shape of the wings and sill panel looks very similar to the LR OEM'a, I would not be surprised if Paddock's buy them from the same supplier as Land Rover.

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/Accessories/images/pm651.jpg

Pricing as follows:

Wingtops - 45BP
Sills - 35BP
Rear Qtr - 25BP

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/Accessories/images/pm655.jpg

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/Accessories/images/pm654.jpg

[dobbo]

It looks like the G4 (LR OEM) are black anodised .. more of a matt black.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/09/209.jpg


Sorry, they won't be shiny they will be mat finish in black

[Scallops]

From memory the standard (non black) chequer plate kit from Land Rover have always been anodised so you would think the same will apply for the black one. Some close up pics of the wings, sills and rear qtr panel will be great .. thanks Scallops.

Wing top...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/dsc0474pttw6.jpg/1/w671.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img89/dsc0474pttw6.jpg/1/)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7320/dsc0475ptoz8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/dsc0475ptoz8.jpg/1/w1000.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img155/dsc0475ptoz8.jpg/1/)

Sill plate front...

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1104/dsc0476ptxv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/dsc0476ptxv1.jpg/1/w1000.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img155/dsc0476ptxv1.jpg/1/)

Full view of sill plate...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/dsc0477ptcv4.jpg/1/w1000.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img88/dsc0477ptcv4.jpg/1/)

Rear checker plate...

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/967/dsc0478pttr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/dsc0478pttr4.jpg/1/w1000.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img88/dsc0478pttr4.jpg/1/)

Rear section of sill plate...

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/855/dsc0479ptqf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/dsc0479ptqf8.jpg/1/w1000.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img145/dsc0479ptqf8.jpg/1/)

And close up of rear section showing "stuff" under the plate...

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/5968/dsc0482ptrq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/dsc0482ptrq3.jpg/1/w1000.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img384/dsc0482ptrq3.jpg/1/)

Hope that helps you, Henry. :)

PS - The sill plate also extends beneath and above the sill - the rear plate section extends beneath the rear edge. Plus, with the genuine kit you get two bumper foot plates - mine are on my ARB winch bar.

[Greylandy]

Scallops, you are a legend .. thanks for the photos! One virtual beer coming up:beer:

[Cameron_Def]

I'd be interested if postage to Melbourne is not a killer.

Dobbo
Ben
MinniTheMoocha
Cameron_Def (price please!!)

[Defender=1st]

Dobbo
Ben
MinniTheMoocha
Cameron_Def
Defender=1st

[Dave110]

yet to fit my tops, interested in the foam stuff to take up the gaps anyone have ideas on what type and possible sellers

[dmdigital]

yet to fit my tops, interested in the foam stuff to take up the gaps anyone have ideas on what type and possible sellers

Ditto as I want to make up the side pieces too. That foam would be handy and I suspect Clark Rubber or similar would have it.

Dobbo put me down as a maybe for the wing tops for my Tdi. I've a suspicion that postage to me will be about $20-30

[lokka]

yet to fit my tops, interested in the foam stuff to take up the gaps anyone have ideas on what type and possible sellers

Id go with double sided tape from super stuff it comes in varied thicknesses and will work to keep the crud out from under them if run around the outer edges and it comes in varied widths also as is cheap ...

As for fixing the bling i see that everyone uses screws/bolts the better method would be to use enclosed counter sunk 3/16 rivets which are available all ready anodised black and would look beta than a dagy phillips head screw that seem to rust by the looks of the previous pics....

[dobbo]

So whats with the foam underneath the guards? That'll rot away fairly quickly once you hit a few bogholes. Surely if there has to be an underlay some rubber sheeting or a strip of silicone would be better options.

[Scallops]

Id go with double sided tape from super stuff it comes in varied thicknesses and will work to keep the crud out from under them if run around the outer edges and it comes in varied widths also as is cheap ...

As for fixing the bling i see that everyone uses screws/bolts the better method would be to use enclosed counter sunk 3/16 rivets which are available all ready anodised black and would look beta than a dagy phillips head screw that seem to rust by the looks of the previous pics....

It's not rust mate - its dull dust. And as for the undercoating stuff rotting out - the checker plate has been on now for 1 year - the vehicle has seen plenty of mud splashed all over it - not to mention a sand blasting in 2 deserts, bulldust and the like. The edges are still 100% intact and show no signs of even beginning to perish. Extrapolating this - I'm very confident on them holding out for, let's make a guesstimate - mm, say at least the next 50 years. I'll be 94 then - so if they're shot then I'll hobble back into Austral and complain!

[lokka]

It's not rust mate - its dull dust. And as for the undercoating stuff rotting out - the checker plate has been on now for 1 year - the vehicle has seen plenty of mud splashed all over it - not to mention a sand blasting in 2 deserts, bulldust and the like. The edges are still 100% intact and show no signs of even beginning to perish. Extrapolating this - I'm very confident on them holding out for, let's make a guesstimate - mm, say at least the next 50 years. I'll be 94 then - so if they're shot then I'll hobble back into Austral and complain!

Ok sorry but the in the pics it looked to me the screws/bolts were rusting must be red dust/mud :angel::angel::angel:

What are they fixed on with are they a self tapping screw or are they a bolt ???
Did you fit them your self or have them fitted by the supplyer ????
What sort of rubber/foam backing was used ???

Like i mentioned before i still think double sided tape would do the job as most stick on trims and mouldings on cars/trucks are done this way and the tape has a good life span and should seal 99% of the crud out from getting under the covers and riveting would be my preferred method of fixing them on also ....

[dmdigital]

Lokka, I've got some genuine OEM ones coming. I'll post up pics and details of everything when they arrive and before I fit them. I'm keen to see how it all goes together. The bolts are contersunk and with a nyloc nut is my understanding. I need to get some ideas on the OEM to see what I'll do on my old Defender (to cover the dints :()

I wouldn't use double sided tape as this does not last well out doors or in extreme heat/wet conditions.

[MacFamily]

Dobbo
Ben
MinniTheMoocha
Cameron_Def
Defender=1st
MacFamily

I was thinking of using Sikaflex (black stuff) under the wing tops...

Azza

[jik22]

Count me in if postage to Perth isn't an issue....

Dobbo
Ben
MinniTheMoocha
Cameron_Def
Defender=1st
MacFamily
jik22

[Greylandy]

List updated below:

1. Ben
2. MinniTheMoocha
3. Cameron_Def
4. Defender=1st
5. MacFamily
6. jik22
7. Greylandy
8. The Entertainer
9. Gyrolandy

[Bushie]

Updated


1. Ben
2. MinniTheMoocha
3. Cameron_Def
4. Defender=1st
5. MacFamily
6. jik22
7. Greylandy
8. The Entertainer
9. Gyrolandy
10. Bushie




Martyn

[dullbird]

where has dobbo gone from the list :p

[Ben]

0. Dobbo
1. Ben
2. MinniTheMoocha
3. Cameron_Def
4. Defender=1st
5. MacFamily
6. jik22
7. Greylandy
8. The Entertainer
9. Gyrolandy
10. Bushie


[Dobbo's back]

[tolinja]

Updated


1. Ben
2. MinniTheMoocha
3. Cameron_Def
4. Defender=1st
5. MacFamily
6. jik22
7. Greylandy
8. The Entertainer
9. Gyrolandy
10. Bushie
11. tolinja

[dullbird]

he's gone again :D, matt your are deffinalty not suposed to get a set of these that you are organising :D

[dobbo]

1. Dobbo (wingtops)
2. Ben (wingtops)
3. MinniTheMoocha (wingtops)
4. Cameron_Def (wingtops)
5. Defender=1st (wingtops)
6. MacFamily (wingtops)
7. jik22 (wingtops)
8. Greylandy (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
9. The Entertainer (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
10. Gyrolandy (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
11. Bushie (wingtops)
12. tolinja (wingtops)
13. CAL415 (wingtops)
14. YVRGreen (wingtops)

Thanks Ben, the list should clean it up a bit.

[Boots]

Count me in for wing tops - Boots.

[MacFamily]

1. Dobbo (wingtops)
2. Ben (wingtops)
3. MinniTheMoocha (wingtops)
4. Cameron_Def (wingtops)
5. Defender=1st (wingtops)
6. MacFamily (wingtops)
7. jik22 (wingtops)
8. Greylandy (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
9. The Entertainer (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
10. Gyrolandy (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
11. Bushie (wingtops)
12. tolinja (wingtops)
13. CAL415 (wingtops)
14. YVRGreen (wingtops)
15. Boots (wingtops)
16. incisor (wingtops)

[tolinja]

1. Dobbo (wingtops)
2. Ben (wingtops)
3. MinniTheMoocha (wingtops)
4. Cameron_Def (wingtops)
5. Defender=1st (wingtops)
6. MacFamily (wingtops)
7. jik22 (wingtops)
8. Greylandy (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
9. The Entertainer (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
10.Gyrolandy (full G4 style kit in 3mm)
11.Bushie (wingtops)
12.CAL415 (wingtops)
13.YVRGreen (wingtops)
14.Boots (wingtops)
15.incisor (wingtops)

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[dmdigital]

Just something to note about the OEM LR Puma checker plate. The post-07 kit comes with rivnuts to secure the plate to the wing tops. The pre-07 one uses bolts with a washer and nyloc nut. Very simple reason for this. If you have a Puma, open the bonnet and ask yourself: "How do I reach in under the passenger's side wing top?"

I've got both my Tdi and Puma fitted now so if anyone wants the differences in measurements let me know and I can check. The Puma bonnet on some vehicles will close OK over the longer and wider full length plate, mine wouldn't.

Also for those considering black - remember it gets REALLY hot in the sun. dullbird and muddymech's Landy has black checker plate and it got incredibly hot - to hot to touch. The OEM is clear matt anodised and does not get to hot to touch (and that's up here in the Territory). That said the black looks nicer on some colours.

[gruntfuttock]

Can I ask how much for the wing tops?
I must have missed the price in the thread.

[samuelclarke]

Yep I'm interested. Do you know how much the wingtops are going to be yet?

[idletorque]

Greylandy,

Of course you could just pop down the road to Aluminium Engineering at Brookvale, as I think Ken may still have some hanging up there ready to go.

Then you just need to get them coated/annodised...and he could fix that for you as well!

Regards,
Greg

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Must admit I havent read the whole thread....

No-one in the UK sells 3mm Black Anodized. Plenty doing powder coated black but that doesnt stay tidy on working vehicles.

I bought the 3mm natural wingtops and bonnet from Rebel 4x4 and then had it anodized black. Put some 3mm rubber underneath and bolted it down on M4 Rivnuts and Stainless dome head bolts.

I also had to get a square bottomed counter sink bit so that the bolts sit level on the chequer plate.

Expensive way to do it but looks the dogs danglies!! Its also perfectly happy with a lard **** like me jumping up onto and off the roofrack via it with muddy boots.

Regards,
Jon

[Scallops]

Also for those considering black - remember it gets REALLY hot in the sun. dullbird and muddymech's Landy has black checker plate and it got incredibly hot - to hot to touch. The OEM is clear matt anodised and does not get to hot to touch (and that's up here in the Territory). That said the black looks nicer on some colours.

It's like having inbuilt griddles.

[haydofly]

Where can I get mine anodised at a decent price?
I asked the place near where I work, their minimum charge is
$650!!! :eek:

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Yes Black does get hot... However, under low sun, you get much less direct glare than you do with silver. Even better when you get a few months weathering on it.

Powder coating is much glossier so exaggerates the problem.

[dmdigital]

Yes Black does get hot... However, under low sun, you get much less direct glare than you do with silver. Even better when you get a few months weathering on it.
When the most reflective thing in front of the windscreen is the silver Defender, who cars if there's a little reflection of the wing tops:p

Actually I've found the guards are less reflective now with the checker plate on them:D

[tolinja]

just finished mine in the dark
so will post up pics tomorrow

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0611.jpg

cheers
chaser

[MacFamily]

Looks good chaser:thumbsup: Where did you buy them from?

[dmdigital]

Looks good chaser:thumbsup: Where did you buy them from?

Judging by the rivets I'd guess they're Opposite Lock ones.

Watch your bonnet clearance on the back corners Chaser!

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Judging by the rivets I'd guess they're Opposite Lock ones.

Watch your bonnet clearance on the back corners Chaser!

The ridges on the chequer plate will soon wear down with vibration!!

[tolinja]

Thanks guys
got them from Rovacraft cost was $195 delivered (but they came with a sticker on them for $159.65 after asking about it they say "oh no must be a mistake") feel a bit ripped off
will look at the clearance to make sure
Hey has anyone got a photo of the mod landrover did on there bonnet for clearance for the brake bottle?
will get some more photos today
I like the silver rivets on the black wing top
(then when has anyone been worryed about rivets on a defender)

cheers guys
chaser

[Greylandy]

Hi Dobbo,

Have you made any progress on the chequer plate kit?

[dobbo]

Hi Dobbo,

Have you made any progress on the chequer plate kit?

G"day GL

Progress, yes, positive results no. The County wingtops (no problem) should have pricing sometime next week. We have discovered that the Puma has actually got the same overall length (naturally being a 110) however the front guard panels take up an extra inch which has been removed from either the cabin area, or the rear. We need to aquire another vehicle for an hour and remeasure panels and templates so there are no gap issues like the ones you pointed out. The two we have measured up have varied in sill length by 3 or 5mm from my County not much but a noticable amount especially with a black on white colour scheme. It would be enough to p*** me off.

Three options for the 3 Puma drivers wanting a full kit,

A: we need to measure up a third car, take the average measurement variation. If there are gaps then fill them with black rubber or Silicone. Will look the part, except you will know about it and what is the point having custom bits made up if they are not an exact fit?

B: My preference is, when you get the Puma's drive them up here and we measure them individually and get the sill guards built to fit the individual cars.


C: We make the sill guards based from the largest measurement and you guys trim them to fit. Again what is the point getting a custom kit when you can get a badly fitting one from LRA.


on both kits we will have a definate price before the end of next week.

[Scallops]

G"day GL

what is the point getting a custom kit when you can get a badly fitting one from LRA.



:confused: Mine fits perfectly.

[tolinja]

Where are you Dobbo You could run a tape over mine if need be

cheers
chaser

[Greylandy]

:confused: Mine fits perfectly.

We are just being anal Scallops, I looked at your photo and wondered why the couldn't extend the sill guard all the way to the black wheel flares to create a continuous black line.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7316/dsc0477ptcv4.jpg

[Greylandy]

G"day GL

Progress, yes, positive results no. The County wingtops (no problem) should have pricing sometime next week. We have discovered that the Puma has actually got the same overall length (naturally being a 110) however the front guard panels take up an extra inch which has been removed from either the cabin area, or the rear. We need to aquire another vehicle for an hour and remeasure panels and templates so there are no gap issues like the ones you pointed out. The two we have measured up have varied in sill length by 3 or 5mm from my County not much but a noticable amount especially with a black on white colour scheme. It would be enough to p*** me off.

Three options for the 3 Puma drivers wanting a full kit,

A: we need to measure up a third car, take the average measurement variation. If there are gaps then fill them with black rubber or Silicone. Will look the part, except you will know about it and what is the point having custom bits made up if they are not an exact fit?

B: My preference is, when you get the Puma's drive them up here and we measure them individually and get the sill guards built to fit the individual cars.


C: We make the sill guards based from the largest measurement and you guys trim them to fit. Again what is the point getting a custom kit when you can get a badly fitting one from LRA.


on both kits we will have a definate price before the end of next week.

No probs .. just to clarify only mine is a Puma, so no worries driving up at some stage to take exact measurements. I agree, no point going custom if the fit is not perfect.

Gyrolandy = 1994 Tdi Defender
The Entertainer = 2003 TD5.

[Scallops]

We are just being anal Scallops, I looked at your photo and wondered why the couldn't extend the sill guard all the way to the black wheel flares to create a continuous black line.



Ah ha! Thanks - I assumed the sill was just meant to be like that! :o

[VladTepes]

me three!

Me four !

[Bushie]

Any more progress ?



Martyn

[hideaway8a]

Hi fellas, do you reckon black chequer kit would look alright on my landy? Can't make my mind up.

[taff]

FWIW if you have a choice of powder coated or anodised - go the powder coated. i've put anodised on the wings, powder coat on the bonnet, and the anodised has faded loads.
it's a bit hard to tell in this pic as they are wet but when dry and in the sunlight it show's up loads.
i think it'll look good on your's hideaway

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8141/300tdipn6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/300tdipn6.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img142/300tdipn6.jpg/1/)

[hideaway8a]

Not enough Sun in The UK taff to fade anything. They'll be powder coated, had the hood sticks done. Weston-Super-Mare on a average day. The Piers gone, burnt down. Have a good day.