First pics of my Fender

[markyc]

Here's a couple of pics of Big John, named for my Dad who passed away in January. There's a bit to do but he's basically solid and as we're looking at a keeper for life, I'm in no rush!

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[mudmouse]

Nice one mate, good on ya.

:)

Matt.

[Ranga]

Nice find. Strangely, it looks very similar to my 110 - who woulda thunk it :p

Wish I had your snorkel though!

[McDisco]

Nice...I like the name. Hope it takes care of you.

Angus

[I Love My Landy!]

Looks neat mate! :thumbsup:

[Tony2]

Damn I want a Defender bad..........:(:(:(

[JamesH]

Damn I want a Defender bad..........:(:(:(

When I think of all those lost years before I had a Defender it makes me depressed and I need to think of the golden years since 2004.

I surprise myself sometimes at how little I hanker for a brand new one. I start to dream and then realise ,hang on, the one I have is all I need and is set up just how I want.

$15000 is not much.

Buy one.

[Allan]

Top vehicle, good luck with it

Allan

[Chucaro]

Good on you! nice Defe.
I love them since I got my 109 Stage 1 years back, nor my Tdi300 is my pride and joy vehicle

[Scallops]

Big John is lovely - well done. :) I too, have my Defender - not named after, but because it reminds me of my (other!) Grandad who used to take me out in his Series 1. I know Grandad would be proud to know I now drive a Defender.

You have joined a wonderful fraternity - remember to wave. :D

[bcj]

nice ride Marky
defenders like a good wife-put enough effort into the relationship and they'll put a smile on your face every time,gotta wonder about people who have to upgrade every couple of years -maybe they weren't happy to start with:D

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[markyc]

Thanks guys!
Getting the warm & fuzzies through this WWW thing, as well as driving him!
Picked him up for $4900 'as is' from a Melbourne car yard, c/w full-length steel rack, two spare wheels and a factory LR cargo barrier.

Have spent the same again on a new(ish) head, tyres, timing belt and various other bits (viscous, rear window etc.); the only other main thing will be a gearbox refurb in a year or so as it's a bit whiney and sticky now and again.

Big bonus was when I drove down to the RW garage to check on Big John's progress, some geezer booted the tyres of my disco and offered me five grand 'as is'! Fate, or what?

[clean32]

yes i took a puma for a around the block drive and have also driven a TD5 around town. although nice the isuzu was actually easier to drive in town. but i couldn't get past the thought that all that extra cash for basically what i have already

[PAT303]

yes i took a puma for a around the block drive and have also driven a TD5 around town. although nice the isuzu was actually easier to drive in town. but i couldn't get past the thought that all that extra cash for basically what i have already

I feel the same but my old girl needs some TLC and I would like another new one. Pat

[clean32]

I feel the same but my old girl needs some TLC and I would like another new one. Pat

ok true, but if i was to take my 85 county and spend the difference from not getting a puma, say 40K i would end up with a county that is nicer to drive, more capable, quieter, faster and better looking than any puma

[markyc]

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There we go; looks miles better now the sidesteps are off! Slimmed him right down...