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    perentie hardtop conversion

    Anyone out there converted their perentie to a full length hardtop using a 2 door defender hardtop?

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    I reckon it is possible.
    You would either have to replace the tub with a civy one or cut away these protrusions.
    Or maybe cut the hard top to clear them.

    Me, I'd replace the tub
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    If you do could you post pics as it would be a sticky for future reference for others. Thanks.

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    Finding bits would be tough I thought........

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    I may be wrong but I understand that as long as you remove the ROPS, the sides and rear door off a 109 series 3 or defender will fit? The roof must be off a defender to fit the windscreen (could be off a wagon which are much more common).

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    I've seen it done, keeping the rops, using series 3 panels and I assume roof but could be wrong. Guy who did it is a forum member. Said 'a bit' of manipulation was required but nothing too serious. Don't know his name, bumped into him at a service Centre on the Hume.

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    Perentie hard top conversion

    I have fitted a Defender single cab onto my Perentie with very few issues but the full hard top is another ball game, if you can find one.


    It can be done but as Mick Marsh said you will have to remove the front and rear ROPS as well as the center frame and bracket along with the ROPS brackets on all four corners and 1/3 of the way back (see Mick's photos) that are welded to the capping. These can all be ground off.
    The Defender rear door would also not fit as the Perentie (assuming it is a GS and not an FFR) has a tail gate. The FFR is completely different.
    Might be easier to replace the whole tub.
    A Series cab or hardtop will not fit on the Perentie as the windscreens are different.
    Hope this helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil B View Post
    The FFR is completely different.
    I think the FFR has a valance. Once removed, it is like a GS.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    I think the FFR has a valance. Once removed, it is like a GS.


    Quite right Mick.
    Another thing to ponder though.


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    I was under the impression that apart from the hinges being in the wrong locations (side vs bottom), it was relatively easy to convert from a tailgate to a side swinging door, whether on a Series 3, 110 or Perentie? Are there big issues with rubber seals, door latches etc???

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