Thread: Will be Retro

Noticing the bonnet in the photo, looks like the seam is inner of the checker-plate, so the checker-plate does not lift with the bonnet. The bonnet seems quite narrow then. will be interesting to see inside re access to various components.

Originally Posted by scarry

I recon it looks great,but i also need to see it side on.

To fit a full bull bar like we need here in Aus,there will need to be a lot of ‘trimming’.

Hopefully it won’t be too difficult for the aftermarket guys.

You see the sway testing pic above? Looks like bumper lower etc just removes?

Love it, but front looks, "Americany"....ish.
Just sayin.

If it said ford above the winch it could pass as a ranger

Originally Posted by blackrangie

You see the sway testing pic above? Looks like bumper lower etc just removes?

Yes i had a good look at that pic,but dismissed it as a way a bar would be fitted,it sits too low.
Sure the mounts may be utilised,for a bar of some type,but our bars come right up to just under the headlights.
So a lot needs to come off,be modified,and trimmed.

Anyway,all guesswork until it arrives.

Originally Posted by LRJim

If it said ford above the winch it could pass as a ranger

Just after I read this I drive out of the Motel I was staying at - there are 2 Black Rangers side by side a few doors down - Makita Reps. Now you said that there is definitely a resemblance in the front ends... Headlights on the ranger are slightly wider but the angles of everything are pretty close.

Meh.

JLR trying to increase D5 sales by releasing an even uglier Luxo SUV

That has zero styling connection with a Defender and is a while world of ugly

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