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I have been reading and looking at other restorations for inspiration and one thing I am wondering is - is it possible to convert the bonnet from the military hook latches that are external to an internal catch?
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Using parts from a Civvie donor vehicle you could convert the bonnet to an internal catch. Series II & III had a latch through an opening in the grille so you might need to look for Defender parts.
Why do you want the internal latch ? Security ?
A lot of older Land Rovers had (fitted by the owners) a padlock hasp over the front edge of the bonnet so then just fit a padlock of your choice.
If you want to go back to a canvas canopy you might need to start saving.....
The bows can be expensive when they come up for sale and if you want a genuine looking military canvas they are also expensive. I paid about $1,300 for a reproduction some years ago. A civilian canvas might work out cheaper.
Colin
'56 Series 1 with homemade welder
'65 Series IIa Dormobile
'70 SIIa GS
'76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
'81 SIII FFR
'95 Defender Tanami
'58 Series II (sold)
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