Thread: Stage 1 Utility Roof, backpanel. Will it fit a Defender

Hi Clarkie
Probably not,unless you use the Series windscreen as the Defender has a taller windscreen.
I dont think you would like to go back to the lower Series glass,especially if you are tall,you will also need to fit the pathetic Series wipers.
All the dimensions should be close,so it should bolt on OK.
Andrew

So will a Stage 1 roof fit a Fender Screen????
or is the roof different???

Can i make it fit???????????????

Hi Clarkie
Dont think so.
Find a pic of a Series and a Fender next to one another.The Fender roof is shaped diferent to the Series at the front.
Get creative with an angle grinder and pop rivit gun you may go close .
Andrew

ok, then i'll only get the back panel section....

As others have indicated -

Series and 90/110/Defender windscreens are different, and the roof is different to suit, so no, the roof won't fit. The rear cab section is interchangeable, although the lip for the door seal has a turned up edge on the series that is not there on the later vehicles to fit the different seal - if fitting to a Defender, this can be ground off. The rear window is different but doesn't affect anything else.

A possible problem is that the upper seat belt mount is in this rear cab section, and depending on the age of the Stage 1 may be different from the Defender - it will probably work, but there may be legal implications.

If possible make sure you get ALL the fittings - they often seem to get lost when cabs are removed.

John

Shanks, i'll see if i can find a Fender ute being wrecked.....

then i can get the trim and all the bits i need...

Clarkie

Originally Posted by sclarke

Shanks, i'll see if i can find a Fender ute being wrecked.....

then i can get the trim and all the bits i need...

Clarkie

Pre-Defender 110 or 120 would work as well.

John