# land rover appreciation thread
**URL:** https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280
**Category:** Pub
**Created:** [October 21, 2015, 3:16pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280 "2015-10-21T15:16:51Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@Dave1](https://fixed.org.au/u/Dave1)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/21 "2015-11-20T00:58:07Z")
Yep, she’s a beaut. Good bunya memories in that bad boy.
Mark, the dude who runs sourced grocer has a nice one too if I recall correctly. They also do an excellent #dailydouble
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### Author:  [@Big\_Banana\_Bob](https://fixed.org.au/u/Big_Banana_Bob)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/22 "2016-01-29T15:24:58Z")
[No more defenders](http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-24446070)
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### Author:  [@gypsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/gypsy)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/23 "2016-01-29T16:55:42Z")
The last Defender to roll off the production line. [29 January 2016]
Fun Fact - One of the original engineers to work on the Land Rover Series actually lives in Brisbane. In his 90’s and still works everyday at a 4wd place on the northside. They can’t keep him out the place, just loves work & keeps turning up. There is also a book written about him.
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### Author:  [@geoff\_tewierik](https://fixed.org.au/u/geoff_tewierik)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2016, 7:53pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/24 "2016-02-02T19:53:53Z")
6x6 Perentie in Diesel Turbo.
[http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Land-Rover-110-1997/SSE-AD-3796888/?Cr=1](http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Land-Rover-110-1997/SSE-AD-3796888/?Cr=1)
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### Author:  [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/25 "2016-02-02T20:08:24Z")
chuck a few mtbs on top and you could carry all the lads ey!
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### Author:  [@BrakeFree](https://fixed.org.au/u/BrakeFree)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/26 "2016-02-02T20:50:43Z")
Want…
Would make a crazy rough terrain touring vehicle
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### Author:  [@rcoh](https://fixed.org.au/u/rcoh)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2016, 9:06pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/27 "2016-02-02T21:06:46Z")
Ditch the seats, make an epic camper.
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### Author:  [@rcoh](https://fixed.org.au/u/rcoh)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/28 "2016-03-16T20:23:42Z")
> **[Sold: Land Rover Series 1 SWB Utility Auctions - Lot 11
- Shannons](https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2016-shannons-sydney-autumn-classic-auction-rare-number-plates/Y79245AFCQ4OEOQO/)**
>
> Conceived as a replacement for the wartime Jeep by the Rover Car Company immediately after the cessation of hostilities, the Land Rover first appea...
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### Author:  [@Andy\_Vibes](https://fixed.org.au/u/Andy_Vibes)
#### Post date: [March 17, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/29 "2016-03-17T04:28:25Z")
From [Shawn Stussy’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shawnstussy/).
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### Author:  [@Rhino](https://fixed.org.au/u/Rhino)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/30 "2017-01-02T18:25:24Z")
Bought myself a 1998 defender 300TDI…, pretty darn happy. Been after this one for a while, and finally the bloke said yes during a MTB ride.
Came with the following, which is the main reason for wanting it. The ‘bones’ of a beast to pretty much drive anywhwere is present, if I add a roof top tent it’d be complete. IT has a list of jobs that need to be done, and each job is 10 to 30 mins of time. So far its been a great 5 days, and most of that is just cleaning it up. The cut and polish took a long time, and now just have to do the small edges. The inside was a disgrace, close to 15 years of dogs being kept in the back, and never cleaned. Whats good, is when everything is covered in a layer of dirt, the underneath comes up an absolute treat (no real dulling from the sun).
Also came with the following;
- Aluminium Roof Rack
- Side Awning
- Actual Land Rover Bullbar
- Full rear step
- Drawer system in the back
- loads of driving lights (CIBI)
- Secondary Fuel Tank
- Water tank on RHS, with electric pump
- Air Compressor under drivers seat
- Secondary Battery system
1). As I drove up the drive, looking a bit tired.
[](http://s827.photobucket.com/user/ryanhawson1/media/image4_zpsyjriydxi.jpg.html)
2). Decal removal and staring to tidy it up.
[](http://s827.photobucket.com/user/ryanhawson1/media/image3_zpsm5wbgbbc.jpg.html)
3). 5 days later, the roof had never been cleaned. A good cut and polish, a few days spent fixing up small items and a proper walk around to get a list of parts needed.
[](http://s827.photobucket.com/user/ryanhawson1/media/image2_zpszwde4wvy.jpg.html)
Now to add sound deadener to the floor, with a top cover of marine carpet. Some rubber seals I’ll replace to stop some noise, but really…that’s it (for the moment).
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### Author:  [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/31 "2017-01-02T18:37:50Z")
fucking yes.
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### Author:  [@rcoh](https://fixed.org.au/u/rcoh)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/32 "2017-01-02T18:43:13Z")
^^ Endorsed!
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### Author:  [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/33 "2017-01-02T19:18:51Z")
> [@rcoh](#):
>
> ^^ Endorsed!
Doubly!
Very nice indeed.
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### Author:  [@Rhino](https://fixed.org.au/u/Rhino)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/34 "2017-01-31T22:12:54Z")
BEST $35 I’ve spent on the Defender…if you know what you are looking at, you will understand.
[](http://s827.photobucket.com/user/ryanhawson1/media/KICKER_zps4qwapslc.jpg.html)
And if you don’t, its a conversion that does this…kicks the handbrake over the left, to give you more room for you legs.
[](http://s827.photobucket.com/user/ryanhawson1/media/l_hand%20kicker%2002_000_zpsazq2rvtz.jpg.html)
Bought from here;
> **[Defender handbrake kicker kit](https://lrautomotive.com.au/contents/en-us/p37917.html)**
>
> Land Rover Range Rover Defender and Freelander servicing repairs and spare replacement parts
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### Author:  [@Rhino](https://fixed.org.au/u/Rhino)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/35 "2017-02-02T22:57:22Z")
Spent $25 on a kit which allows the rear passenger doors to now open 90 degrees. GREAT to jam bulky things in/out.
[](http://s827.photobucket.com/user/ryanhawson1/media/90%20degree%20rear%20doors_zpsmcv5pf9w.jpg.html)
Bought from here;
[http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-store/browse-by-vehicle/land-rover/defender/mulgo-door-adjustment-for-land-rover-defender-110-130.html](http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/online-store/browse-by-vehicle/land-rover/defender/mulgo-door-adjustment-for-land-rover-defender-110-130.html)
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### Author:  [@Hayes](https://fixed.org.au/u/Hayes)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/36 "2017-02-03T17:28:14Z")
Is there a kit about to ensure that the rear doors close properly? Mine are quite finicky at the best of times.
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### Author:  [@Rhino](https://fixed.org.au/u/Rhino)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2017, 5:53pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/37 "2017-02-03T17:53:36Z")
Rear Door, or passenger doors?
You can get a gas strut for the rear door on the back, which is awesome. If you mean the rear passenger doors you just need to adjust them at the hinge, or the striker or the door seals are sticking out too much.
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### Author:  [@Hayes](https://fixed.org.au/u/Hayes)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/38 "2017-02-03T21:40:51Z")
Yeah, passenger doors.
I had heard that the door seals mess with the whole operation. But it seems that the latch doesn’t really activate properly. Will look at the hinge adjustment. Thanks man.
And call me crazy, but I kinda like how the handbrake sits tight against the leg, it did take a little while to get accustomed to it, but yeah, I like it.
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### Author:  [@munga](https://fixed.org.au/u/munga)
#### Post date: [February 4, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/39 "2017-02-04T02:35:25Z")
race brace
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### Author:  [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/land-rover-appreciation-thread/68280/40 "2017-04-06T18:31:26Z")
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