Vote the Diamond Plate in or out!

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • NC_Mule
    2nd Gear
    • Mar 2010
    • 222

    #16
    Looks great!!!

    Comment

    • SafeAirOne
      Overdrive
      • Apr 2008
      • 3435

      #17
      WHEW!...MUCH better! Nice job.
      --Mark

      1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

      0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
      (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

      Comment

      • I Leak Oil
        Overdrive
        • Nov 2006
        • 1796

        #18
        Looks great! Probably shed a few pounds too!
        Jason
        "Clubs are for Chumps" Club president

        Comment

        • toga Rover
          Low Range
          • Jan 2008
          • 76

          #19
          Bravo. Great looking truck.

          Comment

          • darbsclt
            1st Gear
            • Jul 2013
            • 162

            #20
            What a great transformation!... congrats!

            I remember this being put up for sale two owners ago... and lamenting all the wood and diamond plate (just not my taste). You've done a super job with her...

            By the way, if you are looking for a Kodiak "Heater" knob, to match the others (they are very hard to come by)... I might have a lead for you. Shoot me a pm & I'll dig out the guy's email address (when I was looking for one, he contacted me just after I found one)

            Comment

            • stomper
              5th Gear
              • Apr 2007
              • 889

              #21
              Are you thinking of re-installing the roll bar? I'm not interested in buying and shipping it to Maine, but you may find a willing buyer near you.
              Bad gas mileage gets you to some of the greatest places on earth.

              Comment

              • lighiche
                Low Range
                • Jul 2012
                • 83

                #22
                Originally posted by johnny2rovers
                After a month's work I have transformed this 88: Removed the giant roll bar. Removed diamond plate from rear area, removed homemade wood dash panels and replaced with all new original panels painted to match. Stripped every wire from the truck. Installed new wiring harness with new alternator. Added the missing fan shroud. I am thrilled with the result!
                Outstanding.

                I hate diamond plate. I recognize that that may be small-minded. I don't hate people that love diamond plate. I just don't think it has a place on a Series Truck. Personal preference.

                Your transformation of this lovely Rover is heartwarming. Nice job.
                Steve

                1962 Series IIA 109 Station Wagon
                1994 Defender 90

                Comment

                • lighiche
                  Low Range
                  • Jul 2012
                  • 83

                  #23
                  Originally posted by johnny2rovers
                  After a month's work I have transformed this 88: Removed the giant roll bar. Removed diamond plate from rear area, removed homemade wood dash panels and replaced with all new original panels painted to match. Stripped every wire from the truck. Installed new wiring harness with new alternator. Added the missing fan shroud. I am thrilled with the result!
                  Also, I meant to ask...In the middle of your three photos, what's that latch attached to a webbing strap on the middle seat?
                  Steve

                  1962 Series IIA 109 Station Wagon
                  1994 Defender 90

                  Comment

                  • SafeAirOne
                    Overdrive
                    • Apr 2008
                    • 3435

                    #24
                    Aircraft style seatbelt:
                    --Mark

                    1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

                    0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
                    (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

                    Comment

                    Working...