Freelander 1 Winch bracket

Got most of it done now, just got to fit the grill back in,

Looks very well

Maybe use a some kind of rubber finisher for bumper edges? Like mine for roll cage :



Simple thing, and cut outs looks a lot better

Winu said:

Looks very well

Maybe use a some kind of rubber finisher for bumper edges? Like mine for roll cage :

Simple thing, and cut outs looks a lot better

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Thats what I did use !! cant you tell lol couldnt find rubber so it wouldn't bend around the corners lol !, will look for some rubber edging.

The finished article, a few pics with the grill installed, it can be easilly removed to get at the clutch lever, also gives access to the allen screw that holds the end of the rope so it can be installed & spooled without taking front bumper off. Isolation switch can be seen to the right of the bonnet pod.

Very nice indeed mate..great job..

IndiTd4 said:

Very nice indeed mate..great job..

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Thanks, it has turned out better than I expected

Amazing how much more purposeful the car looks like that!

Off topic, are they BFG AT's or Insa's you run? How'd you find them on the freelander?

John, I think B&Q sell the rubber edging.....it's normally with the chequer plate sheets.

JC600 said:

John, I think B&Q sell the rubber edging.....it's normally with the chequer plate sheets.

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Thanks mate, had a look in B&Q but didnt look where the chequer plate was, cheers, will give me an excuse to go back tomorrow & have a wander round

SES88 said:

Amazing how much more purposeful the car looks like that!

Off topic, are they BFG AT's or Insa's you run? How'd you find them on the freelander?

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BFGs mate, they are great on the Freelander, just a little bit more road noise than the Cooper ATRs I had on before, the coopers had slightly better grip but very weak sidewalls & didn't last anywhere near as long,

JC600 said:

John, I think B&Q sell the rubber edging.....it's normally with the chequer plate sheets.

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Spot on Jamie,Thanks mate, I got some, didn't notice it there & I NEVER ask where stuff is in a shop its not manly

matacaibo said:

BFGs mate, they are great on the Freelander, just a little bit more road noise than the Cooper ATRs I had on before, the coopers had slightly better grip but very weak sidewalls & didn't last anywhere near as long,

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I'm looking at the BFG's or a set of Cooper AT3's, the AT3's are way cheaper, so tempted by them, apparently they're a lot stronger and more on a par with the BFG's. 50 quid difference per tyre inc fitting though!

matacaibo said:

I did the drawing & made a cardboard mockup, took that to a local fab shop who cut, bent & welded the pieces , had it powder coated locally.
To my knowledge no one is producing winch bumpers for the Freelander 1.
If I could get enough interest I would have a small batch of 6 - 10 made.

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Hello Matacaibo, You surely have another person interested!
Please tell me how to proceed.

Regards, Jaap (Holland)

This looks like a brilliant install!

cmmercer said:

This looks like a brilliant install!

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Moved the number plate onto the roof rack, waiting to see if plod thinks its legal !!

Looks great, but you know that

Properly tested on some Defender or Disco ?

Surprisingly (to me at least) VOSA is silent on the issue of location in this guide https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates

Looks like you may be okay.

sijwhite said:

Surprisingly (to me at least) VOSA is silent on the issue of location in this guide https://www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates

Looks like you may be okay.

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This^^^^
You could always print out a copy of the regs and keep them in the car just in case. I'd speak to my MOT tester for his interpretation of the rules too.

matacaibo said:

I did the drawing & made a cardboard mockup, took that to a local fab shop who cut, bent & welded the pieces , had it powder coated locally.
To my knowledge no one is producing winch bumpers for the Freelander 1.
If I could get enough interest I would have a small batch of 6 - 10 made.

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Hello John,

Did you get sufficient interest to have a small badge made?

Regards, Jaap (Holland)

Jaap1009 said:

Hello John,

Did you get sufficient interest to have a small badge made?

Regards, Jaap (Holland)

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Sorry Jaap Im in Alaska, will be here a few days more, right up near the end of the Dalton Highway, thats the Ice Road in Ice road truckers. When I get home I will see how many are definately interested & if I've got at least 6 will get a batch made.