Collected my new overland vehicle

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cartoonhead

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Defender 130 2.2 tdci :)

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Few more pics on imgur
 
That really looks good, you must be very pleased.... but a bit bright and shiny for an Exped truck...are you going to muddy it up a bit? ;)
 
That really looks good, you must be very pleased.... but a bit bright and shiny for an Exped truck...are you going to muddy it up a bit? ;)
That is the plan :rolleyes:

Will be doing some prep work to the vehicle - auxiliary fuel tank and water tank, hardtop canopy on the back, full length roof rack, roof tent, awning and a steering guard. I'll document everything here. First major run will be a month around Spain and Portugal in August and if that goes well I'll be handing in my notice and go off overlanding for a year or so in it (not sure where yet).
 
Recaro seats and a momo steering wheel fitted in the snow - comfort is essential in a overland vehicle.. Well it is for me anyway after a month in Morocco in my 90 destroyed my back!
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Alright so done a few things to the 130:
- canvas and sticks off ready for when the hardtop arrives
- blindo wheels fitted (turning circle is soooooooo much better now)
- dirt d-fenders fitted to hopefully stop too much dirt getting up the sides
- genuine LR raised air intake fitted
- cargo bear roof rack fitted (rack over the cab and I have 3x cargo bear roof bars to go over the hardtop at the back for the roof tent)

Pics:
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Oh I forgot to add - front bumper has been replaced with a HD first four unit with square hitch receiver and the standard tow bar has been replaced with one that has a hitch receiver and a hitch drop plate.

I'm got a portable warn winch coming that will be mountable front or rear on these hitches.
 
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You might want to fit a better pedal lock than the one in your photo. Those clutch claws don't have a good reputation, easy to remove. I have fitted the Adrenalin item in me photos.
 
Alright so done a few things to the 130:
- canvas and sticks off ready for when the hardtop arrives
- blindo wheels fitted (turning circle is soooooooo much better now)
- dirt d-fenders fitted to hopefully stop too much dirt getting up the sides
- genuine LR raised air intake fitted
- cargo bear roof rack fitted (rack over the cab and I have 3x cargo bear roof bars to go over the hardtop at the back for the roof tent)

Pics:
ANe0QcT.jpg

DnsJPVG.jpg
I very like that mate.
 
Alright so done a few things to the 130:
- canvas and sticks off ready for when the hardtop arrives
- blindo wheels fitted (turning circle is soooooooo much better now)
- dirt d-fenders fitted to hopefully stop too much dirt getting up the sides
- genuine LR raised air intake fitted
- cargo bear roof rack fitted (rack over the cab and I have 3x cargo bear roof bars to go over the hardtop at the back for the roof tent)

Pics:
ANe0QcT.jpg

DnsJPVG.jpg
Do you have your old wheels going spare? Looks great so far!! +1 for a shire pedal lock
 
Would love to hear more about your travel plans,. I live in Spain, travel a lot in morrocco, but like yourself, looking to take at least a year out to travel..
You’re Land Rover looks great..
 
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