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Thanks Marmaduke. On reflection then, I’d really appreciate some photos of lap belts (inc mounting points). I think this is the way I’d like to go. Many thanks.

Hi everyone, I’ve got my eye on a Series IIa which has recently been restored. During the restore, the chap fitted a ‘soft-top front seat belt bar‘, to enable inertia reel seat belts to be fitted. If I buy it, I’d like to return it back to original. Can I please ask a favour? Would someone...

Hi everyone, I’ve just been caught speeding on the M20 in my 2006 Defender TD5. I was doing 50mph in a 40mph zone. Found it a touch puzzling that I was a full 10mph over so decided to test my speedo reading. I used a GPS device and a friend’s new Mercedes to triangulate. It turns out my...

Thanks everyone - much appreciated!

Hi everyone, I’m looking to insure my 21 year old son on my Defender 90. A few years ago, the NFU used to insure young drivers, but not anymore. Any ideas who might insure him for a reasonable price? Much appreciated.

Discokids, you’re miles wide of the mark here. What you’re referring to is where ‘Jonny’ wants to be the main driver and ‘Daddy’ wants to insure the car to save some money. The Defender is mine, it resides at my house, and I’m the main driver. But I want to make it available to my 21 year old...

Phoned round loads. But I’ve never owned a car that is treated so differently by Insurance companies - it’s ridiculous! The NFU are brilliant (far better than anyone else I’ve found over the years) but they will no longer cover my specific requirement. So I’m looking to see if someone else has...

Hi everyone, I need to insure my Defender as a 2nd car - as my no-claims in on my main car. Now the complication - I need to include my 21 year old son on the Defender Insurance. He’s got 2 years no-claims, but is now at University and no longer owns a car. The Defender is a 2006 TD5 Ragtop...

That's a fair challenge on the engine front. I initially thought V8 because of the heritage and close association - but lightweight and smoothness are really important given what I'm trying to achieve.

Thank John - I'm looking to undertake a bit of heresy!! As part of a full nut and bolt restoration, I'm looking to build the smoothest, most comfortable, driveable and quiet, Series 2 soft-top possible - not easy I know, but it should be an interesting project!! I've had years of ear-bleeding...

Hi there, I'm looking to install a Rover V8 in my Series 2A. There is lots of good advice on how to convert inc. specialist kits, but I'm looking for a full turn-key conversion service. Does anyone know of a professional outfit who could do the job - preferably a specialist who has done lots...

Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a reversing camera kit please? I'm not very handy, so am looking for a full kit i.e camera, screen and wiring. I've got a soft top, with limited visibility, and have just had a near miss when reversing in a car park. Any help appreciated. Cheers

Thanks Chaps, Had not heard of the Webasto, so will look into that as well. Will also get myself a fume curtain.... I also need to stop the drafts; especially the gale force wind coming in though the front flaps :( Cheers.

Hi fellas, I finished my Truck Cab to Soft Top conversion in March this year and I'm starting to get the heebie jeebies about freezing my bits off as winter approaches. The soft top is a pretty decent fit, but certainly not air tight or even completely water tight...as a recent trip to an...

Hi Dave, I've used them once; albeit a pretty small job. They fitted an inertia reel 3-point centre seat belt to my TD5 Defender. It sounds very simple (the seat belt was sourced from Exmoor), but I spoke to a few 'specialists' who didn't have a clue. The Thatched Cottage chaps knew exactly...

Very nice; it's got all the good bits fitted :D

I'm looking for a similar solution; some pictures would be great....

And the reversing light....

Kes....yes I got them from Bolt on Bits; good service. I also upgraded my front lights as well. See attached (hopefully the right way up!!!!):D

This picture business is killing me!! It looks ok at my end....could be cos my doing it on an iPad :confused: