Defender Wings/hood

enonz98lr

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im looking at doing a hybrid project and was wondering where the best place was to get front wings, grill, rad support, hood ect in the US? also are SIII wings the same as D90 wings? thanks
 

Ash

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enonz98lr said:
im looking at doing a hybrid project and was wondering where the best place was to get front wings, grill, rad support, hood ect in the US? also are SIII wings the same as D90 wings? thanks

I'm in the process of doing a Puma front end conversion on a 90ST. AFAIK the bonnet and grill are unspoken for if you're interested. I can also source wings, core support and other pieces if you'd like.

Also I'm pretty certain SIII wings are the same.
 

KevinNY

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The inner fenders are different on a Defender. Rovers Down South has a good supply of used or CKD body parts like bonnets and radiator supports.
 

GYM

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Ash said:
...I'm in the process of doing a Puma front end conversion on a 90ST...

Knew it was only a matter of time before we'd start seeing this.

The Yukon/Escalade conversion for Defenders.
 

Ash

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GYM said:
Knew it was only a matter of time before we'd start seeing this.

The Yukon/Escalade conversion for Defenders.

Hardly. You've got to understand that not every Defender owner is a hardcore wheeling enthusiast. Many are just looking to refine the look/feel of a vehicle whose primary purpose is that of a weekend toy, and often times that includes doing mild exterior modifications and interior enhancement. Hell, the last two trucks I just put on brand new galvy chassis probably won't see dirt until they're sold off to someone else.

The Puma bonnet/grill is far from the gaudy, tacky accessory you make it out to be. You can complain when people start slapping the SVX front end on their trucks.


woldd90 said:
Ash, how does that hood actually look in person?

I'm a fan. I think it's a nice touch that gives the truck a slightly modern look, but without being excessive.
 

GYM

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Ash said:
Hardly. You've got to understand that not every Defender owner is a hardcore wheeling enthusiast. Many are just looking to refine the look/feel of a vehicle whose primary purpose is that of a weekend toy, and often times that includes doing mild exterior modifications and interior enhancement. Hell, the last two trucks I just put on brand new galvy chassis probably won't see dirt until they're sold off to someone else.

The Puma bonnet/grill is far from the gaudy, tacky accessory you make it out to be. You can complain when people start slapping the SVX front end on their trucks. I'm a fan. I think it's a nice touch that gives the truck a slightly modern look, but without being excessive.

Whoa, sport! Calm down. I'm not knocking your idea. I bet it will look great and hope you post pics when completed. Even if you did slap the SVX front end on; hey, your truck, your cash, do what's right for you. It's all good, (well, except for a catcher's mask grille...)
 

enonz98lr

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Ash said:
I'm in the process of doing a Puma front end conversion on a 90ST. AFAIK the bonnet and grill are unspoken for if you're interested. I can also source wings, core support and other pieces if you'd like.

Also I'm pretty certain SIII wings are the same.

it will be afew months before i can get $$ to start this project as i am still in college but i will keep you in mind. would shipping be a problem?
 

enonz98lr

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galen216 said:
Did you not yet graduate? What are you waiting for?

i should be out in May or june........your just jellous you dont have the bits to build a hybrid;)

but then again i hear you have other obligations now, congrats:applause:
 

Ash

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GYM said:
Whoa, sport! Calm down. I'm not knocking your idea. I bet it will look great and hope you post pics when completed. Even if you did slap the SVX front end on; hey, your truck, your cash, do what's right for you. It's all good, (well, except for a catcher's mask grille...)

Sorry, didn't mean to come off like that. But yes, to each their own. I'll throw up some pictures once the truck returns from paint.


enonz98lr said:
it will be afew months before i can get $$ to start this project as i am still in college but i will keep you in mind. would shipping be a problem?

Shipping won't be an issue. We send out chassis and roofs pretty frequently so a bonnet is pretty simple. Shoot me a PM whenever you're ready and we'll get something figured out.
 

Gordo

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You can use series 3 wings on a hybrid. I did it with mine and used the D90 hood, breakfast and grill pieces. They will need to be cut out for flares if you go that route though. They are slightly different but not enough that it would matter. By the way I got mine from Ash and Stephen. Hell Stephen supplied most of the pieces I needed. Gordo.