Already looking great with those doors, theoretically those cut down strikers could become their own product as they just need to be milled down. Could be done in big batches.
They use the traditional stiker for the anti burst latches, but I've really struggled to get these to work well on past conversions. This method seems much easier and more funtional. But I will need to add a locking system in the future.
We bought doors from SP, all steel galvanized, and we had many issues with shipping, finish and fit. Besides they send us both right hand side when we ordered a pair and they refused to accept blame!!!! Your project is coming so great.
Not all Series 3 had antiburst latches, only the very last year or so of production. Series 3 doors would also work just fine for this purpose. The only difference is the door stay design, which is totally different between S2 and S3. Too bad you can't find 109 seat back bars in the UK. Here in Kenya 109 station wagons are still pretty common and a second hand set is not difficult to source.
I've only used sectons so far. And have discussed in the video how to set the stikers up before adding the door seals. But I'll go into it in more detail when I get the door tops on.
Yes this is the one I’ve been waiting for.
Look great and cost effective compared to buying mega expensive original defender doors.
Already looking great with those doors, theoretically those cut down strikers could become their own product as they just need to be milled down. Could be done in big batches.
SP 4x4 on eBay do a conversion kit and looks like they have purpose made striker.
They use the traditional stiker for the anti burst latches, but I've really struggled to get these to work well on past conversions. This method seems much easier and more funtional. But I will need to add a locking system in the future.
We bought doors from SP, all steel galvanized, and we had many issues with shipping, finish and fit. Besides they send us both right hand side when we ordered a pair and they refused to accept blame!!!! Your project is coming so great.
Well you're welcome to order from us in the future and we'll do our best to look after you.
Not all Series 3 had antiburst latches, only the very last year or so of production. Series 3 doors would also work just fine for this purpose. The only difference is the door stay design, which is totally different between S2 and S3. Too bad you can't find 109 seat back bars in the UK. Here in Kenya 109 station wagons are still pretty common and a second hand set is not difficult to source.
Progress just went up again😢 for these doors
Hi, do you do the capping for the 2nd row doors? Cheers Mike
Absolutely. I'm just fitting them now for the next episode.
Do you sell them on your website? Cheers Mike
I love the part where you saying cutting it was hard work and then show B roll which at a glance looks like you cut it off in about 1 second
I know. I thought that afterwards but seeing it drop off was more interesting than struggling to cut it. But trust me, it took a while!
How have you done the seal around the doors? I did a series 3 door conversion and cant get the doors to shut properly with the seal
I've only used sectons so far. And have discussed in the video how to set the stikers up before adding the door seals. But I'll go into it in more detail when I get the door tops on.