Repairing the plastic binnacle on a Defender

[@davehowe3900]

I wondered what to do with the binnacle on my 1983 Land Rover 110 CSW. Having seen this video I'll follow what you have done Mike.

[@nobletrout]

Mike this is the most helpful thing you’ve ever done

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thank you!

[@PeterMenzies-t4r]

A great solution to a problem every old Defender dash has, definitely making them better for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Thanks Mike.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Very true!

[@tomrallen]

Great timing, thank you! Self-drilling screws might be even more elegant. Easy pilot holes, accurate sizing every time, and even quicker to implement.

[@denisscott3073]

Hi Mike 👋 just saying thanks again for sharing this video update and information 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No problem 👍

[@sukottora]

The metal ones are also bloody expensive to ship to the highlands too. They look very smart, though. I think the profile is a little flatter, also.

[@AngusAbbott-qf8xm]

Great idea , I have never had a defender that didn’t have at least on lug missing 🇬🇧

[@lrworkshop]

Great one Mike! Such a common problem and on my (long) list

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I shudder to think how many I have thrown away ....

[@jameskerr5756]

Great solution as mine are all broken too. Just need those there drawings! 😉

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I know a man that can! A huge 5 downloads so far!

[@AapVanDieKaap]

Very cool. I have 07 puma though. 17 year old car now. Also has some broken plastic stuff. I'm working up the courage to take it apart. My front door stays need to be tightened as they no longer work and it seems I have to remove the dash. The only tip I could give so far is that I managed to remove a nasty scratch from the transparent plastic over the instrument cluster using brass polish. I was pretty chuffed with that. All the best from Cape Town.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No problem 👍

[@philhealey4443]

Not relevant as usual, but I worked wonders on the fractured-by-butcher mechanic fiberglass compressor air cooling scoop on my always broken Mercedes 600 with superglue and plastic filings / baking powder filler. Results were visually far better than the nasty plastic Mercedes replacement scoop I stupidly bought at vast cost. From more recent camper van antics, Sika Caravan Adhesive also works wonders on this kind of problem and as we speak I'm studying a fractured Unimog heater panel in need of some composite repair.....

[@berndeikers8924]

great fix- and so simple - this idea will help a lot for other "plastic" breakdowns - thx king mike

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No problem!

[@kinnellian]

Sweet - very timely too. I'm about ready to go down to the 110 project and clean the green moss off it - now that the rain is a bit warmer - and then price up some bits n pieces - a new binnacle was one! I have a feeling there will be some supplemental ABS fabrication going on elsewhere to, if I can get the sheets 👍🍺

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Where are you?

[@kinnellian]

​@@BritannicaRestorationsAyrshire, West of Scotland 😁👍 Where we scoff at 4x4 adverts "We tested it in the most extreme environments on Earth..." Aye right mate, just park it up here and come back in 6 months with a skip...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

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[@kinnellian]

​@@BritannicaRestorationsBrilliant, cheers! 😎🍺

[@kensjobs2237]

Great vids, keep up the good work from kens jobs 👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks, will do!

[@kensjobs2237]

I'm busy working on ex military Wolf 300tdi

[@simondrake8909]

Nice job Mike! One more rattle fixed, soon we won't need ear defenders!!😀

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You got that right!

[@alfredsteidle5035]

Very good idea ! Hope I can make it as good as you do. This morning I had to go threw heavy roads. The dashbord is in peaces,

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You can do it!

[@TheonlyRJ]

Good one, going down that route! Thanks!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jamescaron6465]

That is a brilliant idea. The abs laminated like that is even stronger. I was thinking of making a plate for the rear wiper/clock/cigar lighter panel out of abs or even leather covered abs. How hard is it to cut and what did you use?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Combination of Die grinder with thin tapered cutter - grinder with a thin slitting disc and a sanding wheel on a grinder Cuts in seconds Simple

[@jamescaron6465]

@@BritannicaRestorationsgood to know. Thanks!!

[@RealSideQuest]

Great advice, Mike. Whenever dealing with these plastic bits, you're correct to not pre-drill holes until you can align them to the respective mating surface. From there just drill through one to match to the new piece. ... love your comment about the blower speed bypass... did something very similar. Finally, when it comes to the metal versions, the folks at Raptor Engineering sell kits that can be customized almost like Legos for a very affordable price. Coming from the UK to the US a full kit is astoundingly cheap. Anyway, back to my 96 130 drivetrain swap :)

[@Mat-hh6hj]

Simply effective 👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Try it!

[@rustandoil]

Nice one 👍🏻

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks ✌️

[@stevedangerous1]

There not much cheaper hear mike..good one. I just need some flue, then i have some spare time...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks ✌

[@willa1961]

Genius!

[@Shadey88]

Hi Mike, thanks for the tips. I know it is outside of your normal videos, but I am planning on doing some long road trips and wondered if you had thoughts about a video or two on getting you home parts and tools to keep in the truck to get you back on the road. I hope I not the only one that would appreciate your recommendations. All the best

[@philhealey4443]

Yes, it's the Jubilee clips, gaffer tape, wire coat hangers, lengths of cable, epoxy metal and on one of my trips an oil plug whittled from wood that got me back to civilisation. Link vee belting is another valuable item. Land Rover published 'Working in The Wilds" which is good but a bit fleet manager focused and Tom Sheppard's "Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide" is superb.

[@Shadey88]

@@philhealey4443 thanks for the tips, I’ll check out the sources you recommended

[@jarekbednarczyk]

Hi Mike! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and all new ideas. Could you please check downloadable files - they are two "B" printouts. The "T" is missing. Regards.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I just tested it and it is working fine

[@jarekbednarczyk]

@@BritannicaRestorations Printer fault. Sorted. Thank you once again.

[@fireball9709]

you are a champ! thanks

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You're welcome!

[@BrianM0OAB]

On ebay M3 M4 M5 M6 Knurled Thumb Screws Stainless Steel Hand Grip Knob Bolt φ9/13/16mm different head size to suit your needs.

[@e-remes7029]

Gleaming idea. * Scurries off to Amazon...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

LoL!

[@e-remes7029]

@@BritannicaRestorations Finally got 'round to it today. I had to modify the upper pieces, slightly. All curing overnight ready to drill and secure tomorrow. Now screwed in,. I used number plate screws with the black cover caps. Looks very neat :D

[@ScorpioxA1]

Used baking soda and blitsstick and paper masking tape sprayed it with flat black.Butt at the end used one made out of fiberglass.

[@devilsadvocate1218]

Or, you can 3d print them

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You could do - if you have a 3d printer or know someone - but in 10 minutes you can cut them out

[@032254855]

my binnacle and binnacle mount were a mess so i got them in steel from raptor engineering the fit and finish is so much nicer than the plastic think it was about $335nzd with shipping included to new zealand the shipping cost $120.08 nzd this was about 5 years ago