Fender / checker plate question

[ECrider]

If you're desperate for checker plate then I'd put money on this being one of the first after market accessories available in countries where it isn't an OEM option, as there are plenty of suppliers already selling them by the wagon load for Defender/Series vehicles.

Having personally fitted after-market checker-plating to a brand new double cab Defender in my more impressionable days (wings and sills ) I personally wouldn't want to put myself through that experience again: Drilling holes through perfectly good body panels knowing I was completely with the paintwork and setting up all kinds of future corrosion issues felt like sacrilege!

did you 'ahem' prep the holes first?

 

[Pat-Ard]

Same here in Germany, the checker plates aren‘t available. So I‘ll wait for the after market. The same with the rocksliders and roof racks. The original ones don‘t fit my wishes, so I have to wait for other people getting my money…
I hope there will be some nice silders by Abenteuer4x4 and I know that there wil be a cargo bear by Nakatanenga for the Grenni.

 

[G-Man]

did you 'ahem' prep the holes first?

That's the big issue - unless it's done at the factory and sealed properly then you've just introduced bare metal holes all through your shiny new rig. Unlikely to be done any differently if it's a dealer-fitted accessory, which is why I'm steering well clear

 

[DCPU]

Will anyone actually stand on that? Seems very small for most booted fellows. You'll probably scuff the wing/bonnet whilst faffing around with the roof items.

It does seem seem to fall between two stools - much smaller than the equivalent area on an older Defender, which comes much further forward towards the front light:

But a larger footprint than the new Defender:

Or is it for cups of tea?

Other beverages are available :

 

[ECrider]

Both innermost chequer plates seem to be lifting at the frwd ends on that older Defender

 

[DCPU]

The stuff on the bonnet isn't fixed, just resting there to see what it would look like if fitted.

 

[DaveB]

It does seem seem to fall between two stools - much smaller than the equivalent area on an older Defender, which comes much further forward towards the front light:
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But a larger footprint than the new Defender:
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Other beverages are available :
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The ones I saw on the new defender were made of plastic

 

[DCPU]

Yes, JLR supply plastic ones as standard, but aftermarket now offer aluminium ones:

 

[Tazzieman]

It does seem seem to fall between two stools - much smaller than the equivalent area on an older Defender, which comes much further forward towards the front light:
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I can see possibilities for a jolly old garden party. Cup/bottle holders on the bonnet , the fender G&T mixing tray , the whole row for glasses on the huge front euro bumper .
In Australia we just grab a can and pfft , good to go Uncouth perhaps, but it works.

 

[emax]

In Germany it's not much different - but it depends a lot on the audience.

Is it academics and nouveau riche - or craftsmen and mates ...?

 

[Tazzieman]

In Germany it's not much different - but it depends a lot on the audience.

Is it academics and nouveau riche - or craftsmen and mates ...?

The large bumper will be excellent for steins , no?

 

[rovie]

In Germany it's not much different - but it depends a lot on the audience.

Is it academics and nouveau riche - or craftsmen

There are also academics and nouveau riche who are good mates.

 

[DCPU]

Not forgetting that the early Grenadiers had chequerplate on both the front and rear bumpers...

 

[DCPU]

The large bumper will be excellent for steins , no?

Certainly looks to be plenty of room:

 

[emax]

There are also academics and nouveau riche who are good mates.

Yes, that is correct. But when it comes to parties, there are often some differences. For example, drinking wine from a glass or beer from a can. ;-)

 

[emax]

The large bumper will be excellent for steins , no?

Yes, they are. But "steins", as you probably know them from the Oktoberfest, can be put anywhere.

Although they are of course not conducive to the paint.

 

[Tazzieman]

Yes, they are. But "steins", as you probably know them from the Oktoberfest, can be put anywhere.

Although they are of course not conducive to the paint.

They should remain in the hand until they are replaced on the bar for a refill!
That said , someone will work out how to attach them to the utility rail.

 

[Logsplitter]

Not forgetting that the early Grenadiers had chequerplate on both the front and rear bumpers...View attachment 7796972
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That’s quite handy for clambering in and out of the back

 

[Nocrays]

Has anyone confirmed if these fender plates are plastic or aluminium??

 

[Zacman110]

Has anyone confirmed if these fender plates are plastic or aluminium??

Depends where you are I believe. Australia they’re metal, and braced underneath.