So it’s been a while since I last worked on my Defender, but no that Xmas is over I can
start to invest in new parts. Next job on my list is to spray all the parts currently
off the Defender, but before I can do this I needed to modify the wheel arch
and install storage space.
The new storage area will be in the wheel arch on the passenger
side, here:
So I removed the rubber mud flap.
Then cut out the front section and started folding the
returns.
I then test fitted the new side panel.
Then on to the bottom section.
Which was then test fitted.
It was then time to cut in the lid. I wanted to be able to
access the storage from inside the vehicle so decided to cut the lid into the
top of the wheel arch. The same as 109s used to have.
Then the panels had sealant run along the edges and they
were riveted into place.
Then more sealant was applied to the outside.
Finished!
