{"product_id":"land-rover-defender-90-110-air-conditioning-panels","title":"Air Conditioning Panels (Glossy Black) – for Land Rover Defender 90 \u0026 110 (ABS Plastic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis air conditioning panels is a precision replica panel made to suit the Land Rover Defender (1983–2016), pressed in abs plastic to the original-style profile. Instead of spending weekends cutting rust out of fifty-year-old steel — or hunting down a donor vehicle for one usable panel — you start with straight, new metal that is ready for preparation and paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLand Rover Defender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1983–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanel type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Specialty Panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSYC-LR01-53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied ready for prep and paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to Moderate — approx. 1–3 hours typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWelding required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — bolt-on \/ transfer fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis panel fits the \u003cstrong\u003eLand Rover Defender\u003c\/strong\u003e, model years \u003cstrong\u003e1983–2016\u003c\/strong\u003e. Defender 90 and 110 share most front-end and bulkhead panels; rear body, floor, sill and roof parts are usually wheelbase-specific. Always match the panel to your era — Tdi (1990–1998), Td5 (1998–2007) or Td4\/Puma (2007–2016) — and to 90 or 110 as listed. Left- and right-hand-drive matter for bulkhead, dash and some fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any reproduction panel, trial-fit against the vehicle before final welding or paint. Minor adjustment at flanges and mounting points is a normal part of professional panel fitting, even with precision replica pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip the rust bucket rescue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oldroute to a straight Land Rover Defender body was buying a second parts vehicle and hoping its panel was better than yours. That gamble costs storage, freight and usually disappointment — donor panels carry the same decades of corrosion in the same places. New replica steel ends the cycle: predictable cost, predictable fit, and every panel of your actual vehicle preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Land Rover Defender\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Land Rover Defender — and the One Ten \/ Ninety models that preceded the name — was built in Solihull from 1983 to 2016 on a body architecture Land Rover kept deliberately simple: aluminium alloy outer panels (Birmabright-derived alloys) hung on a steel bulkhead, steel door frames and a steel ladder chassis. That mix is the Defender's blessing and its curse. The alloy skins shrug off surface rust, but the steel structure beneath — bulkhead, door frames, B- and C-pillars, crossmembers and the boot floor supports — corrodes aggressively, and galvanic reaction where alloy meets steel eats panels from the joint outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefenders span three main mechanical eras that matter for body parts: the coil-sprung Tdi era (200Tdi\/300Tdi, 1990–1998), the Td5 era (1998–2007) and the Puma\/Td4 era (2007–2016). Body details — dash and bulkhead pressings, fender tops, door construction, seat boxes and floor assemblies — changed at each step, so Defender panels are usually listed as Tdi, Td5 or Td4\/Puma specific. With production ended and Land Rover Classic parts pricing climbing, quality reproduction panels have become the standard way to keep working Defenders and restoration builds on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate  |  \u003cstrong\u003eTypical time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 hours typical  |  \u003cstrong\u003eWelding required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost specialty panels install with screws or light welding in protected areas, so fit and finish matter more than structure. Trial-fit, transfer captive nuts or clips from the original where used, and prime and paint before final assembly — these panels are visible up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e basic hand tools, trim tools; welder only where the original was welded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon mistakes to avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e painting after assembly instead of before, and losing the original fasteners before checking the new panel's holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodyBros replica panels are pressed on dedicated tooling developed from measured original panels, in automotive-grade material matched to the application. Pressings are checked against reference bucks for profile, flange geometry and hole placement before packing. Steel panels are supplied with a protective primer coating ready for preparation and refinishing; alloy and plastic parts are supplied ready to prepare and paint. These are aftermarket replica restoration parts — manufactured by BodyBros, not by the original vehicle maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorldwide Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide — including the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Panels are packed in purpose-built cartons or timber crates depending on size; large assemblies travel by sea or air freight with tracking. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout or on arrival depending on destination. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page for lead times to your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this panel fit my Land Rover Defender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits 1983–2016 models as listed above. Defender 90 and 110 share most front-end and bulkhead panels; rear body, floor, sill and roof parts are usually wheelbase-specific. Always match the panel to your era — Tdi (1990–1998), Td5 (1998–2007) or Td4\/Puma (2007–2016) — and to 90 or 110 as listed. Left- and right-hand-drive matter for bulkhead, dash and some fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs welding required to install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This part installs as a bolt-on or transfer fit using standard hand tools — see the installation notes above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a rusted original panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — that is exactly what it is made for. The Land Rover Defender commonly rusts in the steel bulkhead and footwells, door frames and bottoms, B\/C-pillars, rear crossmember, seat box and floor supports — plus galvanic corrosion wherever alloy panels meet steel, and this replica pressing replaces corroded original metal with new abs plastic — no donor vehicle required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship this internationally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We ship worldwide with tracked freight; larger panels and assemblies travel in purpose-built crates. Delivery times and freight options for your country are shown at checkout and on our Shipping page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat finish does the panel arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt arrives ready for preparation and paint. Like any replacement body panel, it should be test-fitted, prepared and refinished before final installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodyBros is an independent manufacturer of replica restoration panels. Vehicle make and model names are used for fitment identification only; BodyBros products are aftermarket parts and BodyBros is not affiliated with or endorsed by Land Rover (Jaguar Land Rover).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/land-rover-defender\"\u003eall Land Rover Defender panels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/panels-interior-misc\"\u003einterior \u0026amp; specialty panels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/choosing-reproduction-body-panels\"\u003ehow to choose reproduction panels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BodyBros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44126707875905,"sku":"SYC-LR01-53","price":158.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1468\/8321\/files\/CD66DE3E-EC76-48DD-A488-9894F4D5187E_3167950f-1216-441d-a64e-505e54345867.jpg?v=1783303481","url":"https:\/\/rebornretros.com\/products\/land-rover-defender-90-110-air-conditioning-panels","provider":"classicbody","version":"1.0","type":"link"}