The Defender thread

si_guru

101sean wrote: »

Standard 3.5 V8 but carbs swapped for SUs and electronic ignition. Does about 12mpg which isn't too bad for a brick that will cruise at 55-60.

Si's Stage 1 has the same engine but with restrictors in (if they are still fitted ) I already have 2 straight Land Rovers, my next one I want as an off-roader, the Stage 1 is too nice!

Nope.. engine rebuilt to RRC spec and RRC transfer box fitted.

..only problem now is that 60mph on the speedo is actually about 75!

12-12mpg around the local lanes, but easily 20 on a run.

caprilicious

Probably a long shot, but what do reckon my chances would be of picking up a project 130/110 crewcab for the €1500 - 2000 price mark?
Is it wishful thinking?

I'm not in a position to get it just yet but will be in the next few months all going well, if anyone here has one lying in a shed unloved it would be going to a very good home :pac:

101sean

Chances of a 130 are very slim, you'll find a 110 but it will be pretty ratty and pre Tdi most likely. Keep an eye on donedeal, if I see anything on LRA, I'll post a link.

JohnBoy

and not a crewcab at that money

caprilicious

I thought that might be the case alright, ah well was worth a try, back to the drawing board methinks :rolleyes:

101sean

Don't give up just yet, something may turn up as a project if you don't mind a naturally asthmatic diesel and a bit of welding needed.

caprilicious

101sean wrote: »

Don't give up just yet, something may turn up as a project if you don't mind a naturally asthmatic diesel and a bit of welding needed.

Sure isn't that most Landys? Thanks hopefully something will come up

Mycroft H

caprilicious wrote: »

Probably a long shot, but what do reckon my chances would be of picking up a project 130/110 crewcab for the €1500 - 2000 price mark?
Is it wishful thinking?

I'm not in a position to get it just yet but will be in the next few months all going well, if anyone here has one lying in a shed unloved it would be going to a very good home :pac:

Might be worth going north or across the sea for that sort of money.

They were quite popular with utility companies in the uk

Mycroft H

Another advert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vCwIhExyq4

Anyways on a slightly different note, anyone know if its possible to fit a TD5 safari snorkel to a 200Tdi ?

101sean

No, wrong side, Td5 and 300Tdi breathe through the RH wing, you'd need to have a long hose across the back of the engine.

Mycroft H

101sean wrote: »

No, wrong side, Td5 and 300Tdi breathe through the RH wing, you'd need to have a long hose across the back of the engine.

Ta sean,

was thinking that the air intake was different :pac:

Mr.Boots

Where can i get a roof rack for my landie?
I love the Patriot but at nearly 1000 including ladder its just a bit to much to spend.
Thule roof bars are tooooo dam ugly
What else should i look at?

101sean

The cheapest is probably the traditional galvanised box section steel type. Bearmach do one for £185 plus VAT and delivery, the ladder is extra. That price is from Paddocks but Jonathan Crozier does Bearmach stuff so if you collected from him it may work out cheaper.

http://www.paddockspares.com/sp/cat/DEFENDER/sub/Accessories/sid/143/sb2/2++Bearmach+Accessories.html

http://www.crozier4x4.com/shop/index.php?ukey=home

noodlesdundalk

Mr.Boots wrote: »

Where can i get a roof rack for my landie?
I love the Patriot but at nearly 1000 including ladder its just a bit to much to spend.
Thule roof bars are tooooo dam ugly
What else should i look at?

hey mr boots, is it for a 110 or 90?
if 110 i have a roofrack with lightbar to suit, i am selling it second hand,
it is identical to this one looking €225 for it
http://www.4x4offroads.com/2000-land-rover-defender-110-county-station-wagon.html

if you are interested i will post some pics up.

ps... based in dundalk
pps also have a 1000w inverter for sale never used, unwanted present
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=388096
looking €225 also

I will accept sterling or will consider swap for other landrover bits

Mr.Boots

Thanx for the offer noodles but its for a 90.
Im not mad on the Bearmach design, id imagine it catches the wind quite well and i dont realy want a basket style rack.
Are patriot roof bars good? anyone recomend different roof bars?

elius

noodlesdundalk wrote: »

hey mr boots, is it for a 110 or 90?
if 110 i have a roofrack with lightbar to suit, i am selling it second hand,
it is identical to this one looking €225 for it
http://www.4x4offroads.com/2000-land-rover-defender-110-county-station-wagon.html

if you are interested i will post some pics up.

ps... based in dundalk
pps also have a 1000w inverter for sale never used, unwanted present
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=388096
looking €225 also

I will accept sterling or will consider swap for other landrover bits

Did i see you heading into navan from slane last sunday?

noodlesdundalk

elius wrote: »

Did i see you heading into navan from slane last sunday?

Afraid not, was sitting chilling out at home that day, although if you see a matt black 110 gimme a wave:)

mayhem#

My last Defender:



Have 2 Disco's now. Miss the Defender, so do the kids and the missus.
;-)

bumpydog

My last Defender..... 130 Station Wagon 4.6 V8 Auto...sob sob

101sean

Ooooh, v nice. I assume it was one of Foley's converted Rapier tractors? Popular in commercial ballooning circles.

mayhem#

Wantsies!

bumpydog wrote: »

My last Defender..... 130 Station Wagon 4.6 V8 Auto...sob sob

bumpydog

101sean wrote: »

Ooooh, v nice. I assume it was one of Foley's converted Rapier tractors? Popular in commercial ballooning circles.

Yes and No...it was done by Foley but it was my own donor vehicle (crewcab 130). Not bad for a 23 year old car (1987). Very popular in commercial ballooning circles...just like my 101's were :-)

Here's the before...



...and the 2 101's...

101sean

Ah, we've spoken on line before!

Think it was when I was investigating road tax implications before I moved here:rolleyes:

O.A.P

bumpydog wrote: »

My last Defender..... 130 Station Wagon 4.6 V8 Auto...sob sob

Thats very very nice. Colour, wheels, tyres, engine and spare wheel arm are perfect, if I was picky (I am) I would get rid of the becon. Was it as good on the inside ?

bumpydog

It was fairly standard on the inside plus a number of extras i.e. Eberspacher heater, 5kW inverter, DVD etc. Would fairly comfortably seat 13 people although, like all Defender rear seats, not suited to anyone who's too tall.

I'm sort of on the lookout for another Defender. I would be mighty tempted with the Overfinch 90 that's for sale but too costly at £17k sterling for a 15 year old Defender, irrespective of the goodies and 350bhp. I should have bought Simon's 90 50th earlier this year!

Malcolm.

bumpydog

I also meant to say....it wasn't always that nice and the history makes interesting reading.....

http://www.defender130.com

Malcolm

caprilicious

bumpydog wrote: »

I also meant to say....it wasn't always that nice and the history makes interesting reading.....

http://www.defender130.com

Malcolm

Great blog. I absolutely LOVE the paintjob you did on it yourself, fair play fantastic job!
The red is gorgeous on it now, lovely Defender

Slidey

bumpydog wrote: »

I also meant to say....it wasn't always that nice and the history makes interesting reading.....

http://www.defender130.com

Malcolm

I recognise that reg!

I am nearly sure ye guys brought myself and my brother for a spin from Strandhill airport one eve after you landed beside our house the eve before in south Sligo, probably 15 years ago though!

Ye had to get a basket rescued with a digger after it landed in a field also

bumpydog

caprilicious wrote: »

Great blog. I absolutely LOVE the paintjob you did on it yourself, fair play fantastic job!
The red is gorgeous on it now, lovely Defender

The Ionian Blue metallic paint was done with many aerosol cans (over aerosol etch primer)! The end result was fairly good. The Rioja Red was done professionally (inside and out) by a company that Foleys use.

I had an email from the new owner today and he has done further work i.e. two new axles with vented disks, new bulkhead (see before and after pics below...big job!), sequential lpg (I installed single-point), TD5 dashboard (see pic), NAS auto console, heated lumbar seats, led lights, carpets etc.

The main positive thing out of all this is that *IF* he ever sells it, I get first refusal to buy it back!





M.

elius

bumpydog wrote: »

It was fairly standard on the inside plus a number of extras i.e. Eberspacher heater, 5kW inverter, DVD etc. Would fairly comfortably seat 13 people although, like all Defender rear seats, not suited to anyone who's too tall.

I'm sort of on the lookout for another Defender. I would be mighty tempted with the Overfinch 90 that's for sale but too costly at £17k sterling for a 15 year old Defender, irrespective of the goodies and 350bhp. I should have bought Simon's 90 50th earlier this year!

Malcolm.

That defender is back up for sale as far as i know..

Quite a few landies around the trim area.