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1983 defender 110 rebuild

#1 Post by unimogfever » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:16 pm

Since I safely made back to BC from Newfoundland with the defender I got in Nova Scotia, I have been thinking how to rebuild it. Finally the project started two weeks ago and got some pictures to post. My goal is to build a solid expedition ready truck. I call the 110 "defenta", since it has a toyota 3B turbo diesel instead of a 200/300tdi. I don't have a specific plan yet just go with the flow, fixing anything need to be fixed. cheers :D
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#2 Post by unimogfever » Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:40 pm

start from doors
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzQ ... G_9593.JPG

removed top
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzQ ... G_9596.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzQ ... G_9597.JPG

took me some time to remove wing tops
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzR ... G_9599.JPG

seats, floor, box removed
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzR ... G_9604.JPG

got Halifax dirt all over my floor,
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzt ... G_9624.JPG

bulkhead out
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzt ... G_9651.JPG

engine out
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLZzt ... G_9662.JPG
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kRiS

#3 Post by kRiS » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:21 pm

what's the story with the series bulkhead ?

K
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unimogfever

#4 Post by unimogfever » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:00 pm

kRiS wrote:what's the story with the series bulkhead ?

K
I don't like the center console on the series bulkhead. I'll build a custom dash later. but bulkhead itself is solid and galvanized.
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#5 Post by unimogfever » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:22 pm

does my disc and plate look ok??? 2 years old.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLaeb ... G_9665.JPG

release bearing is gone!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TLagz ... G_9666.JPG
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ANDYD
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Rebuild

#6 Post by ANDYD » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:35 pm

Big job but looks like lots of fun! A good winter project.
Hopefully you can get it ready for the RL Founders Day on Jan 29th!

Nice photo Log, keep them coming....

Cheers,
Andy
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Doc Tari

#7 Post by Doc Tari » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:13 pm

Are you planning a straight rebuild or will you make modifications? Are you a Unimog owner as well?
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unimogfever

#8 Post by unimogfever » Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:28 pm

Doc Tari wrote:Are you planning a straight rebuild or will you make modifications? Are you a Unimog owner as well?
will make modifications if necessary. I have a 416 doka. :D
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#9 Post by unimogfever » Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:48 pm

got my 52mm hub spanner from roverparkboys and some other stuff:D

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TNecI ... rge%29.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_68bnDtrXWBc/TNecI ... rge%29.JPG
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#10 Post by red90 » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:01 am

kRiS wrote:what's the story with the series bulkhead ?
Yes, why does it have a Series bulkhead?? Looks like everything has been galvanized other than the frame.

Britpart Poly bushings? Why did you go that route?
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unimogfever

#11 Post by unimogfever » Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:34 pm

red90 wrote:
kRiS wrote:what's the story with the series bulkhead ?
Yes, why does it have a Series bulkhead?? Looks like everything has been galvanized other than the frame.
I'm new to rover so I don't know the difference between a Series bulkhead and defender bulkhead when I bought it. they are 90% same after comparing mine with others, I guess some Series have the weld-in central dash bracket, defenders don't. To me, its not a big deal, at least the bulkhead is in a good shape, besides I'll build my own dashboard that suits my need.
Britpart Poly bushings? Why did you go that route?
what's wrong with Britpart Poly bushings? :wink:
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#12 Post by Bill E. » Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:09 am

Don't sweat the inquisition too much from the guys, most of them are just pretty observant when it comes to anomalies like Series bulkheads on Defenders. I think the question really becomes how did it come to pass that your truck ended up with a galvanzed Series bulkhead and what does that mean with respect to the rest of the build-up by previous owners? People who've been around Land-Rovers for a while are curious about oddities like this because at the very least it seems like an awful lot of work to go to the trouble of re and re 'ing the wrong bulkhead. Anyway thanks for sharing the photos of your project and keep us posted.
Bill
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#13 Post by ANDYD » Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:48 am

Nothing wrong with Brit part bushings....many people are very happy with them! Dave B can share lots of "Bushing changing" experiences with you. I bet he still has the scars to prove it!
It is definatley a good time to change them while you have it all stripped apart, makes for easier access.

Thanks for sharing your build progress...keep it coming..

Cheers,
Andy
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#14 Post by red90 » Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:57 pm

RE: the bushings. Most people find the average poly bushing too stiff. They limit suspension travel and transmit more vibrations. The lower quality ones don't seem to last very long either. Most people recommend OEM rubber.

Just asking questions...not trying to ruffle any feathers...

Like is said above, there is nothing wrong with a Series bulkhead other than you lose the Defender dash and it seems like a very strange thing to do for no gain that I can thing of and a heck of a lot of work to re-wire everything.
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unimogfever

#15 Post by unimogfever » Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:18 pm

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Pln4 ... 252529.JPG

looks like it can't be finished before the Landers shows [/img]
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#16 Post by Dave_F » Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:54 am

Looks like you've been busy. Very nice.
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unimogfever

#17 Post by unimogfever » Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:18 pm

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oh-U ... 252529.JPG
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#18 Post by red90 » Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:14 am

Hydroboost? Something you have done or was it there before?
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unimogfever

#19 Post by unimogfever » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:53 pm

was there before.
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Doc Tari

#20 Post by Doc Tari » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:44 am

Your progress looks great, keep up the good work. I like the series dash, the center gauges look nice.

As for the bushings, I installed OEM ones in my 110 a couple years ago and I think they're already done for. I know a few people that have had good results with polys and their suspensions flex pretty well. I don't know the manufacturers of them though.

If you can't bring the 110 to Founder's Day, how about bringing the 416?

Pete
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unimogfever

#21 Post by unimogfever » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:05 pm

hi pete, thanks for the compliments. the 416 is hibernating...and I thought the show is ONLY about rovers, even my 110 is not 100% qualified :wink:
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skeena river rover

#22 Post by skeena river rover » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:10 pm

Very nice and clean! But we love pictures so keep m coming! :D
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tait

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#23 Post by tait » Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:55 am

what happened to the images...???
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