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1983 defender 110 rebuild
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:16 pm
by unimogfever
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
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:40 pm
by unimogfever
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:21 pm
by kRiS
what's the story with the series bulkhead ?
K
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:00 pm
by unimogfever
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:22 pm
by unimogfever
Rebuild
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:35 pm
by ANDYD
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
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:13 pm
by Doc Tari
Are you planning a straight rebuild or will you make modifications? Are you a Unimog owner as well?
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:28 pm
by unimogfever
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
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:48 pm
by unimogfever
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:01 am
by red90
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?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:34 pm
by unimogfever
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:
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:09 am
by Bill E.
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
Project
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:48 am
by ANDYD
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
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:57 pm
by red90
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:18 pm
by unimogfever
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Pln4 ... 252529.JPG
looks like it can't be finished before the Landers shows [/img]
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:54 am
by Dave_F
Looks like you've been busy. Very nice.
Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:18 pm
by unimogfever
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:14 am
by red90
Hydroboost? Something you have done or was it there before?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:53 pm
by unimogfever
was there before.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:44 am
by Doc Tari
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
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:05 pm
by unimogfever
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:
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:10 pm
by skeena river rover
Very nice and clean! But we love pictures so keep m coming! :D
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:55 am
by tait
what happened to the images...???
