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Squirdan Member Since: 28 Sep 2013 Location: London Posts: 68 |
I'm after a project, ideally a 110 and probable v8 conversion
this has caught my eye and I like it...same age as me and somehow Ive convinced myself its cool http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-3-ser...1438.l2649 not been to see it yet, and imagining given the price its going to be q rusty, then again apparently does have a fresh MOT but just wondered: - can you get replacement galvanised chassis for a 109? - is there an obvious visible reason the seller thinks its ex military? (the rear lights?) - any good reason I couldnt install a V8? thanks for any thoughts. cheers Dan Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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17th Jul 2017 9:03am |
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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 |
Just wonder what's under the chequre plate in the foot wells,
Thin air I guess? For that money I would go and see it, and have a good poke around at the chassis and bulkhead first. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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17th Jul 2017 9:16am |
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Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 627 |
Rear lights are late military pattern. Front sidelights look like early military pattern.
Inside rear tub is painted NATO Green and Black. It is not a visibly military chassis but could be a CL commercial logistic model which only has minor variations to civilian models. As others have said appears worth a look, and possibly buying at a project price as there would be much to do on it to restore or keep it running reliably. 1995 Defender 110 CSW 1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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17th Jul 2017 9:34am |
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davew Member Since: 02 Jan 2012 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 888 |
Also looks to have a military multi-function light switch unit in the centre of the dash. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
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17th Jul 2017 10:04am |
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derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 558 |
It is ex military, as other have said it has military lights, military light switch, and military trailer connector on the cross member.
Cheers Will 2005 90 XS 1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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17th Jul 2017 11:13am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17382 |
Based on the limited information available from the photos, there are definitely some military parts on it but I am not convinced that the vehicle as a whole is ex-mil. I am also of the opinion that there are parts from more than one vehicle (not unusual on a vehicle of that age). I think it *may* be of civilian origin rebuilt with ex-mil parts. The V5 may make it clearer, and a look at the vehicle itself will provide a lot of answers.
I have to wonder who thought welding the pintle to the drop plate was a good idea, and I hope whoever it was didn't do any other work on it. My candid view is that it may well be worth a look but, based on the photos, it isn't worth the asking price. There are better ones to be had for the money |
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17th Jul 2017 11:35am |
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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 |
As above, I couldn't say either way if it's a genuine ex military?
But it's defenetly at the top end of the money he's asking. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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17th Jul 2017 12:46pm |
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g-mack Member Since: 07 Jan 2014 Location: northumberland Posts: 1967 |
plus vat and delivery closer to 2700 My 109 thread my youtube channel |
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17th Jul 2017 5:12pm |
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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 |
Oopps
Forgot the dreaded vat... 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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17th Jul 2017 5:29pm |
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