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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758  
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So I have finally managed to get hold of the one type of Land Rover I have always wanted!
1984 V8 110 County in Massi Red Why do I want one? As mentioned elsewhere my parents had one (I remember it arriving when new and going when the new 200tdi Defender replaced it in 1990). They where only made for a very short period in Massi Red with the full capping son the doors (lift up handles, wind down windows) and as I had to have a V8 they are a rare beast. That’s the good, and now the bad - this one certainly has been used. I bought it from Cornwall where it was stripped of some retro-fitted diesel (yuk). It’s rough (understatement) but the critical bits are all there. Plan is a full rebuild over the next 24 months, galvanised chassis, V8, auto etc etc.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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31st Jan 2018 2:25pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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That is a thing of beauty, which I'm sure you'll do amazing work with! I totally appreciate why they are so special, being the era of when my love affair with Defender began. My ultimate would be the same but in the brown and cream. I always imagine them with safari roof, but not sure why.
Good luck with the build I will be following with great interest and envy!   James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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31st Jan 2018 3:01pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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Nice, looking forward to seeing this finished.
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31st Jan 2018 3:24pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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Excellent project, early 90 and 110 V8's rule
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31st Jan 2018 4:00pm |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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They where standard on the County, then on everything else a little later.
I’m loving my new headlight washers! Click image to enlarge |
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31st Jan 2018 4:15pm |
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| Chugga90 Member Since: 07 Sep 2014 Location: Bucks Posts: 208 |
Is that your forward control under the tin roof in the background?
Would love one of them, if I had room etc! |
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31st Jan 2018 5:22pm |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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She’s one of my favourite toys! Running a slightly tweaked 4.6 on SU’s
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31st Jan 2018 5:25pm |
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| Andy80 Member Since: 31 May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 490  
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Hi Jeremy,
Nice project, I would like a 1986 White V8 110 SW.... Why may you ask? Well in the winter of 1987 the only vehicle making head way now our village in the snow (other than than Tractor/JCB back hoe) was a V8 110 that sounded great even at the age of 6... That started my fascination/ obsession with LR's... Working towards Carry on camping! |
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31st Jan 2018 6:58pm |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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My mate had a V8 ‘86 in white about 15 years ago. Think it may have been ex-police. It was rough then and he hammered it for about 6 months. No photos or reg sadly
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31st Jan 2018 7:26pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1283
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Although I'm a fan of the slidey-window One Ten, I'm glad you've at last found the Masai Red facelift vehicle you have been looking for.
And you are clearly not daunted by the work it needs! Will you be keeping us informed of progress on here? |
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31st Jan 2018 8:15pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3783  
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You are a brave man Jeremy, I'm looking forward to the pics & words of the "re-birth".
Would you consider an upgraded engine (a bit more power)? Pickles. |
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31st Jan 2018 9:07pm |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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She’ll (Has the name Emma on the back plate!!) be auto and a V8 running njection. Size and power will depend on exactly what I find at the right moment
I’ll be updating this as I go  |
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31st Jan 2018 9:23pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481  
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Doesn't need much. You will have it on the road by next weekend 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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31st Jan 2018 10:37pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5159
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I have a spare grill for this if you want one Jeremy
Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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1st Feb 2018 6:02am |
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