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BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black

1983 110 V8 Limestone

I’ve finally pulled the trigger on a V8!

It’s a genuine factory V8, but has had a later 24G V8 fitted alongside a 5 speed box. I need to confirm if it’s an LT85 or LT77. I have a feeling it’s an LT85. Anyways, the 24G and 5 speed suit my needs more than a 14/15G and LT95.

It’s a low owners (now 4) and low mileage (just under 50k) vehicle, with great chassis and bodywork. I think it’ll make for a tasty project!

My first mods will be security. Then it’ll be on to a general service and check-over, before I start playing around here and there.

I’m not sure whether to keep the iFor or put a 3/4 canvas on . . . Ideas on a postcard!

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1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

25th Feb 2022 5:27pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Good lord I think I am in love....

To Ifor or not to Ifor... I would go tonneau cover I think. Love the pick-up shape.

25th Feb 2022 5:34pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17362

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I'd go for a full canvas and ditch the truck cab, though I realise that that is not everyone's cup of tea.

25th Feb 2022 5:36pm

west4x4

Member Since: 23 Jan 2010
Location: Rutland
Posts: 140

Absolutely lovely I’d go for a canvas top over the ifor

25th Feb 2022 5:40pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10381

That is pretty. Be prettier sporting a full rag and Naka steels

25th Feb 2022 6:02pm

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Oh Yes BaronDefenders... she's a looker, nice project

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Good Luck SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html

25th Feb 2022 6:07pm

defender9

Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 1629

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Nice find, V8s are cool

25th Feb 2022 6:10pm

seriesonenut

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Essex
Posts: 1211

I had that saved on my wish list! Very nice

2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2

25th Feb 2022 6:16pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

GREENI wrote:
That is pretty. Be prettier sporting a full rag and Naka steels

Definitely thinking of going to Nak steels with some 255/85R16 boots

Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

25th Feb 2022 6:29pm

Mike c

Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
Posts: 928

Lovely vehicle, but I would say keep the standard wheels but canvas back

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW
2002 Discovery 2 td5 GS (gone)
1994 Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (gone)

25th Feb 2022 8:19pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

The tyres will get changed one way or the other. They absolutely howl on the road

25th Feb 2022 8:27pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17362

I hadn't noticed the tyres, they look like the legendary Goodyear Xtra-Grips, the world's noisiest tyre of all time!

25th Feb 2022 10:04pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

They’re the Deestone version thereof. They make modern MTs sound like a summer road tyre! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

25th Feb 2022 10:09pm

steveww

Member Since: 05 Jan 2022
Location: Uppingham
Posts: 566

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green

Looks to be in great condition, a good find.

I'd go with a rag top or an ALUCAB style overland setup.

https://www.alu-cab.com/product/the-alu-cabin/

26th Feb 2022 10:36am

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 970

Rag top all the way, although if you carry livestock they will eat it away

Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

26th Feb 2022 10:43am

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