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| jrule Member Since: 10 Aug 2015 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 302   
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I would say about 4.5 k
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29th Jun 2018 8:06pm |
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| the gamekeeper Member Since: 01 Jan 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 96  
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Do it yourself and get to understand your motor. Rebuilt 2 landrovers from chassis up and think nothing of getting stuck in with a spanner.
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29th Jun 2018 8:11pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5112  
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A bit like how long is a piece of string as cost vary.
If you do go for it buy a Marsland Chasis, not a Richards both are good but Marsland is just that bit better. As for fitting, it depends on that garage, you will have to have the engine and gearbox fitted all the axles and running gear, fuel tank and pipes and all the sensors and electronics. The body is not that complicated as believe it or not the body can be taken off the chassis with not that much work. But then all the brake pipes and bushes affixed to all the suspension such as dampers springs etc. The labour charges mount up so it impossible to calculate the cost. but I think you would be looking at least five and a half grand including chassis to complete, possibly more, especially if the fitting bolts nuts etc are difficult to remove and remember that the chassis loom will have to be threaded through the rails and connected However once done your Defender will be a keeper without the worry of rust for many years to come. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th Jun 2018 8:15pm |
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| johnnyd Member Since: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Chippenham Posts: 1006 
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I would have loved to have tried it myself, I stripped my first car (a vauxhall Viva 1800) down and replaced the pistons etc when I was 22 ish, I am now 57, I dont have a garage, and i work, so I think I would find it very difficult......... JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW |
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29th Jun 2018 8:43pm |
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| johnnyd Member Since: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Chippenham Posts: 1006
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5K is not bad if that includes the chassis, can it really be that cheap with garage labout costs? JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW |
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29th Jun 2018 8:45pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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(a vauxhall Viva 1800) now there's a blast from the past
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29th Jun 2018 9:07pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8150  
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Don't forget the hidden costs, new bushes? Makes sense whilst it's apart, new brake flexis? The odd bits here and there, a.c. regas etc. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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29th Jun 2018 9:39pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5112
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Yes!, but it all depends on labour hours and how specialised the garage is on re-chasing. I would recommend an independent garage who knows what they are doing and have done many a chassis swap so the mechanics understand any complications that might occur. It is not that difficult to swap a body and all sundries if the garage has done this type of work before. As I said 5K might escalate if there are problems but 5k to 6k should be a guide any more you should ask why? For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th Jun 2018 11:15pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Contact Marsie by pm, he'll quote you, he works next to Richards chassis and he'll get you sorted.
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30th Jun 2018 5:07am |
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| Tdi4 Member Since: 24 Oct 2014 Location: Houten Posts: 513  
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An experienced workshop can do it in about 100 Hrs.
Or at least that was on my bill  a defender from 1984 pretending to be a puma with a touch of Range Rover |
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30th Jun 2018 6:05am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Alpine Restorations advertise galv chassis swaps widely on social media might be worth a call? 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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30th Jun 2018 6:20am |
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| chopcat Member Since: 11 Sep 2012 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 412 
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Had my Td5 done in scotland with tayside landrovers for well under £3k. Including a fair bit of other work.
A brilliant job and nice people to deal with. |
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30th Jun 2018 6:47am |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481 
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They do seem pretty active in the world of LR restorations right now. Lots of eBay galv bulkheads and stuff for sale too. Anyone used them? 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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30th Jun 2018 7:52am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878  
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Straight from Dr Google. About 5k. No idea if anyone on here has used them.
http://www.mdengineering.co.uk/defender-ga...lacements/ Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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30th Jun 2018 9:48am |
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