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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
300tdi 110 Project.
Against my better judgement, I found myself buying an X utility 110 last week, been sitting for 10yrs and has had some work done but alot more to do.
Its only when you get it home and start to strip it you realize.....have I bitten off more than I can chew this time...as I will be doing the bulk of the work myself

Couple of Holes in the Bulkhead , chassis needs welding and a new rear cross member, no hand brake unit , leaking radiator loads of missing parts etc. etc.
On a positive Engine sounds sweet but a tad smokey.

My plan is to swap out the bulkhead repair the chassis, convert to a pick up, with canvas canopy and respray it in its original colour...Portofino Red....and a nice set of white wolf rims

But am open to other suggestions Rolling with laughter

Nidge.

Day of arrival.


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Doors and windscreen in to keep the weather out ....Let the work commence !!

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Post #444418 9th Aug 2015 9:31am
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g-mack



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Ooh looking forward to this thread Thumbs Up My 109 thread

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CR



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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Santorini Black
How about full soft top, series doors, repaint it AA yellow



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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
I did consider the soft top but lack of security for the dogs put me off it .....and also would look too American Whistle

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Post #445297 11th Aug 2015 9:48pm
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Explored the bulkhead further this evening .....can't decide if I should repair or bit the bullet and replace with a galvanized one Question

Pictures below show the worst of the rot. Sad




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Post #445309 11th Aug 2015 10:01pm
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Timo



Member Since: 14 Jul 2011
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Canada 1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alveston Red
This will be good to see come to life. What on earth is tha black tar on thw vents?

Tim Series II in pieces
1984 Defender 110 (3.5l V8 now 300TDI)
Post #445337 12th Aug 2015 1:42am
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Tim looks to me like someone covered the flaps over with a roll bitumen roofing felt , to try and keep the weather out Rolling Eyes

Will be a pig to remove...another reason maybe to replace the bulkhead.

N.
Post #445350 12th Aug 2015 6:38am
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Browny90



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Stornoway Grey
I've seen Bulkheads in a lot worse condition.. really depends on your welding/ Fabricating skills I suppose.. A new bulkhead can be pricey and time consuming..

I opted for a TD5 one I found complete with ancills, dash etc for £500, only had to do a few of the MODs like the G/box tunnel to fit my LT77 because I'm using the TD5 wiper motor, and complete dash so it was a doddle to fit.. My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey Smile 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now
Post #445380 12th Aug 2015 8:05am
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Nidge wrote:
Tim looks to me like someone covered the flaps over with a roll bitumen roofing felt , to try and keep the weather out Rolling Eyes

Will be a pig to remove...another reason maybe to replace the bulkhead.

N.


The things some people with no skill or knowledge do to their cars beggars belief at times! 2016 D4 HSE

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Post #445382 12th Aug 2015 8:11am
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familymad



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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Replace it and get it galvanised. More projects come to a grinding halt as people try something that doesn't work and then lose the will.

Will be great once done Thumbs Up 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
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NickMc



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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Glutton for punishment! Just started into something much the same myself all be it only 4 years old though with a lot less rust Razz might have puma bulkhead with a little damage for sale.
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Didn't get much done this weekend , installed the correct transmission brake and removed the Pto driven hydraulic pump for the winch. Did the flange seal on the transfer box too seen as the flange had to come off to mount the new back plate

Oh and found more holes in the chassis Banging Head Banging Head ....looks more and more like a new galvanized chassis is needed

Before I know it......it will have turned into a complete re - build Shocked

N.



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Post #446484 16th Aug 2015 12:43pm
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NickMc



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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Oh dear Neutral the 300's seem to be the worst for rot. Im ordering a few marsland chassis if you're interested give me a shout sir Thumbs Up
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Ok time for a bit of an update , been tipping away at this as time and funds allow..

Gave the engine a full oil service and fitted new decat Exhaust, while I was at I removed the EGR valve and fitted some nice MK performance Hoses.


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New Nissans radiator installed and topped up with new coolant


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New Front shox, springs and Galvanised turrets.



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Post #454017 10th Sep 2015 8:13pm
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Kildare Ireland
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
The replacement bulkhead arrived.... Td5 one off a 06 utility 110, hopefully not too different to the 300tdi one....all in all its in fairly good nick, except for some rust along the top of the footwells....Land rover in their wisdom figured there was no need to brush some seam sealer on this joint ... Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes



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Started into removing the dash parts floor plates etc.



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Thats all for now

Nidge.
Post #454021 10th Sep 2015 8:22pm
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