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Squirdan

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 68

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Keswick Green

range rover classic v8 resto

not a defender obviously but thought you guys might be interested anyway

1982 Range Rover - an early 4 door - I am having it restored and slightly bespoked

It was in pretty good nick; the chassis and inner body needed very little

full colour change and a new leather interior coming

I went for a 4 litre engine from John Eales as felt like a good upgrade to power without needing to change a huge amount of other parts as would have been the case with say a 4.6. Fitted with a rebuilt R380 and slickshift

Defender 110 front calipers and discs to be fitted, OME "nitrocharger sport" dampers and slightly lower springs, but no anti roll bars (none fitted in period) which should hopefully maintain the beautiful ride quality but reduce roll a little

for anyone on Instagram its 1982rangerover

if theres any money left when this is finished the S2a V8 ragtop ex Jeremy is the 2018 project!

Dan

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8th Sep 2017 7:20am

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

Very nice!

What else are you doing,
Who's doing the work for you? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

8th Sep 2017 7:58am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

That looks great. John Eales V8's are lovely. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

8th Sep 2017 8:05am

Squirdan

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 68

Twenty Ten engineering in Redditch are doing it - RRC specialists

what else am I doing? what apart from new engine, gearbox, suspension and brakes ??

complete retrimmed interior in tan leather
complete panels off repaint in a RAL colour thats a bit like Keswick
got some banded Rostyles coming but might stick with the CSK type wheels...not sure yet
had to source new rear tailgate with number plate flap, 2 new front door skins (not easy as the key in door was only 82/3 before it moved to door handle)

chassis was stripped cleaned and repainted. new rear X member and various bits of rust chopped out

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8th Sep 2017 8:41am

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3488

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Looking at the last photo of your first post Dan, I would say that the suspension lift is a tad too radical ??

Looks really good and thanks for sharing. I would love a RRC. The V8 has always been a thing of beauty.

Keep the photos coming as work progresses

8th Sep 2017 1:09pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7904

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Looks amazing! As above please keep the photos coming!

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

8th Sep 2017 1:18pm

Squirdan

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 68

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Looks q similar to Mid Grey in this light. Which is good as I love that colour

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County Tan leather for the interior. F and R seats will have the double headrests and armrests

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Grot removed and seat belt fixings welded in

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Tunnel in over R380 and satin black renewed where it will be bisible

8th Sep 2017 3:18pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

I like that, A LOT!!!

I still have my first 2 door I ever bought squirrelled away for one day!

8th Sep 2017 5:44pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

Jeremy you've got too many sheds!!

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

8th Sep 2017 5:47pm

JeremyJ

Member Since: 16 Nov 2011
Location: Aylesbury
Posts: 1758

I've cut back, honest!!

8th Sep 2017 5:50pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

Not got any FCs knocking about??

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

8th Sep 2017 6:05pm

Coatesyyy

Member Since: 07 Sep 2017
Location: Knutsford
Posts: 423

Looking forward to seeing your project progress

29th Sep 2017 3:36pm

Squirdan

Member Since: 28 Sep 2013
Location: London
Posts: 68

Here you go!

Good progress has been made

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29th Sep 2017 6:59pm

Oakseywick

Member Since: 20 Dec 2014
Location: Cirencester
Posts: 1000

Looking great

29th Sep 2017 7:24pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

Very nice

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

29th Sep 2017 7:24pm

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