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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517  
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In the words of the great DJ Khaled, "another one."
I now very proudly own a second Defender at the ripe age of 23 with this Cairns Blue 130, in what feels like entering the VIP section of an already exclusive club given the 130's rarity.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I am the fourth owner of this dignified barbarian, with the previous owners being SSE, a tree surgeon, and some other geezer in between. Being an ex-SSE battle bus it comes with some goodies such as diesel heater and heavy duty chassis from factory - a chassis which to our delights is in very good condition - credit to the previous owners! 
Words nor pictures really quite show the scale of this ARB tipper box - its like having the body of a 90 back there. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge So, a brief overview of the short term master plan...
Shot blast, galvanise, paint and Dinitrol the existing chassis Uprate the drivetrain with a veritable assortment of Winchester Gears and Ashcroft parts Better brakes (demanded from a liability standpoint  )
Bolt a Safety Devices climbing frame to the exterior (too tall and lanky for an internal hoop spec  )
Transfer my portable upstairs living quarters over Complete respray to a classic yet bold Land Rover colour (budget permitting  ) I'll be awarding 10 imaginary internet points to the member who guesses correctly
Oh, and slap a stonking big 5.9L Cummins 6BT in the front end with the legendary Bosch P7100 mechanical injection pump. Stock it will produce circa 300 bhp and a torque figure that I shall deem as suffice (for now  ).
So if you or, anybody you know is after a recently rebuilt 2.4TDCi engine and drivetrain, hit me up in the PMs. Same goes for that lovely ARB tipper w/ hydraulics that are only 4 to 5 years old - although I may already have a buyer, you know who you are  I'll be selling many parts that come off, here on the forum. 
But for now I need think as to where best slather my Defender2.net window stickers (shameless plug). Click image to enlarge This will be very much a stage-by-stage build (paycheck-by-paycheck  ), with interior overhaul being one of the latter. But for now here's a cheeky teaser 
Click image to enlarge Since loosing my original Graduate position in Aberdeen (  you Coronavirus) I also lost access to a garage and workshop space to where I was planning to conduct such a build myself - I am an engineer afterall. So, instead it's being built by the terrific chaps at Stagshaw with the added benefits of it probably (by which I mean definitely and unquestionably) being built far quicker and to exceptional standard.
Given my photographic ineptitude, as illustrated above, I recommend you give Stagshaw a follow on Instagram (@Stagshaw) if you at all like Defenders or this build. I'll eventually pluck the courage to start my Defender's own Instagram (I may be young but I despise social media), which I'll post below at a later date if you wish to follow, step-by-step, my crippling Defender shaped financial decision making! 
Of course, no single self-sufficient twenty-year-old can justify such ownership of two gallant steeds as fine as these. And so, I will be saying au revoir to my beloved 110 Double Cab to assist in financing this build, as sadly, Bank of Mum & Dad don't exist for me. Tis all for now until next week.
P.S. I don't expect many on here to get that opening line given our demographic, don't worry 
P.P.S. If you have children, don't ever tell them that they can't buy themselves something. Some will go out their way to defy and prove them so very wrong. This ones for you Mum!  Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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23rd Mar 2021 12:53am |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874 
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Good for you. ๐๐
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23rd Mar 2021 8:25pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5681 
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Wow. That looks like a project.
Whatโs your plan with that tdci bonnet bulge metal doofa thingy? ๐๐ |
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23rd Mar 2021 9:03pm |
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| SJM2018 Member Since: 06 Jul 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 296 
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That sounds epic! 2011 CSW XS 90
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24th Mar 2021 8:45am |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3369
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Welcome to the 130 club
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24th Mar 2021 8:56am |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Thanks lads!
I can barely get to sleep at night with all the excitement! Been conjuring up this build in my head and on Excel for the past 3 years and it's finally about to start. It'll take at least another year to get it exactly where I want regarding auxiliary items, interior and sound system etc but, I hope to have a solid foundation by the end of the following few months.
And don't worry there will be plenty photos to come interspersed with videos I have no doubt.
God knows - try flog it here or eBay?! Failing that, add it to my collection of Defender guff for an eventual "garage clear-out" once I deem the level of collected dust thick enough. Shame really, as I low key rather like it due to its practicality and immense strength. I often find myself balancing on the sills of my current 110 to load things on the rack. 
Again, if anybody wants anything from the 130 that they see let me know and I can tell you if its available. Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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24th Mar 2021 5:17pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8013  
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What are you replacing the tipper body with? Pickup? Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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24th Mar 2021 8:04pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Yeah, stock rear bed. Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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24th Mar 2021 8:07pm |
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| johnnyha Member Since: 08 May 2019 Location: London Posts: 40 
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Very much looking forward to seeing this move forwards
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27th Mar 2021 9:41am |
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| NickMSM Member Since: 18 Aug 2016 Location: W Sussex Posts: 109 
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Sounds like a great project, good luck with it. Montalcino red?!
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29th Mar 2021 10:39am |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Ok, there has been progress!
We were restricted from starting the build until we could sell the tipper which, today was finally shifted
Click image to enlarge It'll now be mated to a Hilux I believe. I frankly cannot get over how good a condition the chassis is in given its working history and age. Seeing what others are selling these 130s for I feel like I got the deal of the year and practically stole it! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge It's all original factory paint with no wax oil or other treatment. No holes where holes shouldn't be and the outriggers are in fab shape also. The plan is to get the chassis removed from the body and away for shot blasting by the end of the week. Today I spent most of the afternoon with wet wipes in hand and giving Henry the hoover a proper workout. Being a working truck for an arborist there was plenty mud and woodchips bloody everywhere! Click image to enlarge Was great to see the old steed too alongside. Click image to enlarge Again, thoroughly chuffed to see the amount of deserved customers Stagshaw have at the moment given the climate and how short a time they've been on the scene - testimony to their unparalleled service! Click image to enlarge(there's even more hiding in the back of shot!) I've also put a deposit down for a P-pump 6BT with only ~60 hours and a rebuilt transmission so that'll be coming along nice too 
My next step is to shift the roof rack, engine and transmission to add to the money pot
Nope, although I'm sure the shop owner would love for that - believe it's his favourite
Click image to enlarge First of many IG posts to come from Stagshaw - FULL STEAM AHEAD Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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10th Apr 2021 6:44pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Being toyed with at this point
Click image to enlarge Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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10th Apr 2021 7:58pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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What a great project!!
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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10th Apr 2021 8:50pm |
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| Smyles_ Member Since: 25 Aug 2018 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 517
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Thanks James! Getting difficult to sleep now that's how excited I am. Like a child on Christmas eve, except it's every bloody night
Stuart
Cummins 130 Build Thread 58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue 04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone) 07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver |
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10th Apr 2021 9:14pm |
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