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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133  |
So we've been untaxed & Mot'd for over a year now
Just completed all fluid & filter change, together with a new battery in preparation for getting us back on the road. Upon inspection, there's a whole load of deep rust all over the chassis, A Frame etc. Might be time for a chassis swap  - any recomendations around the merseyside area.
Nearest place seems to be Autodefiance in Deeside. Does anyone have experience of Sheilder chassis?? |
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8th Sep 2018 1:42pm |
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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133 |
cheeky bump
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9th Sep 2018 1:39pm |
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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547  
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Cheeky hint to try the search button
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62499.html? |
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9th Sep 2018 1:45pm |
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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652 
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Have you tried Barry at landy tech in huntscross? Used to be head mech in or center 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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9th Sep 2018 3:09pm |
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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133 |
Thanks Gaz...…
done a search and can't find any reference to Landy Tech?????? Have you any contact details / web site??? Cheers 2000 D2 TD5 - ahhh bless 2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed 1997 300tdi d90 - now with electrics that work! - now with a brand new custom made soft top fitted …...…...............….new chassis now all fixed and driving like new 2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara) 2016 D4 battery magically fixed with NOCO charger |
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9th Sep 2018 11:25pm |
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| 8619simon Member Since: 05 Nov 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 222  
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I've just had a new Marsland galv chassis and a galv bulkhead done by Autodefiance. Really pleased with their work. It was supposed to be be a straightforward lift up body swap but once we started the bulkhead was shot and so was the rear tub. Ended up with a full rebuild nearly
The lads at Autodefiance were great, knew their stuff and did a really good job. They were always happy for me to call in during the work to see how they were getting on and finished on time when they said they would. I would recommend them and well worth calling in to see them. |
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9th Sep 2018 11:33pm |
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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133 |
Wow.....great recommendation Simon.
Did they source the chassis or did you get it yourself??? Cheers 2000 D2 TD5 - ahhh bless
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed 1997 300tdi d90 - now with electrics that work! - now with a brand new custom made soft top fitted …...…...............….new chassis now all fixed and driving like new 2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara) 2016 D4 battery magically fixed with NOCO charger |
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10th Sep 2018 12:03am |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340  
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it's easy enough to buy from them directly. A mate of mine has just ordered one - but be aware they're sitting with roughly a 6 week wait at the moment (that was for a TD5, unsure if it makes any difference)
Also worth painting it before you do the swap. Nothing says "steal me" quite like a bling bling galvanised chassis. I painted mine after it was back together and was a total faff  2013 Discovery 4 HSE Lux | 2001 Defender 90 TD5 | 2007 Prodrive RB320 |
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10th Sep 2018 3:36am |
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| 8619simon Member Since: 05 Nov 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 222
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They sourced it from Marsland for me, they were happy for me to source as well but as they were doing the bulkhead it was easier to get them to organsies so all the delivery and start date could be coordinated. There is a paint shop next door to their workshop so they have a quick turn around on painted items. I agree with the idea of painting the chassis. They mordant washed, primed and then raptor coated my chassis, brilliant rock hard finish. The bulkhead had the same treatment except for the sections of the body work that show, these were sprayed as normal. They did a rebuild of two Mountain Rescue Defenders in one of the Mags a few months ago which is where I heard about them. They had a couple of projects on the go at the time so I went down to se their work and chat to them. Heres a few gratuitous pics:  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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10th Sep 2018 9:25am |
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| tolley Member Since: 07 Nov 2011 Location: gloucester Posts: 1114 
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do you have a number for them and do they do just steel chassis ? |
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10th Sep 2018 9:30am |
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| 8619simon Member Since: 05 Nov 2016 Location: North Wales Posts: 222
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Here you go:
https://www.autodefiance.co.uk/ |
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10th Sep 2018 9:33am |
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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652
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try rugged guide, he was setting up partnership, I can go and see him for a number if you require https://www.facebook.com/Rugged-Guide-304785509723458/ 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car) 2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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10th Sep 2018 1:56pm |
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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133 |
Thanks Simon......loving the pictures
2000 D2 TD5 - ahhh bless
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed 1997 300tdi d90 - now with electrics that work! - now with a brand new custom made soft top fitted …...…...............….new chassis now all fixed and driving like new 2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara) 2016 D4 battery magically fixed with NOCO charger |
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10th Sep 2018 11:04pm |
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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133 |
Gaz....looks like they are located next to Lookers / Taskers in Speke,,,,might call in this week 2000 D2 TD5 - ahhh bless
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed 1997 300tdi d90 - now with electrics that work! - now with a brand new custom made soft top fitted …...…...............….new chassis now all fixed and driving like new 2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara) 2016 D4 battery magically fixed with NOCO charger |
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10th Sep 2018 11:13pm |
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