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Icelandy



Member Since: 27 Feb 2008
Location: Hathern
Posts: 54
England 1985 Defender 110 Other PU Stornoway Grey
My new toy
While project 'Icelandy' is only about to begin its modifications, this cam up on ebay and i could not resist.



It is a proper Sandringham 6x6, i have the full engineers report from SMC, along with the bill..... ouch! It currently has a 3.5ltr Nissan Diesel Engine in it and i am pleasently suprised with the drive.

Am planning a complete rebuild with galvanised chassis and bulkhead, and a double cab.... among other things.

What do you reckon? If a job is worth doing....

Its worth doing well....

So get someone who knows what they are doing! Smile
Post #2512 21st Jun 2008 5:53pm
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Michaels Defender



Member Since: 16 Aug 2007
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 269
United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 V8 Petrol XS CSW Auto Orkney Grey
Hi Icelandy, I have recently sold my 6x6 Defender (1989) on eBay for nearly £12000 +VAT, so perhaps its worth doing the rebuild, maybe keeping it as original as possible, check my gallery, I have a photo
Michael JE Zulu 110 now sold
Carpathian 110 also sold
Defender 110 camper now in build
Post #2578 26th Jun 2008 4:03pm
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Icelandy



Member Since: 27 Feb 2008
Location: Hathern
Posts: 54
England 1985 Defender 110 Other PU Stornoway Grey
Hi Looks good. What engine did you have in it?
I am looking to make an overlander from mine.
I think i got a good deal on the base vehicle so just depends on the rebuild cost. If a job is worth doing....

Its worth doing well....

So get someone who knows what they are doing! Smile
Post #2586 26th Jun 2008 10:16pm
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Michaels Defender



Member Since: 16 Aug 2007
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 269
United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 V8 Petrol XS CSW Auto Orkney Grey
I fitted a MD Engineering 2.8 TGV Turbo Diesel, which is an updated 300Tdi, which are manufactured in Brazil JE Zulu 110 now sold
Carpathian 110 also sold
Defender 110 camper now in build
Post #2596 27th Jun 2008 10:06am
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Icelandy



Member Since: 27 Feb 2008
Location: Hathern
Posts: 54
England 1985 Defender 110 Other PU Stornoway Grey
Was it a new one? How was it? If a job is worth doing....

Its worth doing well....

So get someone who knows what they are doing! Smile
Post #2598 27th Jun 2008 11:27am
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Michaels Defender



Member Since: 16 Aug 2007
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 269
United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 V8 Petrol XS CSW Auto Orkney Grey
I found the 2.8 TGV engine a vast improvement over the original V8 Petrol, fansastic torque and nearly 25mpg, a lot better than the 8-10mpg I was getting from my V8



I would say the engine to go for if you have a V8 petrol to replace Very Happy JE Zulu 110 now sold
Carpathian 110 also sold
Defender 110 camper now in build
Post #2602 27th Jun 2008 10:31pm
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