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db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

1997 Ex-MOD 110 restoration + Alu Cab pop top

Hi everybody.
Thought I’d document the work on the new to me Defender.

It’s an Ex-MOD 1997 300tdi 110 Hardtop with 70k miles. It was based at RAF Wittering and used by 85 Expeditionary Logistics Wing, the Raven? on the door is on their badge.

It was de-mobbed in 2013 and bought by a family friend off Withams, I bought it off them in February.
My plan was to run it as it is and freshen it up slowly as and when needed.
However...my plans have changed! After giving it a good look over it is pretty decent condition overall with some Ali surface corrosion and the chassis is solid but does have some rust which really needs catching now before it gets any worse.
So my plan is to fully strip it, galvanise the original chassis and rebuild it with any new parts needed.
Having done this once before to a 1989 110 CSW I kinda know what bits I could buy in advance, all new springs, shocks, bushes, bearings etc and then obviously any bits found whilst stripping down that need replacing.
I hope to get started on it soon once I’ve caught up with jobs around the house to keep the wife happy!

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Couple of upgrades I’ve done already whilst using it, JVC head unit with reverse camera for hitching up and an Optimill steering boss, lock and Momo wheel.

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Got 5 255/85/16 BFG KM3’s ready to put on!

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Updates to come soon!

Last edited by db950 on 24th Jul 2020 10:26pm. Edited 1 time in total

10th May 2020 8:21pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Look forward to the progression on here

90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

10th May 2020 8:28pm

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Thank you, looking forward to getting stuck in! 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

10th May 2020 8:46pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3611

Cool truck!

11th May 2020 8:19am

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Thanks!

My aim is to give it a fresh look but also a nod back to its military history.
Current thoughts are Land Rover Willow Green in a very light textured Raptor satin coat.
Struggling to get the willow green matched without the metallic in it currently but visiting my paint supplier again once they are fully open. 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

11th May 2020 10:04am

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Couple of pictures of the 1989 CSW I did back in 2013 after a nut and bolt restoration, original chassis galvanised and 300tdi+R380 fitted.

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Click image to enlarge 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

11th May 2020 10:07am

charcoal

Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 941

Looks fantastic, please say you're keeping the bonnet spare as a nod to the military history

1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold

1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold

11th May 2020 7:28pm

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Hi, thanks!

Yes definitely, the bonnet spare is staying and obviously it’s not a WOLF but I’ve got a brand new shovel, pick axe and tow strop to fit on

1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

11th May 2020 8:01pm

charcoal

Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 941

Great one, Ill be getting my spare there too very soon! Having the tools on the bonnet will look proper cool too. Cant wait to see it all come together

1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold

1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold

11th May 2020 8:05pm

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Thanks.
The bonnet is heavy to lift for sure but it looks great up there and saves the rear door issues.
I’m just hoping with the larger tyre fitted plus the tools it’s not too heavy else I’ll be fitting a helper ram! 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

11th May 2020 8:16pm

charcoal

Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 941

You could always put them on the wings instead like a Camel?

1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold

1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold

11th May 2020 9:13pm

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Yes, that’s an option, will try it out before fitting!
Although against a wolf wheel and large tyre the pick axe handle and shovel probably won’t make that much difference

A couple of gas struts would just give a helping hand. 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

11th May 2020 9:28pm

charcoal

Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 941

Yeah with a wheel that heavy you wouldn't even notice the tools

1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold

1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold

11th May 2020 10:59pm

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 4932

I wonder if the army still have many of these left in service. I know they kept the 300 TDI a long side the TD5 for the ease of fix in the field.

Looks like its had a easy life that one, some i have seen have been well used. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

11th May 2020 11:37pm

db950

Member Since: 01 Feb 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 559

Withams always seem to have at least dozen different types for sale, but yeah, not sure actually how many are left in service now.
It only had 30k on it and quite straight when de-mobbed so a fairly easy life. I’ve been told by a mechanic who worked at RAF Wittering that they had a fleet of these in just the Land Rover green (possibly Coniston) which mine is underneath and they were all sprayed NATO green? to send to Iraq, wether mine actually made it to Iraq I’m not sure! 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech
Instagram @the110camper

12th May 2020 7:51am

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