another 90 in the family

i have taken delivery if my second 90 and what a car .full nut and bolt rebuild and stainless bolts used .... if its not new its fully refurbished








this was from the seller i got the car from (he did all the work and the vast expense .thank god for a buyers market

It started life as a V8, The V8 was no good for me as I’ve always wanted a 300tdi. I then came across a 1998 110 300tdi which was an unfinished/barely started project. Then the rebuild began i completely striped both the 90 and 110 to a bare chassis. Stainless steel nut and bolts were used where ever possible on the rebuild so when she needs repairs in the future you can keep the grinder in the cupboard. The colour is and old 1970s rover colour and it always get comments on how nice the paint work is quality primer and lacquer was used to give it the best achievable finish.

I am going to list the work carried out below (All parts were purchased from Bearmach)

Chassis

Cleaned
repair to o/s outrigger
New rear cross member
300 tdi mounts fitted
All stone chipped and painted black with 2 pac paint.
Clear wax oil to the inside of chassis

Running gear

Land rover 300 tdi engine head was skimmed, new gasket fitted, timing belt, water pump, new alternator, new starter motor.
Turbo was checked and all was good
Electric fan (thermostatically controlled)
r380 gearbox stripped checked 3rd and 4th gear replaced also new input shaft
fly wheel skimmed
New clutch fitted
New thrust bearing
New clutch fork
300 Tdi front axle bearings seals and swivel balls replaced
Salisbury rear axle with bearings and seals replaced
New 2.5 N/A rear prop as it worked best with the rear axle

Steering, braking, suspension

Reconditioned steering box
New Heavy duty steering bars
All brake callipers and discs and pads are brand new front disks are cut and drilled
New 2” extended braided brake hoses
New 2” Pro comp suspension lift
New Heavy duty rear shock mounts
New Tubular galv front shock mounts
Polly bushed





Body work

All body parts removed from and painted inside and out
Bulkhead is off the 300 tdi with a new passenger foot well fitted
Both doors had repairs to drip rails and clear wax oiled inside and out taking care drain ducts were not blocked. New hinges
Wings 300 tdi
New rear door and hinges
Puma Bonnet is a new genuine part from land rover
KBX grill ( i think ) painted gloss black
KBX Hi Force wing vents
Galv front bumper painted gloss black
New wing mirrors

Wiring and lighting

All lights are new (can’t remember what the style is called)
Wiring loom is from the 300tdi
Rear lighting loom is brand new (300 tdi)
New battery

Interior

Seats re-trimmed
New Centre seat box
New carpets
Removable Momo steering wheel

Other bits

New 16 x 8 modular steel wheels x 5
New 33” all terrain discover copper tyres 285/75/16
New Military spec plastic coated snorkel
New opening spare wheel hanger (saves the door getting wrecked)
New height adjustable tow bar and electrics
New tubular rock sliders

I take it you won't be off roading that then:rolly:

I've got to ask, why do all that work and not fit a galv chassis or bulkhead?

i will be getting it muddy
i didn't do the work i just purchased the car from the person who did all the expensive work..

Marmaduke said:

I take it you won't be off roading that then:rolly:

I've got to ask, why do all that work and not fit a galv chassis or bulkhead?

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It's all too easy to say that, but money dictates for some people.
My first rebuild I kept the old chassis. Some of the patches it needed would have been very difficult with the body on, as would cleaning the chassis properly.
Money was the key for me at the time. Or the lack of it! Still I'd like to think it gained a few years from the time I spent on it, and if it wanted a galv chassis in the future at least everything would be nice and easy to work on
Although I do agree on the whole as I've since built 2 more on galv chassis's It's just I know the other side having been their.

I appreciate that Aaron but the amount of cash chucked at that....

Marmaduke said:

I appreciate that Aaron but the amount of cash chucked at that....

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Oh yeah. I agree in this case bud
I saw it on ebay and though exactly the same as you.

aaronmorris said:

Oh yeah. I agree in this case bud
I saw it on ebay and though exactly the same as you.

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I could do with cheering up, how much was it?

Marmaduke said:

I could do with cheering up, how much was it?

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Truth be told, I can't remember Wasn't cheap though, will try and find the link.

Linky Mr Marmaduke. Wonder if he paid that.

landrover defender 90 300 tdi nut and bolt rebuild Provisionally SOLD | eBay

Wow, I wonder how much mine is worth

yes i did .and it was worth every penny

i went all the way to cardiff to get it .and im from the west highlands near oban ....

Oi Aaron is this you?Landrover defender 90 td5 galvanised chassis rebuild | eBay

Marmaduke said:

Wow, I wonder how much mine is worth

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My thoughts too. That said, I can't really say anything as my brothers 90 is up for the same money at the mo

Marmaduke said:

Oi Aaron is this you?Landrover defender 90 td5 galvanised chassis rebuild | eBay

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Must have read my mind. Didn't see this until I'd replied to other post.
Guilty as charged
P.S Thought someone might notice it

That is a really nice color. Love it.

The colour brings back unfond memories of Austin Allegros.....eek!!