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potus

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Just recently purchased this project vehicle, 1988 defender 90 CSW fitted with 200 tdi. Stacks of history and all old MOT's, previous owners details, bills etc..

It does drive, I have driven it on/off trailer and in/out of my garage but that's all. Was MOT'd till March of this year, currently SORNED. Logbook in my name.

I can't take any more whinging from the missus and its needing a home with a more understanding wife. Final straw seemed to be when I stashed the rear tub in the garden, thought I'd got away with it as you couldn't see it from the house :(

There is a photo in my page photos but I have since removed the rear tub to properly attack the chassis with a wire brush and paint.

The car had some damage to the passenger side bodywork by PO, was not registered (I have checked HPI). Previous owner has bought many new/used parts to repair including, front passenger wing, rear side panel, tub rear plate and capping, sides etc. Passenger door has been repaired. Loads of stuff in boxes, new glass seals etc etc. I really suggest if anyone interested to come and have a look. Has all the rear seats etc, carpets roof linings. Nice Wolfrace alloys tyres not great and probably the reason the PO crashed.

Chassis does needs some work to the rear. I will (if it doesn't sell) firstly buy some really good earlplugs, followed by a rear crossmember with extensions. Other than that I can see a small repair on top of the rail,

Passenger side needs a replacement footwell and small repairs to the bulkhead in the area under the screen. Its in the area you can't see the area until the screen is removed.

I really suggest that if your interested please come and have a look. Will need a trailer and large van to get all the bits in.

Car is in Plymouth, offers considered once you have seen it, any q's please fie away but am away this weekend to salisbury plain.........on my motorbike..:D
 
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Would really suggest viewing beforehand unless you're keen on buying anything blind, so like the ad says, once viewed offers considered.
 
If your not too far away, I would really suggest you come and have a look, kick the tyres and make an offer if its what your after.
It is a great opportunity to start a build 'as you want it' and without the likelihood of unearthing any nasty surprises.
Will be starting to sort it myself in the next couple of weeks if no interest especially as the missus is kind of coming around to the idea :)
 
Ok, more information.......200tdi engine fired up straight away today after 3+ weeks in the garage. Sounding Great, driven out of garage fine. This truck has all old mot, details of previous owners and loads of history. All county rear seats here, carpets, roof linings etc. Cubby box, load liner.

As mentioned before, Car had some body damage to near side by the previous owner. Car is HPI clear. All panels have been purchased ready for refit. Only thing I have not got is a front bumper. All just needs bolting back on and painting. Rear tub needs new side and rear panel fitted but all here ready to go.

Due to rust I was intending to fit a new rear crossmember rather than mess about patching. Needs NS front suspension turret too as you can see from the photos. NS footwell to repair, driver side is fine.

Started wire brushing the chassis ready for rust treatment and painting..

Seeing that there is some interest and everyone keeps asking the price, £1300.

Take it or leave it,

Took some more photos today













 
+3 on the bargain price mate, I know you have stated a price but really most on here would pay a bit more and mugs on the bay would be happy with another 500 on top of that.
 
If I had some knowledge of where to start I'd have this - my mechanical skills are limited :( And you're not too far away
 
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