seats are easily swapped, there are loads of different types depending on budget/capability.
some fit subaru, vauxhall, volvo. mine are recaros from a ford escort when i get round to it. These may need a little fettling and dont really give you easy access to battery box.
range rover classic seats are apparently an easy swap so disco could be the same.
If your budget allows, later defender or even exmoor trim would be the most straight forward (and costly).
Door seals are cheap (from £3 for bottoms to around £15) if they need doing.
A td5 heater is apparently a straight swap and gives better heat than the older models.
For 3K I would be looking for a tdi conversion rather than a TD. There are some good TD engines but a lot of bad ones too (they are at least 20+ years old after all).
Loads of cheaper, rougher looking defenders in your budget on ebay which will leave you plenty of "mod" money after and parts dont cost the earth.
Snorkel £60-£200
Lift Kit £100 - £1000 (from 2" springs to cranked arms etc)
tyres £250 - £600
Seats £20 (scrappy) to £500 (exmoor)
The benefit of getting a cheap one is learning as you go and if there are any problems you have the cash to sort them. A seller can be as honest as possible but after all is said and done they will be wanting rid of the vehicle so 9 times out of 10 you will always find something.
some fit subaru, vauxhall, volvo. mine are recaros from a ford escort when i get round to it. These may need a little fettling and dont really give you easy access to battery box.
range rover classic seats are apparently an easy swap so disco could be the same.
If your budget allows, later defender or even exmoor trim would be the most straight forward (and costly).
Door seals are cheap (from £3 for bottoms to around £15) if they need doing.
A td5 heater is apparently a straight swap and gives better heat than the older models.
For 3K I would be looking for a tdi conversion rather than a TD. There are some good TD engines but a lot of bad ones too (they are at least 20+ years old after all).
Loads of cheaper, rougher looking defenders in your budget on ebay which will leave you plenty of "mod" money after and parts dont cost the earth.
Snorkel £60-£200
Lift Kit £100 - £1000 (from 2" springs to cranked arms etc)
tyres £250 - £600
Seats £20 (scrappy) to £500 (exmoor)
The benefit of getting a cheap one is learning as you go and if there are any problems you have the cash to sort them. A seller can be as honest as possible but after all is said and done they will be wanting rid of the vehicle so 9 times out of 10 you will always find something.
) but no pics of the chassis? the xmember might make it through another mot but how long after? (could be the pics though).
