thommilburn
New Member
Y'Alright guys?
Not exactly a landy owner yet but due to financial difficulties (im skint) but wanting a 4x4 to play in, im considering building my own landy from the ground up. I will try to keep it as cheap as possible but i'd like a nice truck and so if nothing else building it would help to spread the cost out over the months.
What i guess i would like to know is of anyone who has chosen to do this, how it went and how it cost?
I have built vehicles in the past but i worry being unfamiliar with the defender that it may cost me a lot more than just buying a truck that is already my spec. Having said this, how much more would a truck cost with all the bits i want?
Ideally i'd like a 90, with a reliable 200-230bhp (diesel) with a galvanised chassis and all the 'off road' toys. To buy from eBay or similar i'm probably looking at £4500+. Reckon i can build one for less if im careful and only buy wisely?
Final question - would it be viable to build it on my driveway, without the use of a 2 post-lift? Or would i have to really look into borrowing some garage space for a couple of days? I see the positioning of the body as being a real pain without a lift - is it possible?
Not exactly a landy owner yet but due to financial difficulties (im skint) but wanting a 4x4 to play in, im considering building my own landy from the ground up. I will try to keep it as cheap as possible but i'd like a nice truck and so if nothing else building it would help to spread the cost out over the months.
What i guess i would like to know is of anyone who has chosen to do this, how it went and how it cost?
I have built vehicles in the past but i worry being unfamiliar with the defender that it may cost me a lot more than just buying a truck that is already my spec. Having said this, how much more would a truck cost with all the bits i want?
Ideally i'd like a 90, with a reliable 200-230bhp (diesel) with a galvanised chassis and all the 'off road' toys. To buy from eBay or similar i'm probably looking at £4500+. Reckon i can build one for less if im careful and only buy wisely?
Final question - would it be viable to build it on my driveway, without the use of a 2 post-lift? Or would i have to really look into borrowing some garage space for a couple of days? I see the positioning of the body as being a real pain without a lift - is it possible?