Josiah Wilson
New Member
So, working on my truck today with the intent of added the final touches on a 200tdi conversion, I came to realize something about the LR Santana 2500DL. It effing has a Series III chassis. Why would they put such an old chassis on it? Is there any particular benefit to keeping such dated axles, and suspension?
Anyways, moving on. There are a few things that I wanted about the Santana. The four roof windows, a tougher transmission, and the fact it's left hand drive without having to spend close to $40k were major selling points to me. But the lack of replacement parts, and the ability to upgrade to how I want it have become difficult.
So, how difficult would it be for me to buy a parts/ spares 1987 and prior One Ten and keep the chassis and axles and move the LHD steering column, and cab from the Santana onto it? The body, etc. on the Santana are the same as the Defender, but on 109 chassis and axles.
Is it even worth me doing? I'm already in pretty deep with converting it to a 200tdi.
Thanks in advance.
Anyways, moving on. There are a few things that I wanted about the Santana. The four roof windows, a tougher transmission, and the fact it's left hand drive without having to spend close to $40k were major selling points to me. But the lack of replacement parts, and the ability to upgrade to how I want it have become difficult.
So, how difficult would it be for me to buy a parts/ spares 1987 and prior One Ten and keep the chassis and axles and move the LHD steering column, and cab from the Santana onto it? The body, etc. on the Santana are the same as the Defender, but on 109 chassis and axles.
Is it even worth me doing? I'm already in pretty deep with converting it to a 200tdi.
Thanks in advance.