So, I bought a Defender 2.5 TD 1989 for around 2k and thought I ought to introduce it here.
171000 on the clock and although the chassis looks rusty, it’s all surface rust, where all the underseal has fallen off! Loads of new (ish) bits on it, like the roof, bumper, cross member and all the springs! Loads of chequer plate, not sure about that but it’ll stay on for now. It’s also been quite well looked after, everything feels good, drives extremely well and in general it’s in reasonable, and reasonably straight, original, condition. OK, there’s a few scabby bits, body straps, nearside bulkhead/door post, and all the door hinges! In the last 10 years it’s done less than 10k, last year alone it only did 1,500 miles, so although it’s been a farm vehicle I don’t think it’s been abused at all.
So, this (hopefully) shows what it’s like warts and all, as of this morning … I’ve taken the spare wheel off the door, it might go back on though and I’m currently swapping suspension, wheels, possibly seats, and adding stuff, cb, winch, and giving it a full service including timing, power steering and alternator belts and all fluids including brake/clutch fluids. I’m also looking to fit the old Disco rear dickie seats into the 90 for when (if) the kids wanna come with us!
Oh, the fitted cd/radio works, as do the speakers, and it has an aux input so all’s good on the moosick front too ..
So it’ll be ready for the Lakes soon .. and I’ve not run it offroad as standard yet, so I never (probably) will do ..
It’s possible that the rear towbar is coming off so I can fit my removable tow/recovery hitch, but not sure yet, we’ll see how it looks for ground clearance when the suspension and tyres are on. If anyone wants a movable towbar, pm me an offer ..
171000 on the clock and although the chassis looks rusty, it’s all surface rust, where all the underseal has fallen off! Loads of new (ish) bits on it, like the roof, bumper, cross member and all the springs! Loads of chequer plate, not sure about that but it’ll stay on for now. It’s also been quite well looked after, everything feels good, drives extremely well and in general it’s in reasonable, and reasonably straight, original, condition. OK, there’s a few scabby bits, body straps, nearside bulkhead/door post, and all the door hinges! In the last 10 years it’s done less than 10k, last year alone it only did 1,500 miles, so although it’s been a farm vehicle I don’t think it’s been abused at all.
So, this (hopefully) shows what it’s like warts and all, as of this morning … I’ve taken the spare wheel off the door, it might go back on though and I’m currently swapping suspension, wheels, possibly seats, and adding stuff, cb, winch, and giving it a full service including timing, power steering and alternator belts and all fluids including brake/clutch fluids. I’m also looking to fit the old Disco rear dickie seats into the 90 for when (if) the kids wanna come with us!
Oh, the fitted cd/radio works, as do the speakers, and it has an aux input so all’s good on the moosick front too ..
So it’ll be ready for the Lakes soon .. and I’ve not run it offroad as standard yet, so I never (probably) will do ..
It’s possible that the rear towbar is coming off so I can fit my removable tow/recovery hitch, but not sure yet, we’ll see how it looks for ground clearance when the suspension and tyres are on. If anyone wants a movable towbar, pm me an offer ..
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