timc1967 · Feb 20, 2014

Since I tried and failed to do a chassis swap on my dear old Series IIa way back in the 90s, I commissioned a tame ex-mil mechanic to do the chassis swap on the 110 wot I purchased last November.

I was happy to see some progress today.

I hope the pic is of interest. Its a V8 conversion done by Keith Gott back in 2002 ish. Engine is 4 litre V8 ex TVR factory land rover. At risk of sounding like a chump, I have no idea even if its a low or high compression unit.

timc1967 · Apr 5, 2014

billy no mates here with an update on my 110

I checked out the engine number and it is a high compression engine. Hopefully it will move well.

Here's the latest pic

In the background, bulkhead removal in progress.

timc1967 · Jun 6, 2014

Bored with waiting for my hard top chassis swap to complete I have bought a 110 CSW off a forum member. I needed it quick so the timing was right. Will be using it to shift some parafinalia over the weekend. Project-wise it will be keep it on the road maintenance, whereas for the red one featured here it will be a labour of love.

marccleave · Jun 6, 2014

How did I miss this... V8 in a Land-Rover is just meant to be!

Keep the pictures coming please!

JohnM70 · Jun 7, 2014

Better than my 'Not stripping it down' tart-up attempt!

flat · Jun 7, 2014

very nice!

timc1967 · Jul 26, 2014

Hopefully MOT next week

Its looking like this

And sounding like this (with no exhaust)
sound file

marccleave · Jul 26, 2014

That does sound good indeed!

Good luck with the MOT!

SmileySteve · Jul 26, 2014

Nice! liking it

timc1967 · Aug 3, 2014

Been driving it today and yesterday. Its running great. Amazing since it hasnt been on the road for 2 years

I have been working on trimming the rear interior sticking in closed cell foam and automotive trimming carpet on top. This has been hard work so many angles and surfaces, due to the rear seat conversion. I made up a dropin piece of carpet stuck to foam for the 2nd row footwell but unfortunately left it on the roof when i went for a test drive. Been round again and fear it is lost for ever.

The rear seats have all the space you could want, which is better than my CSW, and putting standard front seats in the back was the best decision possible.

Next Sunday we leave for our caravan holiday (not too far) so I need to keep driving it in case any issues crop up, and also need to finish the trimming out otherwise the kids won't want to ride in the back. Landyglass is coming Wednesday to fit the panel side windows.

timc1967 · Aug 6, 2014

Finally, at least on the outside this pup is mostly looking how I want it and need it.

The charming Dave of Landyglass was over today and fitting his panel windows and new leccy windscreen.

The project will continue with the interior trimming but these windows are great inside and outside, with nice trims all the way around the opening, it looks like a proper job.

timc1967 · Mar 24, 2017

Bit of a late update, I got some wider wheels and tyres

It needs wider arches but I have struggled to find ones I like that use the original fixings. Coming soon though!

bankz5152 · Mar 24, 2017

Awesome.

timc1967 · Mar 24, 2017

Last summer I constructed a bed in the rear of the truck

Its not attached at all, just wedges in - takes about 5 minutes to install or remove.

Doesn't need much support underneath

Futon mattress perfect size:

And room for the beer keg and cooler:

IamRobbie · Mar 24, 2017

Looks tidy. Glad you found room for a beer keg

timc1967 · Mar 30, 2017

This story is pretty much up to date with my 110, but I have a plan to add wider arches as the weather warms up.

The new wheels and tyres in the picture above does not sure how much they protrude from the arches. I bought a set of wide arches from SP but realised to my horror that I would have to drill the bodywork, so my heart simply wasn't in it.

My search continued and I eventually found some universal arches on ebay which I believe will work. You can keep the existing arches to preserve the look, better than shown in the ebay ad, where you can see a Defender with them fitted - I plan to cut them to a more tapered profile than shown. These arches use the original plastic rivet fittings, I have plenty of new ones at the ready. My hope is that these new arches will appear simply as a lip emerging from the standard arches.

There is a video for fitment to a Disco and I will get started at some point this summer when the weather is warm enough to make the arches pliable.

Alan Crossley · Mar 30, 2017

timc1967 said:
This story is pretty much up to date with my 110, but I have a plan to add wider arches as the weather warms up.

The new wheels and tyres in the picture above does not sure how much they protrude from the arches. I bought a set of wide arches from SP but realised to my horror that I would have to drill the bodywork, so my heart simply wasn't in it.

My search continued and I eventually found some universal arches on ebay which I believe will work. You can keep the existing arches to preserve the look, better than shown in the ebay ad, where you can see a Defender with them fitted - I plan to cut them to a more tapered profile than shown

timc1967 said:

This story is pretty much up to date with my 110, but I have a plan to add wider arches as the weather warms up.

The new wheels and tyres in the picture above does not sure how much they protrude from the arches. I bought a set of wide arches from SP but realised to my horror that I would have to drill the bodywork, so my heart simply wasn't in it.

My search continued and I eventually found some universal arches on ebay which I believe will work. You can keep the existing arches to preserve the look, better than shown in the ebay ad, where you can see a Defender with them fitted - I plan to cut them to a more tapered profile than shown. These arches use the original plastic rivet fittings, I have plenty of new ones at the ready. My hope is that these new arches will appear simply as a lip emerging from the standard arches.

There is a video for fitment to a Disco and I will get started at some point this summer when the weather is warm enough to make the arches pliable.

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. These arches use the original plastic rivet fittings, I have plenty of new ones at the ready. My hope is that these new arches will appear simply as a lip emerging from the standard arches.

There is a video for fitment to a Disco and I will get started at some point this summer when the weather is warm enough to make the arches pliable.

'Looked at the wheel arch extensions in the video link, but have to say, and it's only my view, that they don't appear to complement the high standard of work and finish which you have achieved so far. Then again, you do great work and might get a superior look to the guy in the video. It also looked like a lot of work for a small gain, although he obviously could have extended his much more, had he chosen.

The big consolation is that if you don't like them when you have done them, you can always bite the bullet and fit the screw on alternative. Don't like to be negative and it's none of my feckin business

! But,whatever you choose will be good for you. Enjoy your holiday and try not to spill too much from the keg when your going up hills

timc1967 · Mar 30, 2017

That's a good way to treat it, yeh they're not pretty in that picture. I will prob need about 2cm top and rear of the wheel arch. Sounding confident, but who knows when I get started it might not work out. I certainly enjoyed working on the bed frame but I find wood more intuitive to work with.

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