1. SPLRover

    Brakes & Suspension & Wiring Recommendations - 1988 90 Restoration

    Thanks a lot, any advice on how to go about this?
  2. SPLRover

    Brakes & Suspension & Wiring Recommendations - 1988 90 Restoration

    Thanks all for the responses, sure I will have more questions. Pic of the truck.
  3. SPLRover

    Brakes & Suspension & Wiring Recommendations - 1988 90 Restoration

    Hi All, Recently bought a low mileage 1988 90 Station Wagon with a 300TDI engine fitted to it. Truck has been sitting outside in a yard for years and requires complete restoration....my first. Chassis needs rear cross member, however seems pretty solid elsewhere although I'm sure there will be...
  4. SPLRover

    Defender Snow Plough Recommendations

    Thanks guys. Will do some research and see what's out there. Kevstar, your definitely right on gritting afterwards. Will be quite a bit of money out initially. Cheers
  5. SPLRover

    Defender Snow Plough Recommendations

    Hi All, Plenty of snow here in Scotland and plenty of people looking for snow clearances in car parks etc as the gritting companies are too busy. I'm thinking for buying a snow plough for a Puma 110 and fitting it and doing snow clearances. Does anyone have experience of fitting a Defender...
  6. SPLRover

    Series 2 Project - Advice Sought

    Thanks guys, much appreciated. I will go see it and check it out to see if it's worth it. Looks like a headache and lot of work. Perhaps easier buying a better one. The 3 I mentioned is perfect, middle of the road compared to this. The chap won't sell it though....
  7. SPLRover

    Series 2 Project - Advice Sought

    Evening all, I've been looking for a Defender 90 project for a while now, however despite my efforts (putting ads in local newspapers etc), my search remains futile and the values of Defenders, well there appears to be no stopping the ongoing increase... As such, I've switched my plan and now...
  8. SPLRover

    110 V8 conversion to 300TDI

    Hi V8bob, Thanks for the response. It won't be a daily driver, more of a weekend vehicle for the odd off road day and camping trips. I did think of the investment and there seems to be huge variance in pricing for the V8's more so than any of the other variants. And there is of course the...
  9. SPLRover

    110 V8 conversion to 300TDI

    Hi All, I have a chance to buy a (rough been sitting for years) project matching numbers 1988 110 V8 which I believe requires a chassis and bulkhead. Whilst enquiring about a replacement chassis I have been informed that the V8 chassis is particular to the engine, is this correct? My reason...
  10. SPLRover

    MOD Defender WOLF Project

    Hi Flat, Thanks for the response. I think I'm more than convinced now. Pete
  11. SPLRover

    MOD Defender WOLF Project

    Sounds like a lot fo work, looks great. Where did you get the roll cage from? The thing is that clean 300 TDI's are very expensive. Back on topic of the WOLF's, how different is the 24V set up or it is purely certain circuits of the vehicle that are 24V, that is to power the radio equipment?
  12. SPLRover

    MOD Defender WOLF Project

    Hi V8250, Thanks for the information which really does help with my decision making. Civilian it is then and so begins the search.....Clean 90 300 TDI's seem to be very rare and I can see the search possibly heading down the route of a TD5. Thats a very nice looking truck you have may I say...
  13. SPLRover

    MOD Defender WOLF Project

    Hi All, New to the site and would like to introduce myself. I have a Range Rover Sport L320 as a family car and am looking at the moment to possibly purchase an MOD Wolf 90 from auction as a base project car and essentially convert one to civilian spec. The MOD WOLF's come with either a...