Topless 110 Rebuild [Archive]

SafariResto

January 27th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Seen this truck change hands several times. Its now at my place for a frame swap, RHD -> LHD conversion, Auto Install, Paint and creature comfort updates. Truck is being built on a budget while considering the best bang for the buck.

Here are the initial tear down images. Truck overall is in good shape for the age but due to some old frame repairs and rust the owner has decided to swap out the questionable frame for a new galvanized Marsland Chassis.

Looks like I dropped my camera one to many times. Sorry about the image quality.

tommyd

January 27th, 2009, 09:44 PM

I dig that truck.

Speaking of topless, I also dig your "wall paper" in pic 7...

JimC

January 27th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Looks like a good start, can't wait to see it in black...

Gibson04

January 27th, 2009, 09:58 PM

What motor is under that "chebby" air cleaner?

JimC

January 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Buick 215

SafariResto

January 27th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Strong runner. Fires right up at every key stroke (then overheats). Will correct that later but I was shocked how well it is coming apart so far.

She (not sure of her name yet) will receive all that is needed to give a new lease on life.

Likely gonna need new doors and some other bits but otherwise the body is all there.

Rugbier

January 27th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Wasn't this truck at Trevor's place for a while?

if not it looks identical

JimC

January 27th, 2009, 10:40 PM

She (not sure of her name yet) will receive all that is needed to give a new lease on life.

Queen Janey II (QJ II)?

evilfij

January 28th, 2009, 01:27 PM

I think this is the one mountainviewrover converted to ST/BR style.

rmuller

January 28th, 2009, 01:37 PM

Yeah, and then Derek Dilks bought

ECR

January 28th, 2009, 02:04 PM

and then he sold it. Can't recall the gents name, but I think he is the gent with the yellow D90 smashed into the semi-trailer avatar. :)

rmuller

January 28th, 2009, 02:08 PM

and then he sold it. Can't recall the gents name, but I think he is the gent with the yellow D90 smashed into the semi-trailer avatar. :)http://www.d-90.com/forum/member.php?userid=4305

JimC

January 28th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Yeah, its Ryan Bessinger - he's in Iraq now so I imagine he'll pipe up when gets online.

BEIS

January 30th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Hey guys! Yep, that beast is mine...no name yet, but I think I'm gonna save that for the finale. Stephen, thanks for setting this thread up about the build. I've talked to alot of people about this soon-to-be badass rover. Right now, I'm posting to yall from Kuwait enroute to Baghdad.--was home on R&R for 2 weeks after being in Iraq for 8 months--and now I'm heading back. It works out perfectly how Stephen's shop is about an hour from my parents' house. Visiting the shop and hangin out with Stephen for a bit was awesome. And let me tell you guys, Stephen's setup is flatout great. If you ever get the chance to see his shop, check it out for sure. Like I said, definitely lookin forward to seein the outcome, and it's great to check up on the progress in my down time out here. Hey Jim, how did your shipping of the 90 go for ya out to CO? And Stephen, with that huge drop-off of parts and whatnot, I think I left a box with part of my helicopter helmet in it. It's really no big deal, and I can get a replacement part over here no problem. Lemme know if it turns up, and keep up the great work. Cheers!

-Ryan

Follow-up Post:

Oh, and Mike, those running boards I bought from ya a couple months back are goin on there as well. Can't wait for this thing to come together.

-Ryan

Stmpede

January 30th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Hey Ryan, did you get a chance to install those 5-bar wing tops while you were home or are they going on the 110?

BEIS

January 30th, 2009, 08:39 PM

Andrew, those wing top protectors I bought from ya a while back are goin on too...almost forgot that. Just going to wait until the whole thing is painted black before we start puttin them on. Should give it a great final touch don't ya think?

SafariResto

February 4th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Ryan

I have to bill you for 20 cut off discs. (just kidding of course). Overall most parts have come off like she has been built sometime in the last 20 years.

The rear floor was the worse part. Every damn bolt was a rusted bit of crap. Here is last nights work.

130Tdi

February 4th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Stephen,

Are you sticking with the LT95 or upgrading to an LT77s or 380 and 230 combo ?

JimC

February 4th, 2009, 11:55 AM

I think the truck is getting a ZF

SafariResto

February 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Zf it is w 230 combo. LT95 complete w transfer box FS soon. Hate to have that gear box kicking around.

pendy

February 4th, 2009, 12:13 PM

More wall paper pics

Nice to see that one live on!

BEIS

February 5th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Stephen,

The progress looks great. Sorry to hear about all the rust gettin in the way....but then again, we expected it. I guess she didn't let us down hah. Back and settled down again in Iraq, so if there's anything you need to hit me up about- you got my AKO email. Keep those pics comin! I already showed the guys in my platoon the tear-down pics and they're even stoked about it. Hope all's well!

SafariResto

February 5th, 2009, 07:40 AM

pendy

February 5th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Way to step up Peters and dig out the rust worms!

130Tdi

February 5th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Man that t post sure is toast. I have followed this truck since Gavin Fultz imported it last year. I'm eagerly following your build up Stephen.

Buyrovers

February 5th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Man that t post sure is toast. I have followed this truck since Gavin Fultz imported it last year. I'm eagerly following your build up Stephen.

Same here. I remember when it hit our shores and almost bought it for myself then...

C-

SafariResto

February 8th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Few More Images.

cgalpin

February 10th, 2009, 07:49 AM

I've been too busy to keep up with the site and just saw this thread. Thanks for taking the time to post al the pics of the teardown (and then I hope the rebuild). Keep em coming!

charles

sommer_90

February 10th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Looks like some good progress.

mountainviewrover

March 11th, 2009, 09:31 PM

holy moly.....BIG RED......is that you? that was her name we gave her during her short stay with us. looking good stepen. can't wait to see the finished product.

SafariResto

May 5th, 2009, 08:58 AM

Few more recent images. Expect the body back from the painters this week. Had the interior done and the final spray will happen when she is completely assembled (minus trim and bumper etc).

Galvanized Frame
110 Plastic Fuel Tank
Firewall
Brake Lines
Rover Axles (front and rears)
Auto Box Installed and set (new seals etc) 97 auto Box
Transfer Box Installed

bjf

May 5th, 2009, 09:40 AM

love the "art" in the beackground

toona

May 5th, 2009, 02:48 PM

any more pics?

TDI Guy

May 5th, 2009, 06:05 PM

I didnt ev en see the Rover... I was looking at the shop wall...

JimC

May 5th, 2009, 06:36 PM

I thought the title of this thread was "Topless 110 Rebuild" - WTF?

Just kidding, we don't really need to go there - this isn't a Neil rebuild.

airbornrover

May 5th, 2009, 07:33 PM

closer look at the wall for the "topless" part of the "110 rebuild":cool:

JimC

May 5th, 2009, 08:08 PM

It looks like at best a 50/50 mix, lots of bikini tops.

cgalpin

May 6th, 2009, 10:34 AM

I just ask the Stephen NOT remove his top. "Topless 110 Rebuild" get it? :grin

Ren Ching

May 6th, 2009, 02:00 PM

don't quit your day job

I just ask the Stephen NOT remove his top. "Topless 110 Rebuild" get it? :grin

BEIS

May 7th, 2009, 03:36 PM

looking great Stephen!

mountainviewrover

May 16th, 2009, 02:38 PM

any more pics on this build stephen?

SafariResto

May 17th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Few more from today.

SafariResto

May 27th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Few images from over the long weekend.
1. New Middle doors fabricated and installed
2. Seat Box and rear floor installed
3. Rear body bolted in place
4. Drive line complete
5. ST doors moved over from the POE rebuild to make room for new SW Doors

cgalpin

May 27th, 2009, 08:28 PM

Nice, keep them coming!

mountainviewrover

May 28th, 2009, 08:55 AM

sweet stephen sweet!

d90boy

May 28th, 2009, 05:32 PM

nice inspiration on the wall stephen

mountainviewrover

June 27th, 2009, 12:15 PM

anymore progress on this truck. really like to see some more pics.

SafariResto

July 1st, 2009, 08:08 PM

A few new images. This is from this weekend. More to follow. Should be running and driving this week.

SafariResto

July 8th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Few more images

GYM

July 8th, 2009, 12:29 PM

I like those valve covers. Are they OE or aftermarket?

cgalpin

July 8th, 2009, 12:42 PM

standard on a 3.5L v8

130Tdi

July 8th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Few more images
Ok I'LL BITE. What manifold and 4 bbl carb did you install ?

crown14

July 8th, 2009, 06:45 PM

nice inspiration on the wall stephenhis wall inspiration is top notch stuff

SafariResto

July 9th, 2009, 07:20 AM

The 3.5 has a Edlebrock 4 bbl and intake. Was on the truck when it was dropped off. The last one of those I purchased came from Summit racing at under $500.00 but it has been awhile. All we did to the engine as new seals, later (no points) dizzy and bosch coil and wiring.

woldd90

July 9th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Stephen,

In that first picture with the headlights on, it looks like you had the running lights and turn signals reversed...

Great looking truck

SafariResto

July 9th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Scott

Might have been a mistake (opinions welcomed)

That was done on purpose to make them more visible. Have added wing side markers (TD5 style) and the ones in the ARB for turn. I have 4 lights on each wing somewhat of an overkill but was looking at the most visibility for each light. It seemed with the turn indicators on the higher lights they were easier to see as the ARB blocks the lower one somewhat.

Rugbier

July 9th, 2009, 09:51 PM

What a nice 110

SafariResto

July 30th, 2009, 06:27 AM

Here are a few pics

130Tdi

July 30th, 2009, 08:02 AM

nice ! whats the basket on the hood about ?

cgalpin

July 30th, 2009, 08:09 AM

Yeah love the truck, but not a fan of the whole basket on the bonnet idea.

He's a gator - so maybe some big inflatable orange and blue thing will go there? JK, Gooooooo Gators!

FlaD90

July 30th, 2009, 08:19 AM

great looking truck...the quality is A1.

SafariResto

July 30th, 2009, 04:25 PM

The basket is from a WOLF and is designed to carry kit. I kind of like it.

zimm

July 30th, 2009, 07:30 PM

The basket is from a WOLF and is designed to carry kit. I kind of like it.like what?

awesome build.

woldd90

July 30th, 2009, 07:49 PM

WOW... Extremely sweet, Great work Stephan. Not sure about the basket either, but it may grow on me. The only other change I would make is a set of Boost Wheels instead of the deep dish.

golden747

August 3rd, 2009, 08:25 PM

How much is that going to cost me when you're done?

BECFA

August 7th, 2009, 03:03 AM

Stephen...Great job!! Ryan... Damn nice 110!!

Most of all I like the hood basket... knowing the fact it was hand carried by me from places un-mentioned makes it even better!

Where have I seen another one?? Enjoy the 110 my friend... and some time off too.
Scotty

bjf

August 7th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Is that 90 gray?

evilfij

August 7th, 2009, 10:26 AM

Is that 90 gray?

No. It is grey. Looks like bonati [sic?].

bjf

August 7th, 2009, 01:21 PM

thanks for the lesson in spelling. Did I get this one right F U C . .
kidding!

I like the color though

BECFA

August 8th, 2009, 05:30 PM

"It is grey. Looks like bonati [sic?]."

Your correct... it is just that. Was a stock Black 95, that went to the paint shop and received an excellent full painting of the stock LR color... When I saw it I had to have it... no kidding, any and all others I was looking at back then dropped from my mind. Bought it that same day. Inside, under the hood, bulkhead, doors, ... sills... everything is nicely and functionally 100% Rhino lined in black to off set the grey. I have had several offers on it and keep smiling when I say NO thank you... well, except for when I look at the three constant drips under it. (at least I know the oil isnt empty yet!!)

Thanks for the nice comments.... I drive it as much as I can when I'm back in the US...
Scott