Defender 110 build

[Best4x4]

Do to the high demand, here's a few pictures of the truck i am attempting to build...Although it is about to drive me batty...


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[Wolf Fabrication]

It sucks. You should sell it.

[woldd90]

It sucks. You should sell it.

No one would buy, just give away... to me!

[Ren Ching]

Looks really great. And within it beats the oil-burning heart of "Eric the Half-a-Bee," the red 90 that I parted out a few years ago.

Glad to see this project finally completed. I saw it in NY in its past life. So what do you mean attempting to build? It looks like you are pretty much done!

[Cred]

Nice truck Kelly! It looks like it is darn near perfect.

[evilfij]

I would call that built. I assume it has a nice rear driveshaft in it.

[bjf]

Ron,

what kind of driveshaft?

[ECR]

Nice :):)

[Rugbier]

I dig the roof rack, mind sharing who makes it?

[MUDSUX]

Man that is nice. Love the rear window protectors.

[Best4x4]

Many thanks guys....the roof rack and awning are Hannibal .....the outside is really close to done, the interior still lacks quite a bit of small stuff ....really slow stuff.... Ron the drive shaft fit perfectly, and is definately the focal point of the entire rig :)!!!!....The engine does run great Mr. Ren Ching...

[bjf]

Can we get the specs?
What are yo doing for a tire carrier?

[Ren Ching]

The engine does run great Mr. Ren Ching...

To be fair the drivetrain was already gone by the time I got the thing. Glad to hear it is working well for you.

[evilfij]

Ron,

what kind of driveshaft?

A rear NAS 110 driveshaft ....

[Wolf Fabrication]

I dig the roof rack, mind sharing who makes it?

Yeah, that is a cool looking one.

[Best4x4]

Specs.... 110 ROW..galvay frame, 300 tdi, R380, 1.4:1 LT230.....Linexed interior, Sg front bumper, warn 9k winch, 3 Hella 4000 lights, RN 13 mm front skid plate, safari equip steering guard, sg front diff guard, ARB rear diff guard, fabritron frame sliders, OME HD lift, safari equip rear trailing arms, 285/75/16 BFG at's on xs sport alloys, new exmoor interior (elite black rack front seats heated, high back low back high back second row) Tuffy console and boxes in the back, Mantec rear carrier (coming soon), mantec sliders, NAS 90 rear bumper....lots of interior goodies....

[bjf]

Make sure you get the mantec for the new style door.

[FlaD90]

Specs.... 110 ROW..galvay frame, 300 tdi, R380, 1.4:1 LT230.....Linexed interior, Sg front bumper, warn 9k winch, 3 Hella 4000 lights, RN 13 mm front skid plate, safari equip steering guard, sg front diff guard, ARB rear diff guard, fabritron frame sliders, OME HD lift, safari equip rear trailing arms, 285/75/16 BFG at's on xs sport alloys, new exmoor interior (elite black rack front seats heated, high back low back high back second row) Tuffy console and boxes in the back, Mantec rear carrier (coming soon), mantec sliders, NAS 90 rear bumper....lots of interior goodies....

Thats a great looking rig Kelly!!!!!! love that color.

[130Tdi]

Kelly I can confirm your spare carrier is in transit-should arrive second week of March.

Love what you have done with Eric/Carlane's unfinished project.

[brn24whl]

Kelly,

It looks AWESOME so glad it is getting close.

Eric

[grnrvrs]

Specs.... .Linexed interior....

Love to see pics, and your opinion about Linex for the interior. What all did you spray?

[rover26c]

Excuse my ignorance but what's the difference between linexed and rhinolined?

Sorry for the hijack :)

Thanks!

[JPRO576]

Kelly,

What was the original condition of your beauty before the upgrades? Do you have any pics to share? Just sweet. One day you know. Give's me inspiration.

[woldd90]

Essentially nothing... Different brands of a similar product.


Excuse my ignorance but what's the difference between linexed and rhinolined?

Sorry for the hijack :)

Thanks!

[grnrvrs]

Essentially nothing... Different brands of a similar product.

Yes, and depending upon your location the most salient difference may be availability.

[nwbuck34]

line-x is a little smoother than rhinoline... i think it looks a little better too

[seaswood]

Colour what colour? is that as i am painting my truck the same.
[QUOTE=Best4x4;206682]Do to the high demand, here's a few pictures of the truck i am attempting to build...Although it is about to drive me batty...

[Best4x4]

Eastnor Green...LRC code 961

[IPSC_GUY]

WOW ! ! !

If you have any before pics, PLEASE post em up. It looks like you have done a TON of work. Also which OME springs did you go with? I have become almost nerotic over srpings tring to get my ride height even.

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[howellm70]

Great looking rig for sure. Can you comment on the Exmoor Elite's? I'm contemplating getting a set but their spendy. Have you been happy with them? Would love a photo or two if you can post them.

[Best4x4]

I will take a few intrerior pics as soon as work calms...it's been a crazy 2 weeks. The exmoors are great quailty but the truck isn't finished enough to drive yet...I will keep you posted.

I think the springs are 766 and 754 but i will double check them...Eric already had them installed when i bought the truck...here's a before pic..

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[grnrvrs]

Looking good. Keep up the pics.

[ECR]

Excuse my ignorance but what's the difference between linexed and rhinolined?


Line X is a hard coating. It feels like plastic when it is done.

Rhino-Line is softer and is more like rubber when dry.

Both do the same job, protection with a little sound deadening, but I personally like Rhino-Lining because stuff doesn't slide around on it. My own pick up has Rhino-Line and the ECR shop truck has Line-X. Between the 2 for just about everything I would go for Rhino-Lining. Just my .02

Back to the nice 110 build.:):)

[rover26c]

Line X is a hard coating. It feels like plastic when it is done.

Rhino-Line is softer and is more like rubber when dry.

Both do the same job, protection with a little sound deadening, but I personally like Rhino-Lining because stuff doesn't slide around on it. My own pick up has Rhino-Line and the ECR shop truck has Line-X. Between the 2 for just about everything I would go for Rhino-Lining. Just my .02

Back to the nice 110 build.:):)

Cool, something to consider (rhino-line) about the future project. Hopefully soon 'coz I'm itching to get this started. Thank you! :):)

[TDI Guy]

Wow... Kelly it looks like you built the truck in your living room.. lol cool..

[Manimal]

Wow.

Beautiful.

[D110DC]

Kelly,

Looks great and looks like you've made great progress since I saw it last. You get the rear seatbelts worked out?

Pete

[rovertrader]

How's she coming Kelly- gotta be near done, as done as a Defender gets:-)? It is truely gorgeous- very well done my friend!!

[Best4x4]

I did Pete....It's almost done..... BTW did you see that your neighbor bought my 1995 Classic???


Thanks Mr. Knepp...

[RainbowSandals]

Kelly truck looks amazing! I am working on getting started on mine while I am over here. Cant wait to get back and hang out Brother. The Disco will be pretty much done when I get back from this trip. You guys would be jealous of all the 110's here. I have two that I can drive whenever. Talk to you soon Brother

[D110DC]

I did Pete....It's almost done..... BTW did you see that your neighbor bought my 1995 Classic???


Thanks Mr. Knepp...
No, I had not seen it yet. Will stay on the prowl around the neighborhood. If I can stay in town for more than a couple minutes, I'll stop by and check on things.

[Best4x4]

Update....now getting really close to finished....
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[TDI Guy]

what kind of steering wheel is that? How do you like it?

Truck looks great.

[jhobbs]

Looks great Kelly. Built to perfection.

[D110DC]

Rode in Kelly's D110 a couple days ago and it runs fantastic. Extremely well built and very tight. Great job, Kelly!