[MileCruncher]

Hi Prithvi, you have got an amazing Landy with you mate! May she live a long life and overcome every obstacle that you throw at her.

BTW just wanted to know how easy is it to procure parts from the UK?

Cheers

[Prithvi]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Hi Prithvi, you have got an amazing Landy with you mate! May she live a long life and overcome every obstacle that you throw at her.

BTW just wanted to know how easy is it to procure parts from the UK?

Cheers

Thanks Mate. Its easy to procure parts, but the freight and duty is the killing factor, but you are know you are getting the right OEM Part. Don't use Britpart for seals & important parts. All other things you could.

[hgnishanth]

Prithvi,

Congratulations!! you have a wonderful machine there. Nicely restored too. Would like to have a look at it firsthand sometime in the future if ok with you.

Cheers

Nishanth

[Prithvi]

Originally Posted by hgnishanth

Prithvi,

Congratulations!! you have a wonderful machine there. Nicely restored too. Would like to have a look at it firsthand sometime in the future if ok with you.

Cheers

Nishanth

Thanks Nishanth, just PM me a day in advance.

[Prithvi]

Updates on my Landy,

Work carried out till yesterday:-

1. OLD MAN EMU 2766 EXTRA HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS UPFRONT
2. OLD MAN EMU 2754 HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ON THER REAR
3. Old Man Emu Front NitroCharger Sport Shock (60037)
4. Old Man Emu Rear NitroCharger Sport Shock (60039)
5. Old Man Emu 10mm Trim Packer (OME80PF10) REAR
6. Land Rover Genuine Parts Rubberized Shock Tower Securing Ring
(RBC100111) FRONT.
7. BRAND NEW LR OEM FRONT RADIUS BUSHES.
8. RED BOOSTER HYDRAULIC CLUTCH KIT FOR 200TDI.

With the new OME supension the entire lift is 4". Now to add new 35" tyres.

[spawnofsatan]

Prithvi - Gorgeous Defender you got, please post some more pics after the mods. You will need some wide wheels for those tyres.

I have fitted 285/75/16 on my Range Rover Classic, and the wheels are seriously slim. Importing wheels turns out to be super expensive though.

[SILVERWOOD]

A great buy Prithvi.

I have been looking for one since last 3 years, but in vain.

Waseem.

[Prithvi]

Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

A great buy Prithvi.

I have been looking for one since last 3 years, but in vain.

Waseem.

Waseem,
very difficult to get a 110. I am also looking for a 90. Hope to get one someday!

[turbospooler]

Hello BHPians!
Found this German LHD Defender in McLeodganj when I was trekking out there on 17th Jan.
Beautiful color, fully equipped (with 2 spares, 4 aux fuel tanks, solar charger too), however, didn't see a snorkel air intake nor any winch.
Which makes me think this one may be used for travelling to camp sites and trekking or hiking on foot onwards by the owner.

Front view


Side view.
Please Note: The treads of the front and rear are different. However, both the spares had treads similar to the front tyres. Someone please explain.


Another side view


Interiors
Please explain: What is the yellow thing locking the steering wheel? And what is its use which the OEM lock doesn't fulfil?


Enjoy!

[GTO]

Sweet ride, thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by turbospooler

The treads of the front and rear are different. However, both the spares had treads similar to the front tyres.

Don't think there is a specific reason. Might be that he's using worn out tyres as spares. They can be used anywhere (front or back).

What is the yellow thing locking the steering wheel? And what is its use which the OEM lock doesn't fulfil?

An added security device - the steering grip lock. I use it in my Jeep too. Not theft-proof, but just makes things that much more difficult for a thief.

[vinayrathore]

Prithvi, please post some latest pics of your Defender man. Why is it hidden for so long?

[QuilonSpitfire]

I remember seeing the Defender for the first time some 20 years back. Knew nothing about it, but was able to recognize it as the car that I saw in Discovery Channel helping humans shoot the lives of the African wildlife. You are one lucky man Prithvi, you have got the best off-roader ever .

[wheelz]

Originally Posted by Prithvi

Waseem,
very difficult to get a 110. I am also looking for a 90. Hope to get one someday!

Hi Prithvi,
Whats the latest with your defender, how is holding on?? Eagerly waiting for the updates, now that you own if for almost 10 years, how has the experience been. Kindly share your experiences when you get time.

Thanks in advance.

[sarvesh4wd]

What's the update on this build.
I am rebuilding a 1985 - LR 110, soon will post a thread on the project.