Land Rover support group!

abhishek_d_zulu · 25th August 2014, 11:03

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Originally Posted by ajitkommini

Love the colour! Maybe some rubber mats for the floor?

Thanks... Yes, need to get rubber mats cut to size- won't find them in the market:-)

HillBilly · 26th February 2015, 13:21

Hi Everyone,

My search for a Land Rover 110 finally ended in early November 2014.

I found a 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 with a 2.5 Naturally Aspirated 12J Engine on olx!

After a few weeks of exchanging emails and photographs, I bought her.

The vehicle is in a respectable condition mechanically with the exception of a groaning power steering pump.

The interiors were totally ruined by the dealer who bought it from a person who lives and breathes Land Rovers. This unqualified dealer decided to spruce it up to make a quick sale and in the process totally spoiled it by getting a local painter and upholstery person to take care of it. Well, the mechanic left it on the road and everything was stolen with the exception of the engine and gearbox!

It is now taking me a 5 lakhs to restore it. The to do list includes new headliners, new dashboard, instrument panel, guages, switches, wiring harness, seats, sun visors, internal and ORV mirrors, door locks, door cards, wipers,seat belts, tyres and a broken drivers door window pane.

Over the next few weeks and months its going to be hard work. I've bought every single Land Rover Restoration book, workshop manual, parts catalogue and have visited every website that sells Landy parts.

I shall keep you all updated on the progress.

Wish me luck!

ajitkommini · 26th February 2015, 21:02

Wow, sounds like a fun project - how about some pics?

HillBilly · 1st March 2015, 13:31

Here are some pictures everyone. This is as I bought it. and for the price? Well "I paid too much" is all I can say for now!

HillBilly · 1st March 2015, 14:18

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Originally Posted by abhishek_d_zulu

Thanks... Yes, need to get rubber mats cut to size- won't find them in the market:-)

Abhishek,

Exmoor Trim make some nice moulded rubber mats for Series 2 &3. Only thing they cost a bomb!

masai · 2nd March 2015, 11:23

AllThe best HillBilly

Am looking for a Landy as well . Do let me know if any of you come across for one looking for some TLC .

Cheers .

ajitkommini · 2nd March 2015, 16:37

Wow, looks great! hope you have lots of fun with the restoration. Was the rear tub painted in a camo colour? or is that a sticker?

HillBilly · 12th March 2015, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajitkommini

Wow, looks great! hope you have lots of fun with the restoration. Was the rear tub painted in a camo colour? or is that a sticker?

That's a sticker. Didn't like it too much as it was stuck on with cello tape. It's been removed now!

The amazing part of Land Rover ownership is the restoration. Thankfully most parts are available online. Parts catalogues are available for almost all the models from 1948.

The list of things that are required for my small project have reached the 300 mark. It's been three months now and I'm still collecting the parts bit by bit. Courier charges and customs duty are quite heavy on the pocket. Land Rovers have 100's of different screws, washers, bolts, nuts, clips and fasteners. So if you want to get the car into a factory type of condition, it's hard work.

My weekends have been spent working on my Excel sheet and searching for each of the parts online. My wife can't seem to understand my dedication to the cause!

As they say in Landy parlance... One wife. Livid.

HillBilly · 13th March 2015, 00:01

For people looking for new wheel rims for their Defenders these are the specs

PCD : 5 x 165.1
Center Bore : 124
Offset : +33
Nut size : 16 x 1.5

karlosdeville · 15th April 2015, 12:14

The King and Queen of Nepal being driven round the Chittaranjan Loco Works in a pair of early Series 1 by Shri Karnail Singh on December, 1955.

http://photodivision.gov.in/IntroPho...?thisPage=1261

HillBilly · 1st August 2015, 16:45

My Landy has received some updates. It's now almost ready. Just needs a few small (but expensive) things which can wait for a few months.

travancore · 10th August 2015, 05:20

Land Rover support group!-nepal-queen-tour-1961.jpg

The Queen's Garage, Nepal 1961

vinay kamath · 18th September 2016, 22:58

Land Rovers over the years

Land Rover support group!-img_20160918_224615.jpg

KartikeyaL · 21st September 2016, 11:38

A very fine Land rover owned by the Khimsar family

Polly Singh · 25th September 2016, 09:47

NICE!!! But are the Jeep like, bonnet clamps and the canvas tilt grip on the windshield upper edge stock??

26th February 2015, 13:21	#272
HillBilly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 56 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! Hi Everyone, My search for a Land Rover 110 finally ended in early November 2014. I found a 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 with a 2.5 Naturally Aspirated 12J Engine on olx! After a few weeks of exchanging emails and photographs, I bought her. The vehicle is in a respectable condition mechanically with the exception of a groaning power steering pump. The interiors were totally ruined by the dealer who bought it from a person who lives and breathes Land Rovers. This unqualified dealer decided to spruce it up to make a quick sale and in the process totally spoiled it by getting a local painter and upholstery person to take care of it. Well, the mechanic left it on the road and everything was stolen with the exception of the engine and gearbox! It is now taking me a 5 lakhs to restore it. The to do list includes new headliners, new dashboard, instrument panel, guages, switches, wiring harness, seats, sun visors, internal and ORV mirrors, door locks, door cards, wipers,seat belts, tyres and a broken drivers door window pane. Over the next few weeks and months its going to be hard work. I've bought every single Land Rover Restoration book, workshop manual, parts catalogue and have visited every website that sells Landy parts. I shall keep you all updated on the progress. Wish me luck!
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26th February 2015, 21:02	#273
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! Wow, sounds like a fun project - how about some pics?
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1st March 2015, 13:31	#274
HillBilly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 56 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! Here are some pictures everyone. This is as I bought it. and for the price? Well "I paid too much" is all I can say for now! Attached Thumbnails
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2nd March 2015, 11:23	#276
masai Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! AllThe best HillBilly Am looking for a Landy as well . Do let me know if any of you come across for one looking for some TLC . Cheers .
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2nd March 2015, 16:37	#277
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 490 Thanked: 124 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! Wow, looks great! hope you have lots of fun with the restoration. Was the rear tub painted in a camo colour? or is that a sticker?
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13th March 2015, 00:01	#279
HillBilly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 56 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! For people looking for new wheel rims for their Defenders these are the specs PCD : 5 x 165.1 Center Bore : 124 Offset : +33 Nut size : 16 x 1.5
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15th April 2015, 12:14	#280
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Land Rover support group! The King and Queen of Nepal being driven round the Chittaranjan Loco Works in a pair of early Series 1 by Shri Karnail Singh on December, 1955. http://photodivision.gov.in/IntroPho...?thisPage=1261 Last edited by karlosdeville : 15th April 2015 at 12:22.
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1st August 2015, 16:45	#281
HillBilly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 56 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! My Landy has received some updates. It's now almost ready. Just needs a few small (but expensive) things which can wait for a few months. Attached Thumbnails
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10th August 2015, 05:20	#282
travancore Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 2,934 Thanked: 8,551 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! The Queen's Garage, Nepal 1961 Last edited by travancore : 10th August 2015 at 05:24.
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18th September 2016, 22:58	#283
vinay kamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MUMBAIBANGALORE Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 1,852 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! Land Rovers over the years Last edited by Aditya : 19th September 2016 at 12:28. Reason: Correcting image orientation
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21st September 2016, 11:38	#284
KartikeyaL Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jaipur Posts: 3,523 Thanked: 15,764 Times View My Garage	Re: Land Rover support group! A very fine Land rover owned by the Khimsar family Attached Thumbnails
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25th September 2016, 09:47	#285
Polly Singh BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 103 Thanked: 42 Times	Re: Land Rover support group! NICE!!! But are the Jeep like, bonnet clamps and the canvas tilt grip on the windshield upper edge stock??
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