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Purchased this 1991 Defender 110 pickup several years ago with the intention of restoring it and using as my every day driver. Completed a full mechanical restoration/upgrade in spring of 2025. Every mechanical and electrical component of the truck has either been replaced, restored, and/or upgraded. Under 2000 miles on the freshly installed (new) engine. Over $50,000 in parts installed on the truck (just parts, not labor or refurbishing of existing parts). Engine, brakes, steering, suspension, drive train, and fuel systems are all new. Truck cruises at 85+mph, tracks and stops straight. If interested I can share the complete build spec details. Engine is a professionally built and installed (from all new and/or NOS parts) Chevy 250 in-line six, putting out 185HP. Setup for EFI (wiring and fuel lines) but currently running a 2 barrel Holley carb. Quick acceleration and a higher top speed than any Defender needs. Plenty of info online regarding the Chevy 250 conversions. The engine directly bolts into a Defender without any needed changes to chassis, bellhousing, or firewall. The Chevy 250 is a dependable engine that is simple and affordable to maintain and allows the Defender to easily drive with traffic.
The only issue with this truck are the door bottoms, which have rust caused by galvanic corrosion. The doors are still fully functional but, I just want to note that this is the only corrosion on the truck. I have restored many Land Rovers and I always opt to leave all patina to any aluminum part, as long as it is not causing any usability or future maintenance issues. If you wanted this truck to be cosmetically perfect, the doors would need repaired or replaced (replacing would cost about $1500 with paint and would take about 30 minutes to install) and a paint correction would need to be done to the rest of the body. If you just want an honest truck that is mechanically sound and ready to drive trouble free for many years/miles, this truck would be a good fit.
Need to sell to free up garage space for other Land Rovers projects so...if you are interested, please reach out!
Partial list (highlights) of Parts that were used during restoration:
-Engine - Professionally Built Chevy 250 (engine is still under builders warranty)
-LR, Fuel Tank
-YRM, HD Fuel Tank Aluminum Skid Plate
-Fragola, PTFE Fuel lines and AN Fittings
-Aeromotive, Fuel Filters
-Aeromotive, Bipass Regulator
-Legends Global Parts, EFI in tank fuel pump
-LR, Defender V8 Radiator
-AliSport, Overflow Tank
-Rovtec, Radiator Electric Fan Kit
-Robert Davis, Engine Conversion Kit (Bellhousing Adapter and Engine Mounts)
-Holley Carb
-Offy Intake
-LOF, Clutch Kit
-Ashcroft, HD 1.22 T-Case
-Series Defender Outfitters, Dorman Clutch Master Cylinder Conversion
-Stainless Braided Clutch Hose
-LR, Pedal Box
-LR, Pedal Box Grease Nipple
-LR, Folding Side Steps
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Axle Breather Tube Kit
-LR, Radius Arms
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, HD Trailing Bars
-LR, A frame Brackets
-LR, A Arms
-LR, A Frame Ball Joints
-YRM, Galv Shock Turrets
-Super Pro, Bushings
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Rear Trailing Arm to Chassis Bushes
-YRM, SS Rear Shock Mount Washers
-YRM, SS Front Radius Arm Washers
-YRM, Front Shock Turret Rings
-Coil Spring Isolators
-Fox Shocks
-OME, Shock Steering Damper
-OME, Springs
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Extended Bump Stops Front
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Extended Bump Stop Rear
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Front and Rear Spring Seats Galv
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Rear Spring Retainers HD Round
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Front Spring Retainers
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Suspension Full Bolt Kit
-YRM, Bolts, SS Steering Damper Kit
-YRM, Bolts, SS Front Axle Mudshield
-YRM, Bolts, SS Turning Stops
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, SS HD Drop Conversion
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Drop Arm Socket
-LR, Door Seals
-Exmoor, Aluminum Door Hinges
-Exmoor, Aluminum Door Handle Trim
-Exmoor, Aluminum Door Lock
-Exmoor, Aluminum Interior Door Handle
-Exmoor, Aluminum Window Winder
-YRM, Stainless Tailgate Hinges
-Exmoor, Aluminum Bonnet Hinges
-LR, Bonnet Prop
-Moto Lita, Steering Wheel
-Exmoor, Steering Wheel Boss
-Battery Cables
-JW Speaker, Headlights and LED Signals
-LED Signal Guards
-LR, Pedal Rubbers
-YRM, Door Sill Kit
-YRM, Sill SS Hardware
-YRM, Stainless Tow Hooks
-YRM, Cross Member Body Kit
-YRM, Front Wing Stay
-YRM, Rear Wing Stay
-YRM, Outer Body Mount Fixing Kit
-YRM, Mid Cross Member Fixing Kit
-YRM, Door Striker Screws
-YRM, Battery Box Grommet
-YRM, Seat Box to Chassis Rubber
-YRM, Sill Rail to Tub Gasket
-YRM, Rear of Seat Box Seal
-YRM, Rear Exhaust Bracket
-YRM, Gearbox Exhaust Bracket
-YRM, Exhaust Rubber Mount
-YRM, Exhaust Rubber Mount
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, SS Mud Flap Bracket
- Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Bumper Mounting Kit
-Series Defender Outfitters, Aluminum Front Light Panels
-Series Defender Outfitters, Right Side Solid Wingtop Vent
-Series Defender Outfitters, Side Air Intake
-YRM, SS screws light surrounds
-YRM, SS screws grill
-YRM, SS screws vents
-YRM, Headlight & Taillight Screws
-LR, Tailgate Door Seal RH
-LR, Tailgate Door Seal LH
-LR, Bonnet Release Cable
-Pioneer, CarPlay/Bluetooth tough screen Stereo
-Alpine, Speakers
-Rovers North, Aluminum Gear Box Knobs
-Rovers North, Aluminum Heater Control Knobs
-VDO, Digital Gauges
-Raptor Engineering, Steel Dash Binnacle
-Raptor Engineering, Binnacle End Panel
-Raptor Engineering, Binnacle Mount
-Raptor Engineering, Switch Panel
-LR, 2 Speed Wiper Motor
-LR, Wiper Drive Cable
-LR, Drive Gear Wiper Motor
-LR, Wiper Blade
-LR, Wiper Arm
-LR, Splined Wiper Arm Adapter
-LR, Wiper Actuators
-LR, Jet Nozzle
-LR, Heater Motor and Fan
-AliSport, High Output Heater Core
-New Bulkhead and Paint
-Bulkhead Paint
-Series Defender Outfitters, Stainless Steel Tire Carrier
-Safety Devices, Roll Cage
-Evo Corse, 16" Dakar Wheels
-BF Goodrich, Tires
-Alloy Wheel Lugs Nuts
A listing with full details can be found here: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...zet-va-2911161
Price ($37,500.00) is pretty firm as I have about $75k into the truck.
The only issue with this truck are the door bottoms, which have rust caused by galvanic corrosion. The doors are still fully functional but, I just want to note that this is the only corrosion on the truck. I have restored many Land Rovers and I always opt to leave all patina to any aluminum part, as long as it is not causing any usability or future maintenance issues. If you wanted this truck to be cosmetically perfect, the doors would need repaired or replaced (replacing would cost about $1500 with paint and would take about 30 minutes to install) and a paint correction would need to be done to the rest of the body. If you just want an honest truck that is mechanically sound and ready to drive trouble free for many years/miles, this truck would be a good fit.
Need to sell to free up garage space for other Land Rovers projects so...if you are interested, please reach out!
Partial list (highlights) of Parts that were used during restoration:
-Engine - Professionally Built Chevy 250 (engine is still under builders warranty)
-LR, Fuel Tank
-YRM, HD Fuel Tank Aluminum Skid Plate
-Fragola, PTFE Fuel lines and AN Fittings
-Aeromotive, Fuel Filters
-Aeromotive, Bipass Regulator
-Legends Global Parts, EFI in tank fuel pump
-LR, Defender V8 Radiator
-AliSport, Overflow Tank
-Rovtec, Radiator Electric Fan Kit
-Robert Davis, Engine Conversion Kit (Bellhousing Adapter and Engine Mounts)
-Holley Carb
-Offy Intake
-LOF, Clutch Kit
-Ashcroft, HD 1.22 T-Case
-Series Defender Outfitters, Dorman Clutch Master Cylinder Conversion
-Stainless Braided Clutch Hose
-LR, Pedal Box
-LR, Pedal Box Grease Nipple
-LR, Folding Side Steps
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Axle Breather Tube Kit
-LR, Radius Arms
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, HD Trailing Bars
-LR, A frame Brackets
-LR, A Arms
-LR, A Frame Ball Joints
-YRM, Galv Shock Turrets
-Super Pro, Bushings
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Rear Trailing Arm to Chassis Bushes
-YRM, SS Rear Shock Mount Washers
-YRM, SS Front Radius Arm Washers
-YRM, Front Shock Turret Rings
-Coil Spring Isolators
-Fox Shocks
-OME, Shock Steering Damper
-OME, Springs
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Extended Bump Stops Front
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Extended Bump Stop Rear
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Front and Rear Spring Seats Galv
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Rear Spring Retainers HD Round
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Front Spring Retainers
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Suspension Full Bolt Kit
-YRM, Bolts, SS Steering Damper Kit
-YRM, Bolts, SS Front Axle Mudshield
-YRM, Bolts, SS Turning Stops
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, SS HD Drop Conversion
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Drop Arm Socket
-LR, Door Seals
-Exmoor, Aluminum Door Hinges
-Exmoor, Aluminum Door Handle Trim
-Exmoor, Aluminum Door Lock
-Exmoor, Aluminum Interior Door Handle
-Exmoor, Aluminum Window Winder
-YRM, Stainless Tailgate Hinges
-Exmoor, Aluminum Bonnet Hinges
-LR, Bonnet Prop
-Moto Lita, Steering Wheel
-Exmoor, Steering Wheel Boss
-Battery Cables
-JW Speaker, Headlights and LED Signals
-LED Signal Guards
-LR, Pedal Rubbers
-YRM, Door Sill Kit
-YRM, Sill SS Hardware
-YRM, Stainless Tow Hooks
-YRM, Cross Member Body Kit
-YRM, Front Wing Stay
-YRM, Rear Wing Stay
-YRM, Outer Body Mount Fixing Kit
-YRM, Mid Cross Member Fixing Kit
-YRM, Door Striker Screws
-YRM, Battery Box Grommet
-YRM, Seat Box to Chassis Rubber
-YRM, Sill Rail to Tub Gasket
-YRM, Rear of Seat Box Seal
-YRM, Rear Exhaust Bracket
-YRM, Gearbox Exhaust Bracket
-YRM, Exhaust Rubber Mount
-YRM, Exhaust Rubber Mount
-Gwyn Lewis 4x4, SS Mud Flap Bracket
- Gwyn Lewis 4x4, Bumper Mounting Kit
-Series Defender Outfitters, Aluminum Front Light Panels
-Series Defender Outfitters, Right Side Solid Wingtop Vent
-Series Defender Outfitters, Side Air Intake
-YRM, SS screws light surrounds
-YRM, SS screws grill
-YRM, SS screws vents
-YRM, Headlight & Taillight Screws
-LR, Tailgate Door Seal RH
-LR, Tailgate Door Seal LH
-LR, Bonnet Release Cable
-Pioneer, CarPlay/Bluetooth tough screen Stereo
-Alpine, Speakers
-Rovers North, Aluminum Gear Box Knobs
-Rovers North, Aluminum Heater Control Knobs
-VDO, Digital Gauges
-Raptor Engineering, Steel Dash Binnacle
-Raptor Engineering, Binnacle End Panel
-Raptor Engineering, Binnacle Mount
-Raptor Engineering, Switch Panel
-LR, 2 Speed Wiper Motor
-LR, Wiper Drive Cable
-LR, Drive Gear Wiper Motor
-LR, Wiper Blade
-LR, Wiper Arm
-LR, Splined Wiper Arm Adapter
-LR, Wiper Actuators
-LR, Jet Nozzle
-LR, Heater Motor and Fan
-AliSport, High Output Heater Core
-New Bulkhead and Paint
-Bulkhead Paint
-Series Defender Outfitters, Stainless Steel Tire Carrier
-Safety Devices, Roll Cage
-Evo Corse, 16" Dakar Wheels
-BF Goodrich, Tires
-Alloy Wheel Lugs Nuts
A listing with full details can be found here: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...zet-va-2911161
Price ($37,500.00) is pretty firm as I have about $75k into the truck.