I'm 80% sure I'm going to keep my 1984 110 csw, I have an opertunity to spend some money on it.
I'll take a look at the chassis and if it's solid then I think internal waxoyl and something like a tough paint on the outside?
Bulkhead needs patching by the upper hinges (usual place). once that's done how about spraying a load of waxoyl in the bulkhead cavities? (where are they anyway?).
A different engine would be a good move I think, the 2.5 n/a must be nearing the end of it's life by now (229k miles), I think a recon
200tdi or 300tdi would be the way to go, probably sort out recon gearbox too. Any thoughts on this approach? Any idea what it would cost to have an engine and gearbox fitted?I'm considering an auto box but the two defenders I've seen with auto boxes had the shifter between the front seats, I don't like that location, does it have to be there?
Soundproofing, high on the list of things to do, plan is thus:
1.underbonnet and bulkhead kit of reflective foam.- once snorkle and radio antenna are fitted to the respective wings I was going to fill all the engine bay wing cavities with fireproof expanding foam.
4, rubber seal around bonnet edge.
5, some kind of thick rubber and foam soundproofing stuff cut to shape and fitted to the footwells, bulkhead (in cab), seat boxes and floor area.Any thoughts on the effectiveness of that lot?
Suspension, I plan to replace the springs, shocks and all bushes with standard land rover parts. with the addition of an anti-roll bar on the rear.
The aim is to maintain the existing land rover as I rather like the early one-tens and there is some sentimental value in this one. I'd like to spend the money while it's available making it more civilised and ready for another 20 years of motoring.
All thoughts very welcome boys and girls.
Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)