pioneer Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I really want a 110, but my 90 has just had its gearbox rebuilt and the engine runs well and the bulkhead is in v good condition. Looking on eblag etc for 110's seems to be a bit hit and miss, so now my current trail of thought is to get a 110 galvanized chassis and swap + add parts from my 90 then sell the bit I don't need (90 has a galvanized chassis) From what I have worked out and seen from bulkhead and dash forward are the same so I will really just need to get a 110 tub and rear sections + new prop-shafts. What do you think, good project? Has anyone here done this before? or should i just carry on looking for 110's Regards, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Don't forget 110 back axle, if you want it to be legal. A 110 rear prop wouldn't reach a 90 axle on the back of a 110. I'm sure very shortly the argument will start about which of the various ways of skinning the DVLA/VOSA/SVA/IVA/VIC cat you'll need to do, I suspect the answer is that even the DVLA/VOSA won't really know what's right / least hassle and if you phoned them 5 times you'd get 5 different answers. The least hassle option would be to buy a slightly ropey 110 - that gets you the tub, roof, back axle, props, and perhaps most importantly the V5. If you re-chassis it with a galv one at a later date, replace the crusty bulkhead, knacered engine & box, etc. is then a matter of rolling repairs to the 110 as per most LR's which are a few years old. However, you have then taken your perfectly good 90 apart (or "Done a Will Warne" as it's known ) rendering it a fairly low-value rolling chassis, so you need to weigh up whether ultimately you should just sell the 90 as a complete 90 for good money and put it towards a good 110 and save a hell of a lot of farting about. 90's being popular for off-roading you may even find someone willing to PX you a 110 for your 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Sell the 90 and buy a 110. Esiest and much less faffing about. No need to involve beureaucratic monsters either. Also there may be insurance implications going the other route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneer Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Don't forget 110 back axle, if you want it to be legal. A 110 rear prop wouldn't reach a 90 axle on the back of a 110. I'm sure very shortly the argument will start about which of the various ways of skinning the DVLA/VOSA/SVA/IVA/VIC cat you'll need to do, I suspect the answer is that even the DVLA/VOSA won't really know what's right / least hassle and if you phoned them 5 times you'd get 5 different answers. The least hassle option would be to buy a slightly ropey 110 - that gets you the tub, roof, back axle, props, and perhaps most importantly the V5. If you re-chassis it with a galv one at a later date, replace the crusty bulkhead, knacered engine & box, etc. is then a matter of rolling repairs to the 110 as per most LR's which are a few years old. However, you have then taken your perfectly good 90 apart (or "Done a Will Warne" as it's known ) rendering it a fairly low-value rolling chassis, so you need to weigh up whether ultimately you should just sell the 90 as a complete 90 for good money and put it towards a good 110 and save a hell of a lot of farting about. 90's being popular for off-roading you may even find someone willing to PX you a 110 for your 90. Ahh, My mate has just informed me about Q plates as well :-s More hunting for 110's then is probably the best bet. Didn't know about the difference in rear axles, maybe I should just tart up my 90 as its kitted for off road (winch, protection, lift) Really I need the space with the option of overlanding later on Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS888 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 If you're traveling alone or with one other person, a 90 should be big enough to overland in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneer Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 If you're traveling alone or with one other person, a 90 should be big enough to overland in. this is true, but I also regularly give lifts to people and this ties up the back of the 90, least with a 110 CSW i can have the seats clear and kit out the back Also the extra load space would be handy if needed, suppose I could always get a NATO hitch and go for a wolf trailer conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Have a read of this thread... I feel myself in a rather similar position! My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 See. Your all turning to the superior class of defender.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 A Discovery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Discovery? Pah! Grow some hair on yer chest man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Not Discovery, he meant Series Or maybe Freelander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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