Sniper Elite Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hi All I'm currently looking at a H reg (1991) Defender. It has a 200tdi engine, but has the old style lift up door handles. Possibly ex-military vehicle? Any other explanations? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Could be. Most military ones had lift up door handles, though not with a TDi engine. There are civilian spec military 90/110's with 200tdi engines, but with normal push button doors. a photo would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 At that age the original doors would long ago fallen apart so probably a retro fit (all they could find/like that type) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Elite Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Here are some photo's of it: Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Military have two piece doors with sliding windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That 90 has the early type wind up window doors, so the would be pre 1988, most likely it's had a 200tdi conversion done too. probaly a ex=2.5 n/a diesel or petrol originally, the VIN will tell you the original engine & fuel type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Elite Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 That 90 has the early type wind up window doors, so the would be pre 1988, most likely it's had a 200tdi conversion done too. probaly a ex=2.5 n/a diesel or petrol originally, the VIN will tell you the original engine & fuel type. But it's on a H plate (1991), so probably retro fit doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Is the VIN "H" or just the plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Elite Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Is the VIN "H" or just the plate? It's advertised as a 1991, and it's on a H plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 it's had early doors fitted then, H prefix reg should have the black push button handles have got the chassis number ? if yes PM it to me & I can check the model year & other details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Elite Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 it's had early doors fitted then, H prefix reg should have the black push button handles have got the chassis number ? if yes PM it to me & I can check the model year & other details. Thanks for that western, I'll find it out and PM it you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It's advertised as a 1991, and it's on a H plate. Yes, well. Never assume everything is as advertised... Best to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 My 87 had the lift up handle doors, judging by the pictures these have been swapped from the push button type. My OE ones had the burst proof striker fitted as opposed to the standard type as shown in your image. I know you can spec replacement lift up doors with locks suitable for the standard push button strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 All the other wee tells seems to say its of a 91 period, I think I've always secretly liked those type of doors, my 90 originally had them, and I kick myslef I didn't replace them when I bought new doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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