Defender Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Anyone got a 100 Inch Defender they could post some pics of? Toying with the idea of building one but wondered what others had done to give me some inspiration. Or should I just buy a 110 and cut the back off to give the look I want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Have a look at Mark Evans's A 4X4 is born for inspiration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 This is mine... The rear section of the tub has slightly less overhang than a 90 to improve departure angle and the rear tub itself, behind the cab, is the same size as a 90 tub so I have the option of fitting a 90 tilt or Ifor Williams canopy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 My old 100" (now deceased ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 And my new 100" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Have a look for Dave Lang's 100" hybrid thread , he's. Landrover598 on here It's a a really tidy build and well documented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymorris Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=1351&hl=hybrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks for the replies I've definitely got some thinking to do. Wow what can I say about Dave Langs, that think looks like it came from the factory! Superb, thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Cheers, i've got loads of pics if you need anything specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 David's 100 is one of my favourite land rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 A few fairly recent pics for you, those build pics are now 10 years old and some motivation for Ross to get on with his build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 You would be hard pushed to tell Dave's truck isn't factory built and I can vouch for it's capabilities. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Cheers, i've got loads of pics if you need anything specific. Thanks much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Slight hi-jack, Mr Lang - can I ask how you shortened the roof neatly please? Will be adding a hard top to mine shortly and not sure if it's best to try and re-make the return at the back, or use the existing one and join with a filler strip on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Flippin eck 10 years already.......took me that long to build my last one lol. and still no dents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Slight hi-jack, Mr Lang - can I ask how you shortened the roof neatly please? Will be adding a hard top to mine shortly and not sure if it's best to try and re-make the return at the back, or use the existing one and join with a filler strip on the inside. It's quite easy, i've done it twice now, with the original ribbed roof, and the current smooth roof. Just un-stitch the rear panel from the roof skin, cut through the gutters and remove the end panel, shorten the roof skin by however much and re attached with rivets and plenty of sealant. Yes Les 10 years, it's due a rebuild now as there are lots of little things which need updating / replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 You would be hard pushed to tell Dave's truck isn't factory built and I can vouch for it's capabilities. Mike The proportions just look so right too! It looks so much more versatile than a 90 and easier to live with than a 110! I wander why LR dropped the idea? I'm sure there would have been a large demand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 The proportions just look so right too! It looks so much more versatile than a 90 and easier to live with than a 110! I wander why LR dropped the idea? I'm sure there would have been a large demand! They made it into the Discovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom cave Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I have a 100 inch defender built about 6 years ago, new heavy duty galvanised chassis, galvanised bulkhead, and many other steel parts galvanised, discovery 2 axles, 2.8 tgv tdi, 90 tub so better seating in front, and easy to replace if needed, wolf cage and wolf hardtop for winter, everything beefed up from axles to gearbox, etc, with Ashcroft stuff throughout, including air lockers… the whole truck as been linex for extra durability… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 7/12/2015 at 2:38 PM, Defender said: Anyone got a 100 Inch Defender they could post some pics of? Toying with the idea of building one but wondered what others had done to give me some inspiration. Or should I just buy a 110 and cut the back off to give the look I want Before you start on any project the thread below has some very sound advise regarding the use of non-standard components. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Dont shorten a 110 chassis you get into the whole realm of modified vehicles and kit cars with DVLA Use a 100" disco chassis and keep it registered as a disco, you can put whatever body on it you want. Vehicles with a separate chassis it is the chassis that provides the vehicles identity in DVLA 's eyes. Make sure the VIN is easy to read in the correct place on the chassis. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Actually, modifying the chassis from disco to defender DVLA will definitely want a chat with you. Radically Altered Vehicle is the territory you stray into then, try a Google, everything explained clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Actually, modifying the chassis from disco to defender DVLA will definitely want a chat with you. Radically Altered Vehicle is the territory you stray into then, try a Google, everything explained clearly. This would depend. I have spoken to them and have correspondence with them pretty much saying they would deem it as only a body swap. However, the entire thing is a self assessment and certification process. There are no hard and fast rules, only guesses and interpretations. Which means, the DVLA have plenty of rope to come after you if they suddenly decide too. If they don't, then they probably don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Easiest option is disco chassis and a subframe to mount the defender panels. That way it’s just a body swap only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 6/30/2021 at 3:40 AM, Troll Hunter said: Before you start on any project the thread below has some very sound advise regarding the use of non-standard components. Mike Considering the initial post was 2015 - they might have built it already... but then again we all like to think about things for a little while before dipping the toe in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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