88 swb diesel defender

[Gamekeeper]

Hi all, Just joined for some advice about a 1976 defender I`m thinking of buying, its got 50,000 on clock, pick up and its priced at £1695.00. Would you advise if this is a good price.

 

[flash42]

well that wont be a defender
that will be a series 3.
the earliest defenders were built some time in the 1980s.

 

[Gamekeeper]

well that wont be a defender
that will be a series 3.
the earliest defenders were built some time in the 1980s.

Its an old p reg, I was unsure if it was a defender or the series 3 model thats why i thought id ask some advice, its on ebay and i thought it seemed a right nice motor

 

[flash42]

give us a link, so we can check it out

 

[Gamekeeper]

give us a link, so we can check it out

110292265558this is the item number on ebay cheers for your help

 

[bustersbus]

Welcome tae the mad hoose Gamekeeper

 

[bustersbus]

110292265558this is the item number on ebay cheers for your help

If it were me.. ah'd leave it alone.

 

[Gamekeeper]

Welcome tae the mad hoose Gamekeeper

Hi busterbus, nice to be here, just after advice tonight but hopefully will be making this a regular place to visit especially when me 200Tdi keeps giving me probs

 

[oil dripper]

kinell i wunt give that house room

not at tha price anyroad

 

[bustersbus]

Hi busterbus, nice to be here, just after advice tonight but hopefully will be making this a regular place to visit especially when me 200Tdi keeps giving me probs

Ah hope ye've had a wee look round first before ye say 'it's nice' HEHEHEEE! only havin' ye on mate Hope ye've got a thick skin, a good sense of humour and not easilly offended
What 200tdi ye got, defender or discovery?

 

[Gamekeeper]

kinell i wunt give that house room

I just liked the look of it, i`ll keep looking and as i find em i`ll ask you lot for your opinion

 

[Gamekeeper]

I just liked the look of it, i`ll keep looking and as i find em i`ll ask you lot for your opinion

will you chaps check this 1 out for me, I have not got alot of money but quite fancy a project, here is the item number
200259627361

 

[bustersbus]

will you chaps check this 1 out for me, I have not got alot of money but quite fancy a project, here is the item number
200259627361

Ask for some piccies of the bulkhead near the window brackets and under the bonnet, same around the door hinges. Also a few piccies of the chassis especially either side of the rear spring where it dips down. Faillin' that, go and have a good look at it with a screwdriver for pokin' and a hammer for chappin' things

 

[Gamekeeper]

Ask for some piccies of the bulkhead near the window brackets and under the bonnet, same around the door hinges. Also a few piccies of the chassis especially either side of the rear spring where it dips down. Faillin' that, go and have a good look at it with a screwdriver for pokin' and a hammer for chappin' things

Thanks for the advice Bustersbus, im going to look at some more is this the rule of thumb for all these???, I can go up to £2500 but really fancy a project rather than buying 1 ready to jump in and go

 

[bustersbus]

Thanks for the advice Bustersbus, im going to look at some more is this the rule of thumb for all these???, I can go up to £2500 but really fancy a project rather than buying 1 ready to jump in and go

Aye pretty much. The screwdriver let's ye check uj's, bushes, etc. The hammer is for chapping the chassis to listen for dead spots, it should kinda 'ring' when ye hit it. If the chassis is no good ye're best to walk away. Forgot to mention before, check yer back cross member aswell, especially the inside where the chassis meets it. It's quite prone to rustin', not a big deal really if it's goin' to be a project as ye can buy replacement ones.
My main things to look out for now (knowin' ye want a project) is... Chassis and bulkhead first, then have a look at the engine for bad smokin' etc. The bodywork is dependant on what ye want to do with it

 

[Gamekeeper]

Thanks for the advice Bustersbus, im going to look at some more is this the rule of thumb for all these???, I can go up to £2500 but really fancy a project rather than buying 1 ready to jump in and go

Thanks for all your help this evening chaps, when i find my dream Defender i will come back and ask for all your thoughts, Looks like its someones birthday tonite, speak tomorrow.

 

[bustersbus]

Thanks for all your help this evening chaps, when i find my dream Defender i will come back and ask for all your thoughts, Looks like its someones birthday tonite, speak tomorrow.

Catch ye later Gamekeeper

 

[90truckcab]

i emailed seller of ser3 "defender" see what he really knows , prob had it in as part ex, not knowin **** about LR's worth a laff to hear his responce anyhows, prob worth £800 but no more, not to me anyhows, good look gamekeeper with yer search for yer landy

 

[nuggets]

why has he been banned ??

gamekeeper that is it says banned under his name

 

[mondo]

dunno !

mebee the "admin" dint like him ???