Is this a Bad Idea?

Hello,
My name is Alex and I'm new to this forum.
I'v had this idea for a couple of years now but I'm really starting to think seriously about a project and I would like some opinion before I start if that's ok.
My inspiration comes from this: Celebrity Builds - The World Famous West Coast Customs®

Would you think it would be stupid of me to attempt this sort of look with a 110 pick-up? Has anyone already tried something like this?
I know I can get a Defender lowered pretty easily but I'm also thinking of bobtailing it and even sending the exhaust stack vertical, behind the cab almost like a truck.
Iv searched the internet a lot and can't find anything similar so I'm thinking its either going to be really unique or I'm crazy because everyone else thinks it looks like rubbish and that's why no one has done it before?

Sorry for being so direct in my first post but I want to know as much as I can before I sell my car and commit to it.
Regards, Alex

:welcome::welcome: Just take the incoming on the chin, good luck.

Hmmm, a hot rod 110 pick up?! Somehow don't think it would be the most popular kind of mod on here!!!

Do it !! Especially if its a hi cap, would look awesome in my book

I'm edging towards a hi cap actually but finding one in good nick in my area is a tough job.

Even considering starting from the ground up with a galv chassis, recon engine/gearbox and a donor vehicle for everything else. It will be more expensive but at least I know it will last as I would do a few road miles in it.

xela1733 said:

I'm edging towards a hi cap actually but finding one in good nick in my area is a tough job.

Even considering starting from the ground up with a galv chassis, recon engine/gearbox and a donor vehicle for everything else. It will be more expensive but at least I know it will last as I would do a few road miles in it.

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that'll be on a Q plate then, surely?

done well, and it has the potential to be awesome, just dont do it matt back.

xela1733 said:

I'm edging towards a hi cap actually but finding one in good nick in my area is a tough job.

Even considering starting from the ground up with a galv chassis, recon engine/gearbox and a donor vehicle for everything else. It will be more expensive but at least I know it will last as I would do a few road miles in it.

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Yeah hi caps due to there nature are abused

Jay reKx said:

that'll be on a Q plate then, surely?

done well, and it has the potential to be awesome, just dont do it matt back.

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Yes that'll be a Q plate which could prove a nightmare when I come to insure the damn thing!

Matt black is definitely off the list; I'm thinking a metallic blue with black rims at the moment but I don't want to start worrying about that and get ahead of myself.

Personally I think you are mad, and should be shot for even considering turning a perfectly good land Rover into an imitation yank tank, when there are plenty of already ****e jap pickups you can ruin Having said that, if done properly, a 110 can be customised so that it looks awesome, personally I would get a 110 pickup and go for the tomb raider look.

xela1733 said:

I'm edging towards a hi cap actually but finding one in good nick in my area is a tough job.

Even considering starting from the ground up with a galv chassis, recon engine/gearbox and a donor vehicle for everything else. It will be more expensive but at least I know it will last as I would do a few road miles in it.

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Jay reKx said:

that'll be on a Q plate then, surely?

done well, and it has the potential to be awesome, just dont do it matt back.

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how so???????????? if you rechassis a 110 or 90 you don't, and how many have put disco re axles on? 2,4,6" lift kits and different motors.
So the kid lowers it and changes motors Whats the problem. or the ones that do a cummins or perkins?

Did the peep who put a 6.3 chevy into his fender have to be q plate?? whats the issue

Thor1950 said:

how so???????????? if you rechassis a 110 or 90 you don't, and how many have put disco re axles on? 2,4,6" lift kits and different motors.
So the kid lowers it and changes motors Whats the problem. or the ones that do a cummins or perkins?

Did the peep who put a 6.3 chevy into his fender have to be q plate?? whats the issue

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You are correct, as long as the chassis is as original, or a brand new replacement is used, along with enough major components to keep enough points, then a Q plate is not needed.

So if I used a new chassis and new suspension set up but everything else used (possibly from different donor vehicles), would I need a Q plate?

buy a 110 and start with a complete truck. no q plate then

When you say donor vehicles do you mean defenders or yank motors ?

be fine

he needs 8 points

keeps axles -2

keeps suspension albeit lowered springs then - 2 or if going for full lowered pneumatics then lose 2

chassis as long as not modded majorly - 5 (people say not modded at all but if so then a patch when welding would be a mod……in theory as the chassis was meant to be one solid piece not welded patches onto a solid.)

steering - 2

engine - 1 - replace with yank block for that rumble! lose 1

gearbox - 2 - mod to fit yank box with adaptor so keep points

truckerdan said:

When you say donor vehicles do you mean defenders or yank motors ?

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All Defender parts

Would love some series doors and possibly some respectable recaro seats if I can afford them but not any of those primary coloured mock ups out of Halfords.

xela1733 said:

So if I used a new chassis and new suspension set up but everything else used (possibly from different donor vehicles), would I need a Q plate?

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If the chassis is a brand new item that is identical to the old one, then that is ok, you also need several original, or like for like replacements of components from the original vehicle. The major components are assigned a points value, and you need 8 points in order to keep the vehicles original ID. The points are as follows, and they must be original or like for like replacements;

Chassis - 5 points
Suspension - 2 points
Axles - 2 points
Transmission - 2 points
Steering - 2 points
Engine - 1 point

But remember, this is assuming you are using the unmodified original or brand new chassis. If you modify the chassis in any way, then it is irrelevant how many other original components you use, you will need a Q plate.

bit slow martin

xela1733 said:

All Defender parts

Would love some series doors and possibly some respectable recaro seats if I can afford them but not any of those primary coloured mock ups out of Halfords.

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Buy second hand seats and get them retrimmed.