Series 2 100 inch hybrid ?

so i having some thoughts on a slow project for the winter , i have seen defender 100 inch projects ( a 4x4 is born) i was wondering if anyone has tried this ? would be using a 300tdi chassis and a s2 109 body , can anyone think of any serious issues? i did wonder if the 300tdi would sit to high in the chassis and catch on the bulkhead and the gear stick come up through the seat box ? so would i need a short r380 gear box ? any ideas would be apricated ! thanks smithy !

well it wouldn't be a series if it was 100" it'd be a disco or defender as the reg belongs to the chassis used……..unless you're planning a ringer

long r380 wont effect it on a 100" base

My mates planning to do a S3 100" it will work but requires a lot of measuring and welding to fit the various mounting points

wasnt planning to use the series log book like others as its just not worth the hassle if you get caught by the dvla man and as i wouldnt be altering the too much off the chassis i can keep the disco plate and just have a radically altered body , but would the bulk head not catch the tranny tunnel ?

not if done correctly

Dr_evil said:

not if done correctly

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Meaning correct mounting or ?

you can make the mechanics fit
in my opinion make and break is the cutting down off the tub and making the body look right.
there are some good tips on "a land rover is born"

good luck and get some pics rolling

Ianski said:

you can make the mechanics fit
in my opinion make and break is the cutting down off the tub and making the body look right.
there are some good tips on "a land rover is born"

good luck and get some pics rolling

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Gotta get my other series 3 gone so I have the space so does anyone want it ? It's a good price

damsmithy said:

Meaning correct mounting or ?

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move things about basically til they work

Would it be any harder to either make it to a king cab or station wagon ? Obv the sides of a station wagon would have to be trimmed down

Thinking about it on a 4x4 is born the one Landrover made was a station wagon with a canvas back ...

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Would it be any harder to either make it to a king cab or station wagon ? Obv the sides of a station wagon would have to be trimmed down

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If its 100" Couldn't you just extend standard 88" ones by riveting a bit of aluminium either side? It'd be the roof if you were going hard top that would be the most work just because it isn't flat

samc88 said:

If its 100" Couldn't you just extend standard 88" ones by riveting a bit of aluminium either side? It'd be the roof if you were going hard top that would be the most work just because it isn't flat

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You'd just cut down a 110 roof

110 sides would probably be the better option too, far easier to cut down than extend

looking at photos of 109's 110 the 110 rear tub has alot less over hang behind the wheel compared to a s3,so would i be stupid trying to use a 109 tub ? or would i have to do cutting at both ends ?

One of the magazines did one on a disco chassis, i think it was called the off rod if you google it.