Yet another Ebay bargain.........

i like it,looks very tidy for a c reg.

Well i was bored and thought and asked if the chassis number was clearly visible on the front chassis leg.
My reply.........

hi there,
the chassis number is clearly visible on the bulkhead behind the brake server on the VIN plate.

many thanks


- bellaboo2011
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without seeing if its original chassis you cant say either way.most of the defenders i see are modified such ,putting 300 often is done with different seat box wing bulkhead ,later axles ,respray etc not many old one dont need rebuilding 300 parts are more common in good condition

I would be gobsmacked if original chassis still on it at that age. If it is then am sure you would struggle to see vin on it. Mines an 84 and took some doing to find it.

You could say the same about mine but I've got every receipt and a full photo album showing the rebuild.

The current owner might be able to provide similar?

i see quite a few original chassis ,

chunkymunky said:

I would be gobsmacked if original chassis still on it at that age.

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plenty, if fact i'd bet the vast majority are still on the same chassis at that and way earlier age

My 1961 series II is on it's original chassis.......

not sure for how much longer though.....

mine is on the original chassis and is 85, if not i wouldnt of been able to get it imported here, they are hot on chassis numbers

Wow I stand corrected. I have a big box file full of receipts for mine.

Doesn't look very special to me, the paintwork may be a later colour and there are several later parts plus the engine but it but look at the detail and there are plenty of early features while the vehicle is actually quite tatty around the edges.

Going on the assumption that spening money on an early vehicle makes it a ringer then I should expect a call from the rozzers any day now!
My own 1986 90 is in far better condition and is 300TDi spec although it started life as an ex-MOD 2.5NA D hardtop (bought direct by me 12-years ago). A brand-new body & bulkhead (only original component is the seatbox), 300TDI re-power kit (inc R380 etc) from LR parts, disc-braked rear axle, new Exmoor Trim seats & trim, alloys etc etc and you would be hard pushed to date it as its condition is better than most 300TDi's and plenty of TD5's yet I have a file of reciepts as thick as a telephone directory and dozens of photos showing the work as it was carried out over the years. Even things like intermitant wipers have been added using standard LR parts, small details that really add to the finished product.

I think i went the wrong way as mine started off looking abit posh and ended up being rather rag arsed.