norfolkmick

Active Member

• Jan 30, 2011

• #1

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Ok guy's and gal's, I need some input from you lot.
After I got my MOT on Saturday I was shown a 1985 defender that is up for grabs, it has sat in the barn for about a year after it failed its MOT(what it failed on I dont know yet) this defender is on a Galv chassis, I will know more on Monday as what it failed on and how much he is wanting for it, and then ill have a good look around it later in the week if its not a silly amount.
but what i want know are your thoughts which would be better to keep,
my 1976 which will need a rebiuld at some time or do I go for something that is already on a galv chassis, I know you guys will rip the **** a bit or a lot but some feed back on the early defenders would be usefull before I jump in feet first again lol
Cheers
Mick

 

hughesy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 30, 2011

• #2

The coiler will be slightly more comfy but otherwise the level of hard work, skinned knuckles and cash input is probably about the same.

 

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pissant

New Member

• Jan 30, 2011

• #3

and dont forget, coil,s is for girls
Dave

 

wirral_series2a

Active Member

• Jan 31, 2011

• #4

I have a 1972 ( tax free ) Lightweight ( with 2.5 diesel in her ). I was offered the chance to buy a Defender ( for a lot less than I paid for the Lightweight !! )...but with both on my driveway, I chose to keep the Lightweight as it is purely for taking dogs out ( not dogging, I may add ! ) fishing etc. The 90 just didn't do it for me - so now just sold it !

 

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b20wnx

Well-Known Member

• Jan 31, 2011

• #5

keep the series, i wanted a defender (may still get one - but will still keep series)... fallen in love all over again....... plus its much classier

 

Beneagles

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Full Member

• Jan 31, 2011

• #6

Got an '84 110. What you see is what you get! Much will depend on the state of it...and amount of work needed for mot etc. Might be a chance to make a quick buck when the snow returns!

 

Big Stew

New Member

• Jan 31, 2011

• #7

I would always go for the series every time, a series is for life ! ! ! you'll be able to rebuild it time and time again.

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Jan 31, 2011

• #8

Big Stew said:

I would always go for the series every time, a series is for life ! ! ! you'll have no choice but to rebuild it time and time again.

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Beneagles

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• Jan 31, 2011

• #9

blue beasty said:

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Many a true word spoken in jest!!

 

Big Stew

New Member

• Jan 31, 2011

• #10

blue beasty said:

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