1. SafariChris

    Defender 110 CSW full restoration

    Very pleased to hear that, I've done near enough the same to mine, ie disc braked rear axle, snorkel etc. The difference from your purchase photo is startling ! Lovely rebuild mate
  2. SafariChris

    Defender 110 CSW full restoration

    Superb job Flossie I got same copper hide hammer and work light too I can really appreciate the hard work that went into your rebuild. How has she fared since ? Do you still have it?
  3. SafariChris

    Defender 110 CSW full restoration

    Jeez Louise !! What is it with these red 110's hahaha Glad I changed the colour this time round
  4. SafariChris

    Defender 110 CSW full restoration

    Bloody hell Retroanaconda !! That's identical to mine is this the exact stage you're at right now ? Please ask away if you need anything, I learned so much on my rebuild and perhaps more importantly what I should have done as I went and then had to put right later, if you get my meaning. I'll...
  5. SafariChris

    Defender 110 CSW full restoration

    Thanks Flossie, The 110 is MOT'd now so other than a few small jobs the project is nearing the end. I found just the problems you mentioned and did end up replacing the rear tub forward cross member with a galvanized one. The floor bracers under rear tub were in surprisingly good condition and...
  6. SafariChris

    Defender 110 CSW full restoration

    New forum member and thought the best way to increase my post count is........ A rebuild thread Shameless attempt to improve my status I know.......but seriously who can resist a re-build thread !! Anyhow, I started this old girl up after 7 years besides the hedge in the back yard. I'd promised...
  7. SafariChris

    New arrival

    Thanks Turboman, Perhaps I should start a new thread for all the photos, I have about 500 of them , I'll poke around and find a good spot to start a rebuild thread. We used the 110 for a good few years with the kids and did quite a few LandRover shows, she then became more and more maintenance...
  8. SafariChris

    New arrival

    Hi all, New to this site but a Land Rover owner for many years, owned series vehicles, Defenders and the odd Freelander over the years, just finished a year long restoration of my old 110 CSW which I've owned since 2001. Frequented the magazine forums for some time but sadly they seem to suffer...