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    Decision on project

    Yeah I will look out for one as project but as I mentioned I can only afford a wreck at moment to start...I'm just after advice and experiences to arm myself for the long voyage ahead lol I'm guessing I could run a r380 gear box and 300tdi transfer with the rover 3.5 unit?
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    Decision on project

    Hi , firstly I'm not sure if this the right place to post this but here goes. As I previously mentioned in my last thread I have a limited budget and been offered a 1989 landrover 90 2.5 diesel that requires rebuilding. I have decided as this will take me a long time I might aswel have some fun...
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    buying a chassis

    ok im guessing from the answers I'm getting I'm being a tad nieve lol so its best to either start with a new chassis (or one with relevant v5 and vin) or a complete car requiring strip down and restore? random ebay sellers of rolling chassis etc not stating they have relevant paperwork are to...
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    buying a chassis

    ok what protocols do i need to follow to build from parts? cheers for the reply ;-]
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    buying a chassis

    ok guys i have another newbie question...im also thinking of buying a chassis of either a 110 or 90 defender to start as a long term project (4.5 years until my eldest can drive lol)... my question is what are the legal issues involved with buying a galvanised chassis advertised as new and an...
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    Newbie buying advice

    Thanks a million chaps for all that input!;-) it's great knowing I have this forum as backup when I buy her...I will take all these points on board and hopefully be well armed come d1/2 day ;-) . Cheerz Rob
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    Newbie buying advice

    Seriously would you suggest the disco 1 300tdi over a d2 td5...just I've seen a fair few of both round about the 2.5-3k tag? My mates a welder and his brother works in garage that he can use for his own stuff also...I've grown up with my dad's restoration projects doing bits and bobs so am...
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    Newbie buying advice

    well i only have limited cash and its got to be my transport aswell...im no stranger to getting my hands dirty with cars , surely can't be any worse than other old cars??? i would love a defender but they are soo expensive...anyway round here theres loads of discos still on the roads...surely...
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    Newbie buying advice

    I own a yaris...it makes me want to cry when I look at out the kitchen window every morning...lol
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    Newbie buying advice

    Hi there hoped you guys could help me. i want to buy a land rover discovery (defender ideally but budget won't allow ) so I've read a bit and wondered if i should go for a 300 tdi as i have little cash...ive seen a few 1998? with about 115000 on clock but need to know some specific pit falls i...
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    Hello from North Wales

    Hi guys , I'm based on anglesey in north wales. I don't have a Landrover yet but I'm about to take the plunge. I have worked on Subarus , Ford popular and mini moke! recently a friend has got some land and a few of us are wanting to do some driving on it. My other hobbies included building scale...