bellautos
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I just got 2 more D3's, the one that is stickerd i think im going to use for a special build project i have in mind with a 110 Defender body on and possibily a new engine and the other one that ive started stickering will end up as another run about.
I thaught id share some of the first pictures before i tare one of them apart for the project.
Regards Pete
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CFB
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Not seen any on 04 plates before!!
110 body on a D3, how's that gonna work then, isn't it a tad narrow??
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10forcash
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....and why?  TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
Vehicle modifications, preparation, training and equipment also available 
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bellautos
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CFB wrote:Not seen any on 04 plates before!!
110 body on a D3, how's that gonna work then, isn't it a tad narrow??
These are LR Press cars, or was.
Yes it is narrow i was possibiley thinking about the iceland Defender version wheel arches on a defender body, im unsure yet how it will work or not work out. http://www.bellautoservices.co.uk
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Bodsy
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Why not...?
Anything is possible & you don't knoiw til you try.
Would be interesting to see if it makes it much lighter & how much that woiuld improve it's capabilities (or not?)  it! It's got a load of black bits on OK!!!
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NJF
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Why not have a go with the D3's body, Pete? Too heavy up top once it's done?
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Bodsy
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Keep us updated on the project whichever way you go.  it! It's got a load of black bits on OK!!!
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RLD
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ill have one of them  is it me your looking for well off again up Scotland for a week then back to sunny Leeds
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bellautos
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NJF wrote:Why not have a go with the D3's body, Pete? Too heavy up top once it's done?
Idealy id like a defender with the tdv6 2.7L or the new 3.0L in it , but there are problems with propshaft location etc etc.
The easest option i can think of is use a d3/sport chassis and running gear but make it look like a Defender, removing all the extra electrics that is in the D3 and keep it baisc as possibile like a defender with no satnav radio etc etc ,im unsure which way to go at the moment im going to have to do some homework on measurements of the chassis V Defender body etc etc.
I think it will be different which is whats actualy driving it/me loool
Regards pete http://www.bellautoservices.co.uk
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Maverick
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Keep me updated, would love to see the finished result!  Very dirty 1996 Defender 90 - Soon to be mine!
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10forcash
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bellautos wrote:Why what 10forcash ?
Why take apart ?
Regards Pete
Why try and make either something they were never designed to be TorqTune for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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bellautos
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Because landrover will not produce a production defender with a standard v6 or v8 diesel giving me the power of the d3.
And i keep getting asked to fit the TDV6 into trial/off road cars and racers but i wont do it for others untill ive built my own project so its about time i got my finger out. http://www.bellautoservices.co.uk
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ridgeback_moor
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Sounds like a challenging project Pete, and many of us will be watching with interest  . Looks like your project vehicle is airsprung though - surely a coiler would be a better place to start for the first Defender bodied TDV6? Can you upload photos as you go along? Would be great to see it progress D3 TDV6 S 2005 - TorqTune, Privacy Glass, Remote FBH, 19" HSE Alloys, Boot liner, retrofit F&R PDC, RAI
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