1984 300TDI Defender 90 D90 w/galvanized frame & extras PRICE update $35K

Npt90

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Time to let her go, for sale is my "1984" "D90". Quotations because there is little if anything left of the original vehicle since the rebuild. Closer spec would be a 95 300TDI except with everything replaced in the last several years

I purchased this defender in 2010 from the owner in Northern Ireland, imported it myself and drove it for a few years when I had transmission issues. I began weighing options and decided to have the truck re-built with a 300TDI engine and new chassis with fresh paint. I got to work replacing all the wiring and began adding components to make this a dependable Land Rover. Truck has always had all maintenance addressed and tracks well and low and high speeds, with the replacement clutch, throw-out bearing, Turner performance head and new exhaust, it should require little but routine maintenance for the next several years.

It's my baby but I have too many projects and I have certainly made my share of memories in this vehicle, the reg plates are correct and all other documentation is in my name.

Service under my Stewardship:
300tdi Galvanized Richard Chassis [$10300] (2012)
300TDI Engine/R380 [$5500] (2012)
Full Respray Arles Blue [$10000] (2012)
NAS Rear Step Bumper, 2” Reciever [$1200] 2014
Complete rewire [autosparks.uk loom, $3200] 2014
TD5 Dash Upgrade [$1500] 2017
Heavy Duty Glow Plug relay [$300] 2017
New glow plugs/harness [$400] 2017
AGM Battery [$200] 2017
OME +2 Shocks [$2500] 2019
OME Steering Dampener [$600] 2019
Terrafirma Track/Panhard Rod [$400] 2019
+2 Rear Trailing arms [$200] 2019
80% of all bushings replaced with Polybush Pro series [$1800] 2019
5x BFG KO2 Tires [$1500] 2019
5x Boost Rims [$1200] 2019
1in Alloy wheel spacers [$800] 2019
Replaced Wheel bearings [$1200] 2019
Masai Side Steps [$500] 2015
Masai Rear Tire Carrier [$300] 2015
Masai Headliner [$1000] 2018, not installed
Masai tinted front/rear/side windows [$1800] 2016
Gearmate Drawer system [$4000] 2020
Nakatanenga Cargo Bear Roof Rack [$4200] 2019
Nakatanenga Cubby Heater platform/new cubby [$1200] 2021
Nakatanenga Stainless Front Recovery Shackles [$400] 2019
TD5 Premium Steering Wheel [$1200] 2017
Webasto Airtop 2000STC Diesel Heater w/smart controller [$1400] 2021
New Stainless Double S exhaust [$900] 2019
Safety Devices Rear Step Ladder [$400] 2019
New Fuel Tank [$400] 2021
New Fleetguard Filter system [$250] 2020
Converted fuel lines to AN style, re-plumbed [$500] 2020
Turner Engineering High Performance Cylinder head incl head gasket [$2400] 2018
Timing Belt/tensioner [$1800] 2018
Silicon Hose kit [$900] 2018
New Front/Rear Prop shafts, wide angle [$1200] 2022
Slickshift Short shift Kit (greatly reduces throw when changing gear) [$400] 2018
New Clutch, New Slave cylinder, New Throw-out bearing assembly (heavy duty) [$1800] 2018
TDCI Clutch Pedal [$400]
TD5 Heater box [$800] 2017
New oil pan [$600] 2018
New Ignition w/3 lock cylinders [$400] 2022
Rigid Heated LED headlamps [$500] 2019
Rigid Chase light [$300] 2019
Rigid Interior Lights (red/white) [$400] 2021
Wipac LED indicator lights [$300] 2015
Pelican Cargo Case BX140R [$500] 2021
New Side Mirrors [$300] 2022

Not installed but available:
300TDI AC compressor/coolant lines [$1000], not installed
TD5 Underdash AC Unit [$2500], not installed
Masai Headliner [$1000] 2018, not installed
Galvanized crossmember for R380 [$500], not installed
Replacement loadspace bottom and support cross members [$1800], not installed
Replacement Seat box parts to convert to proper R380 tunnel, complete [$3200], not installed
Replacement sea box support members ect [$1000], not installed
Various replacement gaskets and seals that I have accumulated over the past several years of ownership
Full set of new Lug Nuts [$500]
Spare Water pump [$200]

Needs to be addressed:
Front cover oil leak (relatively new, seems to be behind timing cover, drips but no appreciable loss of oil)
Brakes/Parking Brake (just have not had time to replace)
Change remaining 2 lock cylinders to new key (have not had time)

Should be address:
Remaining Polybush bushings
Tie-rod Ends
Wheel’s balanced
Drivers window mechanism (would recommend converting both to Power Windows, kits relatively inexpensive)
Some small paint issues that should be repairable without a major overhaul

Sadly, I just do not have the time to give this vehicle any longer as I have purchased a boat and really need to focus my energy on that, the D90 has been great and reliable transportation for the past 10 years and I am sure it will provide the new owner with many more.

Asking $41000 with all spares included
 

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Npt90

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Some more recent shots. Not pictured is the diesel webasto heater and new cubby (center console). Hopefully take some better photos of current condition this week. Photos here are from early summer
 

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Npt90

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Truck is also listed on NAS-ROW and defender source where I’m a much more active member. Given the setup of the truck I thought this community may also be interested in this rig
 

reync

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Price is headed in the opposite direction, new price of $34K


The standard “It hasn’t sold at reduced pricing for 3 months so now it’s worth more” scenario. Hope it plays out!

PS- you might want to delete your previous comments in this post showing you would part with the vehicle for $29k just a few weeks ago.
 
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