Graham Jackson's TDI 110 Defender

[pwc]

Thanks Graham!
I've debated the 40% over 60%. While I'd have to move the 40% if I used it (I'd rather have my daughter on the passenger side for safety), I like the raised deck in the back.

thanks for the ideas!

 

[gjackson]

No problem! I don't think anything on our truck is original. We 'borrowed' all the ideas from other people. That's just the way it works best.

While I understand why people like the 3 door for overlanding, having the 5 door for access is really nice.

I totally agree. I really like the accessability of the 5 door over the security of the 3 door. Of course I say that never having had my truck broken into!

cheers

 

[gjackson]

Oil box pics for Overlander

Pics of the custom underbody oil box are attached. Box is fabricated from alloy sheet, apart from the long hinge that attaches directly to the frame.

cheers

 

[gjackson]

More oil box pics

 

[gjackson]

Last one. I appologize for 3 posts, but the attachment manager is playing dirty tonight.

cheers

 

[bovw]

That's a very capable looking truck, very nice.

Is it possible to get a back issue of the first Overland Journal?

 

[Christian P.]

Graham

your truck is indeed very sweet. As you know, I love my TroopCarrier but a Defender was also very high on my list.

One problem for us with buying the truck in Australia and starting the trip right away is that we did not have the opportunity to outfit and prepare everything before hitting the road - things had to be improvise while on the road...

May I ask how did you manage to build this one? did you start with a NAS Defender and convert it to a TDI? or did you buy an older one?

thanks

Christian

 

[Andrew Walcker]

Oooooohhhhhhh, I never get tired of seeing pics of your 110! :drool:

 

[viter]

great idea about the oil box!!!
I was just contemplating for the last week incorporating some storage boxes into sliders I am designing for my truck and you just gave me a great idea on how to do it!!!
thanks a lot!

 

[gjackson]

May I ask how did you manage to build this one? did you start with a NAS Defender and convert it to a TDI? or did you buy an older one?

We bought an older one.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

cheers

 

[overlander]

Graham,
When you get a chance (no rush) can you get me overall dimensions of that box? Want to see if i can find something existing that is close, that will just need a little mod, or if I need to build something from scratch.

 

[gjackson]

No worries. I'll try to remember to get some dimensions this weekend.

cheers

 

[gjackson]

Dimensions for the under-body oil box are:

22x11.25x5 All in inches.

cheers

 

[overlander]

Thanks for that Graham. You have been very helpful!

 

[gjackson]

Made a few mods for the Land Rover rally. Bonnet stay and winch rope have been on for a while. Will be adding water system, Ham radio, rear load rack and dash panel shortly.

http://www.africaoverland.org/vehicle_iteration3.htm

It just never ends!!

cheers