Bummer
Questions about Defender 110
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Bummer
Ray_G
Explorer
Nah, could be a lot worse. Looking forward to it.
DividingCreek
Explorer
Ray,
I have shipped three 110's in the past 8 months out of Jebel Ali, UAE. They have all been rust free V8 trucks since fuel is stupid cheap there. Sun damage on dash seats and rubber around windows is about all you have to worry about. No such thing as rust there. Import through Baltimore hasn't been a problem with them. If this is a pcs for you we should get a thing going once your feet are on the ground there. We could let Tony sell them since he seems to have an affinity for that skill set.
I have shipped three 110's in the past 8 months out of Jebel Ali, UAE. They have all been rust free V8 trucks since fuel is stupid cheap there. Sun damage on dash seats and rubber around windows is about all you have to worry about. No such thing as rust there. Import through Baltimore hasn't been a problem with them. If this is a pcs for you we should get a thing going once your feet are on the ground there. We could let Tony sell them since he seems to have an affinity for that skill set.
overlander
Expedition Leader
The Doug the Great has spoken. He IS the final word in N. America on this topic.
Paul van der Beek
New member
Hello Nick,
I have a great 110 for sale with a sleeping roof, 300TDI automatic gearbox, disc brakes on rear axle, extra fuel tank, 220V, spilt battery system, and many more. It is in exellent technical condition and equipped with many extra's. Year of build 1983. Its a very special 110 because its in very good and original condition still. Its from Zwitserland originally and they don't use salt on the roads there. The 110 is in the Netherlands so that's not to far from Sicily. If you're interested please let me know yhen I can send you some more information. Best regards, Paul vd Beek: PSP Expeditioncampers Holland
I have a great 110 for sale with a sleeping roof, 300TDI automatic gearbox, disc brakes on rear axle, extra fuel tank, 220V, spilt battery system, and many more. It is in exellent technical condition and equipped with many extra's. Year of build 1983. Its a very special 110 because its in very good and original condition still. Its from Zwitserland originally and they don't use salt on the roads there. The 110 is in the Netherlands so that's not to far from Sicily. If you're interested please let me know yhen I can send you some more information. Best regards, Paul vd Beek: PSP Expeditioncampers Holland
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DividingCreek
Explorer
In order for Nick to be able to bring the truck back to the US which is his stated objective, the truck cannot have; brake upgrades, nor an engine or transmission swap. US Customs will decode the VIN number and the decoded vin must be what is in front of the inspecting officer.
DividingCreek
Explorer
That's a hell of a first post after joining 2yrs ago Bill
jrose609
Explorer
I am still around, been doing a lot of research. I think the 110 would be out of the question because they just arn't there for 25+ years but 90s all day long. I have some hunting needs that need to be met in terms of hunting and camping. I am not sure the defenders drivetrain (at 25+ years) would be able to handle larger tires (possibly up to 35s), and after talking to a rover company I get the idea that these are very very very expensive to have major maint done on.
Howski
Well-known member
They can handle up to 33's without issue. If you bump up to 35's you would really need to regear and throw in some stronger axles. After owning my 90 for 2 years I've got to say it's been cheap to maintain. Parts are very reasonable if you use the proper vendors and they're very easy to work on if you're willing to turn a wrench. That said, they're not for everyone
Well, I'm an aviation structural mech by trade and now qualified welder. Before leave OKC, my toy rig was an 01 XJ on 6.5 lift, 33s, 4.56 gears, and I swapped the LP dana 30 for a HP. I know my way around lifted rigs and wrenches but no idea about defenders. I am only authorized to own 3 vehicles during my entire 3 years. We already have my wifes Jetta going and I might pick up a mini or something for my DD (need something small for a DD, so I have been told). I am considering holding out for a correct age 110 to import back.
