Rejuvination of the 110

[Blair G]

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Hey all,
Well winter is here and the 110 is coming inside for a little redo. The truck is basiclly in good shape and was well taken care of by the previous owner. Since I got her I have replaced the old springs and bushings with OME's and put a new set of tyres on her. replaced the Roo bar that was intalled in Australia with a winch bumper. Also, got a new bonnet to replace the one that had been used as a step stool to get to the roof rack. The gentlemen who had her before, used her as she was supposed to be used. He lived/travelled for many years travelling through Austrailia, North America ,and through Europe. The back was setup with a sleeping platform with all the spares underneath the platform. One flourecent lamp provided light for the truck. He installed velcro on the passenger side window that attached mosquito netting. He also added a homemade sideswing rear door top. With this he added expanded metal and mosquito netting to keep the bugs and thieves at bay while sleeping.
All in all, this guy did what most of us dream about. The thing I appreciate probably the most is how simple he did it. Not a whole bunch extra crap he didn't need or overloaded with equipment that he never used. So keeping these things in mind I will attempt to take the 110 into the next phase of its life.
An incomplete list of things todo are:
-full service
-new rubber throught the truck. Land Rovers have never been known for there seals. The picture shows the Land Rover test animal used to test a vehicles seal( Land Rover Joke)
-add side windows to van sides. A must for merging onto the freeway with a RHD truck
-add forward facing seat for kids w/belts
-interior roll bar
-rear storage draws w/refer slide
-new front seats and mats
-add a regular rear door.
-repaint top
-and if I can find a decent priced 200 Tdi to replace the 2.5td lump I will do that as well.

I think that list is quite enough. If anybody has any comments or suggestions feel free to comment.
Have a merry Christmas and hope to see people in the new year,
Blair

[flyingwil]

Ummm... You might want to put let the cat out as #1 on your list of things to do.

I know I have seen that Rover before too! Just can't remember where. I love it! Keep us posted with the build up.

[Blair G]

Ummm... You might want to put let the cat out as #1 on your list of things to do.

I know I have seen that Rover before too! Just can't remember where. I love it! Keep us posted with the build up.

You probably saw it in your neck of the woods. I think he spent some time your way.

Blair

[Blair G]

Ummm... You might want to put let the cat out as #1 on your list of things to do.


Actually, went back today and cat had escaped.

[gjackson]

:victory: :xxrotflma

cheers

[ShearPin]

Man, diggin' your Rover - infact your garage in general looks like a lot of fun. You've got your GS headlight and the Series Rover roof top against the wall in the background....

If you don't mind me taking your post off topic - how do you find the 2.5D on the US highways. With a growing family my long range plans are to semi-retire my Series III SWB from the long US/Mex hauls and use it for weekend camping etc. here in Canada. I've been saving and searching for an imported 110 and while my first choice has been a V8 the vast majority of Canadian imports (15 years or older import laws) appear to be 2.5D with some military heritage. I too am a fan of keeping accessories light and minimal.....

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

[david despain]

:luxhello:
Actually, went back today and cat had escaped.
classic!.

whats with the cardboard? you afraid its going to leak?

david
DII w/ leaks

[Blair G]

:luxhello:
classic!.

whats with the cardboard? you afraid its going to leak?

david
DII w/ leaks

I get more afraid when it stops.

Blair

[Blair G]

Man, diggin' your Rover - infact your garage in general looks like a lot of fun. You've got your GS headlight and the Series Rover roof top against the wall in the background....

If you don't mind me taking your post off topic - how do you find the 2.5D on the US highways. With a growing family my long range plans are to semi-retire my Series III SWB from the long US/Mex hauls and use it for weekend camping etc. here in Canada. I've been saving and searching for an imported 110 and while my first choice has been a V8 the vast majority of Canadian imports (15 years or older import laws) appear to be 2.5D with some military heritage. I too am a fan of keeping accessories light and minimal.....

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

Henry,
Sorry for not seeing your post. The 2.5Td is Ok at this point. I don't have anything in it really and it does 65mph on the flat. Pulling grades is where the lack of power becomes an issue. So I slow down and enjoy the trip. I would love to find a 200Tdi to replace it. That is on my list. Also, like you, I have a family now. So I am tryng to make it a family camping vehicle as well. Being a 3 door is really the only limitation when it comes to loading kids and buckling them in. As my son is nearly 2 he is able to get into his seat on his own with me helping to buckle him in. My daughter won't be there for a couple more years so I need to come up with something.
Cheers,
Blair

[Jonathan Hanson]

Blair that is a great-looking 110, and it sounds like you're on the right track for improving it.

If you find a 200tdi and the 2.5 needs a home, give me a call. It would drop nicely into Grendel.

[Blair G]

Blair that is a great-looking 110, and it sounds like you're on the right track for improving it.

If you find a 200tdi and the 2.5 needs a home, give me a call. It would drop nicely into Grendel.

I am in contact with a guy in the Bay area that has a couple of 200Tdi's. We will see what comes of it. Thanks for the offer but it will be kept for something down the road.

Blair

[Blair G]

Well as always, things take longer then planned. However, over the weekend I managed to put the rear windows in the 110. What a huge difference. Just need to affix them and move on to the next project.

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Blair

[Andrew Walcker]

Looking good! What's the next project?

[Michael Slade]

I think I know that 110 also. I believe I have a photograph of it up in Inuvik, NWT from a trip I did back in '99.

Very cool...keep it up!

[dieselcruiserhead]

I personally would greatly enjoy seeing more pics of said beast if you don't mind! :)

[Blair G]

I personally would greatly enjoy seeing more pics of said beast if you don't mind! :)

You can go to www.pbase.com/brg to see more pictures of it. There are a few when the PO had it. As well as some of how it was delivered.

Blair

[Blair G]

Looking good! What's the next project?


Removing the top adding some vents and painting and replacing seals are next. I need to figure out how to attach the side windows first. I am looking for my camper vans book for direction. The windows have mounting holes and then would be screwed through the side panels. I think 1 by 1 wood would be a good backing for it. I will be insulating the top so eliminating a heat/cold bridge is always good.

Blair

[kellymoe]

I will be insulating the top so eliminating a heat/cold bridge is always good.

Blair

What are you using for insulation? I used some stuff very similar to Dynamat but at a fraction of the price. I put it on the roof of my 130 crewcab and it has worked wonders with heat and cold and noise reduction. It is called Peel and Seel or Peel and Stick, cant remember exactly but it is meant for going on roofs in cold climates. I paid about $90 for about 100 square feet of the stuff. Did my firewall, roof, doors, seat box and floors and still have a bunch left over. It's been on the truck over 3 years now and looks brand new.


On a side note, I used to go up to SLO all the time. My Aunt and Uncle used to own the Apple Farm Restaurant up until a few years ago. SLO is a great place to live.

[dieselcruiserhead]

Removing the top adding some vents and painting and replacing seals are next. I need to figure out how to attach the side windows first. I am looking for my camper vans book for direction. The windows have mounting holes and then would be screwed through the side panels. I think 1 by 1 wood would be a good backing for it. I will be insulating the top so eliminating a heat/cold bridge is always good.

Blair

This is a little old but there is one thing that JC Whitney is actually good for; weather stripping. Take a look at their online section of weather stripping. Awesome technique for getting flat windows such as those mounted with little/no issues. This is the same type of stripping that most flat paneled vehicles such as delivery trucks use. Photo in point:

[Blair G]

Well after attending to the other items that came up, I was finally able to get the top off. The main reason was to reseal everything and go after some suspected (common) rust on the upper firewall. Drivers side is the worst. Not all that bad but I had a feeling it was there based on some bubbling paint. The passenger side has surface rust but nothing more. A testament to the mostly dry climate the 110 had lived.
After seeing the pictures of the 110's with the elevation roofs I am really thinking about doing that on our 110. We shall see.

Blair

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[Andrew Walcker]

Looking good Blair! Can you post a picture of the elevation roofs, not too familiar with those?

[Blair G]

Looking good Blair! Can you post a picture of the elevation roofs, not too familiar with those?


Here is the link to an Expo thread on them. Pretty cool.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8093


Blair

[laurie-the-lorry]

This may be a bit of a dim question, So excuse my ignorance in advance if it is. But Why not the 300tdi. Gas flowed and with the change on the timing gear these engines are pretty bullet proof and pull very well. When you get your truck weighted up the current unit will struggle to pull the skin off a rice pudding. So a power transplant i think is essential. But why the 200 and not the 300? In my experience build ups always end up a little heavier than anticipated and you can never have too much grunt under the hood,

I only ask because i am intending to ship my tomcat and a 300td engine over very shortly. Its a shame the dollar is so weak at the moment because it makes purchasing a bit on the high side. Thankfully I still derive an income in GBP.

[Andrew Walcker]

Here is the link to an Expo thread on them. Pretty cool.

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8093


Blair

Too cool, I do remember that thread! What are your plans? Building or purchasing?

[Blair G]

This may be a bit of a dim question, So excuse my ignorance in advance if it is. But Why not the 300tdi. Gas flowed and with the change on the timing gear these engines are pretty bullet proof and pull very well. When you get your truck weighted up the current unit will struggle to pull the skin off a rice pudding. So a power transplant i think is essential. But why the 200 and not the 300? In my experience build ups always end up a little heavier than anticipated and you can never have too much grunt under the hood,

I only ask because i am intending to ship my tomcat and a 300td engine over very shortly. Its a shame the dollar is so weak at the moment because it makes purchasing a bit on the high side. Thankfully I still derive an income in GBP.

Like you already know, 200 or 300 Tdi's are not all that easy to find. My reasoning for the 200Tdi is so I don't have to change motor mounts and transmission. A 200 Tdi that is blueprinted and with Zues timing gears makes a great combination that does not rely on electronics to run. At this point I am not really worried about it. The lump in the 110 was rebuilt and it runs fine for now. If another motor came along, I certainly would not turn down a 300 Tdi. It just makes for another project collecting all the parts and installing it.

Blair

[BeachBum]

When BCB was in Paso Timm had done a couple of conversions using the Cummins 6AT. It's the same engine the older UPS trucks use and are fairly common even in Ca. Since you have it reg. as a 73 you don't have to worry about the EPA issues either. I think Advanced Adapters in Paso also makes the adapter plat to fit to the trans. Timm had done his own Series III 109 and a couple since. They were all running on 35 inch or larger tires and would run 75mph all day long according to them. Plus the parts being Cummins would be much easier to get.

Paul