I Modded a 30 Year Old Land Rover Defender
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Join us on an exciting journey as we breathe new life into a timeless icon - the 1993 Land Rover Defender 110. In this video, we take you through the first steps of the restoration and modernisation process. 🔧
Discover the artistry behind preserving the Defender's iconic design elements while seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art features for a driving experience like no other. No stone is left unturned in our quest to enhance both form and function.
Whether you're a die-hard Defender enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of automotive restoration, this video offers a front-row seat to the start of an unforgettable journey. 🛠️
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Appreciate that you've put this into one video and not milked it into multiple separate videos, Lovely colour as well
The shade....
well don’t start giving him ideas now
Mate, have a word. It will be work in progress for him and he is documenting his journey. Tough crowd. Jesus.
Glad you liked it! Funnily enough, there will be more to come
boat insulation is a shout, with matting for air flow to stop condensation
Honestly so fatigued and demoralized by these last 10 years of United, glad you're finding new things to do and share with us!
Hearing you talk about cars and not football is mad...
Loved the vid, and truck looks sweet.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just listen to off the bar on Stretford paddock and you’ll hear him talk about anything non-football related
Adding some sort of solar battery would be a good next step. The Bushman and Blue channel has a really good van refurbishment that might give you some pointers.
Seen a few defenders where a thin Solar panel has been added onto the bonnet with an auxiliary battery wired in - think that would be a good shout 🤙🏻
Howson, when you’re finished, could you please do a video on how much you spent and where to buy things, garages used etc? ❤
If you own a Land Rover, you need your own oil refinery. That's been my experience.
Love me a good adventure rig build. Nice work Howson.
You and me both!
Go to dieselpumpuk and get an om606 engine. They can make up to 600bhp and are a fully mechanical engine
Who MOT'd it? Stevie Wonder? Hope your purchase price reflected all the work, I work on Defenders and can't believe how much people pay for something that looks shiny but needs a complete rebuild, I like them pretty standard as a lot of mods make them worse to drive and worse off road but that's your choice. Looking forward to the chassis swap, good to start with solid foundations 👍
Ste: I don’t want to look like a dick pulling up to camping in this new defender.
Also Ste: how can I make this hard asf defender look even more badass
Proper enjoyed that can’t wait to see then update on the car. You’ve got me wanting to get a one a fix it up. Just need to learn to to fix them 😂
Would get the engine and leak sorted 1st big man. Get some power in it.
I know feck all about cars, but that does look mint.
Ste’s bought a defender before Man UTD
😂😂😂😂😭😭😭Bro
My Dad bought a beat up Land-rover after he left the Army. He then took us on a 3 week mountain and rock climbing trek round Scotland in 1990. I was 9 years old and did at least 5 Munro’s! Loving this channel and a good escape from the reds playing like a bag of toss😂🤦♂️
I knew this would be the one!!!
Glad you chose this one, Ste. It was the one you seemed most excited about when you made the first video. Wishing you years of fun with it!
£5000 galvanised chassis incoming for next MOT
You putting on a galvanised chassis ?
Awesome Defender! Definitely has more personality than the other two vehicles. Looks like you got the modifying bug. Always a little nerve wracking drilling into clean body panels lol
Got to have a bolt on jerry can surely
Alive tuning do great suspension upgrades. I had the comfort pack springs and rock shox Totally improved handling steering breaking just the whole feel of the car Can’t recommend it enough
Good to know!
Take care Ste! always love the content!
It’s the car embodiment of Ste! 😂🙌 have you looked into roof tents? Know someone who loves there’s and gives them space to sleep up top. Perhaps a rum cabinet as well? Too posh boy shooting vibes?
It's very me, 100%
I love this new content from you Ste. But although I’ve just joined this site but for goodness sake please change that Chassis.
That's the plan!
I knew it, The best choice by far and an investment, looks quality ste👍🏻
The one thing I might suggest is upgrading the insulation to the beast, around the doors, maybe roof lining, make it water tight and keep the moisture out of the interior basically.
Great this, I’m not a petrol head, but this is so interesting/ exciting for an ordinary Joe, can’t wait to see the refit take shape, having had a camper van if you’re going to sleep in it then get good blackout curtains/blinds .
Cheers for the suggestion
Jeremy howson..... "top gear song hits"
This car 100% needs to go to urban automotive!! Check them out they recently done Olly Murs defender
That looks really good now so much better than stock. Checker plate looks good but it’s a dirt trap so keep an eye on body work corrosion.
Thanks for the tip.
Yeah looks cool, but it’s a pain in the bum if you’re 5’4 or under 🥴
Just be taller, Janine
Good Video Ste 👍
Looking forward to what you do next to upgrade
Thanks 👍
Some wrap-around bar work up front. Set of 37 inch Micky Thompson muddy's. ARB Diff covers. Snorkel. Dual battery for the winch, fridge & lights. That should get u started!
Get an urban kit on it mate
Do a 2jz engine swap and send it too the moon
I used to not like you for some odd reason but you’ve grown on me 😂 great video
Thanks I guess? Welcome to the channel!
Looks ‘kin MINT
Dad had Denfenders for years. Got to add a snorkel and a winch
Really enjoying these videos. Keep em up!
Glad you like them!
Extended tent mounted to the roof so save on interior space
Good suggestion
Recaros
LS3 V8
Suspension - Fox and Eibach
Brakes
Audison sound
Sound proofing
How deep are your pockets...
Good work mate. Takes your mind off footy as well
Thanks 👍
Check out Maximus Iron Thumper. He has completed stripped his landy to parts including restoration the chassis. He's done a fantastic job ! Definitely worth a look.
Great choice and glad you’ve kept the green. Looking forward to seeing more modifications!
You and me both!
Great video look forward to seeing it evolve
You and me both!
Deep dish steel wheels, wider and taller A/T tyres, 30mm spacers, LED head lights, heavy duty springs, winch, power plant upgrade and heritage interior and steering wheel, sorted - stay away from the chavy 'Khan' inspired look.
Have seen quite a few of these converted to EV’s. Might be something to think about if you want to future proof the car (and also get rid of the diesel smell 😅).
naaaa - stick the electric - it's like £100k to do for one, but I also like not running out of battery.
Vandalism
Looks great. Recommend a BMW M57 engine conversion. Small point, air intakes on wings go on the top of the chequer plate
Ste ,have u considered replacing the engine with an M57 . Bmw 3.0d..
Looking good so far Stephen. Who would of thought you could actually make an old defender look cool 😎🤣❤️ Knew you would get the defender! Can't take the Army out of you can we 🤣🤣🪖🎖️ look forward to future content, keep up the great work
Get that welding done asap Ste.. It'll save you money in the long run..great choice! (Edit.. Or just get a new chassis lol)
we all knew what car you were going for
Was it really that obvious?
For the long term it’d be worth some corrosion protection on all holes you’ve drilled to fit the checker plate.
Could a BMW M57 turbo diesel engine be an easy swap for more performance, refinement and probably similar economy?
Ste, you should look at Overlanding equipment in the US. You can get tents for the roof rack and all kinds of crazy stuff.
Thick black Bitumen paint on the bottom of your viechle Ste! Stop the rust coming up from the bottom and protect the undercarriage
Follow your United videos. It’s nice to see you have another less frustrating passion than football 😂
Back in the day my Mum had a long wheel base landy. We'd get 2 people laying across the back seat and 2 on the floor. Basically being a lottery of which corner you go around depended on what side rolled off on top of the people on the floor. Roundabouts were chaos 😂 not sure your getting away with doing that these days... Funnest journey you'll have as kids though! Make sure you before that gets changed you let your lad and his friends play that game.. Bundle Roulette
Love your United content and i am also now loving your IRL content.
You're easy to watch and you're a guy that most men can relate to in many ways.
Great quality videos, top editing and filled with honest, impartial opinions and some Howson charm thrown in too!!
Keep up the good work mate... very entertaining stuff.
On the subject of the defender...
Ive been following these other RUclipsrs... they've done a few builds, various vehicles, but the guy has done a mint job of building his defender...
I'll not share one video but hopefully ive copy and pasted the link of their channel correctly...and you can trawl at your leisure. The canopy that they have had fitted on the side and goes all the way round to the back is pretty special... expensive but special lol
youtube.com/@truebluetravellers?si=VeG9xGqKISVaEGXS
Cheers pal!
Are you gonna have a Toyota as back up, must admit looks a good one, engine, electrics?, good luck with those, hope it all goes well😀🙏
Tyres and wheels are awesome 👍. Mobile storage drawer and gull-wing would be great for adventures, camping
pop rivets are better for chequer plate
Great choice Steve but a fair bit of work to do. After the chassis swap I am looking forward to see what you do to bring it up to date. The IRL videos are very good and you emphasise that TV presenters on mainstream broadcasters are overpaid and not very good.
Ste, if you’re after ruggedness a winch and a snorkel to go with your lightbar will complete the look! Also, with the weight of those wheels, you may at some point need to do an engine swap!
The 93 is the best option , older quality without all the new skoool computer bullsh1t
Great choice! Looking forward to seeing the finished vehicle.
I have a Land Rover and i regularly use MDRS Automotive for any issues, certainly not as old as your but the lads in there are top class. Video is quality
Think I hit your diesel spill on my pushy at the bottom of Winnats at the weekend Ste. 😂
What about putting the high air intake on it for going through flood water? I'm just saying it might help.
It's looking good this was more enjoyable than the football stuff 😊 we're going to win the cup, looking forward to the interior i know you'll do a great job
Nice one Howson get some checkaplate on it rooftop tent and bar light on top solar panel and a vicktron inverter and the water tank underneath you will have it rocking ✌️🔰
Expo cage and gull wing doors in place of back side windows for side access to your gear.
Love it! Definitely the right vehicle for you. Onboard air compressor is a must for overlanding 👍🏻
Think I seen you bobbing through glossop in it the other week. Looks belting!!
Try at the end of each video to do a before and after shot. Will help show off what you have done at each stage. If that's possible please.
Take it to Sir Jim Ste let his car company play with it. UFTR
Camo wrap to protect that bodywork, then make it sound using bew tech suspension and underbody
Enjoyed this Ste and looking forward to watching how the work progresses.
Awesome mate.... only issue i have with them is the elbow space😅
Tint back windows, keeps prying eyes out. And side steps to beef it up
Definitely add some recovery points. Looks class. I want one now
Solar, Jerry cans, ladder, snorkel? Looking grand
You should have sprayed primer into the holes you drilled
Would definitely recommended the Optimill Security hinges, bit of a fiddly job if you choose to do it yourself but helps to deter any thief’s
I reckon you should whack a snorkel on the side too, and get some black powder coated window guards for the rear windows to protect your gear when out!
Some window wind deflectors on the doors will also help widen the look of the car, making it look a bit beefy!
It seems like ste bought an antony just like united😂
Camping with Ste.....great content mate its refreshing not talking football or man utd. Atm.
Look at wheeler dealers land rover defender off road refurb episode
Really like the look of this cart wait to see what kit u put in it camping side of it really will set it off
Out of curiosity, what’s a chassis swap cost these days?
Im.proper jelly mate this is awesome 💪💪💪🇬🇧
Merc om606 engine will get you anywhere
Off topic, what watch are you wearing?
Adding winch and snorkel would give a off-road start
Stretford Paddock < Land Rover FC
Looks decent, seen you getting out of it this morning!
This was the right move. Great year too(born in 1993 haha)
This made me want to get another defender. Nice one Ste
Love the pick Ste! You could tell this would be the one 👊❤️
18 in wheels only belong on mall crawlers.
Love it!
Me too!
Get a winch, i said winch not wench…! ✌🏻💙✊🏻