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[eltax91]

Sisu9 said:

Always wanted a 110 and finally got this last week.

It's an ex-Finnish KFOR TD5 with only 150tkms on it. It's a civilian spec save some for some odd lights and extra power sockets, a Warn winch and Webasto heater. Also came with a set of Wolf wheels with unused Nokian Snow & Mud tyres.

It's quite battered inside and out so now just wondering how much I should tart it up. I'm thinking paint mopping with some localised painting, knock the dents out, paint the Wolfs body colour (Coniston green) get some beefier summer tyes (any recommendations?) and some of those beige canvas seat covers. So classic look but not so bling that I'd be afraid to take it in the forest.

I’m restoring a coniston green 90. Painting my wolfs white.

[eltax91]

[blueST]

Sisu9 said:

Always wanted a 110 and finally got this last week.

It's an ex-Finnish KFOR TD5 with only 150tkms on it. It's a civilian spec save some for some odd lights and extra power sockets, a Warn winch and Webasto heater. Also came with a set of Wolf wheels with unused Nokian Snow & Mud tyres.

It's quite battered inside and out so now just wondering how much I should tart it up. I'm thinking paint mopping with some localised painting, knock the dents out, paint the Wolfs body colour (Coniston green) get some beefier summer tyes (any recommendations?) and some of those beige canvas seat covers. So classic look but not so bling that I'd be afraid to take it in the forest.

Nice. I’d try to keep some patina. Super shiny show Defenders don’t do anything for me. I like how the winch is integrated into the bumper.

[The Wookie]

Sisu9 said:

Always wanted a 110 and finally got this last week.

It's an ex-Finnish KFOR TD5 with only 150tkms on it. It's a civilian spec save some for some odd lights and extra power sockets, a Warn winch and Webasto heater. Also came with a set of Wolf wheels with unused Nokian Snow & Mud tyres.

It's quite battered inside and out so now just wondering how much I should tart it up. I'm thinking paint mopping with some localised painting, knock the dents out, paint the Wolfs body colour (Coniston green) get some beefier summer tyes (any recommendations?) and some of those beige canvas seat covers. So classic look but not so bling that I'd be afraid to take it in the forest.

Personally, other than maybe refreshing the plastics and lamps, and maybe a set of modular wheels I’d leave the outside more or less as is and save the effort for the inside so it’s a nicer place to sit!

[Sisu9]

Interesting. So the consensus so far is to leave it dented and scratched.

I get that as I used to have a VW Splitscreen, but hadn't thought that look for a TD5 Defender. Always thought it was too young. Would save alot of money which I could spend on underbody rustproofing. Also was thinking of painting the Wolfs I have green as it hasn't got a white roof. Pristine green wheels against a scratched body might look daft. White might be the way to go.

Yes, I certainly would like to make the inside a bit more hospitable Needs a new steering wheel too - original or wooden job?

[CAPP0]

The Wookie said:

Sisu9 said:

Always wanted a 110 and finally got this last week.

It's an ex-Finnish KFOR TD5 with only 150tkms on it. It's a civilian spec save some for some odd lights and extra power sockets, a Warn winch and Webasto heater. Also came with a set of Wolf wheels with unused Nokian Snow & Mud tyres.

It's quite battered inside and out so now just wondering how much I should tart it up. I'm thinking paint mopping with some localised painting, knock the dents out, paint the Wolfs body colour (Coniston green) get some beefier summer tyes (any recommendations?) and some of those beige canvas seat covers. So classic look but not so bling that I'd be afraid to take it in the forest.

Personally, other than maybe refreshing the plastics and lamps, and maybe a set of modular wheels I’d leave the outside more or less as is and save the effort for the inside so it’s a nicer place to sit!

Although the mega-shiny ones look nice, it's no good taking something like that anywhere near any foliage - the hedge rash would be terrible! Whilst I don't go to pay & play off-road days, I do take the dogs up to the woods, and along narrow lanes/byways, and if mine were immaculate I'd think twice about it. Mine is actually sprayed with Plasti-Dip, it's not the greatest finish but if I get a good scratch in it I can just touch it in. Has a few minor knocks and dents, but it means I can do what I like with it and not worry, which was the whole point of buying it in the first place.

[camel_landy]

Sisu9 said:

Interesting. So the consensus so far is to leave it dented and scratched.

Yep.

Leave the exterior, sort the mechanical stuff and tidy the interior... Just not too much.

M

[100SRV]

Stick with the Defender HD tubeless rims - you can still get excellent steering lock with 235/85R 16 tyres but the rims sit within the wheel arch spats.

Other than a good service leave it alone. :-)

[Sisu9]

These are the other wheels it came with.



Been reading up on it and apparently, the Finnish Army refers to it as 'partially militarised' which means integrated bumper winches, brush guards, steering protection guard, raised air intake and roof bars for FFR (Fitted For Radio) role. Mine is a winterised version of this so also came with Wolf wheels with studded snow tyres and heated seats.

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Their role was mainly to act as convoy escort vehicles for the SISU Pasi 6×6 armoured personnel carriers.

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Edited by Sisu9 on Thursday 26th August 18:20

[HJe28]

I posted about my Range Rover back in September. Saying that I have known it since it was new and I’ve always wanted this car.. It was bought to be a project. Anyway.. Its finished!
Had it back from its 5 month restoration for a week now and so pleased with the results

[Sisu9]

Just got the list of things that need doing on my ex-army Defender from the local Land Rover independent:

Rear axle control arm bushes worn badly
Rh rear wheel bearing
Rh front brake constantly jamming
Front control arm bushes worn
Front cv joints worn

Wiper fault needs investigating
Light switch and indicator stalk both worn out
Fuel filter leg corroded
AC compressor leaking
Engine mountings worn

They are saying that I should start with a budget of 1500€. Does this sound about right? What would be the easiest things to do myself?

Edited by Sisu9 on Sunday 26th September 21:06

[blueST]

Sisu9 said:

Just got the list of things that need doing on my ex-army Defender from the local Land Rover independent:

Rear axle control arm bushes worn badly
Rh rear wheel bearing
Rh front brake constantly jamming
Front control arm bushes worn
Front cv joints worn

Wiper fault needs investigating
Light switch and indicator stalk both worn out
Fuel filter leg corroded
AC compressor leaking
Engine mountings worn

They are saying that I should start with a budget of 1500€. Does this sound about right? What would be the easiest things to do myself?

Edited by Sisu9 on Sunday 26th September 21:06

The first 5 jobs plus the engine mounts are bread and butter everyday maintenance jobs for Landy specialist. They are easy DIY jobs really, but the cost can mount if you really do need new CVs, a pair of new calipers etc. You can keep the cost down bu using Britpart for everything, but it’s a false economy in my mind. The others may require a bit of investigating and may be more expensive, especially the AC fault. Probably not a totally unreasonable, but does seem a little high.

Why not price the parts yourself, easy enough to do online and then you can get an idea of what labour component is?

Incidentally, which military Defenders came with AC?

[camel_landy]

blueST said:

Incidentally, which military Defenders came with AC?

That's what I was thinking... FFR? Ambulance?

M

[Sisu9]

It's a Finnish Rapid Defence Force vehicle used for KFOR duties. Civilian base specification but partially militarised with integrated bumper winch, light guards, steering protection guards, raised air intake. It operated in the FFR (Fitted For Radio) role and escorted Sisu APCs I believe.

Ok, good to hear much of the stuff that needs doing is relatively normal maintenance. The car has 150,000kms.

Edited by Sisu9 on Monday 27th September 15:44

Edited by Sisu9 on Monday 27th September 16:05

[LargeRed]

Sisu9 said:

It's an MLR38 Finnish Rapid Defence Force vehicle used for KFOR duties. Civilian base specification but partially militarised with integrated bumper winch, light guards, steering protection guars, raised air intake. It operated in the FFR (Fitted For Radio) role and escorted Sisu APCs I believe.

all you need for a school run.

[Red9zero]

LargeRed said:

all you need for a petrol run.

FTFY

[eltax91]

Still in many many pieces

[Red9zero]

Wheeler Dealers are doing a series 1 tonight on Discovery (or 3am this morning).

[LargeRed]

Red9zero said:

Wheeler Dealers are doing a series 1 tonight on Discovery (or 3am this morning).

too many LR vehicles there

[Sisu9]

Settled on getting the front end bushes on the rear axle control arms replaced as the thing was swaying all over the place under deceleration. The wiper motor was replaced with a 2nd hand unit and the light switch was replaced. Fluids were checked and topped up but not replaced. The bill came in at 679€, which still seems pretty high but I guess these were essential tasks to make it driveable in all conditions and alot better than a starting point of 1500€!.

I'll just have to work through the rest of the list...

Rh rear wheel bearing (new bearing)
Front control arm bushes worn (new bushes)
Fuel filter leg corroded (not sure what's meant by this, perhaps a fuel filter clasp fixing kit will do)
AC compressor leaking (new compressor or can this be fixed?)
Engine mountings worn (new engine mounts)

...as funds allow. Question is, which jobs should I prioritize in terms of easiness/costs?