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  1. 2nd May 2010, 06:42 PM #1
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    new old defender county

    hey guys

    i just picked up a county 85 model for nothing. its basicly all there minus the roof seats and some minor little things like seat belts, front window, key for instance.

    i was going to sell it off but my son (5) wants to build it up. i have never fixed a car before but have always wanted too. when finished it will be my tourer/tough off roader unlike my disco 2.

    anyway will post pics of it and any hints and tips i would love to hear from you. also if you have done it pm me so i have someone to ask advice if i get stuck

    here goes dan
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    Why does no one ever give me a free land rover
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    so what are your intentions to do a full rebuild?
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    not sure yet would love to do full rebuild to make it an expedition truck but now thinking if i can swap or sell for somethings that running and work on that.
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    I've done up an 85 County & will start soon on another. The first thing I would be looking at from a vehicle from around your area, is rust. Look under all the doors & the sills - the rails the doors close against. If there is deep rust, you have your answer to why the gift. It is not an easy job to repair.
    Have a look at what you can be up for, here is my tutorial.

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...st-repair.html

    Good luck!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeeJay View Post
    I've done up an 85 County & will start soon on another. The first thing I would be looking at from a vehicle from around your area, is rust. Look under all the doors & the sills - the rails the doors close against. If there is deep rust, you have your answer to why the gift. It is not an easy job to repair.
    Have a look at what you can be up for, here is my tutorial.

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...st-repair.html

    Good luck!!
    cheers mate

    will be onto the tutorial tonight. as for rust its very neat some surface rust but no deep stuff.

    im giving it a big clean this week and then figuring where to start. was originally going to sell and buy a running rangie or my brothers bobtail but i like the defender body and need a car to carry 6 when we go offroad.

    pics coming soon
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    cool a bobtail.the county would be a good choice for taking 6 people offroad
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    here you go guys

    county - a set on Flickr

    i think the major parts will be engine, roof and interior. i tried to turn engine over by hand and it moved but not much. the bloke i got it off said it didnt work but wasnt to sure. he also said it was a 4.4 but how do you tell. what markings would i look for?

    any help or info let me know as i will need it

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    cool a bobtail.the county would be a good choice for taking 6 people offroad
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    Quote Originally Posted by disco dan View Post
    cheers mate

    will be onto the tutorial tonight. as for rust its very neat some surface rust but no deep stuff.

    im giving it a big clean this week and then figuring where to start. was originally going to sell and buy a running rangie or my brothers bobtail but i like the defender body and need a car to carry 6 when we go offroad.

    pics coming soon
    dan
    Dan once you have steam cleaned it give it a good going over with Wurths cavity wax it penetrates between panels really well ideal for bulkheads/chassis and the like and doesn't wash off
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