1986 LHD Land Rover Defender 90 diesel EX-MOD - a keeper? OR sell it?

   So, I have this ex-military Defender 90 on its way here now -   I was thinking about keeping this one as it is a good basis for a build, and being a Left-hand-drive it could actually be practical for my everyday use.     I like that it is a convertible already (Will be real nice in about 8 months, anyway) and the diesel engine returns better than 25MPG as-is.  Without a turbo it will be a bit of a slouch though, so I have my eye on a 200tdi (or 300tdi) engine kit to slap in there to give it some push.    If I were to sell this truck, I would want at least $12000 for it, and the turbo diesel kit would add about $6500 including installation.

   I have a nice set of Defender seats for it here, as well as a hard-top.   I'll probably get a truck cab for it too, why not?      Would make a cute,  tiny pick-up truck.

    These ex-military trucks were usually very well taken care of and have low miles,  but this one has been out of the MOD for about ten years now and has 130K miles on it.   Has been service by a Land Rover expert in the UK though, and passes all of its yearly MOT tests.


    Very solid and straight,   but the camo  paint could be considered brutish and ugly.   Not sure if I would go through with the trouble to try to make it pretty though -   Although a paint job would likely do it. 

       If you have any questions about this truck, let me know -     and HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Zombie Motors !!

Toyota Landcruiser 80-series 1HD-T engine & 5-speed transmission kit COMPLETE $8250

   Like the title says  -  I have a COMPLETE turbo-diesel engine kit I bought in the UK to bring over to convert a Land Cruiser here to 1HD-T power and 5-speed at the same time.   Everything here for the conversion is included and removed from a 1991 VX 80-Series truck  - Would be a great fit for FJ40, FJ60, FJ80,   BJ40 HJ40 , etc etc etc -     You get the engine complete with all ancillaries,  5-soeed transmission and transfer case,  all hoses and wires, radiator,   clutch and brake pedal assemblies with master cylinders,  air filter, diesel filter assembly,  shift sticks and center console for inside the truck,  instrument cluster,   everything needed to make an 80-Series a tough, fuel-efficient diesel monster!

      $8250 for everything you need.  Of course, installation and conversion available here for you, too.

      Message me directly at zombiemotors@earthlink.net with any questions.   

 

1999 Land Rover Discovery w/ 300tdi turbo diesel

   Just wrapped up this very nice-looking 199 Discovery 1 -   I kept this one an automatic,  very easy and nice to drive.   300 TDI engine just got a new timing belt, seals, and water pump -  Runs and drives great.

      As you can see, truck is very clean and looks sharp.       NON-Sunroof option, so no leaky and broken sunroofs to deal with.   Very straight and no rust.   All power options work as they should.

      Deciding what to do with it now,   if you are interested in learning more message me direct at zombiemotors@earthlink.net    -   Ill add more information later,  for now I thought I would just post a few photos -