1980 Land Rover Defender Series III 109

1980 Land Rover Defender Description

100% body off / frame off resto-mod build on this classic Land Rover Defender. Keep the original upgraded aluminum frame and beautiful rust free body and built everything else from the ground up with the best of the best parts. I wanted this to be a reliable vehicle that one could find parts for it anywhere in the country at your local auto parts store.We put in a trusty create GM Performance 5.3L V8 engine (not a junk yard re-build, a brand new motor), turbo 400 transmission hooked to an Atlas 2-speed transmission. 3 link custom long arm suspension in the front and 4 link custom long arm suspension in the rear all controlled by Fox 2.0 Remote reservoir coil over shocks with adjustable bump stops. Dana 44 axles were swapped in that have 4.10 gearing, electronic lockers, high performance axles and all gusseted to ensure there are no bends or breaks out on the trails. Sway bars front and rear keep this top heavy vehicle in check both on the road as well as off, and the stout hydraulic steering assist from PSC turns the Milestar tires with ease. JE Reel custom drive shafts, custom skid plate, custom engine brace, custom oversized aluminum radiator, heavy duty AGM battery, and a multitude of throughout the undercarriage finish out the engine and drive-train mods.The original gauges indicate almost 50k on the vehicle, but all the modifications were done at 46,780. So less than 9000 miles are on the wear and tear. A fresh "Triple Deep Black" paint from PPG was sprayed just before all the mods to the vehicle took place. Paint along with 90% of all the tubular accessories on the vehicle had a fresh coat of paint or powder coat put on them. Interior was modified to accept the automatic transmission with a Speedshift shifter as well as the Vintage Air Air Conditioning unit. Yes, there are little items like the dash that could be re-covered due to minor tears in it, but that along with other mods to the new owner can be done easily at any interior shop. This Rover was built right with no expense spared. Not only does it look perfect, it drives and more importantly works fantastic out on the trails where it was meant to be. Shown on one of the images, it comes with a roof top tent (also in perfect shape). If your looking for a vehicle that turns heads no matter where you drive it, easily cruises over any obstacle you put in front of it, and uber reliable...this 1980 Land Rover Series III Model 109 is perfect. Plus, it is priced well below other "Defenders" out there with half the whistles and bells that this beauty has. Complete list of everything is below:5.3L V8 GM Performance Motor (less than 9500 miles on the NEW motor)Howell ECU tuned by TurnKey PerformanceTurbo 400 TransmissionSpectre Performance Air Induction KitAtlas 2-speed Transfer CaseCustom Transfer Case Skid PlateDana 44 Axles – 4.56 gearing – Electric Lockers Teraflex Big Break full upgrade kitCustom Long Arm Suspension systemCustom engine braceHeavy Duty Front & Rear Custom Sway BarFox 2.0 Remote Bypass Coil Over ShocksCustom Quiet DynoMax Exhaust SystemPSC Motorsports Hydraulic Steering Assist SystemJE Reel Custom Drive ShaftsCustom oversized Aluminum Radiator with electric fanCustom Aluminum transmission radiator with electric fanVintage Air Air Conditioning Custom covered Land Rover Cloth Seat CoversTriple Deep Black Paint from House of ColorBlack Rhino Wheels – 20x9 (full size spare)Milestar Tires 35" (full size spare)Warn 8274 WinchJW Speaker 7” round Performance LED HeadlightsCustom front & rear fender flares – Powder Coated BlackTubular Side StepsSignature Land Rover Rubber Floor LinersInterior bolt in Land Rover Roll CageHeavy Duty AGM BatteryCustom built Light Bar w/ Dual Lifetime LED Lights Dual Row RGB Light BarCargo Rack Mounted Dual Row LED Lights (qty 4)Rear Cargo Area LED Light Lifetime LED Dual Row Cube Driving Lights on front bumperLifetime LED dual RGB 20” lights custom mounted into the windshield light barFresh powder coat on all diamond tread panelsWired for flat tow with 7 way round plug