AZDEFENDER110
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2017 Land Rover (2017-02-15 03:31:24)
1985 Land Rover Defender 110
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Awesome ride!
AZDEFENDER110
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Thanks Dave. Can't wait to show it to you.
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I'm confused too. All I see is a badass defender. 
AZDEFENDER110
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That's kinda what I thought.
globallandrovers
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Beautiful job.
AZDEFENDER110
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When the engine get switched I'll post a video. Should be here in 2 weeks.
AZDEFENDER110
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Engine swap is in progress. Hopefully first test drive in the next few weeks and final delivery by the end of next. The truck is unbelievable in person. Way better than I ever could have imagined.
I got a ride in this sweet machine today. Very impressive!
The interior was so nice I wore a bib to catch the drool.
globallandrovers
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I like the way you have done the frame is it powder coated or painted?
AZDEFENDER110
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The frame is powder coated and then painted white.
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The engine is a LS3 376/525 with AMA cam shaft. Has a very aggressive throaty lob at idle. Sounds great while accelerating. Drives very smooth on the interstate at 75 with minimal noise in the interior due to the 6 speed. Terrible mpg so far but not the point. Tophat is going to add an accessory fuel 12 gallon fuel fuel tank so I can have decent range. Love it so far. My Tesla is feeling lonely.
rovercolorado
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I never thought I would like a white frame but it works on this truck. 
Did someone local to the leather on the seats?
Did someone local to the leather on the seats?
AZDEFENDER110
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The leather was done with most of the build in the Netherlands by Tophat classics. They have their own upholstery supplier but I don't know who it is.
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Here is a video clip of the idle of the cammed LS3.
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