1967 Land Rover Series 2A restoration - Part 7: bulkhead, tub & steering box fitted

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:44:36 +0000

After weeks of stripping, cleaning, and rebuilding, the 1967 Series 2A is beginning to resemble an actual vehicle. In this episode, the bulkhead, rear tub, seat box, and steering box go back onto the chassis — one of those big milestone moments in any restoration.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper shed build without a bit of rain halfway through.

There’s plenty of test fitting, panel wrestling, lining up parts that were never straight to begin with, and a bit of creative improvisation to make it all work. This is the stage where it stops being shelves of rusty parts and starts becoming a truck again.

This is a full DIY restoration — no fancy workshop, just basic tools, patience, and learning the hard way.

If you’re into classic 4x4s, Series Land Rovers, and bringing old machines back from the dead, stick around.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVTt_qlwvA

Land Rover Ninety & One Ten: Explained

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:46:18 +0000

The Land Rover Ninety and Land Rover One Ten are the original names for what later became known as the Land Rover Defender. Here’s a clear explanation:

Land Rover Ninety & One Ten — Explained

What They Are

The Land Rover Ninety (90) and Land Rover One Ten (110) were the first models in Land Rover’s “coil-sprung” utility vehicle range, introduced in 1983–1984.
They replaced the earlier Series III and were the direct predecessors to the Land Rover Defender, which wasn’t called “Defender” until 1990.

Why the Names?

The numbers 90 and 110 refer to (rounded) wheelbase lengths:

Land Rover 90 / Ninety → approx. 93-inch wheelbase
Land Rover 110 / One Ten → approx. 110-inch wheelbase

These different lengths affected size, handling, and cargo capacity.

Key Features

Coil-Sprung Suspension: A big upgrade from the previous leaf-sprung Series Land Rovers. Better comfort, articulation, and off-road ability.
Classic Boxy Body: The iconic Land Rover shape: flat panels, aluminium bodywork, and a tough, utilitarian look.
Engine Options: Early models came with a variety of petrol and diesel engines, including:
- 2.25 and 2.5 petrol
- 2.5 NA diesel
- 2.5 Turbo Diesel
- Later V8 options (especially in the 110)
4WD System: Full-time 4×4 on the One Ten, and part-time 4×4 on early Ninetys.
Multiple Body Styles
- Hard top (van style)
- Soft top
- Station wagon
- Pickup
- High-capacity pickup
- Chassis cab

When They Became “Defender”

In 1990, Land Rover launched the Discovery, so the Ninety and One Ten were rebranded as:

Land Rover Defender 90
Land Rover Defender 110
(Later) Defender 130

The vehicles themselves remained essentially the same but evolved over the years.

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1967 Land Rover Series 2A restoration - Part 7: bulkhead, tub & steering box fitted

Land Rover Ninety & One Ten: Explained