Hey guys!
I recently just moved into Lahore from Dubai and was looking to build a Land Rover Defender 110. I want to build my Land Rover just like the E.C.D Design Project Safari but I have no clue where to start. Before I can start the build and buy myself a Defender to begin, I need to make a full cost calculation.
The outer exterior & interior of the car will be just like the Project Safari, but rather than putting a LT4 or some high-performance Corvette engine like E.C D does Iām just going to put a Toyota Hilux 1GD-FTV Diesel Engine as they are more reliable and most mechanics in Pakistan know how to work on them, if something was to go wrong within one of our adventures. The rest of the car will be just like the E.C.D Project Safari as I will source all the parts directly from E.C.D in UK. Another change I am going to do is paint the car in British Racing Green. Lastly, rather than putting the suspension that is used by E.C.D, I am just going to put a KING suspension kit as I can see it is very popular here in Pakistan meaning parts availability is great.
The things I wanted to ask before I can get started:
1. Recommendations of Land Rover specialist mechanics who can do bespoke work on the interior.
2. Cost of a 1GD-FTV engine used or new.
3. A body shop that can do a good paint job in an oven or something, all the work needs to be tastefully & professionally done done.
Thanks to everyone who may be able to help me out and once I get this project started all keep the entire PakWheels forum updated with its progress. Also this build is going to be tastefully done so there isnāt going to be any āpenduā work done too it!
Thanks,
Umer A. Fayyaz