Building my dream truck in 25 minutes - Twisted Land Rover Defender

Is it possible to build your dream truck with almost no money? Well, I gave it try to build my take on the iconic Twisted Defender pickup truck.
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[@AlwynDeux]

That was amazing, the best 25 minutes I’ve ever spent on KZbin. Great work, well done. However, I don’t think you could have completed the job without the help of your little helper, super pup. 😊

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Really nice to hear! :) - Magnus

[@user-tq9vk4vt5p]

You are spot on!

[@rolloutcarlo]

I agree!

[@DuanDao]

I can totally appreciate that you did this without any specialized tools and made it yours. Looks great to me!

[@promptjungle]

Being a Defender fanatic who has lived in Sweden, UK and Norway, this felt like was made for me. Enjoyed every second of it, thnx man.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome, thank you for watching! ;) - Magnus

[@MightySchultz]

Looks great. Especially like the center console, made me think of what J.Ward is pumping out in the interior department at ICON . Cheeky stickers too

[@waynemitchelson5152]

Built in true Land Rover style and spirit Magnus. A lovely film made with so much effort. A Happy new year to you 👍🏼

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thanks Wayne for keeping an eye on my projects! Always appreciated that. And a happy new year to you to. - Magnus

[@brianpaige4884]

From a Yorkshire man.... imitation is the best form of flattery... well done sir....

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

It sure is.. Thank you Sir. I have spent lots of time in Yorkshire in my childhood, in Goathland. Beautiful area. - Magnus

[@robt2151]

A very successful project and an excellent report. I have one of the original '127' HiCaps with the stretched chassis, it's now 40 years old. It has served me well.

[@magicnik8881]

I'd never expected a result soo good! You absolutely nailed it, love the result!

[@bramafilm]

What a great video! I’ve thought about doing the same conversion to mine but using the wagon’s squared off rear wall and roof instead. Yours is great inspiration so thank you 🙏🏼.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad to hear it is of inspiration. :) - Magnus

[@jimo680]

Wow. Incredible. Well Done! What a cool truck. Love that defender. I hope Charles recognizes the twisted sticker as a salute to his company for the design inspiration and twisted parts you use. If I were him, I'd appreciate the shot with a wink and a nod by sending you a congratulations letter and a twisted cover for the back bed during winter months. Best to you.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you so much! Yes, that sure would be nice. And the reason for the stickers truly is an salute to him and Twisted. :) - Magnus

[@martinhogan5970]

Loved it. And the atmosphere you created surrounding the build. You had me at ‘taking it to my shop’…

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. ;) - Magnus

[@adamgriss2025]

Excellent work especially since it was so budget conscious as opposed to many of the builds I see on KZbin!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for watching! Yes, it is possible to create stuff by being creative. :) - Magnus

[@JP-446]

Brilliant video Magnus. An inspiration to go out and build a dream truck. Well done!!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome, thank you for watching. - Magnus

[@cml8312]

Beautiful project, outcome and video. Congratulations!

[@roddy46198]

I admire your conviction, I too have a eye for the pickup style, the 130 but the Hi Capacity pickup is well done

[@Aj1981Mr]

You did a brilliant job on the conversion. I respray my old series 3 land rover on my drive way, when the weather warms up I hope to do it well like you have.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Best of luck with your Series 3. ;) - Magnus

[@JosesGaraje]

I just started my channel about my build taking a FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser and turning it into a FJ45 pickup. Many of the items you worked on here are exactly the same as I plan to do such as taking the fiberglass top, cutting it to fit a pickup body and fiber glassing it together. I've been featuring videos about the small but necessary items that need to be done to the truck now during the winter time in Maine USA. Your truck looks good and gives me inspiration.

[@aaroncutts1597]

Congratulations on completing the build mate what a great result!

[@newagelumberjack9292]

This was incredible! You had a vision and you just made it happen. You are incredible

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much for your kind words, means a lot. :) - Magnus

[@vegasmike966]

Beautiful work you did an amazing job transforming it into your dream !!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you, I did my best. ;) - Magnus

[@geberhard]

Incredible work, gorgeous Twisted Defender!

[@Marnerama]

Wow! Great work! Thank you for having us on the way of your build.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for the kind words, and thx for taking time to watch it. ;) - Magnus

[@lenxvanzyl3133]

Amazing build The 110 looks incredible as the pick up I have one myself and always wanted to convert it into a pickup, this video is all the inspiration I needed. Well done man

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome, go for it man! Thank you for watching. ;) - Magnus

[@schmeat2717]

Amazing job, love the old defenders. I have a 2024 defender 110 xdynamic se by the way and love the new and old ones

[@hankhank2383]

Great Job on the Land Rover I have a similar dream like this, Major Push of motivation seeing you accomplish it, Thank you Magnus!!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome to hear. Thank you! ;) - Magnus

[@user-rz2tp7jv9q]

I think you both also your young friend work so hard as you tend to get a lot done entertaining your boys and ourselves all at once keeping us on board waiting to see the end result’s,please keep up the good work. I can’t remember if I mentioned it but myself and my wife are travelling towards Porto on the 25th February and we would love ❤️ to join you all. Dave/Lynn.

[@ryt2carry]

It looks great. You did a fantastic job.

[@Itsjustmethere]

Loved watching the Build, now I want one

[@danielgreen77]

Fantastic work well done! I’ve now sold my 110 (needing to drive too many miles across the UK, so needed a more modern car) but I spent 7 years upgrading my 110. A quick, low cost and immediately impactful upgrade was fitting the SlickShift aluminium gear shift piece to the stick, I think you have the TD5 which I think is £100 for the SShift, only takes 30mins to fit and stops gear shift feeling like stirring porridge! :) happy driving

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Nice, I have to check out that slick shift. ;) Thx - Magnus

[@timtimsen3967]

Great Video, great car. Well done Magnus. Sometimes you don’t need the big budget, sometimes you need only a big idea and passion for a project. I transformed a Skoda Yeti 4x4 into a little Overlander by myself. Keep the spirit alive. Blessings

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for taking time to watch. Sounds like a cool little Yeti. ;) - Magnus

[@michaeldevoe9235]

Incredible transformation- took a dream and made it your reality! Great craftsmanship as well, the result speaks for itself…enjoy the fruits of your labor and continued successes.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much for the nice words. ;) - Magnus

[@geoffcampisi3020]

Awesome job, thanks for the time and effort you have out into producing this for us to watch.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for taking time to watch! - Magnus

[@nnoorrmmnn7356]

this very much inspired me to build or rebuild a Landrover like this for my mother too. Very well made video and car!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome, best of luck! - Magnus

[@patrickcurley8951]

What a fantastic job you done,the colour is perfect too for the defender and your very lucky to live in such a beautiful place,you’re dog is cool,greetings from Ireland 👍

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Ireland is beautiful as well, been there several times. Hoping to go back soon. - Magnus

[@nealcarpenter7364]

There was a UK zombie show with a 110 pickup in dark grey. It was beautiful. I've wanted one ever since. Amazing to see you build your own.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for watching! ;) - Magnus

[@DarrenMartin-bw8zi]

Cute pup! I love Huskies! Great work on the Defender too! You did well

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Actually he is an Alaskan Malamute, similar to a husky but they get much bigger. ;) - Magnus

[@RobGaunt73]

Absolutely awesome job and great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! ;) - Magnus

[@keithlenton5313]

What a fantastic job, you transferred that station wagon into a double cab Ute, i’ve owned three defenders in my life here in Australia beautiful cars. Take a lot of punishment ,I travelled all outback with my cars. They stand up to anything, not like the cars they make today.😅

[@jamesscullion3162]

An amazing transormation ....you should be proud of what you,ve achieved ...well done.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Than you very much! - Magnus

[@zdattonejones6709]

Very nice and comfy.. Great job.

[@vfantonio1]

Great job...congratulations!

[@stephenwillis9518]

Really good effort, looks mint, had the pleasure of driving the James bond special edition landy few years back, and they are so nice, but you've done it some great justice and finished it off to a really high standard.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for the kind words. Yes the spectre truck looks really nice a well. - Magnus

[@hierroxidao]

Great work!! Money cant buy the proud and satisfaction of doing it by yourself

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Indeed, there is something special by building something yourself. - Magnus

[@cdnc9871]

Great job! Nice build!

[@EddieWrightBBQ]

Came for the truck, stayed for the PUP!. Great work

[@martingibbs9277]

Great job, looks really smart, surprising what you can do if you set your mind to it.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Yes, everything is possible. - Magnus

[@Defendering]

Love my pickup, but originally wanted a county to turn into a weekend camper. Great video

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Lovely cars! - Magnus

[@janipeternelj3555]

Great build and thinking behind it . respect for the effort and final result .

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much! ;) - Magnus

[@malnek12]

Very cool video, thank you for sharing! Love the svorsk on the phone call

[@lukemagee462]

Spot on mate. Looks amazing. Love the colour

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thx mate! - Magnus

[@gordontranter8823]

Great job mate I have owned 110 and 90 All the other cars come and go But my 2 defender still with me I have enjoyed watching what you have done amazing work thank you from Australia 🇦🇺

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome! Thank you for watching ;) - Magnus

[@MihailBFC]

brilliant little video! the car looks very good, and you put it all in a 25 min video! wow...

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! - Magnus

[@maramkura]

the puppy greww so much in 25 minutes 🥰

[@jackmartin9008]

This is fantastic. The 130 double cab pick up is my favourite and dream car also. But I don’t think I’ll get very far trying to transform my td5 90 🤣. amazing job well done and love the puppy too 💪

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much! ;) Well, I do like a 90 pickup as well. - Magnus

[@michaelconnolly3960]

Amazing work. Very well done, I hope you enjoy it.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! I am, the car is gonna be featured more on my channel soon. so keep an eye. - Magnus

[@artmartdc]

A really enjoyable video, the Sandy looks just great!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for watching! ;) - Magnus

[@cookingwithdad1970]

Neat video! I enjoyed watching your make over. You've got some talent.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you Sir. ;) - Magnus

[@queroderick3388]

That defender has always been my dream car. someday I will get it.

[@alextarimo4972]

Love the color its dope

[@rohittaurus911]

Brother that was amazing, Hope to see more of you on youtube. Do not stop at any cost.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! I have loads of more upcoming projects, keep an eye. ;) - Magnus

[@tandavi]

Very nice. It is exactly same as in the earlier picture => Beautiful

[@p47rr]

Congratulations. It came out amazing. I all ways wanted a Husky. Best friend for sure.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Actually he is an Alaskan Malamute, similar coat color to a husky, but he gets a lot bigger. - Magnus

[@mhalley5]

Looks really good

[@bishopcorva]

Tam doing his best to help. Give all the bits a mouthing of approval. Helper aside, excellent starting point with the troopy. Likewise the finish looks quite bonkers good as well. If I had the option, I'd have both. Probably with different engines but that's just me. Thinking more about it, if the wrecked double cab is still available, might be fun to get it as well to make it into a safari or total soft side. Like the roof, door uppers and rear are heavy duck canvas with vinyl widows. See about sourcing up windshield hinges for when the roof and door tops are off, just fold the screen down.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Tamarack was a great little helper. :) Not sure if the double cab is still around, I think it might be gone by now...Thx for watching! - Magnus

[@bishopcorva]

@@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman Groovy indeed, if it's gone then it wasn't meant to be. It's seemingly always the thing, only think about different ideas after the point it's too late to execute them. Be safe and stay warm for this winter and many more to come.

[@JUANITO331000]

Great choice of colours Truck looks fantastic. Congrats enjoy it Mate

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thx mate! - Magnus

[@Mike-Honcho-]

You did an amazing job! That is super cool.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much;) - Magnus

[@donnyl.j]

It looks awesome!

[@pandrop490]

Brilliant job ! The beauty of the defender is that you can strip the body in half a day. We rolled our defender in Portugal and had the bodywork sorted in no time, you can cut and chop and change it around to suit your needs which you cannot do with any other brand. Still the best 4X4 by far.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Indeed, great cars. - Magnus

[@he-man5102]

Nice work!

[@HTTR_FOREVER21]

Awesome video & your rig is soooo sick.

[@user-eh4ug8md6f]

I didn't even know these were rare as your dream truck is basically been parked only a couple hundred meters away, here in our village, for as long as I can remember. It's a great build though and I would keep the orange indicators

[@finch3778]

epic great work it looks like a beast, I'm currently re building a 2014 110 station wagon by myself so I know its not easy or cheap but it looks great well done.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! :) - Magnus

[@andreasjahns5348]

You build my dream hunting car!!! Nice work

[@turnbull321]

Great work

[@colinwatt00]

This is really great filmmaking and editing. I’m envious.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much Colin! ;) - Magnus

[@widetube54]

Great Job Man & a truly very inspiring video . Great Job and Enjoy your creation !!!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! I will :) - Magnus

[@rjs1304]

Wonderful job! It inspires me to update my 1985 90😁

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! - Magnus

[@lynstoneham]

Awesome video

[@conorchadwick-rb4em]

Great Video & Great Work, From Florida!!

[@user-ud8gu5eg2g]

Great video and a lovely builld

[@chrisott9129]

Very well done. It looks fantastic.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! - Magnus

[@ptonpc]

Very nicely done and I'm glad pup was there to supervise :D

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Yes he was very helpful ;) - Magnus

[@N1CH0LAS007]

The Yorkshire chapter announcements was a nice twist to the build doc 😆 Good job fella you nailed it a super smart transformation build 👍

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! Yup, I hired a real man from Yorkshire to do the announcements as well, no AI. ;) - Magnus

[@N1CH0LAS007]

@@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman haha that's awesome a legit Yorkshireman fully dedicated dude 🤙

[@germantrader10]

nice one, gave me the inspiration do change mine up

[@johnoaks7593]

Hats off...looks great!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! ;) - Magnus

[@therealbikerman]

I will be doing this same thing to my disco 2. I'm either putting the TDI with manual transmission or rebuilding the 4.0 V8 with turbo with manual transmission. Then make 6 foot bed then make a removable cap from the old body parts plus my parts vehicle.

[@vladimirpazdera9699]

Awesome story and wonderful build, nice job men! 👌

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! ;) -Magnus

[@jimk8592]

Looks great!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you ;)- Magnus

[@JoyCiticonti]

Dude, you look like Luke Ewans! :D Great conversion, would love to see the interior get updated as well. :)

[@michaelmax5161]

A real man, that wears all safetygear! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@mcwendel8066]

Unreal! Great job man!!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you very much! Everything is possible;) - Magnus

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou 😊

[@marklelievre4566]

Good work dude 🤙

[@joebrown19811]

Great job!

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thx! - Magnus

[@meandmyrangefinder7091]

bravooo. amazing job. really you are an eye opener.

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you! ;) - Magnus

[@user-go7zy3fc5f]

great ride man and great video too

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thx man! ;) - Magnus

[@juanpabloecuador]

Excelente trabajo ! Se ve muy bien 🙂

[@sunnycoastingtv]

Love the video. Car looks great. Watching from Australia 🤙

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Awesome, thank you for watching! - Magnus

[@patricksusa8863]

mega job 😊

[@juanignaciojurado7544]

Extraordinary work, more people like you, KUDOS ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ cheers from Argentina

[@MagnusMarthinsenWoodsman]

Thank you for your kind words! :) - Magnus