Will it run? Abandoned for 24 years... Land Rover series 3 Offroad Build

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[@ThisGuyST_RC]

100% feeling the stealth vibe. i think it would be so sick to see a "near stock" looking defender just massively flexed out, but still just sitting above stock hight!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

This would be really capable keeping it small and lightweight as well... the stealth build is very appealing...

[@dble5896]

I second this stealth idea.

[@upscaleshack]

It's not a defender.

[@MrBillsfishin]

​@@upscaleshackhe said that.

[@Bmpaul02]

12v Cummins sleeper build

[@The_BeardedBandit69]

I think the sleeper build would be pretty badass. Just imagine seeing a semi stock series 3 on the trail and next thing you know, it starts articulating like a damn spider 💪🏽

[@scooter1261]

Stealth build!!!! You’re never going to not want to drive it. And if you have to trailer it everywhere, you’re not driving it. The joy of a classic is driving it around and enjoying it. Not hiding it in a garage and not on the back of a trailer.

[@tomdavis5878]

As a brit this makes me feel at home. Owned and built plenty of landrovers. The 200tdi (2.5 diesel) engines are great for swaps and last forever. I like the stealth plan, shout if you need me to send parts!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Can you find me a 200 tdi for a decent price? After owning many idi diesels I would prefer to swap a direct injected motor into this thing.

[@EricaMTB]

​@@DirtLifestyle what did you buy? A Series 2.25 na diesel?

[@nickmccollum5836]

@@DirtLifestyle There's one for sale in VA on forums for $1500 right now. The problem with 200Tdi's is that some parts are unobtainable. I prefer the 200Tdi but you can find parts for the 300Tdi much easier. I daily a 200 Tdi Defender in the United States and it just _barely_ has enough power to not be a problem on American roads. I've got the injection pump just about maxed out with a newer turbo. It's still slower than my stock D1 but handles hills without downshifting like I have to with the D1.

[@danbridge2971]

Every other 4x4 is a landrover here in the UK all most of us want is a American truck lol

[@borderguy8299]

@@DirtLifestyleTake it from a yank with a 93 D90…. skip the 200tdi and go straight for the 300tdi. The parts are so much easier to come by and are a bit cheaper. Both motors respond great to a bit of mechanical tuning… boost pins and rings, VNT turbos and also bigger intercoolers from Alisport.

[@bc30cal99]

Good morning from the BC side of the south Okanagan, thanks for the video. As a grandfather who has been driving and playing with 4x4 rigs for more than 4 decades, I usually enjoy your content just to see what others are doing, new developments, etc., but seeing your kids participating really made me smile this morning. Thanks much for that, I hope you all had a great time at the fair.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks man 🙌 I'm very fortunate to have these kiddos!

[@tobibeneke6236]

Something as Classic as this needs to stay as original as possible in my opinion

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It should be kept original, just my opinion.

[@peterharden4777]

Agreed, the beauty of these vehicles is their inherent simplicity. Modernising them excessively detracts from the whole point

[@Will_N4WIL]

Something restomod-ish. Modern, capable drivetrain and suspension that maintains the original vibe. I mean, come on man… do you really need another rig on 40’s ?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol "need" is such a tricky word...

[@DaveNZ3339]

Hey mate, Dave from Australia here. I have the identical Series 3 with the petrol engine. I had a terrible time getting it to run properly and went through all the steps you went through: Electronic ignition, new coil, plugs, wires etc. It turned out to be the carburetor. I bought a Weber carb from Paddock Spares and it fired up immediately and now it purrs so smooth! I don't know when you filmed this video, so maybe you already got fed up and swapped in the diesel motor. But if you haven't, chuck that old carb in the bin. I've only had mine for a year, so I'm no Land Rover loyalist, but I'm in the same mind as you: build it to drive like it was meant to be driven, not just to get coffee!

[@andymckane7271]

Great reply from DaveNZ3339 in Australia (or New Zealand?) I'll love Land-Rovers for the remainder of my life and beyond. Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Hawaii.

[@PNW_Rodeo]

Like I said in the precious video...savage suspension on 35s! Don't over do it, and take away from that awesome classic look. I'm excited to see this build.

[@menzenski]

Just when I think the builds on this channel can’t get any cooler, Nate drops this one. Super excited about this Series 3!

[@chuckieswickedgoodfab]

I like the stealth vibe. I also think you sit back, take a minute to think about it while you work on your other builds and then comeback to it with a fresh enthusiasm

[@pierpalicious]

Stealth plan without a doubt. You said it yourself- you are attracted to the Rover because of how it looks. So don't change how it looks! You also like to wheel. So build a rig that can wheel! This means build a sleeper!! It would be so unique and would fit into your fleet nicely. You have the Samurai for hardcore rock crawling. You have the discovery for overlanding. You have a tow rig. You have the gladiator for mild truck stuff and camping. Now you "need" a fun classic that you can cruise around town in on a sunny day, but also take wheeling.

[@russjowett2137]

I second this. Would round out your collection. A sleeper build. With lots of cool tricks. Keep it looking close to stock. Narrow 35’s. Stock looking rims. Just a more normal wheeler. With hidden flexi suspension. I assume those land cruiser axles are going under this?

[@steves7345]

I see this land rover and all I see is Ace Ventura parking it 😆 😂 😆 Like a glove!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@brandonb88]

My thoughts 😂

[@TheExpenditionForge]

Awesome Nate! I was in the military in the UK and I imported a diesel Defender 110 and a diesel 80 series Land Cruiser! I live right over in Idaho and I'd love to come out wheeling with you when this Rover is done! Awesome find, Nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

It sounds like you have great taste 😎

[@wscrig00]

5 grand?!? I’ve been looking for one of those for 30 years. Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the build. You do you. It’ll be excellent.

[@ryansearlybronco]

Coolest build since your 80 series

[@workshopnut]

I know it’s not your thing, but if I owned that I would keep it “mostly” stock and make it my daily driver. It looks like it’s all there and in good shape, and really cool. I wouldn’t cut any body panels or make any major mods. They’re only original once!

[@mrjohnsonclarke]

Dude I build these old landys for a living. I'm so glad you bought one and very keen to see what you can build out of the old rig. Cheers from AU.

[@drulfer]

I know it’s almost a cliché now on 4wd build videos, but I think it would be awesome to see a classic Land Rover sitting on PORTALS. To see that built out and then out and about on the trail would be something to see. GO BIG!!

[@joshuagumm8485]

That would be dope.

[@DirtLifestyle]

That would be so rad

[@danm9874]

you must keep this build classic! 35's would be perfect.

[@joannehart9624]

When I was young, my father and I toured Africa. That's where I gained a love of old Rovers. And with the safari top, this looks amazing. I can't wait to see what you do with it. 😍

[@federalxxfunn]

I dig the stealth idea! Plus that keeps it everyday drivable 🤘🏼

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

I'm a sucker for the classic pre-Defender Land Rovers. I think they're awesome looking just as they are. I would keep it stock-ish/close to stock looking. It's like seeing a classic flat fender 40s Jeep thats been modded. It just doesn't sit right.

[@Mitch_Bierma]

I was working on a 68 a couple months ago. And got my 77 running last year. Never trust an old tank. New lines, carb rebuilt, and coil and timing made them go. Can’t wait to see what you do

[@JeremyMakesThings]

The first 7 seconds of this are so extremely relatable. We’ve actually got a group chat called “projects we don’t need” for sending each other stuff.

[@MrBillsfishin]

That beauty was a steal. Awesome find. As cool as the 40's sound if you can go 35's and not hurt it wheeling because of the trails you think you have planned for it then it will look closer to stock and be more true to its original form. I think. Lol

[@rupertgumban9251]

That’s build like a tank , build it off-road ready Nate,you’re the expert with it, can’t wait to see how it looks and runs into trails!!!

[@shakenout4980]

Agreed! Build it hardcore. When you find one at that price point and have all the means to build something no one else can, you have to go all the way.

[@johncortese745]

I'd keep it low and 35s with some magic suspension underneath. I love these old LRs

[@brycewilliam1984]

Give it the Dirt Lifestyle Nate treatment. Diesel power, manual transmission, custom suspension, and loads of fab work. It’s going to be awesome!

[@rainwatercold1507]

Maybe do a series on it where you fix it up here and there ,adding stuff to it like someone who works full time,and would have time here and there to work on it, and add what it needs to run. Then what you would do first to just take it wheeling. Slowly build it up....?? Just thinking out loud. You do what makes you happy tho. Love the channel Bo!

[@OutdoorAuto]

I can't believe it isn't completely rusted out... that is a heck of a find and an awesome price.

[@davidbutler5114]

Fire wall is steel and the body is aluminum. Biggest problem is the frame.

[@Crashfistfight80]

Put that diesel in. And definitely do the stealth build. Congrats on acquiring an amazing project.

[@seanroe9671]

It would be really cool to see a 4bt Cummins, with the axles that you bought on 35s, giving it the capabilities for trails but keeping it a classic

[@rafaelwferri]

That is the perfect platform for a cummins R2.8. Would love to see that coming! Love your videos. Keep up the good work man! Cheers

[@kev9501]

Your channel is a breath of fresh air. When all the other folks are ooing and awwing about the newest, latest and greatest vehicle. Meanwhile, you are giving an off road icon a second chance. Good on you!

[@nickcrill7718]

Sleeper build. I’ve never been into land rovers I’m a old Toyota guy but does like like a fun project.

[@casper8994]

Absolutely love that you’re doing this build, the series 3 is near and dear to my heart and have built a couple up between mild to wild. Stealth build should be the way you go and if you need any parts here in the US let me know. Imported a bunch and shipped stuff back stateside when I was stationed over in the UK

[@davesmith8936]

Streetable sleeper crawler with that small Cummins diesel!

[@homemaintenancebyclive153]

The extra roof over the roof is called a safari roof. Neat Landy you got there

[@gilligantheyahoo]

YES!!! used to have a SIII, just a toy not offroader. Build it mild please! It's too nice to chop up!

[@willb3018]

Great find. Do what you do to make it make it your style. Axles as you say. I like the deisel. Rock sliders? Subtle but beefier bumpers? Maybe slightly larger tires.....but not too large. Just don't go too crazy to retain a good portion of the classic look.

[@jojo67c]

I agree 100% with the sleeper build. Defenders just have a presence about them that's so cool. Having a stock look to honor the heritage. But let's face it, us builders will never be satisfied with stock 😂. Whatever you decide to do with it I'm here for it!

[@user-pt3on7jp3d]

Talk about winning the lottery with that find definitely a sleeper can’t wait to see what you do to it dream vehicle of mine just awesome

[@tb77073]

Nate, this is so so cool if my vote counts, please keep it as close to original as you can; you don’t find vehicles like this every day. This looks awesome!

[@phillims1]

Keep the look, upgrade the capabilities.

[@kevinmoss970]

Dude. As a Lifelong landrover fan, I'm happy for more landrover content. In terms of advice, if I could offer any, it would be to avoid any landrover diesel made before the 200tdi. I don't know of anyone who's ever put an old landy diesel back into a truck. The 2.25 "gas" motor is a cracking little engine. If its been looked after well, they're reliable but not overly powerful. The series 3 gearbox also isn't the strongest if putting much power through it, but if you've got a good one, it should just about cope with a 3.5 V8 rover.

[@jeffengland8136]

You're seriously living my next dream with this one. Same vision, just maybe three years out from here for me. Really looking forward to your build as an example. Lot's of options out there for retaining the classic look, looking forward to a Series 3 version of your Disco for me!

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

First the Land Rover discovery now my dream truck can’t believe this. I gotta step up my game. This is the Land Rover that I’ve always dreamed of. I found you on KZbin because of the Land Rover discovery two and I bought one and I love that truck so time to step up my game.

[@andyn504]

This is a classic example of car guy problems. First you say that you really don’t need another project but it’s a good deal. Then your like I’m just going to get it running. Thirty seconds later you’re picking up a new motor and axles for a complete build because it’s a good deal 😂. I’m not talking s**t we’ve all been here but I’m sure you’ll actually build it. I can’t wait to see what you end up doing with it. Keep up the good work man👍.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol for sure

[@bmxerben]

Always a sucker for a sleeper build. Everything doesn’t need to be on tons and 40s.

[@RickSiffsGolf]

Stealth vibe is my vote but I know I’ll enjoy either way you build it out. I also wanted to add that this channel is reminiscent of the Saturday and Sunday mornings watch automotive TV shows but better.

[@rjbfreelander2]

Brilliant project, would love a series Landy in the stable. Look forward to seeing where this goes.

[@drivingsports]

This is very similar to a petrol-powered Series IIa my grandfather used to daily. (It was also the car I learned to shift on.) So after seeing this thumbnail for a few days I had to click on it. My grandfather's was also eventually abandoned in a blackberry bush (along with his two extra parts cars: one petrol and one diesel LRs... note that he was a diesel mechanic and CHOSE to drive the petrol LR over the diesel one, FWIW). I would keep it mostly stock because I think they just look better that way. If I pass a Land Rover on 40s out here on the Peninsula I'll know you decided to go big. 😂

[@TripleXclown]

Those S3 body panels are easy to straighten.. been waiting a couple days for a moment to watch this! Did not disappoint!

[@bungieking9468]

1973 Rover Grenadier! 35’s and turbo diesel! So much fun! Good luck with the new build!

[@joulemine]

Poor TJ is still stuck watching everything else get fixed but it 😢

[@DirtLifestyle]

I want to at least start the TJ rebirth this winter 👍

[@HardcountsAdventures]

It’s pretty clean, I kinda think it would be an awesome hunting rig. Something that can get you out there but bring the game home to be processed.

[@aaronwermers4160]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Years ago I helped on a project 109. We ended up putting it onto a Disco 1 frame that we stretched. Put in an older diesel and it is awesome. It looks completely stock but drives and performs so much better. I really look forward to what you do here! Miss your DII also!

[@snowysysadmin59]

I dont know anything about land rovers or old land rovers, but all i can say is that thing is AWESOME. wow, what a killer find. Good luck getting it running and driving!

[@4xPhil]

Keeping it close to stock will just be like every other restomod defender video out there so hard core land rover fans will be happy but a lot of us wont be bothered to tune in.. i’d watch some crazy custom suspension and make it capable while keeping og looks!

[@chainofevents1967]

Daily driver with off-road capabilities. Nice paint, upgraded interior and modern amenities, Diesel, six speed, solid rear axle, independent front on 35's.

[@dustinsnider1646]

I can't imagine a cooler project. I haven't seen anyone build one of these old land rovers and again I am so excited for the future of this channel!!

[@westernwanderer8397]

For 5 grand! Wow, what a find! Every Land Rover loved dreams of this kind of find. I would love to own one to restore. Found one once in Idaho, but it was so far gone, all the panels were going in different directions. I guess they are out there.

[@emilarnell-madsen1407]

I would have loved to see it with 40 inch wheels and a discreet crawler! I'm from Norway and grew up with old Land Rovers, and have in mind to build myself a beast of a series! I think it would look badass on 40's and with a nice lift to it! Greetings, Emil from Norway 🤟🤙

[@allisspices3559]

I am driving one with stock diesel engine, 20 years on, daily drive for work. Now rebuilding the engine again, it’s an awesome machine. Keep stock.

[@GoProHeroVideos]

i miss your wheeling videos. The build videos are cool and all. But its not the same as your older wheeling videos. Still doing a great job! Keep it up.

[@alexanderhei2066]

Sweet Baby Jesus finally someone building a a Land Rover and making good quality build videos ! Please make an awesome crawler !

[@tripodbruno]

Love it, I’d say keep it OG as possible with minimal mods that make it fun to tour and runaround in. You already have same massively capable rigs no need to go crazy on this. Have fun go low stress.

[@stevewilliams3051]

Sleeper build. It will allow you to maintain the beautiful stock look on the road and still have fun on the trail.

[@brentmchenry9273]

Stealth builds are great for Classics, and we all know what you did on a limited budget with the Land Cruther... step it up a notch with this bad boy

[@jlautomotive6349]

Sweet buy… would love to see a dual build… get it running and enjoy for a short while and then a build with tons and 40s?? Keep up the incredible work Nate!!🤙

[@Rangemog88]

I vote for almost stock size tires with beefed locked axles and take it on medium scenic trails. It really set it in when you pulled the crazy land Rover next to it... you've got a crazy one make this one look stock and beefed.

[@raymondmiller4981]

It is so clean and unique, please keep the body stock. Stealth suspension with very little to no lift. Maybe 33 inch tires. Fabricate a cage that fits inside the hard top, and use it as a light wheeling family vehicle for trails in the woods. Hard top off and take the door tops off, it would look so cool. Not everything needs to be a rock crawler on 40s.

[@ryanbarber231]

Stealth crawler for sure, these trucks are just so cool in stock form otherwise. Get this thing running and driving for the local show/cruise next week! It'll be the coolest thing downtown.

[@nealcarpenter7364]

I'm a beach cruiser fan for an old series. It is a bucket list.

[@NZSLIM2.0]

As a cool point about the old Landy is that when filling up with a jerry can, there is an extension sleeve that pulls out from the filler neck to make it easier to fill without a plastic nozzle👍

[@matta5534]

The old split window vw bus sitting in the driveway is super sweet too! Cool vid!

[@Myotis05]

Sleeper vibe 100%. Keep the original feel, but make it ridiculously capable and reliable. Resto-mod with OEM feel.

[@abpsd73]

Awesome score. Finding all the extra parts for cheap is the icing on the cake.

[@CLRBT]

AWESOME! Watching your vids from Belgium for a long time! Here we have a lot of land rovers but I love seeing them in the US! Finally a KZbinr I like to watch who buys one! Hope to see a lot of vids on it! Keep it up!

[@DomRican]

Great find! I would go stealth !

[@peterfranzese6577]

Sleeper/restomod style build! Street friendly offroad warrior with all the creature comforts.

[@average-joe-citizen1]

They make nice overlander. Very offroad capable with the comfort of a small RV. Remove the hard top, then add a bolt on the rooftop pop-up tent. There is no roof rack and roof top tent to raise the center of gavity.

[@Fparrish]

100% following this build. I own 2 Land Rover series cars. One is an 63/ 88” and I also have a 109” series2a 🤙🏼 Let’s go ! Also at that price you stole it! 😮

[@DirtLifestyle]

A 109! I love those trucks

[@liamtomlin6802]

So excited to see this build come to life, every vehicle you touch becomes in incredible piece of machinery. After having 6 discos over the last 3 years just bought a defender and im so stocked to steal ideas from you as i did with all your D2 series.

[@lancesjoholm9078]

Keep it close to stock. Parabolic springs and modern tires. Then do a trail video comparing driving this vs your discovery.

[@tsarkasm4184]

The stealth idea sounds killer and avoids hacking the S3 to pieces

[@jordanharris3749]

In my opinion the stealth rover would be sick, keep it looking somewhat factory and make it a hell of a crawler

[@TUMBLINJEST]

Lovely old series that one. I`m English so a Landrover turbo diesel nut. Owned a early 3 door turbo diesel Discovery for 10 years as my daily driver. now got a turbo diesel Freelander HSE spec and love it. I`m 76 and retired so need the autobox.

[@jensvandeun3869]

Keep the classic look, these things get rare. Make it drivable, enjoy it with the kids and wife.

[@highplainsdrifters307]

I would either make it a dedicated snow wheeling rig or a unique overlanding unit. Love the channel!

[@JacobShepherdEngineer]

What a fun project for the kids to ride in. Love the back seats.

[@jhawk1985]

build it into a rock crawler that can be daily driven/overlanded. This Rover has tons of potential

[@MReliet]

I saw this 3 hours after it was posted, this is awesome to see on the channel!

[@Gravityfed777]

Please do the sleeper. It’ll respect the vehicle and it’ll be a machine on the trails. Everyone will love it . If you do a full build you’ll get alot of hate down the road.

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

So cool! I loved riding in my grandpa’s 64 with a diesel… I’m looking forward to more on this!

[@hugocarvalho4608]

Nate, make sure the head has had hardened valve seats installed. Other items to make it more drivable, disc brakes, gm alternator, and parabolic springs. If I remember mire will let you know. I had a 73 series 3.

[@ontherocks1491]

Sleeper. This could be the coolest project on utube

[@jackwormald5195]

Amazing!! From a Defender man, please do this girl justice ❤

[@shawnmadden4966]

OMG So amazing I grew up on Rovers my pops had a 2a , a range rover classic and a disco 1 and I have always wanted to get back into them. The shot with your kids riding around with you trying to pull start around the property just makes me smile. So amazing keep it up please !! also 35s and stealth vibes all the way that way you can enjoy taking it to the fair or making flatfenders look silly in Moab and actually drive it