I Modded a 30 Year Old Land Rover Defender

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Ай бұрын

Join us on an exciting journey as we breathe new life into a timeless icon - the 1993 Land Rover Defender 110. In this video, we take you through the first steps of the restoration and modernisation process. 🔧
Discover the artistry behind preserving the Defender's iconic design elements while seamlessly integrating state-of-the-art features for a driving experience like no other. No stone is left unturned in our quest to enhance both form and function.
Whether you're a die-hard Defender enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of automotive restoration, this video offers a front-row seat to the start of an unforgettable journey. 🛠️
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@kasimsaeed9010 Ай бұрын

Appreciate that you've put this into one video and not milked it into multiple separate videos, Lovely colour as well

@tastic212 Ай бұрын

The shade....

@vyagrha Ай бұрын

well don’t start giving him ideas now

@wesley2scoops Ай бұрын

Mate, have a word. It will be work in progress for him and he is documenting his journey. Tough crowd. Jesus.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Funnily enough, there will be more to come

@mightydazken Ай бұрын

Honestly so fatigued and demoralized by these last 10 years of United, glad you're finding new things to do and share with us!

@bouncecentral230 Ай бұрын

Hearing you talk about cars and not football is mad... Loved the vid, and truck looks sweet.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@chivasfan4everr Ай бұрын

Just listen to off the bar on Stretford paddock and you’ll hear him talk about anything non-football related

@1978themacca Ай бұрын

Howson, when you’re finished, could you please do a video on how much you spent and where to buy things, garages used etc? ❤

@CanadairCL44 3 күн бұрын

If you own a Land Rover, you need your own oil refinery. That's been my experience.

@Eckyredtheunready Ай бұрын

Adding some sort of solar battery would be a good next step. The Bushman and Blue channel has a really good van refurbishment that might give you some pointers.

@Journey_of_James Ай бұрын

Seen a few defenders where a thin Solar panel has been added onto the bonnet with an auxiliary battery wired in - think that would be a good shout 🤙🏻

@charliemullen9636 Ай бұрын

My Dad bought a beat up Land-rover after he left the Army. He then took us on a 3 week mountain and rock climbing trek round Scotland in 1990. I was 9 years old and did at least 5 Munro’s! Loving this channel and a good escape from the reds playing like a bag of toss😂🤦‍♂️

@treesandgardens4300 22 күн бұрын

Gorgeous van, love it! I'd lift it and put a snorkel on and definitely an awning

@Howson-IRL 20 күн бұрын

Good suggestions!

@Savazhe Ай бұрын

Glad you chose this one, Ste. It was the one you seemed most excited about when you made the first video. Wishing you years of fun with it!

@JamesHi95 Ай бұрын

What a machine! So much potential with these cars. Looking forward to following the journey!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

You and me both!

@davidandrewmitchell5590 27 күн бұрын

Tyres and wheels are awesome 👍. Mobile storage drawer and gull-wing would be great for adventures, camping

@BySixa Ай бұрын

Ste, I follow you for the football, but honestly, this content is what would make me watch the IRL channel - I love it. I'm a big car guy so this kind of stuff is perfect and your presentation style transfers really well to these kind of videos. Please keep this content up

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Make sure to subscribe! Plenty more to come with the Defender

@Puppet_masterUK Ай бұрын

Dad had Denfenders for years. Got to add a snorkel and a winch

@dannyblake8685 Ай бұрын

This car 100% needs to go to urban automotive!! Check them out they recently done Olly Murs defender

@michaeltaylor4395 Ай бұрын

I have a Land Rover and i regularly use MDRS Automotive for any issues, certainly not as old as your but the lads in there are top class. Video is quality

@cfents8660 Ай бұрын

Love it!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Me too!

@markriley2733 27 күн бұрын

That looks really good now so much better than stock. Checker plate looks good but it’s a dirt trap so keep an eye on body work corrosion.

@Howson-IRL 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@stoicsavage509 Ай бұрын

Go on lad 😎

@frase1989 Ай бұрын

Looks mint. Hopefully get the inside kitted for camping

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

That's the plan!

@kombilife Ай бұрын

Love me a good adventure rig build. Nice work Howson.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

You and me both!

@sqwark4523 Ай бұрын

I knew this would be the one!!!

@ryancurry2911 Ай бұрын

Go to dieselpumpuk and get an om606 engine. They can make up to 600bhp and are a fully mechanical engine

@sjgmus Ай бұрын

Great video look forward to seeing it evolve

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

You and me both!

@utd88jb90 Ай бұрын

Really like the look of this cart wait to see what kit u put in it camping side of it really will set it off

@nicksmith2683 Ай бұрын

Same as mine. You get used to tooling about at 50 rather than 70. Much more and your teeth start rattling. Welcome to the club. Awesome wheels. Unstoppable. Hope you take it off road too.

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

That's the plan! Cheers, mate

@misdamagoo213 Ай бұрын

Some wrap-around bar work up front. Set of 37 inch Micky Thompson muddy's. ARB Diff covers. Snorkel. Dual battery for the winch, fridge & lights. That should get u started!

@kingof206 Ай бұрын

I used to not like you for some odd reason but you’ve grown on me 😂 great video

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Thanks I guess? Welcome to the channel!

@andorrasrevenge1683 Ай бұрын

That Vw was pretty sick too

@Simon.W1 Ай бұрын

Good Video Ste 👍 Looking forward to what you do next to upgrade

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@EVilRotoRs Ай бұрын

Awesome Defender! Definitely has more personality than the other two vehicles. Looks like you got the modifying bug. Always a little nerve wracking drilling into clean body panels lol

@mrmivisuals Ай бұрын

Really enjoying these videos. Keep em up!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@tedonsnow5102 Ай бұрын

Thanks Ste, really enjoy what you are doing with this channel. Really happy you went for the defender, always had a soft spot for them. Gonna be ally when you’ve got it all Gucci’d up!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@sleepingbear1889 Ай бұрын

Adding winch and snorkel would give a off-road start

@johncowell710 Ай бұрын

Great this, I’m not a petrol head, but this is so interesting/ exciting for an ordinary Joe, can’t wait to see the refit take shape, having had a camper van if you’re going to sleep in it then get good blackout curtains/blinds .

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Cheers for the suggestion

@decwarb5600 Ай бұрын

Great choice and glad you’ve kept the green. Looking forward to seeing more modifications!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

You and me both!

@markriley2733 27 күн бұрын

Alive tuning do great suspension upgrades. I had the comfort pack springs and rock shox Totally improved handling steering breaking just the whole feel of the car Can’t recommend it enough

@Howson-IRL 18 күн бұрын

Good to know!

@allangathecha. 29 күн бұрын

A United fan who's also a Land Rover Defender enthusiast like me. You sir have just gained a new sub!

@Howson-IRL 25 күн бұрын

Thank you, pal!

@akbarmiah3 Ай бұрын

Proper enjoyed that can’t wait to see then update on the car. You’ve got me wanting to get a one a fix it up. Just need to learn to to fix them 😂

@harryrussell6801 Ай бұрын

Yes sick vid ste

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@harryrussell6801 Ай бұрын

@@Howson-IRL do more on this channel please mate it does make a good change from the football ✌🏼

@derekbest1989 Ай бұрын

I love that you picked it. It's perfect for Ste

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

It really is!

@gaznos Ай бұрын

Looks ‘kin MINT

@samcarter5576 Ай бұрын

Definitely add some recovery points. Looks class. I want one now

@billbaggiotmua372 Ай бұрын

I knew it, The best choice by far and an investment, looks quality ste👍🏻 The one thing I might suggest is upgrading the insulation to the beast, around the doors, maybe roof lining, make it water tight and keep the moisture out of the interior basically.

@philtarry2558 29 күн бұрын

Looks great. Recommend a BMW M57 engine conversion. Small point, air intakes on wings go on the top of the chequer plate

@ACEPodcastNation Ай бұрын

Good work mate. Takes your mind off footy as well

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@previnsnaidu1 Ай бұрын

This was the right move. Great year too(born in 1993 haha)

@badgerisland72 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this Ste and looking forward to watching how the work progresses.

@jforden78 Ай бұрын

Ste, you should look at Overlanding equipment in the US. You can get tents for the roof rack and all kinds of crazy stuff.

@RedDevilDog1207 Ай бұрын

Solar, Jerry cans, ladder, snorkel? Looking grand

@TylerJohnston_ Ай бұрын

Take care Ste! always love the content!

@leedavies3629 Ай бұрын

Nice one Howson get some checkaplate on it rooftop tent and bar light on top solar panel and a vicktron inverter and the water tank underneath you will have it rocking ✌️🔰

@mankiimc Ай бұрын

Ste, if you’re after ruggedness a winch and a snorkel to go with your lightbar will complete the look! Also, with the weight of those wheels, you may at some point need to do an engine swap!

@daletravisfernandes4459 Ай бұрын

Superb! Love it !

@samoothy Ай бұрын

This made me want to get another defender. Nice one Ste

@liamkil3 Ай бұрын

Looks absolutely class great choice for what your doing

@normancesar3812 Ай бұрын

Great choice! Looking forward to seeing the finished vehicle.

@feralpleasures4767 Ай бұрын

Thick black Bitumen paint on the bottom of your viechle Ste! Stop the rust coming up from the bottom and protect the undercarriage

@tonylomas9773 Ай бұрын

Great choice and cool video. It’s clearly been a labour of love. Enjoy!

@RedDevilDog1207 Ай бұрын

Beauty … truck is nice too Ste

@seanmccarthy7591 Ай бұрын

I know feck all about cars, but that does look mint.

@remyphilly5168 Ай бұрын

Yes bro!!!! Big up. Sick video

@Scottuz Ай бұрын

It Fits Ste, it's the right Motor

@leegarvey1 Ай бұрын

Looking good Ste!

@jaimymac7 Ай бұрын

Expo cage and gull wing doors in place of back side windows for side access to your gear.

@halezification Ай бұрын

Tent box pop up cab tent rather than a roof rack for sure!

@tonywaterhouse5291 Ай бұрын

looking good Ste.

@cnvdh3514 Ай бұрын

Love the content on this channel Keep up the good work

@shotataguchi8370 Ай бұрын

Quality of the videos are insane !!!

@rodarreola0321 Ай бұрын

Loving the Wheeler Dealer vibes 😆🙏🏽

@redflagbadger513 Ай бұрын

Good lad! Great choice!

@deeklan9794 Ай бұрын

Back in the day my Mum had a long wheel base landy. We'd get 2 people laying across the back seat and 2 on the floor. Basically being a lottery of which corner you go around depended on what side rolled off on top of the people on the floor. Roundabouts were chaos 😂 not sure your getting away with doing that these days... Funnest journey you'll have as kids though! Make sure you before that gets changed you let your lad and his friends play that game.. Bundle Roulette

@steveparrett119 Ай бұрын

Love this! Makes me want to get an old Jeep wrangler!

@lisabradley9288 Ай бұрын

Looking good so far Stephen. Who would of thought you could actually make an old defender look cool 😎🤣❤️ Knew you would get the defender! Can't take the Army out of you can we 🤣🤣🪖🎖️ look forward to future content, keep up the great work

@deeklan9794 Ай бұрын

Love the pick Ste! You could tell this would be the one 👊❤️

@davidwilliams5018 Ай бұрын

Great content thanks Ste. More chilled vibe than watching Utd!

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@leekellett4365 Ай бұрын

I just want to see Ash on a road trip with you, hating the camping experience while you love it

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Maybe one day!

@coalitionOTW Ай бұрын

Love it! Definitely the right vehicle for you. Onboard air compressor is a must for overlanding 👍🏻

@l.o.r.d9962 Ай бұрын

Jeremy howson..... "top gear song hits"

@conorcleary2100 Ай бұрын

Shovel to the Bonnet!!! To complete the look with a winch

@ThunderChild91 Ай бұрын

It’s the car embodiment of Ste! 😂🙌 have you looked into roof tents? Know someone who loves there’s and gives them space to sleep up top. Perhaps a rum cabinet as well? Too posh boy shooting vibes?

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

It's very me, 100%

@bogeymanmusic1857 Ай бұрын

Nailed it ste spot on

@blacklotus5364 Ай бұрын

Glad you went for the classic. 👌🏻

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

The best!

@hassanchoudhry4407 Ай бұрын

Get an urban kit on it mate

@roughwalkers Ай бұрын

Im.proper jelly mate this is awesome 💪💪💪🇬🇧

@andrewatherton6166 22 күн бұрын

Think I seen you bobbing through glossop in it the other week. Looks belting!!

@IAmConorr Ай бұрын

I was born in 94, so in my head I still think Landy is *only* 20 years old... Cheers for reminding me I'm 30, Ste! Great content as always on this channel

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@alexmaggs3461 Ай бұрын

Glad you like it Ste, Landy's are great, please do the window seals though, they always go

@haydenhill1149 Ай бұрын

Such a sick vehicle

@Journey_of_James Ай бұрын

Would definitely recommended the Optimill Security hinges, bit of a fiddly job if you choose to do it yourself but helps to deter any thief’s I reckon you should whack a snorkel on the side too, and get some black powder coated window guards for the rear windows to protect your gear when out! Some window wind deflectors on the doors will also help widen the look of the car, making it look a bit beefy!

@Leftforred Ай бұрын

looking deadly, Ste. Love it. Could watch this type of content all day.

@kellyphillips4762 Ай бұрын

looking forward to this Ste

@Fn2r_scott Ай бұрын

Howson doing car vlogs, love it! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the build 👏🏽

@Howson-IRL Ай бұрын

More to come!

@razkhan6377 Ай бұрын

Sick video

@chriswoodley448 Ай бұрын

Got to have a bolt on jerry can surely

@anthonyduffy6953 Ай бұрын

They are awesome cars. I can remember my dads from when i was a kid, he used to take it off roading and it was awesome. He even fitted his own sideways seats in the back.

@douglaswilson762 Ай бұрын

Great choice Steve but a fair bit of work to do. After the chassis swap I am looking forward to see what you do to bring it up to date. The IRL videos are very good and you emphasise that TV presenters on mainstream broadcasters are overpaid and not very good.

@marlonandjosh Ай бұрын

Camping with Ste.....great content mate its refreshing not talking football or man utd. Atm.

@kfaposse Ай бұрын

congrats Ste we only had to wait six months for that vid - LOL! - I hope you sealed the holes you drilled to prevent issues down the road! Get a Tow hitch for your trailer to haul the ATV/jetski I see in the future!

@DeanB1980 Ай бұрын

Camo wrap to protect that bodywork, then make it sound using bew tech suspension and underbody

@Journey_of_James Ай бұрын

Once you’ve got the chassis sorted you should look at getting some black tube steps/rock sliders on the sides👌🏼

@Kazelrov Ай бұрын

Defenders are class, glad to see you enjoying yours. Looks grand on the outside now. Underneath... we'll pretend that wasn't a thing 😂 Looking forward to more updates.