Latest Projects

Recent restorations:
(19J Defender) (Little Red 90)
(West Wales Defender's Black 110)(Series III)

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2007 Defender 110 - Double Cab Pickup

007 Spectre-style conversion

This one came into us after rolling over, for a full restoration that Q (or Blofeld!) would be proud of. This stunning build included loads of custom features at the owner's request, including:

  • Spectre-style custom built roll cage
  • Custom checkerplate in rear tub, and blackout galvanised rear tub cappings
  • Full body restoration and repaint in Fuji White
  • Black powder-coated grille, body fixings and details, and one-piece sills from YRM
  • 4x front and 2x rear spotlights with in-cabin control (MUD Stuff switches)
  • Custom-fabricated rear step
  • Sound-deadening full rubber matting from Exmoor Trim
This Defender 110 used to belong to a sheep farmer (no sheep included), but had been rolled, and had extensive bodywork damage.

Day 1

This Defender 110 used to belong to a sheep farmer (no sheep included), but had been rolled, and had extensive bodywork damage.

Time for some much-needed love in the West Wales Defender workshop.

Into the workshop of dreams...

Time for some much-needed love in the West Wales Defender workshop.

Painted in Fuji White, with blackout detailing all round, and a custom-made Spectre style roll-cage

A build Q would be proud of...

Painted in Fuji White, with blackout detailing all round, and a custom-made Spectre style roll-cage

Custom checkerplate all round, new LED headlights, and roof-mounted front spotlights

Or an arch nemesis!

Custom checkerplate all round, new LED headlights, and roof-mounted front spotlights

One-piece YRM side steps, custom roll cage, and roof rack

Side view

One-piece YRM side steps, custom roll cage, and roof rack

  • Details
Powder-coated black tub cappings, rear spotlights, custom NAS-style bumper, and smoked rear lights.

Rear view

Powder-coated black tub cappings, rear spotlights, custom NAS-style bumper, and smoked rear lights.

  • Details
MUD Stuff switches for all electrics

Interior

MUD Stuff switches for all electrics

  • Details


1991 Defender 90 200Tdi

'The Lockdown Project'

Built as a side project over 3 years, this 1992 200Tdi Defender 90 was rebuilt with the original chassis, engine, and transmission - with an endless list of upgrades and refinements, including:

  • Original chassis restored and galvanised
  • Original 200Tdi engine fully restored and serviced
  • Original bulkhead restored and galvanised
  • Full body panel restoration and repaint
  • Black powder-coated details
  • Custom-fabricated black NAS-style bumper with LED lights
  • Overhauled interior with roll cage and removable hood
The end of a 3 year project.

Finished!

The end of a 3 year project.

1 owner, original engine with 84k miles on the clock... but needing some love after 27 years!

Day 1

1 owner, original engine with 84k miles on the clock... but needing some love after 27 years!

First job - galvanising the original chassis

Rebuild time

First job - galvanising the original chassis

Radius and trail arms (in metallic silver), and new suspension from Old Man Emu.

Running Gear

Radius and trail arms (in metallic silver), and new suspension from Old Man Emu.

New galvanised front turrets, body brackets, A frame, and chassis cross member. Rebuilt and powder coated axles with new brakes.

Rolling Chassis

New galvanised front turrets, body brackets, A frame, and chassis cross member. Rebuilt and powder coated axles with new brakes.

Restored original 200Tdi engine with all new gaskets, filters, pulleys, and fan.

Engine Overhaul

Restored original 200Tdi engine with all new gaskets, filters, pulleys, and fan.

Restored and galvanised original bulkhead. All new clutch, radiator, and intercooler; finished with braided yellow brake lines and clutch lines from Pioneer 4x4

Bulkhead Installed

Restored and galvanised original bulkhead. All new clutch, radiator, and intercooler; finished with braided yellow brake lines and clutch lines from Pioneer 4x4

Axles completely rebuilt, powder coated, and gold Ratel-X diff and steering guards installed. Flawless undercarriage, repaired with YRM Metal Solutions panels.

Axles Restored

Axles completely rebuilt, powder coated, and gold Ratel-X diff and steering guards installed. Flawless undercarriage, repaired with YRM Metal Solutions panels./p>

Paired with 16 powder coated gloss black Boost alloys, leather door cards, and a 3D-printed custom door handle from Ibex Part

Finishing Touches

Paired with 16" powder coated gloss black Boost alloys, leather door cards, and a 3D-printed custom door handle from Ibex Part

Custom-fabricated NAS-style bumper with embedded LEDs. Stainless steel recovery point eyelet from YRM. Smoked LED indicators. Powder-coated black top cappings. Result? Rear of the Year.

Rear of the Year

Custom-fabricated NAS-style bumper with embedded LEDs. Stainless steel recovery point eyelet from YRM. Smoked LED indicators. Powder-coated black top cappings. Result? Rear of the Year.

Complete re-spray in metallic silver with arches, YRM one-piece sills, and top cappings all in powder coat gloss black. Exmoor Trim Premium hood, Safety Devices internal roll cage. Finished with West Wales Defender custom badge.

Fully Restored - Exterior

Complete re-spray in metallic silver with arches, YRM one-piece sills, and top cappings all in powder coat gloss black.Exmoor TrimPremium hood, Safety Devices internal roll cage. Finished with West Wales Defender custom badge.

6 Lucari Solutions black leather seats with white stiching, full leather interior, upgraded steering, and restored original dashboard with chrome cappings.

Upgraded Interior

6 Lucari Solutions black leather seats with white stiching, full leather interior, upgraded steering, and restored original dashboard with chrome cappings.


1975 2.25 Petrol Land Rover Series III

'The Barn Resurrection'

Saved from the scrapyard, this Series III Land Rover was completely restored, including the following touches chosen by the owner:

  • 'Nut and Bolt' rebuild on new Marsland galvanised chassis
  • Complete rebuild of original engine by South Wales Pistons
  • Original axle rebuild
  • Gearbox restoration
  • Full body panel restoration and respray in the original colour
  • Interior customisations to owner choice including seats
  • New clutch line and brake lines from Pioneer 4x4
  • New leaf spring suspension from GME Springs
  • New clutch from LOF Clutches
  • Full underbody Raptor coating protection
7 months' work for a full rebuild

Finished!

7 months' work for a full rebuild

This Series III spent many years as a non-runner in a barn.. then came to us for a lot of love!

Day 1

This Series III spent many years as a non-runner in a barn.. then came to us for a lot of love!

Original interior and engine bay

Interior & Engine Bay

Original interior and engine bay

Original chassis with significant areas of corrosion

Chassis

Original chassis with significant areas of corrosion

Original 2.25 Petrol engine - out and prepped for mounting onto new galvanised chassis

Engine Prep

Original 2.25 Petrol engine - out and prepped for mounting onto new galvanised chassis

Engine Rebuild

Restored original 2.25 Petrol engine with all new gaskets, filters, pulleys, and fan.

Overhauled interior including new seats, wheel, dashboard trim, switches, and dials

Interior

Overhauled interior including new seats, wheel, dashboard trim, switches, and dials

Completely stripped and reconditioned panels. Repainted in original Marine Blue, with Limestone White roof and wheels

Bodywork

Completely stripped and reconditioned panels. Repainted in original Marine Blue, with Limestone White roof and wheels

Engine bay

Immaculate engine bay

Contact us

We are located in Aberporth, West Wales


Approved Installation Partner

We offer approved installation services for:

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LOF Clutches

We fit the Road, Power, or Extreme spec clutches from LOF Clutches- these are long life and high performance alternatives to the factory-fitted clutches.

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Pioneer 4x4

We use stainless steel braided brake lines, and one-piece clutch lines (with a huge choice of colours!) from Pioneer 4x4. They even do custom hoses for any type of build!

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Ratel-X

We love Ratel-X's kit, using their diff guards, steering guards, and recovery points as standard - but can fit anything from their range of products.

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Cubby Boss

Cubby Boss' custom trim for dashboards, seats, doors, and cubby boxes is the pefect match for our high-end builds - with custom fabrics/finishes available.