Hardly. But I better not run anyway because of it.


-S

I was looking at the Defender also. But it is way way over priced. It looks cooleo though.

Even though I got rid of my Discovery, I would like to find a good condition Series II or III. That was the body style I liked.

I don't like the Series II or later. BMW bought them and designed the series II. They really didn't change it much other than make it cheap.

And, if you're offroading, the D SII sucks. Locking Differentials are expensive. Its the first thing BMW axed on it after buying the company. Look for a 50th Anniversary Ed. Best Discovery ever made by LR, but they are kind of hard to find. They have all the bells and whistles and a locking diff.

-S

PS. Isn't series III what Ford did to it after Ford bought LR from BMW?

The thing that i've always liked about the old Army Landrovers is their pure utility. Weld on a gas can holder, or bolt up a brush guard and it looks like it belongs there. Jeeps are the same way. Do that with today's 4x4s and you ruin the paint job and crack the plastic. They're just not made for modification.

Great vehicle. When I lived and hunted in south florida I bought an old Ramcharger that was a retired fish and game vehicle. I would take to an area called the yucapans. The locals who hunted the area were territorial and I was told not to ever bring a shiny new vehicle there. The locals if they found such a vehicle would trash it and the hunter would return to have a demolished 4X on his hands. So having a fish and game vehicle qworked out well, because they may have thought twice about doing something like that. I loved hunting hogs in florida and hope oneday to do it again. The only draw back is that I learned that red ants can swim. Ouch!

Red Ants swim? no way! I figured they'd make a chain out to something for workers, but swimming and controlling their direction?

-S

Swimming may not be the correct term. But whether they float or make chains it "macht nichts". Just be wary if you ever go hunting in a swampy area in the south. I was ignorant of this until they lit me up.

I got bit by one as a kid. I don't remember how painful they are other than they sting pretty good. I can believe ya!

-S

Good show d@rk51d3!:up:

Its a shame to see old vehicles like this go the scrap yard be sure to keep us posted on the restoration.

Good for you fella. Now, go here: http://www.landrovernet.com/ register then check out the forums. All you ever wanted to know about landrovers and more.
I usually frequent the Discovery section (same user name as here). Introduce yourself to the peeps in the series sections and say what you're about - they're a friendly bunch with members from all over the world.

Just a little bit about Landrovers:

Get used to RUST

Series landys are only part time four wheel drive - being rear wheel drive until needed. Most of them have a locking centre differential (main gearbox/transfer box). You may want to consider getting an overdrive and freewheeling front hubs for your series if you're going to use it lots.


Rangerovers (classics - not the newer bmw clones) and Discoveries are fulltime 4wd (having basically the same running gear) with HI/LO range and locking centre differential (to make the front and rear axle turn at the same speed). You can get front and rear locking axle differentails (detroit air lockers) but they're about £500 each and need a conpressor and other gubbins to fit.

For the last year I have owned a 2.5 300tdi landrover DiscoveryXS 1997 with 116k on the clock. Given the choice I'd never want to drive an ordinary car again :nope: and If petrol prices over here permitted I'd have a V8 not a tdi diesel.

But I love my landrover, so I'm not complaining :lol:

Actually, considering most, if not all panels (depending on model) are aluminium, there is very little rust. Only corrosion between the steel frames and the ally skin.

The "self lubricating chassis" setup, (otherwise known as major oil leaks in the diffs, gearbox, transfer case and engine.....oh, and power steering:lol:) tends to keep the rest at bay.

Am a member of www.aulro.com and they are a great bunch of guys & gals too. A few have an interest in subs, so I'm trying subtly to direct them over to subsim at the same time.

Nice wheels! :D

Self lubricating huh? Yeah, I have an ever so small oil leak in the LR. Never could find it. One drop maybe a night.

Just a little update for the guys who are interested......

The lighting is not that good, but I'm sure you'll agree she's looking a little cleaner.

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