I just bought myself a IIa !!!!!

d@rk51d3 · 08-22-08, 07:45 PM

Well, not the U-boat.

It's a 1962 series IIa, Ex-Army Land Rover, that's quite possibly been on tour in Vietnam.

She was sitting in a local junkyard, and 2 days away from going through the crusher.

Now in bits, as I slowy restore her.

SUBMAN1 · 08-22-08, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Well, not the U-boat.

It's a 1962, Ex-Army Land Rocver, that's quite possibly been on tour in Vietnam.

She was sitting in a local junkyard, and 2 days away from going through the crusher.

Now in bits, as I slowy restore her.

Jealous!

-S

Letum · 08-22-08, 07:49 PM

I remember riding in a type 2 with no floor at all. Just open road below the pedals.

Not as hardy as many light 4x4s, but a wonderful machine!
Congratulations, I know many who would envy a machine like that.

d@rk51d3 · 08-22-08, 07:58 PM

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I know many who would envy a machine like that.

And even more who wouldn't.

It must be a Land Rover thing.

Letum · 08-22-08, 08:00 PM

I have a soft spot for 'em.

Time was ever sheep farmer round here had one.

SUBMAN1 · 08-22-08, 08:09 PM

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And even more who wouldn't.

It must be a Land Rover thing.

I own a LR and yes, I love that thing! I put some nice computer generated knobby tires on it (No road noise) and I can go anywhere in that thing!

-S

d@rk51d3 · 08-22-08, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

And even more who wouldn't.

It must be a Land Rover thing.

I own a LR and yes, I love that thing! I put some nice computer generated knobby tires on it (No road noise) and I can go anywhere in that thing!

-S

Ooooooh, c'mon. Whatcha got?

SUBMAN1 · 08-22-08, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

And even more who wouldn't.

It must be a Land Rover thing.

I own a LR and yes, I love that thing! I put some nice computer generated knobby tires on it (No road noise) and I can go anywhere in that thing!

-S

Ooooooh, c'mon. Whatcha got?

Really? K. Let me see if I can pull a pic. I use it mostly for Off Roading now. Its an Anniversary Ed (50 year) and is the last model year they bothered to put a locking differential in most any new vehicle. All car manufacturers have gone cheap. So I don't ever plan to sell this thing. I'll put 700K miles on it if I can. I've past 100K now (for the greenies - figure that out at a best rate of 17 MPG Hwy, 8 maybe city). I'm probably not too fuel efficient, but lugging around 2.5 tons is never efficient. But when it comes to going places, I go anywhere i want where other 4x4's die.

Need to see if I can post something. Give me a bit.

-S

Mush Martin · 08-22-08, 08:35 PM

A fine unit a lucky find and a good save.
Nice

d@rk51d3 · 08-22-08, 08:38 PM

My daily driver:

1974 Range Rover Classic, 2 door.

Still nicer than alot of new 4x4's to drive. Probably go further too........

.......maybe.

Letum · 08-22-08, 08:45 PM

The day 4x4s got cup holders is a sad day.

SUBMAN1 · 08-22-08, 08:51 PM

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The day 4x4s got cup holders is a sad day.

Hey! I use mine!

Still looking for a good pic. I might have to go take one if i can't find one.

-S

d@rk51d3 · 08-22-08, 08:51 PM

No stinking cups in my vehicle!

Cans and bottles only.

-and a 50L fridge to keep them oh so chilly.

Platapus · 08-22-08, 08:52 PM

I liked my Discovery but got rid of it because of the gas milage. A series II or III would be the coolest.

Good luck with it and I hope you will keep us updated on your restoration

SUBMAN1 · 08-22-08, 08:52 PM

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I liked my Discovery but got rid of it because of the gas milage. A series II or III would be the coolest.

Good luck with it and I hope you will keep us updated on your restoration

Thats what I got - a Discovery.

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d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	I just bought myself a IIa !!!!! Well, not the U-boat. It's a 1962 series IIa, Ex-Army Land Rover, that's quite possibly been on tour in Vietnam. She was sitting in a local junkyard, and 2 days away from going through the crusher. Now in bits, as I slowy restore her. Last edited by d@rk51d3; 08-22-08 at 08:03 PM.

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I remember riding in a type 2 with no floor at all. Just open road below the pedals. Not as hardy as many light 4x4s, but a wonderful machine! Congratulations, I know many who would envy a machine like that. __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I have a soft spot for 'em. Time was ever sheep farmer round here had one. __________________

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Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	A fine unit a lucky find and a good save. Nice __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The day 4x4s got cup holders is a sad day. __________________

08-22-08, 08:38 PM	#10
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	My daily driver: 1974 Range Rover Classic, 2 door. Still nicer than alot of new 4x4's to drive. Probably go further too........ .......maybe.

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d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	No stinking cups in my vehicle! Cans and bottles only. -and a 50L fridge to keep them oh so chilly.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I liked my Discovery but got rid of it because of the gas milage. A series II or III would be the coolest. Good luck with it and I hope you will keep us updated on your restoration __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.