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[buzzy bee]

Hi

I am looking to buy a Truck cab, LWB series 2, Tax exempt landrover, in a useable condition. I want to fit overdrive and a LPG conversion so I have the equivlant of 35-40mpg! Economic, useful and cool!


If anyone has any advice or knows of any for sale get in touch!

The Clubman Estate will have to be sold to free up funds and space, so if you know anyone looking for a mini, give me a shout too!

Cheers

Dave

[bob2]

Noo u're selling the clubby!!!!
what a shame !!!!!!

good luck for ur land rover search and make sure to pass the clubby on to a good home!!

[Uncle Joe]

Buzzy, good luck with your search! The thing is though, if you looked for a diesel version of the Pick up I suggested in the other post, you'd get those features without doing any work....and possibly a future classic....

UJ

[buzzy bee]

Hi

I will make sure the estate goes to someone nice, if I sell her and don't like the buyer, they don't get her! heheh

UJ If I geta diesel, what do I get then?

Did they do Series 2 Diesles?

Cheers

Dave

[Uncle Joe]

Hi buzzy, yes, they did series 2 diesels, but go for a 2a diesel instead...better engine, and spares are a little bit easier to get hold of, as its based on the petrol one.

Do you really need 4wd?

UJ

[buzzy bee]

Hi

4wd would be handy for beekeeping duties driving over countles fields and also helping a mate out who is a head gamekeeper. How come a diesel has such good fuel consumpsion, can you still do overdrive on a diesel?

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

aren't diesel landies really really slow smokey old things??? always seem to be when I'm stuck behind 'em think I'd have a petrol myself

Rick
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[Uncle Joe]

Simply because they are a bit more efficient, thats all.

I couldnt tell you if you can or cant put overdrive on a diesel, I've never even thought about it.

I like Landys because they are so easy to work on, but they would not be my first choice as a working vehicle today, or second, or third.....

UJ

[buzzy bee]

Hi

I want a four wheel drive, and something tax exempt, what other options do I have?

Cheers

Dave

[Uncle Joe]

Oops! Didnt see the tax exempt.

Other options....stop worrying about fuel consumption, and buy the best 4wd ever made..... an M37! ...then fit it with a Cummins Diesel...

UJ

[Rick]

Austin Champ or Gipsy! (handy that you like welding )

RJ
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[Uncle Joe]

Aaw, come on Rick, dont suggest things like those to buzzy.....just to people you dont like!

UJ

[Rick]

hehe yeah it was cruel I spose, shouldn't inflict those on anyone

guess for availability of vehicles to choose from, affordability of spares etc, a Landy it should be!

don't long wheelbase Landies suffer with cracks in their chassis? (in addition to rusty crossmembers that they all can suffer from)

RJ
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[Uncle Joe]

Landy owners are going to hate me for saying this, but I've seen more than a few with cracked axles....take notice how many early ones that are used hard have angle iron strengtheners welded on!

UJ

[buzzy bee]

Hi

So a landy, just been watching "it isn't easy being green", and was looking at bio diesel! I think I am going to do a gas conversion, but the only problem is the damn gas tank!

I am quite looking forward to fitting it!

Cheers

Dave