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[pigtin]

Am tempted to buy a pre 73 Landrover. For towing and launching my boat etc'.
I know very little about them, apart from the fact that they are a bit 'Juicy' and early ones have o.h.i.v. engines.
Advice on any problems 'to look out for', and what I should be paying would be appreciated.

Don.

[Rick]

chassis,bulkhead,rust

everything else is easily fixable from what I hear

Rick
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

One thing springs to mind for me, lpg, and a rusty chassis! They made most of the bodies in ally, so why didn't they do a ally chassis, or are they not allowed?

I prefer the truckcab versions as you can put a canvas on them, and then you ahve a van, or leave it off and you ahve a truck, but they arn't very secure for storing stuff in the back. I saw one chap had lined his canvas with ally, but why not have a hard back?

Military ones do have a slightly more rugged construction, but at this age I am not sure it will make much difference, and if you are aiming to do alot of towing, check the rear crosmember carefully, as these can pull out if rusty!

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

don't military ones have chassis built from heavier gauge?? possibly run 24v systems too some (perhaps the radio trucks?)

there are 2 Landies for sale at the local garage, one a series 2 and the other a truck cab series 3, both light blue and needing some fettling/tlc

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[pigtin]

Many thanks for the info' will have to see how the fishing goes over the next month. I may get rid of the boat anyway.

Don.

[buzzy bee]

[Thief]

If you need some top advice, log in to http://forum.difflock.com/

[davidd90]

If a Land-Rover is your poison, log into:

http://www.landyownersclub.co.uk/

It's a newish club for anyone remotely interested in Land-Rovers. There are other clubs but these folks are very easy to get on with and there knowledge is 2nd to non.

On a personal note...I've had both civilian and MoD Land-Rover's and I look at it this way, Civilian vehicles are softer riding and in worse condition but MoD are far better mechanically.

If your wanting an ex MoD vehicle, try:

http://www.witham-sv.com/
http://www.ljacksonandco.com/
http://pablanchard.co.uk/forsale.asp

Or, look in the Auto-Trader.
My preference series 3 vehicle would be the LWB 109" as it tows far better then the 88" SWB. The engine will be the 2.25 petrol...old but virtually bomb proof!

About the chassis...MoD vehicles were almost the same as Civvies albeit apart from some electrics. There was a Heavy Duty version but the only differences were extended spring hangers and twin mounted fuel tanks fitted under the driver & passenger seats.

One last point....it's far better to go on condition then age when it comes down to your Land-Rover selection! We all prefer not to pay Tax but buy wisely and the rewards will outweigh what you pay the exchequer!

[pigtin]

Many thanks for all the info: probably will start looking in the spring, I know what to look for now.

Don.

[Mog]

I owned 3 Landrovers, one LWB and the other 2 SWB. For what you want to do I suggest that you look at a SWB series 2A. The engine should be 4 cyl. 2.25 lts. with OH valves. These are the most reliable engines. The SWB will get out of any bog, but the LWB will just sit there and spin all the wheels. Unless you have 200 kgs. in the back ! Fit 16 x 7.50 tyres, with a good mud tread. These tyres will give you a larger dia. and higher road speed. On a flat road , I could do a steady 60 mph.