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« on: April 10, 2006, 19:43:14 »
As people who were following the Yorkshire Dales laning trip of a couple of weeks ago will know, some kind B****** managed to write off my 4 Trak, just as I finally got everything sorted on it.  :evil:

Despite my fondness for exotic Japanery, (japcrap, as some people on the forum put it  :shock: ) the creeping roverititis has got to me and I am now the proud owner of a '82 Series 3 SWB.  I could probably have bought something a quarter of it's age for the money, but I've got to admit that for a mechanical dummy like me, the sheer simplicity and part availability made a big difference in my decision.

It's the 2.25 petrol and the guy I got it off reckons that as it was one of the last Series 3 built, Land Rover had just about got it right.

I pick it up on Thursday and will be giving it a good going over before taking it off road (it's been used around a farm on flattish fields).

The chassis looks OK, the engine is filthy, but no worse underneath than on top, it doesn't jump out of second on over run and changes ok.

So, if you've got any advice on what else I should look for/do once I get my mitts on it, I look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers

Keith
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2006, 19:47:20 »
Ha ha.  Nice one.  Congratulations on seeing the light :D
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2006, 19:53:25 »
Nice one keith glad to hear you are now one of the gang. There is one thing you need to have to drive a series and that is big arms. There is no power steering. They are ok once rolling but heavy to park. Rust is the main problem with series motors. Have you bought it or are you going to view. They are heavy on fuel the petrol but driven correctly they are not to bad. A gas conversion may be the way to go. Any help you need I am here. If you was a bit closer I would be happy to come along with you.
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2006, 20:05:08 »
2.25 Petrol is a superb engine in the vehicle off road.

Make sure your springs are in good nick, stick a decent set of tyres on it and be amazed at where it will go  :lol:
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2006, 20:07:23 »
Every time I look at this topic I read it as "Green Oval-tits".

Anyone think my mind may be elsewhere :D
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2006, 20:21:25 »
Hi Guys,

Nope already bought it, so can't back out now.  It's not perfect, but I couldn't see any real chassis problems, crawled underneath and hit bits wiv me 'ammer.  Sounded alright, not that soggy sort of thud you get when something's terminally corroded.

Had quite a long drive in it, on the track leading up to the farm and around the fields, so I know that the 4wd is ok.  The gearbox sounds noisy to me, but no problems changing up or down.  It may be that I'm just used to quieter motors.

I've got to get it MOT'd and taxed, because they both ran out in Feb and the current owner has just been running it round the farm. carrying feed for his sheep.  He's just got a Defender (envy, envy).

You'll no doubt be seeing me posting on the Series forum, with plaintive cries of "How do I do this?"

I'll stick some photos up when I get it.

Cheers

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« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2006, 20:24:05 »
David,

You are a deeply sad person!  Go and have a **** , PINT!!

LOL

Keith
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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2006, 20:32:27 »
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David,

You are a deeply sad person!  Go and have a **** , PINT!!

LOL

Keith


My guess is it has sent Him blind :wink:  :lol:
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2006, 20:45:57 »
=D>  8) Congratulations on joining the green oval team 8) . This is where you start to enjoy yourself, HAVE FUN :D  :D
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2006, 20:48:46 »
doesnt matter what other offroader you buy its always second place to a landy. welcome to the fold. :lol:
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2006, 20:51:37 »
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Ha ha.  Nice one.  Congratulations on seeing the light ...


....through the rust holes in the footwell & bulkhead!
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2006, 20:59:01 »
Well I am sure you WILL like it keith. They are the best. I love mine that is why I have 3 now.....

I have just bought a tax exempt safari 12 seater today and brought it home.....VERY CHEEP....
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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2006, 21:45:10 »
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Well I am sure you WILL like it keith. They are the best. I love mine that is why I have 3 now.....

I have just bought a tax exempt safari 12 seater today and brought it home.....VERY CHEEP....

come on spill the beans.. how cheap is VERY cheap??? ';););)
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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2006, 21:52:56 »
*****£250***** and its chassi is in top shape....
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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2006, 21:54:15 »
jammy git....:lol:
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« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2006, 22:06:22 »
Yep I know.....And the engine runs fine its a recon unit...2.25 diesel
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« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2006, 22:23:07 »
Don't forget, it's old and slightly incontinent: buy lots of EP90 :wink:
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« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2006, 22:33:44 »
You really can't beat a good series off-road, mines pretty much standard except 90 wheels and tyres, gas shocks and oiled springs. Check out my photo gallery for pics.
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« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2006, 00:10:24 »
I wish I had kept my series 3 as well as the disco.  Shame funds wouldn't allow :(

You will be hooked for life, and even I can work on a series landy! :D  Enjoy!
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« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2006, 00:16:47 »
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Well I am sure you WILL like it keith. They are the best. I love mine that is why I have 3 now.....

I have just bought a tax exempt safari 12 seater today and brought it home.....VERY CHEEP....

but is it genuinely tax exempt this time ??  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2006, 01:48:23 »
Quote from: "RedlineMike"
but is it genuinely tax exempt this time ??  :lol:  :lol:


Ouch!
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« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2006, 04:16:33 »
Well done, I loved my 2A wished I'd never sold it, you will be amazed at where they will go.

Mine was a V8  :lol:
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« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2006, 10:06:44 »
Yep.... got registration documents here.

Date of registration 1/3/68

Got it right this time....
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« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2006, 11:20:16 »
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I am now the proud owner of a '82 Series 3 SWB.


Yay!  :lol:  :lol:
Reliability and economy are one thing, but you just can't beat a bit of character!  :D
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« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2006, 12:47:45 »
Miniman wrote:

*****£250***** and its chassi is in top shape....


Aarrgh!  I'm not telling you what I paid, but you are definately coming with me next time I go looking.  I know you tykes have a reputation for being careful wi t'brass but that's unbelievable! :lol:

Well done.

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« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2006, 13:17:58 »
Landykins wrote:

You really can't beat a good series off-road, mines pretty much standard except 90 wheels and tyres, gas shocks and oiled springs. Check out my photo gallery for pics.


That is pretty awesome articulation you got there mate
(Am I allowed to say that!)  :D )

I think shocks, springs and some decent A/T or M/T tyres will be my priorities.  Looking on the Series forum it seems that parabolic are the way to go (but I'm open to advice)

Cheers

Keith

PS.  Went to see a mate in Foston near Grantham this morning and noticed that running south from there is a right of way that eventually ends up near Buckminster.  (Route 43 on TOR's NERC Proof Lanes).
A lot of it seems to be on UCRs with the access marked as "other public access"

Has anyone done this?  I drove up to a couple of points where it intersects ordinary roads and it looks perfectly ok to drive.  I would have looked further, a: I was on my own and b: I was in the Zuke and 'er indoors is still moaning about the mud we got on it in January :(

PPS,  I'm going stick this last bit in the Greenlaning forum as well

TTFN

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« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2006, 13:33:20 »
I had a series 3 as well which I wish I hadent sold but it needed a new rear cross member and I got it patched for the mot but I wouldnt trust being pulled out backwards by it! Hence it went and I got me disco after selling a few other things.

One day I will have the funds for another series 3. I am very jealous. Enjoy the drive of your life!
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« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2006, 14:24:02 »
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I was in the Zuke and 'er indoors is still moaning about the mud we got on it in January :(




Is it still making sausages out of the wheels, then?
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« Reply #28 on: April 12, 2006, 00:53:04 »
No, its the little garden we seem to have acquired on the drive :lol:
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« Reply #29 on: April 12, 2006, 08:46:47 »
My last landrover came with a free garden. Even a tree growing in the gutter which has now been planted in our own garden. If it had been left any longer you would have needed a strimmer to get to the door...... :lol:
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