Topic: Forward Control Possible purchase (Read 6696 times)

landroverkeith · « **on:** September 19, 2006, 15:58:23 »

:) Finally got clearance to look for a 101:D depending on the sale of the 2 series landys

but i havnt a clue where to start looking for one or wat to look out for. My intentions would be to convert into a camper instead of buying a caravan so i guess a ambulance body would be a good start. any help would be nice fellas :)

already got the spot on the "new" drive just to park him... gotta keep the neighbours happy its either 2 88"s a disco and a freebie on the drive orrrrrr a 101, disco and a freebie :) oo and dont forgot the space ive saved for the sankey trailer that will be appearing with it :twisted:

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2006, 16:14:59 »

They pop up in the usual places (Autotrader etc) but the 101 Club website usually has a selection.

In terms of stuff to look out for, it's the usual really - well-running V8 (unless you go for a diesel conversion, which is not a bad idea), rusty chassis, slack transmission, lousy swivels (they're welded to the axle on a 101, so are hard to replace), electrics. The front prop shafts are always noisy, so don't let that put you off.

There's also a 101 Yahoo Group which contains a wealth of expertise, so suscribe to that and you'll soon be up to speed.

landroverkeith · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2006, 16:20:01 »

:D thanks david very usefull indeed :D

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2006, 16:24:50 »

No worries. By the way, a quick word on spares: most of what you need you can still get from the usual sources (for example I got all my brake and clutch spares from Brookwells), as the 101 shares something like 70% of its components with other models. There are a couple of specialist dealers such as Blanchards and Dunsfold who quite often have the more obscure stuff.

For everything else, the Club remanufactures bits and pieces when required, and is an excellent source for stuff you just can't get elsewhere. There's nothing really on a 101 to be frightened of replacing, although if you want to keep one in concourse condition it gets a bit trickier.

And remember, it's always fun in a one-oh-one!

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2006, 16:28:29 »

I should also have mentioned... if you want some ideas on how to do a really, really nice camper conversion, have a look at http://www.101fc.nl/

landroverkeith · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2006, 16:29:21 »

8) looking now
:twisted:

landroverkeith · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2006, 16:51:51 »

:shock: :) wow thats a great little log of the work :) and certainly a gr8 101

Lee_D · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2006, 22:27:50 »

Dude, you're welcome to pop around and take a peek some time, I'm in North Staffs so not a million miles away.
Probably the best time of year to buy as interest will begin to drop off now.

Get one thats been gutted already, theres a hell of a lot and I mean a HELL of a lot of stuff in the back of an Ambi, It'll probably speed your project along by about 3 months I'd guess :lol:

If you click on my banner there are a few other 101 sites on my links pages.

Lee D

Lee_D · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2006, 22:52:33 »

Of course Nick Kay may do you a deal on your existing Landies and has a few 101 Ambi's in if his site is up to date.

http://www.nkrecovery.co.uk/vehicles.html

Lee D

Lucy1978 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2006, 21:50:34 »

I've got one that will be up for sale eventually, just got to get round to putting an engine and gearbox in it.

tomarse · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2006, 22:23:38 »

Quote from: "Dude"

Get one thats been gutted already, theres a hell of a lot and I mean a HELL of a lot of stuff in the back of an Ambi, It'll probably speed your project along by about 3 months I'd guess :lol:

Its taken me a couple of years and i still have one stretcher lift to remove! :lol:

There seem to be a fair few 101's appearing on ebay too so keep an eye on there in addition to the club and the yahoo list.

bezzabsa · « **Reply #11 on:** September 29, 2006, 19:30:07 »

or try this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/101-FORWARD-CONTROL-CAMPER-LHD_W0QQitemZ120037008323QQihZ002QQcategoryZ29748QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
as seen in the 'auctions' section ;)

bezzabsa · « **Reply #12 on:** September 29, 2006, 19:37:52 »

or this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-Land-Rover-101-Forward-Control-Radiobody_W0QQitemZ320033359485QQihZ011QQcategoryZ29748QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

bezzabsa · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2006, 19:38:59 »

or this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-Land-Rover-101-Forward-Control-Radiobody_W0QQitemZ320033359485QQihZ011QQcategoryZ29748QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

benspray · « **Reply #14 on:** September 29, 2006, 22:43:23 »

cool
that Ambi used to belong to me.. :-)

and for the record I stripped most of the back out... lol

Ben

landroverkeith · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2006, 11:13:50 »

:P im sat here drooling at the min the more i look the more i like the idea

benspray · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2006, 11:27:02 »

Check out www.dementedmonkey.co.uk thats my ambi now I bought this one after I sold that ambi thats now on ebay..

not many pics yet but you get the idea :-)

Cheers

Ben

tomarse · « **Reply #17 on:** September 30, 2006, 16:54:22 »

Quote from: "benspray"

not many pics yet but you get the idea :-)

Post some more pictures of the inside please! :) Can't have too many ideas and piccys of what other people have done to theirs!

isle of man · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2006, 20:48:46 »

try here.............http://www.101club.org/index.php

peter henry

Lucy1978 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2006, 15:16:33 »

If you're ever passing jct 29 of the M1 give us a shout as we're only about 10 mins away. I've got a couple you're more htan welcome to have a crawl over.

landroverkeith · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2006, 17:25:54 »

8) many thanks i might just do that :)

Lee_D · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2006, 20:48:19 »

Morph my 101 may now be up for grabs if any one is looking for one, please PM me for more info... serious interest only please, If you can't afford a V8 then forget it.

Lee D

TimM · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2006, 20:51:58 »

To stop you getting loads of "how much" emails from people who can't afford it anyway - have you a guide price in mind?

Lee_D · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2006, 21:30:16 »

Yes Ã‚Â£10,000 but I'm willing to haggle

Ã‚Â£4500 is the asking price as he stands, closer I get to finishing him then that will go up, Once he's finished he'll be in one of the glossy mags for sale, Last one I did and put in a glossy mag sold in the first weekend and I got calls for the next 3 months. :lol:

Remember this is a truck with a lot of history, the first RHD ambi and also a truck which isn't going to depreciate in value.

Lee

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