My First Landy (Essentially) - Land Rovers Only

PriestlyDeacon · 02-20-2008, 04:02 PM

Sure, I've 'shared' the Series III with my dad (aka The Colonel) for a coupla' months, but what's the point in owning a Rover if you don't have another one to pull it out?

This 91 Hunter is probably the burliest vehicle I've owned. I bought it last night after hearing word of its existence from Greatdivide at the Winter Romp. Between the badass tires, wrap around bull bar, and roof rack, it's aesthetically everything I'd ever want, save for a couple of Hellas and maybe some brush wires.

It's got its fair share of quirks; the heater only blasts when I turn the wheel sharply, the front passenger door sticks something awful, and the High/Low lever refuses to budge- but, as a Land Rover, I don't think it's supposed to be any other way.

Edit: Added a post-wheeling shot.

The Colonel · 02-20-2008, 04:56 PM

Jon...Congrats on the Landy !! It's gonna be a fun one for you. Good luck with it !!! TheColonel Dad !!!

CliftonRover · 02-20-2008, 05:16 PM

nice classic, they are fun trucks. The wiring can be challenging, but if you don't mid a few things not working here and there and you don't overheat the motor she will be around for a long time.

Thor · 02-20-2008, 05:35 PM

crawl under and make sure its leaking fluids. If not leaking, top up fluids immediately!

stolenheron · 02-20-2008, 05:42 PM

looks great. tell me how those BFG A/Ts handle once you get it dirty! congrats!

GreatDivide1 · 02-20-2008, 06:03 PM

hey foo congrats did you guy already come and

get it?? how did it drive and dont be affraid to ask if you got question... good luck and cannt wait to go wheelin with ya in it ...

XtremeMarine · 02-20-2008, 06:27 PM

Nice purchase Deacon. Love the RRC's. Great trucks. Welcome to ownership.

gragravar · 02-20-2008, 07:53 PM

that looks great. welcome to the additction

ArmyRover · 02-20-2008, 08:56 PM

bout time you bought your own and quit leeching off of your dad's rover.

So when are we going to do another meet so your rover and my rover can meet and play together

cellulararrest · 02-21-2008, 11:35 AM

Looks good Jon! How's the rust situation? If you need any parts, I'm parting out my old '91.

Funrover · 02-21-2008, 12:53 PM

NICE RRC!! What's a rover without a few quirks? LOL

Bleed Green RRC · 02-23-2008, 12:00 AM

Good looking RRC! You'll never look back and you'll never forget it either.

Ben Rover · 02-23-2008, 09:52 AM

That's a nice looking truck! I never liked a red Rover till now

PriestlyDeacon · 02-23-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cellulararrest

Looks good Jon! How's the rust situation? If you need any parts, I'm parting out my old '91.

I hugely lucked out with my rust situation, owing to this thing having permanent garage parking. New England showed mercy on it, I guess. Once I start tearing into this thing, I'll be sure to ring you for parts.

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looks great. tell me how those BFG A/Ts handle once you get it dirty! congrats!

They didn't disappoint in the ice/mud/snow combo on our back yard test course, though I'm still waiting to try them in less controlled circumstances.

cellulararrest · 02-23-2008, 05:54 PM

they suck in mud... really really really badly.

02-20-2008, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
PriestlyDeacon Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23 Gallery: 0	My First Landy (Essentially) Sure, I've 'shared' the Series III with my dad (aka The Colonel) for a coupla' months, but what's the point in owning a Rover if you don't have another one to pull it out? This 91 Hunter is probably the burliest vehicle I've owned. I bought it last night after hearing word of its existence from Greatdivide at the Winter Romp. Between the badass tires, wrap around bull bar, and roof rack, it's aesthetically everything I'd ever want, save for a couple of Hellas and maybe some brush wires. It's got its fair share of quirks; the heater only blasts when I turn the wheel sharply, the front passenger door sticks something awful, and the High/Low lever refuses to budge- but, as a Land Rover, I don't think it's supposed to be any other way. Edit: Added a post-wheeling shot. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by PriestlyDeacon : 02-23-2008 at 10:57 AM.

02-20-2008, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Colonel Founder: SNHLR.ORG Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 252 Gallery: 18	Jon...Congrats on the Landy !! It's gonna be a fun one for you. Good luck with it !!! TheColonel Dad !!! __________________ Finally got me one of them Land Rovers ClubsLife Is Good

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Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,296 Gallery: 0	crawl under and make sure its leaking fluids. If not leaking, top up fluids immediately! __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

02-20-2008, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,578 Gallery: 6	looks great. tell me how those BFG A/Ts handle once you get it dirty! congrats! __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

02-20-2008, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
GreatDivide1 Just out rovin about Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: dover nh Posts: 203 Gallery: 0	hey foo congrats did you guy already come and get it?? how did it drive and dont be affraid to ask if you got question... good luck and cannt wait to go wheelin with ya in it ... __________________ 91 G.D.E. project/daily winter driver 93 BMW 325i project/daily summer driver:SOLD: 00 BUELL cyclone custom http://www.snhlr.org/

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02-20-2008, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
CliftonRover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 118 Gallery: 0	nice classic, they are fun trucks. The wiring can be challenging, but if you don't mid a few things not working here and there and you don't overheat the motor she will be around for a long time.

02-20-2008, 06:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	Nice purchase Deacon. Love the RRC's. Great trucks. Welcome to ownership. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

02-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
gragravar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 683 Gallery: 0	that looks great. welcome to the additction __________________ current rides: 2004 Land Rover Discovery II SE7 (still stock) 1992 Range Rover Classic (work in Progress) 2003 Audi allroad (more than a little modified) 1999 BMW R1100S 2001 BMW 330i (wife needed something to drive)

02-20-2008, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,393 Gallery: 0	bout time you bought your own and quit leeching off of your dad's rover. So when are we going to do another meet so your rover and my rover can meet and play together __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

02-21-2008, 11:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	Looks good Jon! How's the rust situation? If you need any parts, I'm parting out my old '91. __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

02-23-2008, 12:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bleed Green RRC Believe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 463 Gallery: 3	Good looking RRC! You'll never look back and you'll never forget it either. __________________

02-23-2008, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ben Rover Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65 Gallery: 0	That's a nice looking truck! I never liked a red Rover till now

02-23-2008, 05:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	they suck in mud... really really really badly. __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

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