Newbie in NC

[2manykids4a7]

Hey everybody,

My name is Steve and I am a Land Rover owner.

(You reply) Hi Steve..

OK, so I'm originally from England but have been in the US nearly 10 years now, currently in Wilmington NC. I'd been a jeep guy until a RHD Series III FFR 109 appeared on craigslist and I couldn't help myself. I'll post more about my plans as time goes by but right now just thought I'd say hey.

Pictures can be seen here

Land rover pictures from friends & fun photos on webshots

The last few are how it sits now, I didn't buy the chrome wheels or the racks.

[roverich]

welcome aboard steve , how do you like the wilmington s.c. area , and the states in general ?

[2manykids4a7]

Thanks, it's great to be here (the forum and the US!). I love the area, we moved here a year and a half ago from the midwest which was nice but you can't beat the ocean and mountains.

[roverich]

yea man , your close to the beach right ? some areas down there you can drive on the beach i.e. outer banks . nice truck . what did that set you back ?

[roverich]

what beach do you hit ? we go to top sail s.c. no crowds not like myrtle and outer banks.lots of nice condos for rent. and not too expensive either.

[85_305]

I'm from Fort Bragg and have a banging Disco 1 if your ever down to go do something. And I like going out to Myrtle. So let me know!

[dav1551]

Steve

Welcome to the board,……. Series rovers are spread fairly thin in the Tarheel State but we’re here and about. Have to say I did not realize such a set of rims could be had for a series.

Best of fortune
Dave

[007]

Steve (2manykids4a7), welcome to the forum. I want to compliment you on your recent purchase. it looks to be a keeper. I'm sure when you drive down Market Street people will be doing double takes....LOL ( Mommy, theres that sick piece of work driving that green thing), Good luck mate......................007

[2manykids4a7]

Hey everybody and thanks for the welcome.

We usually take the kids to Wrightsville beach, as long as you don't try to go in the middle of the day in the summer it isn't too crazy. You can't drive on the beach there but you can just down the coast in Carolina beach.

The previous owner had some kind of conversion kit built that allowed him to get the chrome rims on there. Personally I like the stock look better, but to each his own, if anyone is interested in finding out where he got the kit done, I can find out.

I'm looking forward to cruising around town and seeing peoples reaction, I need to get everything running "smoothly" and safely first.

Steve..

[cryssie2008]

Love the army look and feel! Totally rad!!!

Welcome (",)

[85_305]

Originally Posted by cryssie2008

Love the army look and feel! Totally rad!!!

Welcome (",)

I'm in the Army... teehee :blush:

[msggunny]

Originally Posted by 85_305

I'm in the Army... teehee :blush:

Uhh, wow. Guess now that Obama is elected you can come out of the closet now...













Anyways, welcome. Im usually up the road an hour or so in Jacksonville, but right now i am in Kuwait.

There are a few others in the area, a guy with a hybrid coiler 88, a few guys with RRC's, and some nice Defenders and Discos.

Look up Ron Suriano at LR Cape Fear, he is a good contact to have. The rest of the car sales men/women are useless for the most part.

Have fun!

[2manykids4a7]

Thanks fellas.

Life is kind of crazy right now, so it went to the shop to get the brakes done and the engine tuned, it was either missing or having some major carb issues.

I also posted in the series section looking for advice on getting set up so the family can all fit.

Steve..