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braganjackson11 · 10-20-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cadfael_tex

Anybody in ATL or southern Alabama have one that I can take a good look at to get a reference when I start looking?

mine's back home in mobile, i'm at school in tuscaloosa but my dad knows as much if not more about it than me and he'd be happy to let you have a look...if you're nice, he might let you go for a ride

. PM me or my dad (bamarover) on the forum if you're interested

01001010 · 11-02-2007, 05:01 PM

Lets say you already know you HAVE to replace the frame and springs... is $1,000 too much? I found one that is missing the front axles and swivels (though the housing is still there), has engine, trans. and everything else.

I'm looking for a project and this one seems to be calling my name out.

ArmyRover · 11-02-2007, 07:10 PM

JC if I found one like that right now I'd by it and stretch the spare RRC frame I have and use it's drivetrain and frame with the series body. So I guess I would be all over it like a cheap suit

01001010 · 11-02-2007, 07:34 PM

Haha...so thats not a bad deal eh? I would really like to restore this one to Original and maybe even use it as a Daily Driver. That would give me the opportunity to give the Disco either a new engine (Diesel) or a complete overhaul

I spoke to the gentleman that's selling it today and I should have the pics I requested by tomorrow. I guess the goats I've been sacrificing for Lord Lucas have paid off since I received the VERY good news that it's a LHD and that the bulkhead is in pretty good condition! I had him knocking on the thing from top to bottom over the phone...funny stuff.

ArmyRover · 11-02-2007, 07:39 PM

forgot to ask if it was an 88 or a 109 if it's a 109 I'm going to have to decide if I hate you or not lol

01001010 · 11-02-2007, 07:42 PM

lol...phewf, that was close...Its an 88'

ArmyRover · 11-02-2007, 08:04 PM

ok I still like you and I would only give 900 now lol

Bostonian1976 · 11-06-2007, 08:55 AM

hmm is this truck in RI?

If so that's cool - looks like a nice truck!

RPGreg2600 · 11-06-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by braganjackson11

i've got a recently overhauled 71 IIA that's been modified to about an 8.5 to 1 compression and 33x10.50 BFG M/t's and i top out at around 70 MPH, can't tell for sure cause the needle jumps constantly but that's what my dad said he was doing behind me in his car

If your needle is bouncing, it may mean the cable is about to break. Mine bounced like that and I read somewhere that they do that when they're close to breaking. And sure enough, the cable broke after a few months.

braganjackson11 · 11-07-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RPGreg2600

If your needle is bouncing, it may mean the cable is about to break. Mine bounced like that and I read somewhere that they do that when they're close to breaking. And sure enough, the cable broke after a few months.

yeah I had read about the problem a little bit. I've just kind of been putting it off until I really had to do something about it.

11-02-2007, 05:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Lets say you already know you HAVE to replace the frame and springs... is $1,000 too much? I found one that is missing the front axles and swivels (though the housing is still there), has engine, trans. and everything else. I'm looking for a project and this one seems to be calling my name out. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

11-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	JC if I found one like that right now I'd by it and stretch the spare RRC frame I have and use it's drivetrain and frame with the series body. So I guess I would be all over it like a cheap suit __________________ "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

11-02-2007, 07:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Haha...so thats not a bad deal eh? I would really like to restore this one to Original and maybe even use it as a Daily Driver. That would give me the opportunity to give the Disco either a new engine (Diesel) or a complete overhaul I spoke to the gentleman that's selling it today and I should have the pics I requested by tomorrow. I guess the goats I've been sacrificing for Lord Lucas have paid off since I received the VERY good news that it's a LHD and that the bulkhead is in pretty good condition! I had him knocking on the thing from top to bottom over the phone...funny stuff. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

11-02-2007, 07:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	forgot to ask if it was an 88 or a 109 if it's a 109 I'm going to have to decide if I hate you or not lol __________________ "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

11-02-2007, 07:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	lol...phewf, that was close...Its an 88' __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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11-02-2007, 08:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	ok I still like you and I would only give 900 now lol __________________ "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

11-06-2007, 08:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
Bostonian1976 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	hmm is this truck in RI? If so that's cool - looks like a nice truck!

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