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p76rangie · 07-20-2006, 10:14 PM

The steering wheel is on the wrong side. I am not sure whether the front seats are original as over here the seat belts were built into the seats themselves. It has been resprayed recently so have a good look at the body for repairs. Check around the frames of the doors for rust. The chasis looks well lubricated, so probably no rust there.

Check for cracks around where the suspension and body mounts are welded to the main part of the chasis.

Ian

smileyq · 07-20-2006, 10:32 PM

p76 I appreciate all the input. What makes you think it has a new paint job? Isn't the body all alluminum therefore rust free. I know the floor and tailgates etc.. are prone to rust but didn't think they actual body was. I might be wrong on this obviously. As far as the streering wheel goes well I can't seem to find one with it on the right side here in the states

guess I will just have to settle.

d2sti · 07-20-2006, 10:32 PM

I want it!

Also you need to buy

p76rangie · 07-20-2006, 10:42 PM

Aluminium still corrodes where it contacts metal. Usually in the bottom corners of the door. But was I was more referring to was dents rather than rust.

There appears to be white overspray on the seals around the windows and the door handles and other areas. Compared to say the drill and bumpers, the paint job looks a lot newer than the rest of the car.

Ian

RageRover · 07-20-2006, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p76rangie

Aluminium still corrodes where it contacts metal. Usually in the bottom corners of the door. But was I was more referring to was dents rather than rust.

There appears to be white overspray on the seals around the windows and the door handles and other areas. Compared to say the drill and bumpers, the paint job looks a lot newer than the rest of the car.

Ian

I am an unfortunate starter witness to the aluminum corrosion on my LWB, it started a bit back and it is starting to bubble on the bottom of the front passenger door.

If someone did repaint that truck, it looks pretty good. Then again white is by far the cleanest color out there, so it is rather hard to see blemishes. But still looks decent.

AfroRover · 07-21-2006, 02:20 AM

The steering wheel is on the wrong side.

Well spotted p76.

Smileyq....compared to mine which is only a year older, she is in pretty much
the same condition. I would not worry too much about a respray - the truck is 25 years old after all. From the pics it looks as if you have a overdrive knob in there - lucky you - mine does not have that. You also still have your rear windscreen wiper - altho it does seem to be about to wipe the roof and the window

. Underneath the usual suspects all seem to be at work to keep the chassis well anointed with precious oils.

Other than that I'd say buy her. These 2 doors are very rare so bear that in mind if you are thinking of converting her into a hummer look-a-like. In a recent price guide I saw in a UK magazine the 79-83 model 2 doors are selling for double that of the early 90's models.

Paul Grant · 07-21-2006, 08:13 AM

A minor issue but, is it me or are the front indicator lights on upside down? I know those appear to be the older two piece indicators but I always thought that the amber light was on top with the clear light on bottom. The catalog I have from 1975 has the indicators that way.

Nevertheless, it appears to be in pretty good shape for its age. If you buy it, don't turn it into a monster truck. They're just to rare to ruin that way. If you want to turn a Range Rover into an offroading beast pick up an '87 or '88 and got at it that way. The two door you're looking at should be restored rather than destroyed. After twenty five years it deserves better.

daway · 07-21-2006, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Grant

A minor issue but, is it me or are the front indicator lights on upside down? I know those appear to be the older two piece indicators but I always thought that the amber light was on top with the clear light on bottom. The catalog I have from 1975 has the indicators that way.

Nevertheless, it appears to be in pretty good shape for its age. If you buy it, don't turn it into a monster truck. They're just to rare to ruin that way. If you want to turn a Range Rover into an offroading beast pick up an '87 or '88 and got at it that way. The two door you're looking at should be restored rather than destroyed. After twenty five years it deserves better.

X3. keep it as a collecter!!! really nice look'n!!! get some collecter plates for that rrc.

smileyq · 07-21-2006, 10:27 AM

Yea I think I am going to make an offer on it I'm driving myself crazy just thinking about it. I want to get her just to fix her up and drive it around town and on some very small trails.

TerryS · 07-21-2006, 10:29 AM

What a piece of crap, where did you say it was, again?

smileyq · 07-21-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TerryS

What a piece of crap, where did you say it was, again?

Ummm Canada lol or maybe umm Arkansas yea thats it.

I'm going to offer him 4k for it because there is no telling how many miles it has on it. The odometer hasn't worked since 41,000. I haven't even looked at the engine yet so you know.

Paul Grant · 07-21-2006, 10:55 AM

Terry, it's got to be somewhere in Nashville. What are you doing this afternoon? Want to take a long ride? This is one I'd go in on with you (and I promise not to part it out (although that lower tailgate would work perfectly on my old Rover...and I do need a hood with those hinges!!!)). It's a lot more interesting that that GDE you were looking at.

smileyq · 07-21-2006, 10:59 AM

Alright now I'm going to have to hurt someone here. I found her!!!

TN-LR3 · 07-21-2006, 11:08 AM

the thing doesn't run for more than 10 mins as i'm told and you know I'm at LRN alot. Most of the service guys said they can't get it to run for too long plus why would you beat on a classic rover like that. But i doubt ronnie will do 4k because he has probally put money in it to fix it up

Paul Grant · 07-21-2006, 11:16 AM

Did you hear that Terry, it's at Land Rover Nashville. We don't even have to go there. Just call them up and put it on your credit card!!!

07-20-2006, 10:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	p76 I appreciate all the input. What makes you think it has a new paint job? Isn't the body all alluminum therefore rust free. I know the floor and tailgates etc.. are prone to rust but didn't think they actual body was. I might be wrong on this obviously. As far as the streering wheel goes well I can't seem to find one with it on the right side here in the states guess I will just have to settle. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

07-20-2006, 10:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
d2sti Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: anniston Al Posts: 151 Gallery: 0	I want it! Also you need to buy __________________ 99' DII Niagra Gray SOLD 05' Subaru WRX STi Krystal Ghey Metallik Revived 91' Isuzu Trooper Brownish-chipped-dented-rusty-white...275k and still kickin

07-21-2006, 02:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
AfroRover Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 15 Gallery: 0	The steering wheel is on the wrong side. Well spotted p76. Smileyq....compared to mine which is only a year older, she is in pretty much the same condition. I would not worry too much about a respray - the truck is 25 years old after all. From the pics it looks as if you have a overdrive knob in there - lucky you - mine does not have that. You also still have your rear windscreen wiper - altho it does seem to be about to wipe the roof and the window . Underneath the usual suspects all seem to be at work to keep the chassis well anointed with precious oils. Other than that I'd say buy her. These 2 doors are very rare so bear that in mind if you are thinking of converting her into a hummer look-a-like. In a recent price guide I saw in a UK magazine the 79-83 model 2 doors are selling for double that of the early 90's models. __________________ The holes in the floor are to drain the water leaking in through the windows right? 1998 VW Golf 2.8 VR6 (Sold) 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 V6 GLS (Sold) 2001 P38 4.6 V8 HSE (Sold) 2006 Renault Megane 2.0T Sport 1980 RRC

07-21-2006, 10:27 AM	#24 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Yea I think I am going to make an offer on it I'm driving myself crazy just thinking about it. I want to get her just to fix her up and drive it around town and on some very small trails. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

07-21-2006, 10:59 AM	#28 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Alright now I'm going to have to hurt someone here. I found her!!! __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

07-20-2006, 10:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,900 Gallery: 0	The steering wheel is on the wrong side. I am not sure whether the front seats are original as over here the seat belts were built into the seats themselves. It has been resprayed recently so have a good look at the body for repairs. Check around the frames of the doors for rust. The chasis looks well lubricated, so probably no rust there. Check for cracks around where the suspension and body mounts are welded to the main part of the chasis. Ian

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07-20-2006, 10:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,900 Gallery: 0	Aluminium still corrodes where it contacts metal. Usually in the bottom corners of the door. But was I was more referring to was dents rather than rust. There appears to be white overspray on the seals around the windows and the door handles and other areas. Compared to say the drill and bumpers, the paint job looks a lot newer than the rest of the car. Ian

07-21-2006, 08:13 AM	#22 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 845 Gallery: 0	A minor issue but, is it me or are the front indicator lights on upside down? I know those appear to be the older two piece indicators but I always thought that the amber light was on top with the clear light on bottom. The catalog I have from 1975 has the indicators that way. Nevertheless, it appears to be in pretty good shape for its age. If you buy it, don't turn it into a monster truck. They're just to rare to ruin that way. If you want to turn a Range Rover into an offroading beast pick up an '87 or '88 and got at it that way. The two door you're looking at should be restored rather than destroyed. After twenty five years it deserves better.

07-21-2006, 10:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,025 Gallery: 0	What a piece of crap, where did you say it was, again?

07-21-2006, 10:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 845 Gallery: 0	Terry, it's got to be somewhere in Nashville. What are you doing this afternoon? Want to take a long ride? This is one I'd go in on with you (and I promise not to part it out (although that lower tailgate would work perfectly on my old Rover...and I do need a hood with those hinges!!!)). It's a lot more interesting that that GDE you were looking at.

07-21-2006, 11:08 AM	#29 (permalink)
TN-LR3 Ben Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 641 Gallery: 0	the thing doesn't run for more than 10 mins as i'm told and you know I'm at LRN alot. Most of the service guys said they can't get it to run for too long plus why would you beat on a classic rover like that. But i doubt ronnie will do 4k because he has probally put money in it to fix it up __________________ 1997 D-90 #1345- Bunch of stuff 1992 RRC LSE- for sale/ maybe crawler project 2002 Dodge ram 2500CTD- dd/tow rig

07-21-2006, 11:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 845 Gallery: 0	Did you hear that Terry, it's at Land Rover Nashville. We don't even have to go there. Just call them up and put it on your credit card!!!

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