Newbie

Hello Guys & Girls.
Just want to introduce myself as a newbie to the site, I live in York, North Yorkshire and I am 65yrs young, I have just bought my first Freelander 2 and I am over the moon with her. never had a Land Rover before, ( Except the ones that the Government let me have when I was serving in Tanks) I have a good mechanical knowledge so I can do a lot of the jobs myself, Unless i need a Hydraulic Ramp then I am stuffed and have to pay the garage to do my jobs. So nice to be here and Health Wishes to all.

Welcome to LoonyZone

Shimsteriom said:

Welcome to LoonyZone

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Thank You Shimsteriom. the Loonyzone will suit me just fine lol.

Got any piccies of your new acquisition ?

You'll be sorr-y. yes lots of pics it is a requirement of joining.

Shimsteriom said:

Got any piccies of your new acquisition ?

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Yes Mate. here you go. I have just finished putting front and rear mudflaps on her today. I pull a caravan so I though I had better fit them stop the front of the van getting caked, I am thinking about doig the rear wheel bearings now.

That's tidy.

catman275 said:

You'll be sorr-y. yes lots of pics it is a requirement of joining.

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here you go matey.

Shimsteriom said:

That's tidy.

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Yes, Shes is nice, I have done a lot to get her looking good, I clayed her then washed her then polished her 3 times, felt like i had spent 6 hours at the Gym lol

Hello mate, nice landy Have you tried a towing cover for the front of your van? I got one the other week yet to fit it though.

Your efforts with the valet paid off, looks really clean. Interior is lovely

1988smithy said:

Hello mate, nice landy Have you tried a towing cover for the front of your van? I got one the other week yet to fit it though.

Your efforts with the valet paid off, looks really clean. Interior is lovely

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Hi Smithy. Thank you, I tried the front cover on my previous caravan but I found out when I took it off that some of the windows were scuffed with the wind chattering on the cover, so i have never used one since, mind you that was 15 yrs ago, I just dont want these windows scratching.

Welcome from us too

Looks nice (not for us) but can’t fault a loved car


Now what about the tanks pics.

M&J

ChieftainMK2 said:

Hi Smithy. Thank you, I tried the front cover on my previous caravan but I found out when I took it off that some of the windows were scuffed with the wind chattering on the cover, so i have never used one since, mind you that was 15 yrs ago, I just dont want these windows scratching.

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I'll have to see how mine is then, hopefully newer covers are softer material

Nice intro and pics. Greetings and welcome from the South Coast.
Reckon @Hippo will be along soon.

marjon said:

Welcome from us too

Looks nice (not for us) but can’t fault a loved car


Now what about the tanks pics.

M&J

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lol, The Tanks Pics. I served on Chieftain Tanks with the Tank Regiment, I was Gunner / Driver on Chieftains Mk 2, 3 &3s. and i have that as my avatar.

1988smithy said:

I'll have to see how mine is then, hopefully newer covers are softer material

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I hope so for you matey. You will have to let me know how you go on. Best of luck, I hope it doesnt scratch yours.

Turktowner said:

Nice intro and pics. Greetings and welcome from the South Coast.
Reckon @Hippo will be along soon.

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Thanks Turktowner. I am going to ask a question now and show my Ignorance, Whats a Hippo ??

ChieftainMK2 said:

I hope so for you matey. You will have to let me know how you go on. Best of luck, I hope it doesnt scratch yours.

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Yep, will do. It's a universal one so bit of a faff to fit I think but seems good quality. My vans 10 years old so windows aren't pristine but I'll keep an eye on it

Chap I know looks after the tanks at the museum down Bovington. Lucky bastid.

1988smithy said:

Yep, will do. It's a universal one so bit of a faff to fit I think but seems good quality. My vans 10 years old so windows aren't pristine but I'll keep an eye on it

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Mine is a 2006 Bailey Senator Oklahoma, so my windows are not pristine either, I am going to try some stuff to clean the scratches off, I will let you know how it goes.