Rag top v truck cab?

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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #1

Wotcher chaps, I've got the opportunity to buy a truck cab for about
£200 notes or so, I reckon that'll help the old beast sell if I either
fit it or at least sell it with the landy. It's apparently in good
condition and complete, I'll have a look at it first though.

So what does the hive mind think as to the selling potential of a
truck versus rag top? I'd either sell the truck with both, or put the
truck cab on and sell the rags and hoops on fleabay.

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Tim Hobbs

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #2

On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:20:46 +0100, Ian Rawlings
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Wotcher chaps, I've got the opportunity to buy a truck cab for about
>£200 notes or so, I reckon that'll help the old beast sell if I either
>fit it or at least sell it with the landy. It's apparently in good
>condition and complete, I'll have a look at it first though.
>
>So what does the hive mind think as to the selling potential of a
>truck versus rag top? I'd either sell the truck with both, or put the
>truck cab on and sell the rags and hoops on fleabay.

I think I paid £30 for my truck cab....

Rag and sticks always seem to sell well on ebay, so I reckon you'd at
least get your money back. I'd personally value a rag top higher than
a truck cab, but I can see reasons why people would prefer the truck
cab.

Bet that's cleared that up for you!


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Tim Hobbs

'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'03 Volvo V70
'06 Nissan Navara aka "The Truck"

 

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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #3

On 2006-07-30, Tim Hobbs <[email protected]> wrote:

> I think I paid £30 for my truck cab....

OK, I'll buy it off you for £40 then ;-)

Jammy git.

Mind you I've just tried fleabay, it seems they go for peanuts, so
perhaps I won't buy one for £200 after all!! I suppose I ought to
have checked first before making up a price.

> Rag and sticks always seem to sell well on ebay, so I reckon you'd
> at least get your money back. I'd personally value a rag top higher
> than a truck cab, but I can see reasons why people would prefer the
> truck cab.

I too value the rag more than the hard top, I got rid of my hard top
as it was ****e compared to the rag top but then I don't have to worry
about thieves. There have been many occasions when I've been glad for
the rag, tall loads such as 19" rack units for example, and during
summer.

A truck cab would at least open up the agricultural market a little
more though with any luck.

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Tim Hobbs

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #4

On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:00:00 +0100, Ian Rawlings
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On 2006-07-30, Tim Hobbs <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I think I paid £30 for my truck cab....
>
>OK, I'll buy it off you for £40 then ;-)
>
>Jammy git.

It's for a S2, so not entirely comparable I suppose. It's also less
than mint.

Still, it'll be for sale if I ever get the cylinder head back on and
the rag top fitted.

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Tim Hobbs

'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'03 Volvo V70
'06 Nissan Navara aka "The Truck"

 

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Derek

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #5

"Ian Rawlings" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Wotcher chaps, I've got the opportunity to buy a truck cab for about
> £200 notes or so, I reckon that'll help the old beast sell if I either
> fit it or at least sell it with the landy. It's apparently in good
> condition and complete, I'll have a look at it first though.
>
> So what does the hive mind think as to the selling potential of a
> truck versus rag top? I'd either sell the truck with both, or put the
> truck cab on and sell the rags and hoops on fleabay.
>
> --
> Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!

I reckon swb=ragtop, lwb=cab tho' I suppose it depends on what the buyer
really wants it for a lwb would be the choice if I was wanting it for
business but an swb would be my choice for private i.e. offroad type of
stuff and this hot weather I yearn for a ragtop.Nice as a sunroof is being
out in the fresh has it in spades.
Dereh
Kato - Disco 200TDi

 

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Tom Woods

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #6

On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:00:00 +0100, Ian Rawlings
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Mind you I've just tried fleabay, it seems they go for peanuts, so
>perhaps I won't buy one for £200 after all!! I suppose I ought to
>have checked first before making up a price.

I can sell you one for £200 if you like

I also think i paid about £30 for mine. I found that a truck cab wasnt
very practical though as I always seemed to need the space!

 

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William Tasso

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #7

On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:00:00 +0100, Ian Rawlings <[email protected]>
wrote:

> ...
> I too value the rag more than the hard top, I got rid of my hard top
> as it was ****e compared to the rag top but then I don't have to worry
> about thieves.

In what way? - I can't really see how any Defender/110/90/series.... is
particularly hard to break into.

> There have been many occasions when I've been glad for
> the rag, tall loads such as 19" rack units for example,

Last one of those I moved it, slid (on its side, of course) straight into
the back of the 110. Can't remember the U but it's just over 6'.

> and during summer.

Ahh, now recreational motoring is an altogether different can of maggots.

> A truck cab would at least open up the agricultural market a little
> more though with any luck.

A farmer part with real money? You've been out in the sun too long <g>

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William Tasso

Land Rover - 110 V8
Discovery - V8

 

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Austin Shackles

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #8

On or around Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:20:46 +0100, Ian Rawlings
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>Wotcher chaps, I've got the opportunity to buy a truck cab for about
>£200 notes or so, I reckon that'll help the old beast sell if I either
>fit it or at least sell it with the landy. It's apparently in good
>condition and complete, I'll have a look at it first though.
>
>So what does the hive mind think as to the selling potential of a
>truck versus rag top? I'd either sell the truck with both, or put the
>truck cab on and sell the rags and hoops on fleabay.

Truck cab is probably a better bet in this country. It's perceived to be
more waterproof and more secure. It might even be so

most types wanting a working vehicle aren't after a full ragtop.

as to whether you sell the hood and sticks separately, or modify it into a
load bed hood, is a matter of conjecture. With a load bed canvas it might
be more likely to sell, but then again, I imagine a full LWB hood set for a
110 is realtively rare and might sell well on its own.


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"Remember that to change your mind and follow him who sets you right
is to be none the less free than you were before."
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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #9

On 2006-07-30, Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

> Truck cab is probably a better bet in this country. It's perceived to be
> more waterproof and more secure. It might even be so

I found my canvas to be more waterproof than my metal roof!
Condensation on the metal roof saw to that. A stick-on lining might
solve that though.

> as to whether you sell the hood and sticks separately, or modify it into a
> load bed hood, is a matter of conjecture. With a load bed canvas it might
> be more likely to sell, but then again, I imagine a full LWB hood set for a
> 110 is realtively rare and might sell well on its own.

The 110 hood set is the same as the 90 hood set, just with the middle
hoop and brace set repeated. A friend picked up the canvas itself for
£20 in good condition.

I'll start calling round the usual haunts to see if I can get a truck
cab for noddy money.

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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #10

On 2006-07-30, William Tasso <[email protected]> wrote:

> In what way? - I can't really see how any Defender/110/90/series.... is
> particularly hard to break into.

No it's not, but harder to break into than a soft-top. Throwing a
towel over something to protect it in a public place isn't as good as
locking it in a metal box, even if the locks aren't that good.

> Last one of those I moved it, slid (on its side, of course) straight into
> the back of the 110. Can't remember the U but it's just over 6'.

Yeah but I carried three of them, upright. Took off the middle hoop
and the canvas and strapped them to the front hoop. I fitted loads
more gear down the sides too.

> Ahh, now recreational motoring is an altogether different can of maggots.

Yep, it's nice in the summer! Greenlaning sans roof is nice, although
you do need to be very careful about vegetation.

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Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!

 

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Derek

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #11

"Ian Rawlings" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Wotcher chaps, I've got the opportunity to buy a truck cab for about
> £200 notes or so, I reckon that'll help the old beast sell if I either
> fit it or at least sell it with the landy. It's apparently in good
> condition and complete, I'll have a look at it first though.
>
> So what does the hive mind think as to the selling potential of a
> truck versus rag top? I'd either sell the truck with both, or put the
> truck cab on and sell the rags and hoops on fleabay.
>
> --
> Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!
Just been smurfing the web ( white hat blue overalls )
Ian I found an ad wanting a Defender ragtop
http://forum.roversclub.org/forum/showthread.php?t=307

or better still a guy who wants to swap a TC for a rag and stick set for
110 Andy- Vasaheyli on the LROI forum
post number 814808 Swap Truck cab for Stick set
Quote:-
Hi I'm after and stick set and canvas for a 110. I'm willing to swap a
Coniston Green Truck Cab, I removed from 2005 Defender. Its in great
straight condition, some paint scuffs where Ifor Williams back touched. The
opening window slides and locks OK. The headlining is in good clean
condition, comes complete with sun visors, interior light and all fixing
bolts etc.

Derek
Ah go on go go on go on

 

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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #12

On 2006-07-30, Derek <[email protected]> wrote:

> Just been smurfing the web ( white hat blue overalls )
> Ian I found an ad wanting a Defender ragtop

Cheers, I'll have a mosey when I'm not working :-(

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Derek

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #13

Ian if you are stuck drop me an email and I'll forward it to his addy remove
the no spam
baby first tho
Derek
"Ian Rawlings" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 2006-07-30, Derek <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Just been smurfing the web ( white hat blue overalls )
>> Ian I found an ad wanting a Defender ragtop
>
> Cheers, I'll have a mosey when I'm not working :-(
>
> --
> Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!

 

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Alex

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #14

On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:20:46 +0100, Ian Rawlings
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Wotcher chaps, I've got the opportunity to buy a truck cab for about
>£200 notes or so, I reckon that'll help the old beast sell if I either
>fit it or at least sell it with the landy. It's apparently in good
>condition and complete, I'll have a look at it first though.
>
>So what does the hive mind think as to the selling potential of a
>truck versus rag top? I'd either sell the truck with both, or put the
>truck cab on and sell the rags and hoops on fleabay.

Personally I keep both a truck cab, full length roof and a rag top,
and change them about as required for the weather/usage. In this
weather it's rag top, kept dissambeled in the rear in case of rain.
Truck cabs can be separated along the back of the roof (although it is
a lot of bolts) and thus can be stored flat, instead of that annoying
L-shape.

Alex

 

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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #15

On 2006-07-30, Derek <[email protected]> wrote:

> Ian if you are stuck drop me an email and I'll forward it to his addy

I think the chap in question was in the U.S. though? Postage might be high!

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Derek

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #16

"Ian Rawlings" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 2006-07-30, Derek <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Ian if you are stuck drop me an email and I'll forward it to his addy
>
> I think the chap in question was in the U.S. though? Postage might be
> high!
>
> --
> Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!

The LROI one is in Durham (mind you the forum search engine is as much use
as a Nissan Micra ) his addy is Andrew.VasahelyiATvirgin.net ( you know
what to do with the @ )
God alone knows how I ended up with the link to the other site must have
been download related funny though I didn't realise the defenders had been
exported to the US I thought the stopped after the NAS 110 due to airbag
issues must be one of a very few.
Derek

 

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Ian Rawlings

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• Jul 30, 2006

• #17

On 2006-07-30, Derek <[email protected]> wrote:

> The LROI one is in Durham (mind you the forum search engine is as much use
> as a Nissan Micra ) his addy is Andrew.VasahelyiATvirgin.net ( you know
> what to do with the @ )

Cheers mush, I'll sort sommat out this week.

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Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!