SWB lightweight.....

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Sedge

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I'm new to the LR world, and I've got my heart set on a SWB
leightweight (I don't know why - perhaps it's because I had an Action
Man one when I was a nipper?).

Is this a sensible choice for a first landie? Any good Internet
resources for this model?

Did Land Rover produce V8 versions of this, or are the ones I've seen
advertised home-builds?

This will strictly be my second vehicle (a fun summer run-around), so
fuel consumption/consumables won't be an issue....

Any suggestions?

TIA....
 
No Rover didn't 'officially' make any V8 lightweights - I think they did
play with one or two prototypes, but I doubt that they ever escaped
captivity.

Yes, all the ones you'll see are home-builds.

Conversion is quite common, and John Craddock (As in the big mail order Co
in Cannock, Staffs) actually wrote an article on how to do it for LROI about
fifteen years ago.

As for suggestions, yes check out my web-site at:-
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/williams73/LRHome.htm

And check out the links pages. LROi have a pair of boards dedicated to both
Military Land Rovers and Series Land Rovers - pretty godd place to look.

Know a few people running them in either stock 2.25 four pot, or Ford V6,
rover V8 hot rod, or even full Range rover chassis'd. coil sprung suspended
'Hybrid' form.

Probably no less practical than any other play time driver - probably a bit
more practical than something like a Westfield and certianly less
'preciouse' than something like an MGB.

Take a test drive, see if you like it.

"Sedge" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm new to the LR world, and I've got my heart set on a SWB
> leightweight (I don't know why - perhaps it's because I had an Action
> Man one when I was a nipper?).
>
> Is this a sensible choice for a first landie? Any good Internet
> resources for this model?
>
> Did Land Rover produce V8 versions of this, or are the ones I've seen
> advertised home-builds?
>
> This will strictly be my second vehicle (a fun summer run-around), so
> fuel consumption/consumables won't be an issue....
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA....


 

"Sedge" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm new to the LR world, and I've got my heart set on a SWB
> leightweight (I don't know why - perhaps it's because I had an Action
> Man one when I was a nipper?).
>
> Is this a sensible choice for a first landie? Any good Internet
> resources for this model?
>
> Did Land Rover produce V8 versions of this, or are the ones I've seen
> advertised home-builds?
>
> This will strictly be my second vehicle (a fun summer run-around), so
> fuel consumption/consumables won't be an issue....
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA....

Well.... Funny you should mention it..... but......

I have for sale a 1976 S3 Lightweight 2.25 petrol, fully restored, with many
new parts.

1976 (P) S3 Lightweight 2.25 Petrol
Drab Green
Hardtop with safari door
Repaired vent panel (bottom had rotted)
Custom built bulkhead and front panel to original spec.
New rear quarter chassis
New bulkhead outriggers
Parabolic springs with ProComps ES3000 shocks
12 volt, with brand new Autosparks loom
Halogen upgrade headlamps
Brand new radiator
New door bottoms and door tops
Free Wheel Hubs
New offside swivel (n/s ok)
New prop shaft UJ's all round
Chassis and body waxoyled
Both military fuel tanks still fitted
New seatbelts
New steering balljoints
New brakes all round
New wheel cylinders all round
New rigid and flexible brake lines
New wiper arms and blade assemblies
New wash bottle and pump
6.00X16 tyres
Recon engine less than 10,000 miles ago (previous owner)
All axles, swivels, gearbox, and transfer box oils have been drained,
flushed and refilled
Full engine service including coolant
Engine and gearbox were OK before restoration started, so have not been
stripped, merely serviced.
Will be sold with 12 months MOT

OIRO £3500


--
Simon Isaacs

Peterborough 4x4 Club Vice Chairman, Newsletter Editor and Webmaster (how
much more....)
3.5V8 100" Hybrid, now LPG converted
Part owner of 1976 S3 LWT, Fully restored, waiting on the appointment with
the nice man at the MOT station!
Suzuki SJ410 (Fiancée's) 3" lift kit fitted, body shell now restored and
mounted on chassis, waiting on a windscreen and MOT
Series 3 88" Rolling chassis...what to do next
1993 200 TDi Discovery (the Pug 106 is dead, long live the Pug)

Peterborough 4x4 Club http://www.peterborough4x4.co.uk


 
"Michael Williams" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> As for suggestions, yes check out my web-site at:-
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/williams73/LRHome.htm

Straight into my favourites....


> Probably no less practical than any other play time driver - probably a bit
> more practical than something like a Westfield and certianly less
> 'preciouse' than something like an MGB.
>
> Take a test drive, see if you like it.

Cheers, thats exactly what I wanted - a good starting point to help me
decide what I want.
 
"Simon Isaacs" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> I have for sale a 1976 S3 Lightweight 2.25 petrol, fully restored, with many
> new parts.
>
> 1976 (P) S3 Lightweight 2.25 Petrol
> Drab Green
> Hardtop with safari door
> Repaired vent panel (bottom had rotted)
> Custom built bulkhead and front panel to original spec.
> New rear quarter chassis
> New bulkhead outriggers
> Parabolic springs with ProComps ES3000 shocks
> 12 volt, with brand new Autosparks loom
> Halogen upgrade headlamps
> Brand new radiator
> New door bottoms and door tops
> Free Wheel Hubs
> New offside swivel (n/s ok)
> New prop shaft UJ's all round
> Chassis and body waxoyled
> Both military fuel tanks still fitted
> New seatbelts
> New steering balljoints
> New brakes all round
> New wheel cylinders all round
> New rigid and flexible brake lines
> New wiper arms and blade assemblies
> New wash bottle and pump
> 6.00X16 tyres
> Recon engine less than 10,000 miles ago (previous owner)
> All axles, swivels, gearbox, and transfer box oils have been drained,
> flushed and refilled
> Full engine service including coolant
> Engine and gearbox were OK before restoration started, so have not been
> stripped, merely serviced.
> Will be sold with 12 months MOT
>
> OIRO £3500
>
>
> --
> Simon Isaacs
>

Hmmm, I'll probably be looking in a few months time when I've decided
what I want - don't want to rush into this. Mind you it's encouraging
that there are plenty around for sale, and they seem generally cheaper
than other 'classics'.
 
Sedge" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Michael Williams" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...

> > Take a test drive, see if you like it.

Good advice for most cars, but if I had based my Landie buying decision on
the first drive I would not have one now.
What at first seems like awful handling soon converts to a casual weaving
leasurly driving style.
Watch the owner drive it and see how well they get on, much better indicator
than your own gear crunching attempts.
DavidM


 
DavidM wrote:

> Watch the owner drive it and see how well they get on, much better indicator
> than your own gear crunching attempts.

Better yet, take an experienced Landy owner with you to test drive it -
it's all abit like the mastercard advert. Bribe for test pilot $50,
1963 Series IIa Landrover $3000, the look on the vendors face when the
test pilot can change into 2nd wihout a graunch - priceless!


--
EMB
change two to number to reply
 
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says...
> Better yet, take an experienced Landy owner with you to test drive it -
> it's all abit like the mastercard advert. Bribe for test pilot $50,
> 1963 Series IIa Landrover $3000, the look on the vendors face when the
> test pilot can change into 2nd wihout a graunch - priceless!

So that's what you call that noise. :) Thanks.

Cheers,
Aled.
 
Is there any sensible choice for a first landie?

I think not.

If it is what you want and you can survive the first month, then you might
be hooked.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes


"Sedge" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm new to the LR world, and I've got my heart set on a SWB
> leightweight (I don't know why - perhaps it's because I had an Action
> Man one when I was a nipper?).
>
> Is this a sensible choice for a first landie? Any good Internet
> resources for this model?
>
> Did Land Rover produce V8 versions of this, or are the ones I've seen
> advertised home-builds?
>
> This will strictly be my second vehicle (a fun summer run-around), so
> fuel consumption/consumables won't be an issue....
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA....


 
I think sensible and Series Land Rovers are 2 phrases that don't mix.
Having owned a fairly rough but now tidy Series IIA for 6 years and
gone through all the love/hate emotions I think you are either suited
to own these vehicles or not.

I traced the history of mine and of all the umpteen previous owners
hardly any kept it for more than months. They need lots of effort and
getting your hands dirty but it can be very rewarding. You don't have
to be a great mechanic but just be motivated and to expect lots of
tinkering.

Good luck
 
"Michael Williams" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> As for suggestions, yes check out my web-site at:-
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/williams73/LRHome.htm

Straight into my favourites....


> Probably no less practical than any other play time driver - probably a bit
> more practical than something like a Westfield and certianly less
> 'preciouse' than something like an MGB.
>
> Take a test drive, see if you like it.

Cheers, thats exactly what I wanted - a good starting point to help me
decide what I want.
 
"Simon Isaacs" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> I have for sale a 1976 S3 Lightweight 2.25 petrol, fully restored, with many
> new parts.
>
> 1976 (P) S3 Lightweight 2.25 Petrol
> Drab Green
> Hardtop with safari door
> Repaired vent panel (bottom had rotted)
> Custom built bulkhead and front panel to original spec.
> New rear quarter chassis
> New bulkhead outriggers
> Parabolic springs with ProComps ES3000 shocks
> 12 volt, with brand new Autosparks loom
> Halogen upgrade headlamps
> Brand new radiator
> New door bottoms and door tops
> Free Wheel Hubs
> New offside swivel (n/s ok)
> New prop shaft UJ's all round
> Chassis and body waxoyled
> Both military fuel tanks still fitted
> New seatbelts
> New steering balljoints
> New brakes all round
> New wheel cylinders all round
> New rigid and flexible brake lines
> New wiper arms and blade assemblies
> New wash bottle and pump
> 6.00X16 tyres
> Recon engine less than 10,000 miles ago (previous owner)
> All axles, swivels, gearbox, and transfer box oils have been drained,
> flushed and refilled
> Full engine service including coolant
> Engine and gearbox were OK before restoration started, so have not been
> stripped, merely serviced.
> Will be sold with 12 months MOT
>
> OIRO £3500
>
>
> --
> Simon Isaacs
>

Hmmm, I'll probably be looking in a few months time when I've decided
what I want - don't want to rush into this. Mind you it's encouraging
that there are plenty around for sale, and they seem generally cheaper
than other 'classics'.
 
"Michael Williams" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> As for suggestions, yes check out my web-site at:-
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/williams73/LRHome.htm

Straight into my favourites....


> Probably no less practical than any other play time driver - probably a bit
> more practical than something like a Westfield and certianly less
> 'preciouse' than something like an MGB.
>
> Take a test drive, see if you like it.

Cheers, thats exactly what I wanted - a good starting point to help me
decide what I want.
 
DavidM wrote:

> Watch the owner drive it and see how well they get on, much better indicator
> than your own gear crunching attempts.

Better yet, take an experienced Landy owner with you to test drive it -
it's all abit like the mastercard advert. Bribe for test pilot $50,
1963 Series IIa Landrover $3000, the look on the vendors face when the
test pilot can change into 2nd wihout a graunch - priceless!


--
EMB
change two to number to reply
 
Is there any sensible choice for a first landie?

I think not.

If it is what you want and you can survive the first month, then you might
be hooked.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes


"Sedge" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm new to the LR world, and I've got my heart set on a SWB
> leightweight (I don't know why - perhaps it's because I had an Action
> Man one when I was a nipper?).
>
> Is this a sensible choice for a first landie? Any good Internet
> resources for this model?
>
> Did Land Rover produce V8 versions of this, or are the ones I've seen
> advertised home-builds?
>
> This will strictly be my second vehicle (a fun summer run-around), so
> fuel consumption/consumables won't be an issue....
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA....


 
I think sensible and Series Land Rovers are 2 phrases that don't mix.
Having owned a fairly rough but now tidy Series IIA for 6 years and
gone through all the love/hate emotions I think you are either suited
to own these vehicles or not.

I traced the history of mine and of all the umpteen previous owners
hardly any kept it for more than months. They need lots of effort and
getting your hands dirty but it can be very rewarding. You don't have
to be a great mechanic but just be motivated and to expect lots of
tinkering.

Good luck
 
I think sensible and Series Land Rovers are 2 phrases that don't mix.
Having owned a fairly rough but now tidy Series IIA for 6 years and
gone through all the love/hate emotions I think you are either suited
to own these vehicles or not.

I traced the history of mine and of all the umpteen previous owners
hardly any kept it for more than months. They need lots of effort and
getting your hands dirty but it can be very rewarding. You don't have
to be a great mechanic but just be motivated and to expect lots of
tinkering.

Good luck
 
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