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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    Well after considerable welding, new exhaust, petrol tank and doors etc, plus a good service (and emissions frigging), I have got the Landy through its test. But, on first drive (15 miles) the gearbox lost 3rd and 4th, drove 2/10th of mile very slowly and lost 1st, 2nd and Reverse. So low...
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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    Found website / article written on Series Land Rover paint schemes, Extract "Land Rover had standard colours and paint schemes each year for painting new civilian Land Rovers.# However, military, commercial fleet and special built vehicles could get any colour and paint scheme they wanted.# So...
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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    Thanks Mike Right Keeping the Land Rover Marine Blue Weller Style wheels Trim (Bought some second hand to refurbish) Seats (ordering new deluxe ones) Welding and service getting done over the next few weeks, ready for me to collect 13th May. Can't wait, need to remember where that gear are and...
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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    Cheers, will give them as shout when I back to the UK.
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    The Gods Must Be Crazy

    Any pics of your Land Rover?
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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    No not saying dodgy, just saying I should have had it inspected, and not bought it unseen, I bought mine by just looking at photos on the internet, as I was away on business, so this was my fault and nobody elses (school boy error). Anyone wanting a Land Rover should throughly inspect it...
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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    I have few questions that I hope you guys can answer. 1. What colour should the roof be on a Marine Blue Hard Top (Limestone or White) Factory Colour 2. Wheels should I stay with the orginal or go with something like this 160985804182 on ebay. 3. I have ordered three new...
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    Hopefully a Rolling Restoration

    Hi All Well purchased this Land Rover Series 3 88" about three months ago, with intention of spending the weekend recommissioning and getting it ready for a pre-MOT. But, I have since found out it need a good bit of welding, exhaust, doors, floors, brakes etc... . So, I thought do I sell...