Recent content by s1chris

or thirty with some spare cash to throw at weekend pastime? So yeah, well funny, if you have the intellect of chimp. Back to it, so not really fussed with transplanting in a newer lump so 2.5l 5 bearing Series III seams to be a sensible choice. Well keep um peeled. cheers Chris

To be fair guys have driven these things through war zones so I guess I can cope with a bit of driving long distance in them. I suppose fitting a more comfortable Recaro type seat isn't beyond the realms of possibility. I will look into them as much as possible before purchase anyway...

See this is where my lack of the Landrover range knowledge holds me back. I was looking at Series III's yesterday and there is certainly plenty about for reasonable money. If waiting an extra couple of months to increase the budget to afford a more suitable vehicle in the first place then so be...

Thanks Guy's. Rest assured I'm not going anywhere in a vehicle unless I'm 100% confident that it is mechanically sound. Depending on the condition of the one I eventually buy I plan to replace as much of the critical serviceable components as is economically possible. Brakes all around and...

Clearly a very helpful forum, bonus. Stutab - I'm in Coventry, Midlands. Yeah, one needing welding and tlc to get going is exactly what I want. Although I'm keen to get out in the lanes I'm quite happy spending the next 6 months or more preparing and repairing one to make sure I do it all the...

Thanks for the inspiring comments. I think the disco will suffice until I get the hang of being off the Tarmac. I'm not looking to drive up the side of mountains just yet. Scratches and dents are fine by me as one they can be repaired and two I'll probably end up adding a few myself to it...

Great info thanks. I all intention of doing this properly so abiding by road Laws (BOAT's only etc) The £800 is just the budget for initial purchase and I don't mind spending on it after that point. Part of the fun is modding and maintaining and if I wanted to just go green laning I'd have...

Perfect will stop searching in hope of a defender then. Cheers Chris

Running is not critical. I have my daily drive and this will be just for fun and something to work on. Ok so Defender theoretically out of the question but honestly, that's why I asked what would be suitable in that price range as a good base. Suggestions on what and suitability? Cheers Chris

Hello all, You may have seen my introduction which explains my current position regarding not owning a Landrover but I have a few additional questions for the green laning regulars. 1) I am yet to purchase a vehicle so with an initial budget of £800 to get a vehicle requiring work what...

Hello all, Obviously new to the site. Not as of yet a Landrover owner. I'm looking into buying either an older Disco or Defender 90 with the sole intention of using it for Green laning and off road use. Last week I purchased a new 2.0l 4motion VW Tiguan and stared me off thinking and...