Hey all,
Just a simple email and my rover story to introduce myself (again)... No
questions (in this post) - so feel free to hit the delete button now.
I bought a 67 SIIA 88" about 7 yrs ago. After 6 months as my daily driver,
it was quite apparent I paid way too much for it. The engine needed a
serious overhaul and while the frame was galvanized, the firewall was holier
than the pope. So, w/ the help of a friend and this mailing list, I began
the restoration. After about 6 months, the engine was rebuilt and the rover
was in pieces. My friend, meanwhile, moved off w/ my wife (another story)
and I was left to put it (among other things) back together.
Needless to say, the poor rover sat in many pieces for a few years. I came
the conclusion rather quickly, that I didn't possess the skill, money, or
knowledge to do the restoration justice - even with the help of this list.
I had named the rover "Market" so I could swap stories with friends about
how I, too, had lost a lot of money in the market over the past few years.
Needless to say, I didn't have the heart to sell it as parts or give it
away. So, after moving a few more times (towing the rover each time in a
hundred pieces), I finally saved up enough cash (or rather interest rates
dropped low enough on credit cards) to where I could afford to have the
professionals do it.
I towed it up to the 4x4 Center in VT and they had it for about six months.
They did a great job of working within my budget. Unfortunately, a lot of
the work I/ we had done previously needed to be redone. This hurt my budget
and left me short on completing some of the things I wanted done (mostly on
the cosmetic side).
That's about it. I just bought some used 16" rims (any recommendations on
tires are greatly appreciated) and am contemplating a roverdrive or ashcroft
transfer case for improved speed and efficiency. I'd be willing to sell it
now if the price were right, but I imagine I'll be having too much fun with
it at the beach this summer.
I look forward to asking you all questions as they arise and maybe, just
maybe, I might be able to help someone else out myself.
Take care,
Kevin
'67 SIIA
'97 Disco
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