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1 | "Jens Vesterdahl" [jve@p | 17 | Land Rover Music |
2 | "Jens Vesterdahl" [jve@p | 2 | [not specified] |
3 | Keith Elliott [kelliott@ | 13 | Re: Bonnet spare carrier |
4 | marsden@digicon-egr.co.u | 23 | Re: Bonnet spare carrier |
5 | krm@mtnms.att.com | 5 | Erratic Speedo, My speedometer stopped, changed speedo pinion, very steady speedo |
6 | "Ken Obrzut-ASTF77" [Ken | 59 | RE: Paint |
7 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 29 | Re: disc brake conversions |
8 | "Ken Obrzut-ASTF77" [Ken | 75 | FW: Paint |
9 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 17 | Re: 101 FC prototypes |
10 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 14 | Re: Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Take 2! |
11 | colleran@headwaters.com | 39 | Wizard Wheeze or Demon Dodge |
12 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@aae.wi | 19 | Re: "Stainless" exhausts |
13 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 14 | Re: "Stainless" exhausts |
14 | "Christopher H. Dow" [do | 39 | Suspension Update |
15 | ecrover@midcoast.com (Mi | 23 | Stainless |
16 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 38 | Re: Spare tire on bonnet |
17 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@aae.wi | 24 | Re: Stainless |
18 | "Adams, Bill" [badams@us | 26 | How'd they do that? |
19 | bfinley@awinc.com (BRYCE | 25 | another newbie |
20 | gpool@pacific.net (Granv | 48 | Re: another newbie |
21 | "Adams, Bill" [badams@us | 12 | Re: another newbie |
22 | William S Kowalski [7025 | 35 | Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems |
23 | harincar@internet.mdms.c | 15 | Re: 1977 SIII 109 FS |
24 | DONOHUEPE@aol.com | 30 | Bonnet Mounted Spare Wheels |
25 | 12/4/95 [rsloan@titan.li | 42 | I'm back in the U.S.A! |
26 | Wdcockey@aol.com | 17 | Re: Bonnet Mounted Spare Wheels |
27 | gpool@pacific.net (Granv | 15 | Land-Rover bicycle |
28 | Paul Nash [paul@frcs.alt | 17 | Re: BSW and BSF sizes |
29 | David Rosenbaum [rosenba | 39 | Land Rover Bicycle |
30 | rover@pinn.net (Alexande | 30 | Double S redux |
31 | ecrover@midcoast.com (Mi | 48 | RRR number 7 |
32 | "UtahSports.com" [rtspor | 10 | Pigskin Classic Football Contest |
33 | James Wolf [J.Wolf@world | 21 | [not specified] |
34 | Allan Smith [smitha@cand | 19 | Re: D90 steering wheels |
35 | Nathan Dunsmore [dunsmo1 | 15 | Metrinch Wrenches |
36 | James Wolf [J.Wolf@world | 21 | [not specified] |
37 | Dirk Tischer [dtischer@U | 10 | D90 tailgate on a Series III? |
38 | Garret Scott [scottgs@us | 39 | re: commercial plug |
39 | Jim Pappas [roverhed@m3. | 29 | RE: Commercial Plug |
40 | John Karlsson [karlsson@ | 31 | Re: Bonnet spare carrier |
41 | ASFCO@aol.com | 13 | Re: Metrinch Wrenches |
42 | Jim Pappas [roverhed@m3. | 57 | RE: Land Rover Bicycle |
43 | Jim Pappas [roverhed@m3. | 80 | RE: I'm back in the U.S.A! |
44 | Jeff & Laura Kessler [lm | 38 | Re:Bonnet spare carrier |
45 | Franz.Parzefall@lrz.tu-m | 24 | Re: D90 steering wheels |
46 | m.belik@uws.edu.au (Miro | 25 | Scrathed Swivel Balls |
47 | twakeman@scruznet.com (T | 23 | Re: Scrathed Swivel Balls |
48 | bb@olivetti.dk (Bent Boh | 26 | Re: Scrathed Swivel Balls |
49 | Jody Scharrenborg [jody@ | 11 | Re: Land-Rover bicycle |
50 | landrvr@blacdisc.com (Mi | 21 | Re: music |
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 96 13:03:19 From: "Jens Vesterdahl" <jve@phaseone.dk> Subject: Land Rover Music Hi all. Reto suggested: In my case, that song could have the second title: "Hymn to the highway" :-) Anyway, now that I'm facing the task of taking out the gearbox again, how about Stones' Windows95 song "Start me up". The chorus goes: "You make a grown man cry..." (Microsoft apparently forgot that!) Jens Vesterdahl Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 08:12:11 -0400 From: Keith Elliott <kelliott@intranet.ca> Subject: Re: Bonnet spare carrier My Series II SW also has the deluxe bonnet with tire mount and mounting plate on the back door for another spare, I always thought that this was kinda strange... As for ashtrays mine has 2 small ones, one for the driver and one for the passenger. They look original equipment but I have been wondering if they were an option from Solihul or if a PO just put them there... Keith ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: marsden@digicon-egr.co.uk (Richard Marsden) Subject: Re: Bonnet spare carrier Date: Mon, 19 Aug 96 13:14:58 BST > My Series II SW also has the deluxe bonnet with tire mount and > mounting plate on the back door for another spare, I always thought that [ truncated by lro-digester (was 6 lines)] > been wondering if they were an option from Solihul or if a PO just put them > there... As FFRs tend to be different, I have: Only one spare tyre mount. This is on the bonnet, with the dish and straps. I assume the bonnet is a "deluxe" one. There are no other mounts - not even on the safari door, but then, I don't believe the door to be original (the hard-top definitely isn't). Ash-trays: I have two large (approx. 10 gallon) ones under the front seats. One for the driver, one for the passenger. These were fitted as a part of the Government's latest no-smoking drive. Richard (ex-Gurkha SIII 109 FFR) ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: krm@mtnms.att.com Date: Mon, 19 Aug 96 08:33:43 EDT Subject: Erratic Speedo, My speedometer stopped, changed speedo pinion, very steady speedo ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 7:52:03 -0500 From: "Ken Obrzut-ASTF77" <Ken_Obrzut-ASTF77@email.mot.com> Subject: RE: Paint I don't know how I ended up on this distribution, but someone within Corporate Research obviously knows that I have restored about 14 Vintage US Auto's. If a US Land Rover dealer cannot get you the paint, I propose the following two approaches: 1. Get the nearest US Big City Yellow Pages and look for paint dealers who specialize in UK paints. 2. Take a small detachable portion of the car to an automotive paint mixer(those people who mix paint for body and fender repair facilities), Almost all of these paint mixers have the ability to "custom blend" an exact replica of the original color using a computer to analyze the paint and prepare the proper formula which is then mixed. Custom Blending of paint usually takes 24 hours and you must usually buy at least a quart of the paint. Hope this helps, Ken Obrzut _______________________________________________________________________________ Blossfield-AKB010 Katie; Brotman-AAB002 Andrew; Dare-AGD003 Gary; Dou-AXD001 Xinyu; Duerdoth-AJD002 Julie; Dusek-AJD004 James; Essick-ARE002 Ray; Glick-ARES25X Bud; Harton-AAH002 Austin; Hu-AKH003 Kai-Xiong; Iyer-ASI003 Shuba; Jahn-ASJ002 Steve; Kohley-CDYN76 Jeff; Krier-AJK005 Joan; Kuchibhotla-ARK005 Ravi; Ladwa-AML003 Mayura; Lin-ADL007 Diane; Lucas-ABL008 Brian; Mandayam-ARM010 Ramanand; Matson-CPK003 Peggy; Meyers-CHM003 Hillel; Moat-AKM003 Kent; Pittler-AAP001X Arnie; Adams-ADA002 Donna; Barruzza-ALB002 Lisa; Morikuni-AJM035 Jim; Mui-AGM005 Gary; Norris-AJN005 Jim; Obrzut-ASTF77 Ken; Palaniswamy-AAP008 Avinash; Parker-ABP006 Bob; Pfeil-WJP003 Jeff; Rasmuson-CMKR01 John; Regan-AJR020 John; Schuette-AMS002 Mike; Shang-ADS003 David; Tamvakis-AAT001 Alex; Tapia-AJT006 Javier; Tremain-ABT000 Bob; Wu-ASW006 Sean; Wu-AWJ005 Jason; Wu-AXW001 Xiaohua; Wyatt-AKW001 Karl; Yacobellis-ARES09X Bob; Yeh-ACY001 Chao-Pin; Yeh-AJY005 James; Yongyuth-CAY001 Arms; Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net@INTERNET From: Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net@INTERNET on Sat, Aug 17, 1996 12:41 PM Subject: Re: Paint David wrote - >Can some one please help with some paint questions, dose anyone have a = >list of paint color's for S1 and 2 Land Rovers with manufactures names = >of paint or numbers? Thanks in advance. Here are some paint codes from Herberts for Series I's: Bronze Green 0428 Ivory 0416 RAF Blue 37262 Dove Grey 37263 Hope you can get these in the States. The tropical roofs on S I Station Wagons were all Ivory, the S II changed to Limestone. If you need any S I details, email me directly, I just worked through the James Taylor book and have them all listed. As I said not so long ago, take a panel with the original paint along and compare them in daylight. Do not trust codes, or people who mix colours from them. Good luck ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:42:34 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: disc brake conversions On Sat, 17 Aug 1996, Lloyd Allison wrote: > I am told that there were 4 FC 101" prototypes. > One is here in Melbourne, one I think went to Canada. > They began life with 3L 6-cyl engines, ENV diffs and part-time 4WD. > I believe one got destroyed somehow. > Can anyone confirm / deny / add_to any of the above? There are a pair (numbers 2 and 3, though number 2 may actually be number 1. Owner is checking on this from other numbers on the vehicle) sitting, rusting away about 32 miles from where I sit. There is a third sitting in a museum in England. While they look like 101's, there are differences between them and the production models. The entire cab arrangement is different, the drivers front windscreen opens, there is a kinda turret over the passenger seat, the steering is a complete dogs breakfast (fixed in production. These are very snakey to drive). When Spencer finishes getting moved, the Identa-Rover pages in the FAQ will be getting a series of photos of them. Rgds, Dixon ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 8:36:01 -0500 From: "Ken Obrzut-ASTF77" <Ken_Obrzut-ASTF77@email.mot.com> Subject: FW: Paint _______________________________________________________________________________ Subject: RE: Paint Ken Again, If you do not get satisfaction through your Land Rover Dealer, Your Local Yellow Pages under "Automotive Paint Dealers", or you lack faith in a computers ability to analyze a part of your car and create the proper paint formula, You can also get a copy of Hemmings Motor News(Bennington, Vermont) go to the "Misc. Imports", "L-Cars", or "Land Rover" and after the "Cars For Sale" section under the appropriate "Marque", you will find "Parts and Misc Services" wherein you will find someone who can get you the paint you desire. Hope this helps, Ken _______________________________________________________________________________ From: Obrzut-ASTF77 Ken on Mon, Aug 19, 1996 7:46 AM Subject: RE: Paint I don't know how I ended up on this distribution, but someone within Corporate Research obviously knows that I have restored about 14 Vintage US Auto's. If a US Land Rover dealer cannot get you the paint, I propose the following two approaches: 1. Get the nearest US Big City Yellow Pages and look for paint dealers who specialize in UK paints. 2. Take a small detachable portion of the car to an automotive paint mixer(those people who mix paint for body and fender repair facilities), Almost all of these paint mixers have the ability to "custom blend" an exact replica of the original color using a computer to analyze the paint and prepare the proper formula which is then mixed. Custom Blending of paint usually takes 24 hours and you must usually buy at least a quart of the paint. Hope this helps, Ken Obrzut _______________________________________________________________________________ Blossfield-AKB010 Katie; Brotman-AAB002 Andrew; Dare-AGD003 Gary; Dou-AXD001 Xinyu; Duerdoth-AJD002 Julie; Dusek-AJD004 James; Essick-ARE002 Ray; Glick-ARES25X Bud; Harton-AAH002 Austin; Hu-AKH003 Kai-Xiong; Iyer-ASI003 Shuba; Jahn-ASJ002 Steve; Kohley-CDYN76 Jeff; Krier-AJK005 Joan; Kuchibhotla-ARK005 Ravi; Ladwa-AML003 Mayura; Lin-ADL007 Diane; Lucas-ABL008 Brian; Mandayam-ARM010 Ramanand; Matson-CPK003 Peggy; Meyers-CHM003 Hillel; Moat-AKM003 Kent; Pittler-AAP001X Arnie; Adams-ADA002 Donna; Barruzza-ALB002 Lisa; Morikuni-AJM035 Jim; Mui-AGM005 Gary; Norris-AJN005 Jim; Obrzut-ASTF77 Ken; Palaniswamy-AAP008 Avinash; Parker-ABP006 Bob; Pfeil-WJP003 Jeff; Rasmuson-CMKR01 John; Regan-AJR020 John; Schuette-AMS002 Mike; Shang-ADS003 David; Tamvakis-AAT001 Alex; Tapia-AJT006 Javier; Tremain-ABT000 Bob; Wu-ASW006 Sean; Wu-AWJ005 Jason; Wu-AXW001 Xiaohua; Wyatt-AKW001 Karl; Yacobellis-ARES09X Bob; Yeh-ACY001 Chao-Pin; Yeh-AJY005 James; Yongyuth-CAY001 Arms; Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net@INTERNET From: Land-Rover-Owner@Land-Rover.Team.Net@INTERNET on Sat, Aug 17, 1996 12:41 PM Subject: Re: Paint David wrote - >Can some one please help with some paint questions, dose anyone have a = >list of paint color's for S1 and 2 Land Rovers with manufactures names = >of paint or numbers? Thanks in advance. Here are some paint codes from Herberts for Series I's: Bronze Green 0428 Ivory 0416 RAF Blue 37262 Dove Grey 37263 Hope you can get these in the States. The tropical roofs on S I Station Wagons were all Ivory, the S II changed to Limestone. If you need any S I details, email me directly, I just worked through the James Taylor book and have them all listed. As I said not so long ago, take a panel with the original paint along and compare them in daylight. Do not trust codes, or people who mix colours from them. Good luck ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:46:18 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: 101 FC prototypes On Sat, 17 Aug 1996, Benjamin Allan Smith wrote: > Talk to Dixon about the Candian prototypes. He's seen them, as in > seen them this winter in Canada; although I recall him talking about 2 > prototypes in Canada. At last report they were just rotting out in the > forest with an owner who didn't want to sell. Good point. Now that it is warm, I should go and get more photos. At least this time I will be pointing the camera up, rather than down at them. Be a slight bit warmer too... Spenny's got the winter photos... ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:51:51 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Take 2! On Sat, 17 Aug 1996 Solihull@aol.com wrote: > May I suggest to those of us painting our chassis, to go with grey or even > white? Picture yourself doing some undercar roadside maintenance, no >. White? Hmmm, the effect would probably spread upwards and next I'd be wearing white polyester pands, running neon lights below... Grey... The Little Earth Pig has a grey frame. Does make a difference... ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: colleran@headwaters.com Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 10:00:10 +0400 Subject: Wizard Wheeze or Demon Dodge When I was a kid, some distant relatives in England used to send us bundles of the Sunday funnies from the Daily Express and so forth. As I recall, one of these papers had a little section they ran occasionally called "Wizard Wheezes & Demon Dodges" -- featuring handy little tips on how to get extra mileage out of your pen nibs, or how to use a paper clip to jimmy the lock on your teacher's desk drawer, or other stuff like that which school boys would want to know. Anyhow, here's one for Rover boys: After years undisturbed, those little screws that hold on reflectors and turn signals etc, always seem to seize up so that the slot is no longer sufficient to keep them from rotating. So, instead of undoing they just spin when you get a socket on the nut end. Small vise-grips can sometimes just find enough meat on the head end to grab onto so you can snap them off, if you're lucky -- but often not without damaging whatever it is you're trying to remove. (invariably a lot less expendable than the furshlugginer little fastener that's holding it on -- grrrr) Here's the tip: (whether it's a Wizard Wheeze or a Demon Dodge is your call) Get a pair of decently sharp side cutters -- the ones with the cutting edge set flush to the tool face -- and grip the screw head as close to the surface as possible. Often they can be backed off a few treads before seizing up, and in this case you can ease the cutters in under the head, which is even better. Give the cutters a reasonable bit of squeeze while you use a ratchet and socket to rotate the nut end. The spinning motion lets the cutters neatly shear off the offending fastener without damaging the underlying part. This works best with an air-driven ratchet, but a hand-driven one will do. I've had good results with this technique on fasteners up to and including the 1/4" X 1/2" set screws with rust-rounded heads if found all over the body panels on my IIA. I spent over an hour working on these yesterday while my vacation-bored six-year old daughter watched. Not once did she get to say "Daddy, you used the F-word." It works THAT well! ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@aae.wisc.edu> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:26:27 -5 Subject: Re: "Stainless" exhausts snip > (whatever that means) but it ain't stainless.... a magnet sticks to it. snip I'm not using them, but FYI matensitic (sp?, it's been a long time) stainless is magnetic. Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 608-265-6194, Fax:608-262-1578 trowe@aae.wisc.edu Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 10:38:12 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: "Stainless" exhausts On Sat, 17 Aug 1996, Alexander P. Grice wrote: > I'd like to know if anyone else is running with the Double S "stainless > steel" exhaust system. Just replaced the intermediate pipe with plain ol' >. For Series stuff, the stainless test are just about at an end. Not sure if there are any stainless systems left on a vehicle up here. The longevity of these systems has not really been there... Kind of like the experience with copper brake lines. ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 07:53:13 -0700 From: "Christopher H. Dow" <dow@thelen.org> Subject: Suspension Update All, Thanks for all the suggestions on the suspension. When I got the new shocks on, it made all the difference in the world. Now it just has the standard Series Land-Rover bumpy ride. One thing I learned from this is that you can't rely on your own interpretation of the way bumps in the road feel. So, don't rush out and buy springs until you've tried replacing the shocks (I'm glad I didn't do that). The things that clued me in to the possibility that it was just the shocks were looking at other cars' leaf springs and seing that they were pretty 'flat', too (one of these was a brand-new J**p, so I assume it had good springs), and giving the top a good firm push and watching whether or not the vehicle rocked more than once. Next on the list are: Window Channels (have printed out your responses to my posting) Windshield frame Roof Painting (alpine white) Interior door panels Headliner Seats Hopefully, window channels and windshield frame next weekend. Regading seats, does anyone have experience with the company whose ad in LROI is near the John Craddock, Ltd. add? I can't remember the name, but the ad was yellow, and they were the only ones I saw advertising seats. I was interested in the high-back seats with head rests. Any input from someone who's used them would be appreciated. Chris '65 88" IIA SW '96 Disco ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 11:30:25 -0500 From: ecrover@midcoast.com (Mike Smith) Subject: Stainless Dear all, The problems we've seen when servicing stainless exhausts is that some companies sell stainless systems with stainless pipes, but the pipe flanges are mild steel. Thus meaning the pipes we throw away are almost perfect, but the flanges that connect them have rotted off at the same rate as regular systems. Stainless systems work well, but not the cheap ones, find a company that uses a COMPLETE stainless system, some even stand behind the systems for the life of the Rover, then they are worth the trouble. See ya! From: Mike Smith East Coast Rover Co. 207.594.8086 21 Tolman Road *Rt. 90* 207.594.8120 fax Warren, Maine 04864 ecrover@midcoast.com Land Rover Service, Sales, Restoration, and More Series Coil Chassis Specialists ------------------------------[ <- Message 16 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 11:54:03 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: Spare tire on bonnet On Sun, 18 Aug 1996, TeriAnn Wakeman wrote: > First, it is common for series II & III Land Rovers to come with multiple > spare tyre mounts. The mounts themselves can differ. On Civie stuff, there are two types of lugs that hold the tire down on the bonnet. Military vehicles have a different set-up. > 88s may have a spare tyre mount at the top center rear of the seat bulkhead. Two types of these I think too... > Land Rovers fitted with rear doors, may have a tyre mounton the rear door. The rear door will have a dovetail arrangement to support the door when closed just under the latch. > The bonnet mounted spare reduces forward visibility closest to your car > where it comes in handy while off roading. It also cuts down on the air > flow through the scuttle vents. And cuts down on rain hitting the windscreen. Useful whan the wipers don't work, er that well... > The rear door mounted tyres can cause problems off road. They have been > known to cause door damage. Some people have added a third hinge to > reinforce the door. Rear tyres mounted low on the door are apt to run > aground on rough terrain. Also can foul on the tow ball with 750/16's... Rgds, ------------------------------[ <- Message 17 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@aae.wisc.edu> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 11:05:34 -5 Subject: Re: Stainless Mike writes: snip > flanges are mild steel. Thus meaning the pipes we throw away are almost > perfect, but the flanges that connect them have rotted off at the same rate snip Mike, next time you get a set for a series, don't through them away. Send them to me, I'll weld on stainless flanges and have myself an inexpensive stainless exhaust system. Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 608-265-6194, Fax:608-262-1578 trowe@aae.wisc.edu Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 96 12:10:11 -0400 From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov> Subject: How'd they do that? Our old fridge finally wheezed into the next life this past weekend, prompting a frantic search for a replacement. After checking a few local appliance places we finally ended up at the old Sears store. Of course they had just what we were looking for- a side by side model in the 22 cu. ft. range. It was a floor model that they had discounted from 1300.00 down to 899.00. I cheezed another 10% out of the salesman with the promise that I would take it right then. Imagine the surprise of the loading dock guys when they saw me pull up with the Rover. Looking very doubtful they agreed to try to put it in the back of the 109. I had measured the unit and knew it would go in the rear door, but the crew was not too enthusiastic. With a little pushing, in it went, with only about 20" sticking out the back. Suffice it to say that getting it in and out of the truck was the least taxing portion of the ordeal of replacing the old one. Just another anecdote for your files. Kenmore refigerator, 22 cu. ft. : fits. Bill Adams 3D Artist/Animator 1966 109 Safari Lookin' Refrigerator Haulin' Leadbutt Diesel Station Wagon. "Hey, we should try offroading with this in here" ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 10:03:38 -0800 From: bfinley@awinc.com (BRYCEFINLEY) Subject: another newbie Hello everybody. My name's Bryce Finley, I'm a 31-year-old publisher from Christina Lake, British Columbia, Canada, and have been on the list for a few days. I should have bought a Land Rover that was offered to me eight years ago but didn't (kick me here), and just five days ago corrected that grave error by picking up a SII A 109 5-door NADA 6-cylinder petrol grom a truly great LR lover in this area with 31 Rovers. I gather it is a 67 but registers as a 68. The conversations on this list have been really helpful so far, and I'm glad to know that there are some people on the list in this general area. I do have lots of questions for the future, but overall this truck runs, stops, etc. and requires only minor things, much better and more complete than anything I hoped to get. BTW, there are 5 LRs in my tiny town - 4 88s and mine. I think there are 500 or 700 residents or so. Bryce ------------------------------[ <- Message 20 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 10:50:05 -0700 From: gpool@pacific.net (Granville Pool) Subject: Re: another newbie Hi, Bryce, Welcome to the LRO list! >Hello everybody. My name's Bryce Finley, I'm a 31-year-old publisher from >Christina Lake, British Columbia, Canada, and have been on the list for a >few days. What do you publish? >I should have bought a Land Rover that was offered to me eight years ago >but didn't (kick me here), and just five days ago corrected that grave >error by picking up a SII A 109 5-door NADA 6-cylinder petrol grom a truly >great LR lover in this area with 31 Rovers. I gather it is a 67 but >registers as a 68. 31 Rovers? Wow! Is that Andr=E9 Mayer? If so, he was on the LRO list for= a while. Congrats on getting what sounds like a nice Rover (I used to have a '67 NADA with a Chevy six in it). >The conversations on this list have been really helpful so far, and I'm >glad to know that there are some people on the list in this general area. I >do have lots of questions for the future, but overall this truck runs, >stops, etc. and requires only minor things, much better and more complete >than anything I hoped to get. Several of those LROs in B.C. are also on the mendo_recce (west coast) mailing list. Some will most likely be going to the Portland All-British Field Meet on Labour Day weekend. I usually go but can't this year. >BTW, there are 5 LRs in my tiny town - 4 88s and mine. I think there are >500 or 700 residents or so. Sounds nice! I was very smitten with B.C. in my one cursory visit there in June of '70. Gonna come back for a serious visit (in a Land-Rover I hope!) one of these days. Cheers, Granville Pool Redwood Valley, CA USA '73 Series III 88 (the Snark) ------------------------------[ <- Message 21 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 96 13:45:28 -0400 From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov> Subject: Re: another newbie >overall this truck runs,stops, etc. and requires only minor things, much better and >more complete than anything I hoped to get. Yeah, right. see how long this lasts! Bill Adams 3D Artist/Animator ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 19 Aug 96 14:21:24 EDT From: William S Kowalski <70252.1204@CompuServe.COM> Subject: Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems On the subject of stainless steeel exhaust systems, I can't speak from L-R experience as I have a stock system made of mild steel on my '67 109" IIA. After being in daily use for about two years now, the mild steel system is rusting good through the Chicago winters but not failing or leaking. OTOH, I did install a Falcon (English made) stainless steel exhaust system on my '63 Austin-Healey BJ-7 a few years ago. The system came with a so called "Lifetime Warranty" We drive the Healey a lot, and as it turned out the SS muffler itself failed after two seasons of summer driving; no winter/salt stuff for the Healey. The muffer outer skin developed a fracture starting at an end weld while in Louisianna and just traveled the entire length by the time we arrived home to Chicago. The Healey sounded great!! Naturally, I pursued the lifetime warranty and was told by Falcon through the dealer I should have had the system inspected annually, together with new exhaust mounts installed annually. Plus if there were any indications the muffler had been hit physically, the warranty was void. (Never on a Healey!!!) And finally, if there are any questions the system must be shipped back to England for final analysis. I would rather change exhaust systems on six Land-Rovers than one Healey!!! So, I pitched the Falcon SS muffler (kept the SS head and tail pipe) and installed a mild steel muffler in the Healey. Its been going for at least seven years now. In conclusion, a stainless steel muffler must be heavy gauge material, heli-arc welded, with adequate internal structual support, and then install a mild steel unit!! Stainless steel head and tail pipes are heavier and will last a long time. A muffler undergoes a lot of pressure changes during operation and will work harden the SS quickly around the welds where the material has vbeen upset by welding or bending. Bill Kowalski, '67 109" LR, IIA "63 BJ-7 A-H "53 Bentley "R" ------------------------------[ <- Message 23 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: harincar@internet.mdms.com Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 13:32:41 -0500 Subject: Re: 1977 SIII 109 FS > 1977 SIII 109 5dr 12 pass. SW for sale... California registered... How'd you get a '77 into the US and registered? Tim --- tim harincar harincar@mooregs.com '66 IIa 88 SW ------------------------------[ <- Message 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: DONOHUEPE@aol.com Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:45:30 -0400 Subject: Bonnet Mounted Spare Wheels The subject of bonnet mounted spare tyres prompted me to dig out some mid sixties vintage Land Rover brochures to see what clarification they offer. Catalog 609G shows very few bonnet mounted spares. In the catalog drawings only one bonnet mounted spare is shown (on an 88 with truck cab), however, in the included photographs of Land Rovers in action, most of these have the bonnet mounted spare. This brochure contains the phrase: "The spare wheel is normally secured in the body but a special bonnet with spare wheel mounting can be supplied at extra cost if additional body space is required." Did the factory PR folks feel the bonnet mounted spare spoiled the Land Rover's sleek lines? It also appears from this literature that the deluxe bonnet (without spare tyre depression) was standard on all 109 models and on 88 station wagons. The standard bonnet, being simpler and less expensive to produce, may have been supplied to keep down the cost of the rather spartan 88s. Paul Donohue Denver 65 Dormobile (with dished deluxe bonnet) ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 16:32:45 -0400 (EDT) From: 12/4/95 <rsloan@titan.liunet.edu> Subject: I'm back in the U.S.A! Well, I've just returned from a business trip to Japan. Was gone for about ten days, I still haven't quite figured out the time thing, left Japan at 3:30 PM Tuesday and arrived at JFK NY at 3:30 PM the same Tuesday! So of course the first thing I did was stretch, then proceeded to remove soft top and windows from my truck. You know how you think you are industructible, and nothing that happens to other people will happen to you? Like when you really know better but do something stupid anyway? Well listen to this momentary lapse of reason. I was wrestling with the windows for about a minute. Really far too long to wait to get them off right? So I started really yanking, tugging and huffing. Finally got one end up. (For those who don't know what I'm talking about, the window section of the door for D90's is removable...the window has two six inch bolts that drop through the top of the door) Then when I tried to get the other end up, it would come up after dropping the other side, like a see saw. So off goes the light bulb, out comes the crow bar. Ahh, the perversity of the inanimate! Don't ever, ever, EVER direct the force of blunt or sharp objects towards you! Something I quickly realized just before my vision was impaired by all the blood dripping down my head and face. Quite a shocking site for the folks when I walked in during their supper. Smacking oneself with a crow bar is definitely a good way of causing damage, in my case a nice 1-inch gash directly above my right eyeball. Fortunately I'm thick skulled, or I would have bled my brakes, er, brains all over the place. Anyway, the windows are off, I had about 90 messages to read, and here's the sightings from Japan... 2 Range Rovers 3 Discos 4 Series of various denominations 1 D110, left hand drive. Also, in Tokyo, I saw a Land Rover bicycle, something called an APB or AFB I think. It looked collapsible and pretty sturdy. Who's got the info on that? Goodbye for now, Rich D90 #2948 bloodied, but still standing... ------------------------------[ <- Message 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Wdcockey@aol.com Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 16:45:58 -0400 Subject: Re: Bonnet Mounted Spare Wheels Paul has done some research on bonnets and spare tyres: >It also appears from this literature that the deluxe bonnet (without spare >tyre depression) was standard on all 109 models and on 88 station wagons. >The standard bonnet, being simpler and less expensive to produce, may have >been supplied to keep down the cost of the rather spartan 88s. This was correct as early as '60 in NA based on the price sheets that came with our SII SW. David Cockey ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 14:06:23 -0700 From: gpool@pacific.net (Granville Pool) Subject: Land-Rover bicycle Rich, >Also, in Tokyo, I saw a Land Rover bicycle, something called an APB or >AFB I think. It looked collapsible and pretty sturdy. Who's got the info on >that? There's a Web site for that bike. I used to have a bookmark for it but no longer do. Do an Alta Vista Search for it. Granny ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 07:32:55 +1000 From: Paul Nash <paul@frcs.alt.za> Subject: Re: BSW and BSF sizes >Generally speaking, Whitworth heads and nuts are one size bigger than BSF >for the same diameter, e. g. a 1/4 BSW will also fit a 5/16 BSF. However, if >your wrenches were *really* old, they would be Whitworth old standard, which >is one more size bigger, e. g. 1/4 BSW fits 3/8 BSF. As far as I can remember (it _was_ a long time ago), the reason for this is that the "old" Whitworth standard was for nuts and bolts with square rather than hexaonal heads. Looks like trivia season is hotting up! -- Paul Nash 37 Tyson St, Ainslie, ACT 2602, AUSTRALIA South African in Exile for a few years more ... ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:10:56 -0700 (PDT) From: David Rosenbaum <rosenbau@u.washington.edu> Subject: Land Rover Bicycle Dear Rich: Sorry to hear about your *gash*. The door tops can be tough to remove. Trying to keep the posts even and lubrication of the white sleeves with Teflon spray seems to help. Glad your OK! Some time ago, somebody posted a web address about the LR Bicycle: http://137.205.192.13/~esrgq/moulton/landrapb.html Moulton has been making folding bikes for some time and they are renowned for their excellent construction and high price! (I believe that they sell in the $1500.-$3000. price range.) Green Gear Cycling in Eugene OR makes a line of folding bikes (Bike Friday) which start somewhat lower. Estimated range: $700. - $3000: they even make a folding tandem bike. All of their bikes are custom made according to your size and other specifications. Moulton and Green Gear use top components, and their bikes are said to ride as well or better than whatever your usual bike. Others make folding bikes that are simpler and (much) less expensive, that might be better suited for only occasional use, short trips or emergencies. The name that comes to mind is "Dahon" and their bikes are featured in some boating supply catalogues (Western Marine). I have a Bike Friday 'World Tourist,' but since I got the D90, I haven't been biking much. Best wishes, David R. Waist size, pre-D90: 32" Current waist size: 34+" Yikes! Time for a Guinness...... ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 18:42:49 -0400 From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice) Subject: Double S redux Patrick wrote: >Was the flange identical type of SS to the pipe or some other kind? Exactly...as it came from Double S, the pipe originally *appeared* to be stainless (I didn't check it with a magnet when I bought the system from RN), but the flanges on the pipes and muffler were obviously carbon steel. I expected that I'd have problems down the road with the dissimilar metals. Tightening up the exhaust system, I broke one of the manifold bolts off. Previously, I had fitted "Helicoil" stainless thread inserts, but one got buggered somehow and kinda cross threaded a year or two ago. Since I have to pull the thing off to get the bolt out, I'm considering have the manifold re-aluminized. The shop is reccommending a "Jet Hot" coating that's used on turbine blades and such. It's twice as expensive as the traditional aluminizing. Anyone had experience with the Jet Hot coatings? Cheers *----"Jeep may be famous, LAND-ROVER is Legendary"----* | A. P. (Sandy) Grice | | Rover Owners' Association of Virginia, Ltd. | | 1633 Melrose Parkway, Norfolk, VA 23508-1730 | | E-mail: rover@pinn.net Phone: 757-622-7054 (Day) | | 757-423-4898 (Evenings) FAX: 757-622-7056 | | | *----1972 Series III 88"------1996 Discovery SE-7 ----* ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 19:09:40 -0500 From: ecrover@midcoast.com (Mike Smith) Subject: RRR number 7 Dear all, Just wanted to take a minute and thank everyone involved for the great weekend the majority of the staff here at ECR had during the 7th annual Ray's Rocky Road Tour this past Saturday!!! The organizers did a great job of pre scouting the trails, lunch spots, and had the perfect mix of trail riding, and somewhat challeging sections to drive over. A basically pleasant drive through the beautiful NH mountains was broken up with little sections of rock climbing and even some mud. The trail set up was just right, an easy challenge for those who have no experience off road, and a bit of fun for the rest of us. No damage, a well done event. Everyone who attened had a great time, and an easy go of the great trails. There was everything from stock SIIA and SIII 88's, D90's, Range Rovers, one of our coil conversion 88's, and a few custom Rovers, including our Zebra truck. Even a Hummer was allowed to go for entertainment purposes. That was great to see, I usually only see those on city streets, hats off to the owner for doing what it was built to do. We all met early in Keene NH, *you wouldn't imagine how far Keene NH is from Warren ME, sounds close, but it isnt* and paraded the Rovers around a bit before ducking off down a trail for the remainder of the day. First section was a great rocky bit, where if you had no clue, or didn't pick your line as you should, you'd be hung. One SIIA 88 got hung up for a minute of two, then the rest went through cleanly. Then off through the NH country side, some time on dirt roads by postcard views of New England farm houses, some on fire roads, and some on rocky terrain *hey this is Ray's Rocky Road, right?!* The set up was perfect, some spots we'd all stop and watch each other go through a section, and sometimes we'd just train through the woods and take in the great feeling you get tooling around in the woods all day. A quick stop for a chat and a lunch, and back to it, until the afternoon. After a quick good bye, we headed off, back to Maine, with a group of 5 88's. All said and done, we all had a great time. Thanks again to the organizers, well done. I'm glad to see these Land Rover events doing so well, and I hope to see more of you at Ray's 8th Rocky Road Tour next year, you'll enjoy it. The staff and I will most definately be back! See ya there. From: Mike Smith East Coast Rover Co. 207.594.8086 21 Tolman Road *Rt. 90* 207.594.8120 fax Warren, Maine 04864 ecrover@midcoast.com Land Rover Service, Sales, Restoration, and More Series Coil Chassis Specialists ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 18:14:14 -0600 (MDT) From: "UtahSports.com" <rtsports@krusty.itsnet.com> Subject: Pigskin Classic Football Contest UtahSports.com would like to invite you to the Pigskin Classic guessing contest (BYU vs Texas A&M). The Contest and Prizes are sponsored by SS Marine. http://www.utahsports.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 33 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: James Wolf <J.Wolf@worldnet.att.net> Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 00:27:38 +0000 Greetings Chaps, Several questions. 1)Did we ever find out what model, year, etc.of Ford weatherstripping was used? 2)Has everyone seen the Sept.LRW ad on page 35 for the heavy duty swivel-housing gaiters? What is the opinion of those Net members that have seen it? 3)Regarding Rover type rear axles (10 spline) are genuine Land Rover axles better than after-market? How can you tell the difference? Does anyone sell a stronger (tempered) replacement? 4) Richard, you can remove the steering wheel, dry it and sand 400 or finer grit and paint it with two part epoxy. Or, of course, the leather cover is quicker and cheaper. Jim Wolf SIIA 109 s/w (Vicky) under restoration ------------------------------[ <- Message 34 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 21:39:16 -0500 From: Allan Smith <smitha@candw.lc> Subject: Re: D90 steering wheels Hi all - a couple of weeks ago there was some discussion about chopping up rear bulkheads to improve front space/driver position. One option that was proposed from the US was fitting a steering wheel with less dish. Are there any replacement steering wheels available for the Defender in the US? Didn't all US-spec 90s come with airbags? So far I have only LR options on my ROW 90 but I have never liked the Discovery-style steering wheel with the large centre boss and would happily change it for a plainer-looking spoked wheel that doesn't block most of the dash info when turning. (I can keep the plastic thing for when I'm restoring to concours condition 30 years from now :-). Cheers Allan ------------------------------[ <- Message 35 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 21:50:07 -0400 From: Nathan Dunsmore <dunsmo19@us.net> Subject: Metrinch Wrenches Hi all, I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but does anyone know where these Metrinch can be purchased in the US? I'd be interested in getting a 7/16 and 1/2 size range. Nate Dunsmore Rocking Horse Farm Boring, MD 21020 dunsmo19@us.net ------------------------------[ <- Message 36 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: James Wolf <J.Wolf@worldnet.att.net> Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 01:50:25 +0000 Greetings Chaps, Several questions. 1)Did we ever find out what model, year, etc.of Ford weatherstripping was used? 2)Has everyone seen the Sept.LRW ad on page 35 for the heavy duty swivel-housing gaiters? What is the opinion of those Net members that have seen it? 3)Regarding Rover type rear axles (10 spline) are genuine Land Rover axles better than after-market? How can you tell the difference? Does anyone sell a stronger (tempered) replacement? 4) Richard, you can remove the steering wheel, dry it and sand 400 or finer grit and paint it with two part epoxy. Or, of course, the leather cover is quicker and cheaper. Jim Wolf SIIA 109 s/w (Vicky) under restoration ------------------------------[ <- Message 37 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 19:48:31 -0700 (MST) From: Dirk Tischer <dtischer@U.Arizona.EDU> Subject: D90 tailgate on a Series III? Does anybody know if a D90 tailgate will fit onto a Series III? Thanks, Dirk Tischer ------------------------------[ <- Message 38 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 22:53:44 -0400 From: Garret Scott <scottgs@usit.net> Subject: re: commercial plug Jim, Point made. I suppose I got carried away. But, you must understand, a Land-Rover was my first car or vehicle or truck or lorry, (but not a J**P!!), and it was my pride and joy. I bought many parts from one of these vendors, I spent all of what little money I had on parts. Many of the new parts I received broke, others didn't fit correctly. Strangly, after I re-replaced many of the so called "OEM parts" with real factory parts, most of my Rover's problems went away. So I learned like most of us eventually do: The hard way. I would rather not see every other Land Rover owner (especially very young ones) have to go through the same bad experiences, costs, and learn the hard way about spare parts. This happened many years ago. Some of these people are still in business. Why, I ask? Surely they would get better, or bad experience and word-of-mouth (or Internet) would do them in. Apparently not! It appears there are still those parts dealers who are just out there to make a buck, and nothing else. However negative it may seem to discuss it, why should we all unknowingly suffer, and have to learn the hard way? If this sort of information belongs anywhere, it belongs in this group. Surely if the group can discuss "headless horse attachments", it can take on "parts suppliers". I realize this listserve service is essentially free to me. I do thank those who so graciously donate thier time to it's existance and timely delivery. I know well that the job can be a lot of work, aggravation, and fun (much like Land Rovers). I also agree that I should have toned down my previous reply. I will in the future. At least so as not to be made a "bad example" of. Garret (KB4QGN) Nigel, 67 Air Portable George the II, 67 88 S-IIA Edmund, 72 88 S-III (my first, and still physically challenged) ------------------------------[ <- Message 39 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Jim Pappas <roverhed@m3.pcix.com> Subject: RE: Commercial Plug Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 18:38:50 -0400 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I know that there's been this thread on whether or not to *advertise* or = list anything that smacks of commercialism... Most have a variety of = viewpoints. I think that a concensus might be lurking that it's o.k. as = long as it isn't flagrant and endless... or too repetitive... Lately, I am reading of lotsa plugs- both pro and con of various = establishments. I'm sure that I am safe in saying that ALL of the = vendors have SOME satisfied clients and some, well, not-so-satisfied = ones... This has always been true. Those who have NO satisfied ones go = out of business.. Logical! It is my hope that, rather than have the list serve as a tally sheet of = yea or nay for a particular establishment, that each vendor be allowed = to continue to have opportunities to get better, satisfy more people, = and take care of problems satisfactorily. Above is IMHO only.... Each of ends up patronizing those vendors who = render good service, fair prices, and good followup. At least I do... cheers Jim ------------------------------[ <- Message 40 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 22:52:55 -0700 From: John Karlsson <karlsson@edgenet.net> Subject: Re: Bonnet spare carrier harincar@internet.mdms.com wrote: > TeriAnn wrote... > > I think in general if the car came with a rear mounted spare tyre carrier, [ truncated by lro-digester (was 28 lines)] > tim harincar > harincar@mooregs.com > '66 IIa 88 SW My '66 88 SW (i.e. hardtop w/ sliding windows) has standard bonnet w/tyre mount, interior mount, and rear door mount. I have no reason to think it has been altered. I've owned it since 1970. My first LR was a 1965 109, and I was the third owner. When I bought it, I got the 2 1/2 page assembly line ticket, which listed the deluxe bonnet (dished) with tyre mount and the rear door mount. I put a rear door mount on the rear of the tropical roof. I can't remember if that mount came from my present 88 or if I used the one from the rear of the 109. I think it was the former. The 109 was originally sold in England (to an officer in the US Air Force, as I recall) who travelled through Africa with it. I sold it to a friend who in turn sold it to a Noel (that's the feminine No-el', as in Christmas) Walker, who lived in Vermont. Does anyone recognize this vehicle? The front bumper should show signs of having a front capstan winch mounted. John Karlsson Hope Valley, RI ------------------------------[ <- Message 41 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@aol.com Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 22:58:24 -0400 Subject: Re: Metrinch Wrenches Nate; I got my set from QVC..1-800-345-1515 their customer service people should be able to provide you with info... Rgds Steve Bradke 72 S lll 88 ( for sale ) WA2GMC 68 S lla 88 96 Discovery SE-7 ------------------------------[ <- Message 42 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Jim Pappas <roverhed@m3.pcix.com> Subject: RE: Land Rover Bicycle Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 20:37:25 -0400 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit David: Great post! I believe that LRNA is at some point going to release a LR bicycle from a different OEM. Stay tuned. cheers Jim - time for a Boddington's best bitter! ---------- From: David Rosenbaum[SMTP:rosenbau@u.washington.edu] Sent: Monday, August 19, 1996 11:10 AM Subject: Land Rover Bicycle Dear Rich: Sorry to hear about your *gash*. The door tops can be tough to remove. Trying to keep the posts even and lubrication of the white sleeves with Teflon spray seems to help. Glad your OK! Some time ago, somebody posted a web address about the LR Bicycle: http://137.205.192.13/~esrgq/moulton/landrapb.html Moulton has been making folding bikes for some time and they are renowned for their excellent construction and high price! (I believe that they sell in the $1500.-$3000. price range.) Green Gear Cycling in Eugene OR makes a line of folding bikes (Bike Friday) which start somewhat lower. Estimated range: $700. - $3000: they even make a folding tandem bike. All of their bikes are custom made according to your size and other specifications. Moulton and Green Gear use top components, and their bikes are said to ride as well or better than whatever your usual bike. Others make folding bikes that are simpler and (much) less expensive, that might be better suited for only occasional use, short trips or emergencies. The name that comes to mind is "Dahon" and their bikes are featured in some boating supply catalogues (Western Marine). I have a Bike Friday 'World Tourist,' but since I got the D90, I haven't been biking much. Best wishes, David R. Waist size, pre-D90: 32" Current waist size: 34+" Yikes! Time for a Guinness...... ------ =_NextPart_000_01BB8E22.80ED7AE0 ------------------------------[ <- Message 43 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Jim Pappas <roverhed@m3.pcix.com> Subject: RE: I'm back in the U.S.A! Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 20:31:17 -0400 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable FYI: The absolute key to success in removing (or reinstalling) the D90 door = tops is not letting one end get higher than the other!!! TIP: A little = spritz of oil into each hole helps here. If you DO use a blunt object to = assist, make sure you prise against a small block of wood else you will = gouge the paint at the very least. You'll find that an even pull from the top of the window frame usually = (once the stuck gasket breaks free of the bottom) comes up fairly = smoothly. cheers Jim ---------- From: 12/4/95[SMTP:rsloan@titan.liunet.edu] Sent: Monday, August 19, 1996 12:32 PM Subject: I'm back in the U.S.A! Well, I've just returned from a business trip to Japan. Was gone for about ten days, I still haven't quite figured out the time thing, left Japan at 3:30 PM Tuesday and arrived at JFK NY at 3:30 PM the same Tuesday! So of course the first thing I did was stretch, then proceeded = to remove soft top and windows from my truck. You know how you think you are industructible, and nothing that happens to other people will happen to you? Like when you really know better but = do something stupid anyway? Well listen to this momentary lapse of = reason. I was wrestling with the windows for about a minute. Really far too = long to wait to get them off right? So I started really yanking, tugging and = huffing. Finally got one end up. (For those who don't know what I'm talking about, the window section of the door for D90's is removable...the window has two six inch bolts that drop through the top of the door) Then when I tried to get the other end up, it would come up = after dropping the other side, like a see saw. So off goes the light bulb, out comes the crow bar. Ahh, the perversity of the inanimate! Don't ever, ever, EVER direct the force of blunt or sharp objects = towards you! Something I quickly realized just before my vision was impaired by = all the blood dripping down my head and face. Quite a shocking site for = the folks when I walked in during their supper. Smacking oneself with a = crow bar is definitely a good way of causing damage, in my case a nice 1-inch gash directly above my right eyeball. Fortunately I'm thick skulled, or I would have bled my brakes, er, brains all over the place. Anyway, the windows are off, I had about 90 messages to read, and here's = the sightings from Japan... 2 Range Rovers 3 Discos 4 Series of various denominations 1 D110, left hand drive. Also, in Tokyo, I saw a Land Rover bicycle, something called an APB or AFB I think. It looked collapsible and pretty sturdy. Who's got the = info on that? Goodbye for now, Rich D90 #2948 bloodied, but still standing... ------ =_NextPart_000_01BB8E22.7B763FC0 ------------------------------[ <- Message 44 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 00:06:32 -0500 (EST) From: Jeff & Laura Kessler <lmkessler@srnet.com> Subject: Re:Bonnet spare carrier On 17 Aug 96, John Dillingham commented.."I wish we knew what these things had for accessories when they hit port." I have a Series III brochure put out by British Leyland Motors Inc with a NJ address, LR 732, printed USA, that describes the 1973? 88 S/W. Under equipment it includes "Interior and exterior spare wheel carriers." In the descriptive narrative it says "Spare wheel mounts are fitted to the bulkhead or outside of the rear door." Factory-Installed Options were: Front lifting and towing rings. Tropical roof. Spare wheel carrier on hood. Folding side steps (2). Sun visors (2). Rear step. Engine speed control. Locking hasp for hood. FWHs, plow and electric winch were listed is dealer installed options. The pictures show rear spare mounts and spares mounted inside. One picture shows a hood mount for the spare and the hood does not have a recess. Three of the four round rubbers are visible in the picture. Comparing the hood to pictures in a early 80's UK SIII brochure, the '73 NAS SIII does not have a rounded edge on the front of the hood, so it does not have the deluxe hood. Jeff Kessler 1988 Range Rover Newport NH USA 603-863-7883 ------------------------------[ <- Message 45 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Franz.Parzefall@lrz.tu-muenchen.de Subject: Re: D90 steering wheels Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 08:18:52 +0200 (METDST) Allan asks: | Are there any replacement steering wheels available for the Defender in the US? Sorry, I don't know about the US, but my 1989 110 (note: NO Defender) has a steering wheel with much fewer plastic in the middle than the new Disco style. Perhaps you could get one like this from the UK? Just a thought. Cheers, Franz --------------------------------------------------------------- Franz Parzefall tbr1102@sunmail.lrz-muenchen.de _______ [____|\_\== [_-__|__|_-] Brumml exmil. 1989 110 2.5D ___.._(0)..._.(0)__..- ------------------------------[ <- Message 46 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 16:34:49 +1100 From: m.belik@uws.edu.au (Miroslav Belik) Subject: Scrathed Swivel Balls Hello again. One of the swivel balls on my newly acquired LR has go a series of scratches on them stuffing the seal up and making the oil leak out. Is it possble to sand the scratches down so the the ball is smooth again and replace the seals to get rid of the leak. Or does the ball need to be replaced. Apparently the swivel balls are very hard to get in Australia. Is this true (For the Oz contingent) Cheers. SIII Stage 1 82 3.9 ISUZU Miroslav Belik Email: M.Belik@UWS.EDU.AU UWS, Macarthur Phone: 018-028-708 or 61 2 823 9445 P.O. Box 555 FAX: 61 46 203025 Campbelltown, 2560 NSW Australia. ------------------------------[ <- Message 47 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 00:49:08 -0700 From: twakeman@scruznet.com (TeriAnn Wakeman) Subject: Re: Scrathed Swivel Balls At 4:34 PM 8/20/96 +1100, Miroslav Belik wrote: >Hello again. >One of the swivel balls on my newly acquired LR has go a series of scratches [ truncated by lro-digester (was 8 lines)] >sand the scratches down so the the ball is smooth again and replace the >seals to get rid of the leak. Or does the ball need to be replaced. At various times I have heard people on the list mention that they have filled in pits & scratches with epoxy and fine sanded everything smoth. They said it worked for them. I have also heard of sending them out to be hard chromed. Or I supose you could mail order a set from the UK. TeriAnn twakeman@scruznet.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 48 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: bb@olivetti.dk (Bent Bohlers) Subject: Re: Scrathed Swivel Balls Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 10:28:56 +-200 At 4:34 PM 8/20/96 +1100, Miroslav Belik wrote: >Hello again. >One of the swivel balls on my newly acquired LR has go a series of scratches [ truncated by lro-lite (was 8 lines)] >sand the scratches down so the the ball is smooth again and replace the >seals to get rid of the leak. Or does the ball need to be replaced. At various times I have heard people on the list mention that they have filled in pits & scratches with epoxy and fine sanded everything smoth. They said it worked for them. I have also heard of sending them out to be hard chromed. Or I supose you could mail order a set from the UK. TeriAnn I have also the problem, the chrome have been hit by stones. My local repair shop says that it is possible to rechrome in small spots, without removing the balls. I will try to get this done during the winter. Happy Rovering Bent Boehlers, Denmark. ------------------------------[ <- Message 49 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 11:42:45 +0200 From: Jody Scharrenborg <jody@cyberlab.nl> Subject: Re: Land-Rover bicycle here's the adres: http://137.205.192.13/~esrgq/moulton/landrapb.html greetings from Holland Jody 1955 SWB -no top, the last few days- ------------------------------[ <- Message 50 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 06:49:10 -0400 From: landrvr@blacdisc.com (Mike Loiodice) Subject: Re: music Ed sez... > This is a first time posting. (just-FINALLY!!!-got a computer) >I prefer bagpipes for city driving. Played loud, it really scares the hell >out of pedestrian. :-) It works real well when pulling into a Rover encampment late at night. All the drunken sods love it. And, the next morning, it works equally well at 6AM to wake up the same drunken sods. Aye, Laddie, the pipes, the pipes. Cheers Mike Loiodice 166 W. Fulton St. 1965 SerIIa 88 Petrol - Faded Green Gloversville 1972 SerIII 88 Petrol - Fern Camo NY 12078 (USA) 7 1971 SerIIa 88 Petrol - Red and Blue #:-}> 1964 Triumph Spitfire - BRG ------------------------------[ <- Message 51 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960820 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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