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From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 06:54:08 -0500
Subject: Re: Canvas dressing?

On a related note, has anyone in the States ever tried Scotchguard on a
canvas tilt? Seems to me to be an ideal application - protect it from UV,
waterproof it and generally keep trhe nasties out of the fabric.

Just a thought - I know that's available in most hardware stores by the
can.

               Alan/Mr. C.

P.S.: Machiasport, ME? PLEASE tell me you're not living next door to Steven
King....The juxaposition of that man and a Rover would definitely be the
end of the world as we know it.....

                    ajr

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From: "John McMaster" <john@chiaroscuro.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:15:43 +0000
Subject: Re: Camel Freelander 

> >If its good enough for the Camel Trophy, it should be good enough for
> >the semi-serious off-roader to use in medium to tough RTV's (with a set
> >of aggressive tyres (or tires for those over the pond) stuck on
> >it............but thats another rant!)

> Ah,but have you noticed the route? Mainly on "graded" roads.I would
> venture to suggest nothing a decently equipped rally car couldnt cope
> with.And thats what it looks like to me.

I had a look over them at the motor show last week.  The exhaust 
hangs down 1 1/2" below the sill line for its full length!  Go over 
your first hill crest or along a deeply rutted track (as in following 
750s shod Land Rovers (-;   ) and watch the exhaust buckle!   I was 
amazed that Land Rover could do this, even on a predominantly road 
biased car.

John

______________________
John McMaster
john@chiaroscuro.co.uk

green/purple 110/Massey Ferguson

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 7:39:04 -0500
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: Re: Canvas dressing?

Equal parts of mineral spirits, boiled linseed oil and beeswax, applied 
hot, will go a long way. Wipe it on with a rag and don't be stingy.

Bill Adams
3D Artist/Animator
'66 Land Rover S2A 109 Diesel Station Wagon,
'81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:
"Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching"

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Subject: rust on galvanized frame?
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 97 07:50:58 -0500
From: David Russell <David_R@mindspring.com>

My used galvanized frame has some rust colored spots around the battery 
tray and RH horn. The surface has not broken and it looks more like a 
stain than anything else. There have been no repairs to this area, or any 
part of the frame for that matter.

Should I be concerned, or is it just a stain?

Thanks!

David Russell
http://www.mindspring.com/~david_r
David_R@mindspring.com
1969 SIIA SWB (Pastel Green, 4-speed)
1997 SD (Oxford Blue, 5-speed)
1977 FJ40 (rust, 8-speed (hopefully still))

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From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 07:52:57 -0500
Subject: Re: rust on galvanized frame?

Most likewy (as it's around the battery tray) is that you're getting some
leakage from an overcharging battery or the like and it's messing things
up.
A plastic tray for the battery might not be a bad idea...

                    ajr

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 09:11:06 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Won't run with out choke?

daviscar wrote:
> Hi All
> I have a problem. My 88 won't run with out the choke 1/2 way on. it will
> idle, but when you try and apply gas it misses back fires through the
> exhaust all sorts of stuff.
> It have a standard Lr 2.25 motor with a solex carb.
> What I have done is the following things:

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> 67 SIIA 88 Patches
> 59 SII 109  No name yet
 It sounds to me like a blocked Jet in the carb. You will need to get
into the innards of you solex and give it a good clean including
removing and blowing out all the jets.

    Hvae fun    John and muddy

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From: DEFENDER@ibm.net
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 08:48:37 -0800
Subject: Re: radio/CD player

I have a d90 and have put a new system into my car.  The factory stereo,
by Clarion, does not have self power.  That is why the 30 watt amp in
included.  I replaced my head unit with a stereo head unit that had
better power, put in new speakers to replace the 4 originals and
attached the factory 30 watt, along with the stereo output to these new
mids.  Then, I added some subs which are connnected to a 200 watt amp.
I also added a Sony cd changer.  I paid about 600$ for the head unit and
cd changer, 100 less than the factory cd player alone and I now have
better equipment.

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From: SPYDERS@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 09:03:00 -0500 (EST)
Subject: "Leyland" strikes again...

Living in Miami, it is hard to get away from all the baseball hype, with some
form of championship being played... (I know, it is the so-called "world"
series, but where are all the other countries [other than the token 51st
staters] ?).

The Florida Marlins' manager is named *Leyland*. It was a wonder the whole
organization didn't fall apart with all the salt air down here. 

Ok, for real rover content, I spotted a white LWB (109/110/Hicap with camper
roof) in an ad on Page 14 of today's Herald Tribune (From NY). It is in an ad
for a sat-phone that does everything including e-mail. The LR is surrounded
by some interesting looking rocks in the middle of nowhere. Once again, a
land-rover is used as imagery to conjure up being in some desolate spot on
earth. (we all know he's either trying to call AAA or send a posting to the
lro list)

pat
93  110

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:56:47 +0100
From: Franz Parzefall <franz@physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de>
Subject: Re: De-mobbed Rovers

On Tue, Oct 21, 1997 at 10:29:28PM -0400, Alexander P. Grice wrote:
> Anyway, MVS will be selling at least 3,000 from their site (including both 
> left and RH drive vehicles, 88's, 109, 12 and 24v) at Fradley Park near 
> Lichfield, Staffs.  Vehicles will be available from October 13th on.

Sounds interesting. Does anybody know if there are diesels, too? Most
of the British military LRs I've seen were petrols.
How does MVS sell them? In auctions or can go there, test drive and pick one
up?

Thanks for any answers,

Franz (very tempted to get one or two across the channel)
Franz Parzefall                franz@physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de
		   http://www.physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de/~franz
       _______
      [____|\_\==
      [_-__|__|_-]      Brumml, exmil. 1989 Land Rover 110 2.5D
 ___.._(0)..._.(0)__..-
                                  

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From: bobnsueb@maxinet.com (Bob and Sue Bernard)
Subject: looking for someone
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 07:39:07 -0800

Hi,
I'm trying to send a message to Keith Armstromg in Iowa, and the email
address I have isn't working.
Does someone have his new email?
Or If you read this, Keith please email to me.
Thanks,
Bob Bernard 
       
Bob and Sue Bernard,  Paradise, CA  
<bobnsueb@maxinet.com> 916 877-2749  
'69 88 SW Sherman, '65 88 SW Olivia
           '51 80 Nelly               
 

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 07:42:22 -0800
From: Jeremy Bartlett <bartlett@slip.net>
Subject: Re: Freelander names...

RoverNut@aol.com wrote:

> The guy who designed it was in LRW this month. Is it just me, or does he look
> like someone who should be playing sax in Michael Bolton's band rather than
> designing trucks.

OK I agree to stereo typing... before I even read the text I saw the photo and
though ... Ah that's the designer... :)

cheers,

Jeremy

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Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 20:41:47 -1000
From: Faye and Peter Ogilvie <ogilvi@hgea.org>
Subject: Re: Seat belts for soft tops

My 1970 88 has three point seat belts that are secured to the bulkhead with
the same type of shackle as the lower bulkhead mount. Assume these were
standard issue.  Since they do not attach to the top they work fine with
the top off. There would be a slight downward pull in an accident so
wouldn't want to use these in a crash derby but they should keep you off
the dash board and in the car. They do not automatically adjust so not good
for two different size operators. I replaced the drivers side with a set
from RN that have the buckle on a semi rigid stalk so they can be put on
with one hand.

At 11:07 PM 10/26/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I've been following the seat belt thread, and have looked in my parts
>manual, and various catalogs, and haven't seen a three-point harness
>solution that is intended for a soft-top.  Surely there must be such a
>thing?  I figure the bulkhead, with appropriate mounting bits, can take
>the strain of a pair of belts.  I am not sure that I trust my engineering,
>and don't really want to find out!   Has anyone done something about this?  

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>David_Scheidt@math.earlham.edu
>yip yip yip yap yap yak yap yip *BANG*  -- no terrier

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From: DONOHUEPE@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:01:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Is this a Range Rover Story?

THE NEW CAR

This lady always wanted an expensive car; a status symbol to drive around
and be seen in.  She scrimps and saves, goes to the dealer, and plops down
several years income for a brand new state-of-the-art, computer enhanced,
kick-ass, plush mobile.

As she's driving off, she decides she wants some music and searches for the
radio.  The dashboard looks like a control panel at NASA.  She fiddles with
this button, that gizmo, jiggles these and those, but finally gives up.
Can't find the damned thing.

Furious, she races back to the dealership and screams at the salesman.
Tells him they forgot to install the radio.

He assures her it's right there in front of her.  It's hooked into the
onboard computer.  It responds to verbal commands.  All she has to do is
tell it what she wants.  He demonstrates: "Classical", he says.  *click*
The car fills with the sounds of the Portland String Quartet

"Blues", he says, and *click* a B.B.  King classic plays.

She drives off amazed.  "Country", she says, and *click* a Garth Brooks tune
comes on.  "Folk" *click* Joan Baez sings about the night they drove ol'
Dixie down.  "New Age" *click* Yanni at the Acropolis snaps on.  She's so
captivated by this new toy that she isn't paying much attention to the road.
Another driver runs a light and cuts her off.

"A**HOLE!!!"  she screams.  *click* "Good morning, everyone.  You're
listening to the Rush Limbaugh Show"

Apologies for limited Leaf Sprung Rover content.
Paul Donohue
1965 Land Rover 109

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From: DONOHUEPE@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:03:46 -0500 (EST)
Subject: LR Fun in the Snow

Denver has just had the best ever weekend for Land Rover fun in the city.
Two to three feet of snow fell Friday and Saturday on the city and along the
front range of the mountains.  Highways in and out of the city were closed
and it became almost impossible to get to or from the airport.

Had more fun pulling stuck 4x4s out of snowbanks.  People always seem to be
amazed at what can be done by a 32 year old truck with a dinkey little four
cylinder engine and tall narrow 7.50 16 mud & snow tires.  Even got to
recover a stuck moving van while helping a friend who had the bad luck to be
moving this weekend.  In the process, a gent in a white 110 SW stopped to
admire the old beast and chat.

Lots of evidence here of the truth in the observation by our local off-road
driving guru that driving through challenges is mostly driver and a little
bit tires.

Paul Donohue
1965 Land Rover Dormobile

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 11:06:59 -0600
From: pcaropreso <pcaropreso@willowtree.com>
Subject: electrical problems

Series IIA, 88" Landie, which keeps cutting out. No lights, no horn.
Running fine, then nothing, even when the vehicle is moving. I have
replaced the distributor completely. I was told that there was a crack
in the cap, which let moisture in. I need a wiring diagram for the
vehicle. Can anyone tell me how I can get one? I have new battery and a
new wiring harness. I also have a new mechanic. Thanks, Phil

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:14:54 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: ugly rumour

Can anyone confirm or deny the rumour emanating I believe from deepest
Colorado that the Freelander has been cancelled? Sounds off the wall to
me but ya never know
    John and Muddy

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From: DEFENDER@ibm.net
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:20:05 -0800
Subject: Re: ugly rumour

FROM LRNA:  The first release of the Freeloader will not make it into
the USA.  They are planning (thinking) about sending the second release
here in a few years.  the Freeloader will be used in the 98 camel trophy
though!  I am hoping that that is a joke and someone will tell me the
punch line.  But, based on the proposed route, I think that even a
suburu outback could make it.

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From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:13:31 -0500
Subject: Re: electrical problems

First off, if the electricals are cutting out completely, then the
distributor cap is the least of your worries. I'd be much more likely to
believe one of your main battery cables is bad - try cleaning the posts and
terminals to the battery, making sure they're tightened properly.

If you're losing it all AND the headlights, the wiring harness ain't
it.....8*)

As far as a schematic, the Haynes Land-Rover manual is a good source,
though their technical accuracy is not the greatest. British Pacific has a
smudgy one up on their website which can give you a good general idea what
goes where even if it doesn't match your car precisely.

As far as electrical problems, don't sweat them. A little prodding around
with a test lamp can usually extricate you from the seepest trouble.

               Al Richer

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From: West <GebietWest@ATELCO.DE>
Subject: Re: Seat belts
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 18:46:03 +0100

Hello

I=B4ve seen such a harness in an ex mil landrover 109 softtop on a
scrapyard in northern germany.
But I did not get the numbers on it. If I manage It this year to go =
back
to the scrapyard I will buy
it, because I have the problem with the seat-belt also.

The harness is like a small roll bar behind the seats. abt. 25 cm high
(maybe a foot) and made from
1 inch tube. It has mounting points for the upper seat belt mounting
(?).

cheers

Oli 

Oliver_Gottlob@t-online.de
dg5dbv@db0nos.ampr.org
1976 Landrover 109 Diesel (2,25l) with canvas "everyday vehicle"
        (temporaly 2 wheel drive because a broken front diff.)
1976 Landrover 109 Petrol (2,25l) in bits and pieces (for the one =
above)

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:48:57 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: ugly rumour

DEFENDER@ibm.net wrote:
> FROM LRNA:  The first release of the Freeloader will not make it into
> the USA.  They are planning (thinking) about sending the second release
> here in a few years.  the Freeloader will be used in the 98 camel trophy
> though!  I am hoping that that is a joke and someone will tell me the
> punch line.  But, based on the proposed route, I think that even a
> suburu outback could make it.

 I thought that might be the situation. Probably a smart move as the 
Europeans are a bit more tolerant to first run problems than the
Americans and a whole lot less likely to sue if thay are dissapointed
with their new car. As for the Camel Trophy if they are taking bicycles
why not take a car too and don't forget the grey poop, err poupon.
  John and Muddy

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From: dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 97 14:09:15 EST
Subject: Re[2]: Seat belts

     
>.The harness is like a small roll bar behind the seats. abt. 25 cm high 
>(maybe a foot) and made from 
     >1 inch tube. It has mounting points for the upper seat belt mounting 
     
     this a standard land rover part, was supposed to be on all soft tops 
     after a certain year. They can still be had new, I looked into one 
     here a few months ago. it was about two hundred $$US, from a fairly 
     expensive source. It can be found in the SIIa/III optional parts book. 
     I can look up the part # tonight if no one has access to this tome...
     
     rgrds
     DaveB.

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:12:38 -0500
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: Nissan Patrol...

Spotted on PA 309 near Tunkhannock, a beige late 70's early 80's Nissan 
Patrol, LHD abominated by plywood rear cab, snowplow and a gazillion rust 
worm holes. Looked so similar to an 88 that I pulled over to get a look 
at it. Can you say SAYONARA? 
Also seen in the Dallas Township area...a Leyland farm tractor...veddy 
british, wot?!
Many, many off-road trails scoped on this in-laws visit.

Bill Adams
3D Artist/Animator
'66 Land Rover S2A 109 Diesel Station Wagon,
'81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:
"Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching"

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:32:20 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Nissan Patrol...

Adams, Bill wrote:
> Spotted on PA 309 near Tunkhannock, a beige late 70's early 80's Nissan
> Patrol, LHD abominated by plywood rear cab, snowplow and a gazillion rust
> worm holes. Looked so similar to an 88 that I pulled over to get a look
> at it. Can you say SAYONARA?
> Also seen in the Dallas Township area...a Leyland farm tractor...veddy
> british, wot?!
> Many, many off-road trails scoped on this in-laws visit.
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> '81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:
> "Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching"
The Leyland Tractor was really quite good I ran one for a number of
years and never had a diesel that would start better when cold and I
mean Canadian Winter cold. It was killed off by high production costs
mainly due to inefficient labour management in common with so much of
the Leyland empire. I still have a number of new parts going reeeeel
cheap.

     John and Muddy

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From: "S. Vels" <dko5319@vip.cybercity.dk>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 21:08:58 +0001
Subject: Smoking 2286 Petrol (strange).

Dear all.

My engine won't quit smoking. On the throttle (under loead) it smokes 
black and when returning to idle (and when pumping the accellerator) 
it smokes blue.

I did a compression test. 157, 158, 157, 153. The gasket seems to 
hold the compression even though there is oil leaking from under the 
head onto the block. The gasket is fiber and i (incorrectly?) lubed 
it before fitting two years ago.

Even if it leaks it seems that oil/water can not get  into the 
cylinders between the head and the block. The compression would be 
much lower if this was the case, right?.

Ignition and valves were adjusted recently. The problem started after 
this situation:

I was tightening the vacuum tube connector with the engine running. 
When the smear of Hylomar was complete around the connector the 
engine died. It took some effort to get it started again, tampering 
with the idle and mixture screw. 

Could this smoking problem be a carburettor thing? The Weber 34ich is 
two years old.

What puzzles me is the two kinds of smoke. Something fundamental must 
be wrong here. 

Anyone got an idea?.

rgds
sv/aurens

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:57:59 -0500
From: Francesco Barbera <barbera@whafh.com>
Subject: Rust and Corrosion

The law firm that is representing plaintiffs in the class action against
Land Rover North America has established a website which provides
extensive details/photographs regarding the lawsuit. The site is located
@  www.whafh.com/landrover/index.htm

Sincerely,

Frank Barbera

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 17:00:03 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Smoking 2286 Petrol (strange).

S. Vels wrote:
> Dear all.
> My engine won't quit smoking. On the throttle (under loead) it smokes
> black and when returning to idle (and when pumping the accellerator)
> it smokes blue.
> I did a compression test. 157, 158, 157, 153. The gasket seems to

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> rgds
> sv/aurens
You have two separate problems. The Blue smoke is oil burning and the
black smoke is fuel. I think you have poor valve stem oil seals which
allows oil to go down the intake valve stems into the cylinder. This
will be most noticable when youare slowing down with the throttle close
as the manifold vacuum is highest then. I am sure there is also a
problem in the carb. You have way too much gas going in and when you
fixed the vacuum leak at the tube it can,t get enough air. Check the
float level in the carb and the needle valve to be sure it is closing
properly. you also need to check the air filter as a clogged airfilter
will give these sme symptoms.
   best of luck    John and Muddy

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 16:23:56 -0500
From: Michael A Smith <masmith@barint.on.ca>
Subject: subscribe

subscribe

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From: dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 97 16:37:10 EST
Subject: Re[2]: Canvas dressing?

>Equal parts of mineral spirits, boiled linseed oil and beeswax, applied 
>hot, will go a long way. Wipe it on with a rag and don't be stingy.

err...Bill? we're trying to water proof canvas here, not fight off Mongolian 
Hordes...but then again, if there's extra, we can do that too!

later
D-D-DaveB.

quite nice on chips, too?

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:21:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Lorri Paustian <lorri@sound.net>
Subject: Re: looking for someone

Keith's address is kaacpa@worldnet.alt.net
At 07:39 AM 10/27/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I'm trying to send a message to Keith Armstromg in Iowa, and the email
>address I have isn't working.
>Does someone have his new email?
>Or If you read this, Keith please email to me.
>Thanks,

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>Thanks,
>Bob Bernard 
Lorri Paustian, Flatland Rover Society
Lenexa, Kansas
'95 Coniston Green D90 SW
'95 Arles Blue D90 SW

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 19:03:18 -0600
From: Mark Sullivan <msullivan@dataflowsys.com>
Subject: 109 Truck Body
	[ Original post was HTML ]

<HTML>
FOR SALE
<BR>109 Truck body..doors,cab, bed, wings(fenders), bonnet(hood),tailgate..everythings
from the chassis up. EXCEPT the engine. All most go soon! No glass in windshield!!

<P>All good condition, no dents in body panels, but they do need a paint
job. Doors have small amount of rust at bottom.

<P>MAKE ME AN OFFER. Located in Melbourne FL. Buyer collects or pays for
shipping!
<BR>Pictures may be available on web site soon. Only serious inquires please.<I></I>

<P><I>E-mail if the fastest way to get me!</I></HTML>

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From: TBache9248@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 19:38:47 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Billing, etc

Hi List,
In case it hasn't been posted, Billing is July 17-19,1998 as per Phil
Broughton,ARC 50th is May 22-31,1998 and Series One Club 50th is
June27-29,1998.  Hope this helps.

Tom Bache
Avondale, PA

P.S. What is this about Camel Trophy Freelanders?

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From: Solihull@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 20:27:01 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re:  Is this a Range Rover Story?

>>*click* "Good morning, everyone.
Imus or Stern, more like. ;-O
Cheers!!
John Dillingham
near Canton, GA
KF4NAS     LROA #1095
73 s3 swb 25902676b DD "Pansy"
72 s3 swb 25900502a rusted, in suspended animation
Looking for a P5 project, well, OK, or a P6 or another SD1
Vintage Rover Service, since 1994, where we say:
Land Rovers for Agriculture!
Land Rovers for Industry!
Land Rovers for Recreation!
Land Rovers forever!! D.V.

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From: ASFCO@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Roofrack for sale
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 01:55:09 +0000

    Full length Galvanized roofrack for sale fits swb LR.
$ 375 Located in Albany, NY 
E mail direct if interested

Rgds
Steve Bradke       96 Discovery
WA2GMC             72 S lll 88 (For Sale)
                   68 S lla 88                 

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From: bmc@syspac.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 20:09:13 -0700
Subject: Re: 109 Truck Body

How much and is it a 3 or 5 door?

Regards,  Jon

Mark Sullivan wrote:
> <HTML>
> FOR SALE
> <BR>109 Truck body..doors,cab, bed, wings(fenders),
> bonnet(hood),tailgate..everythings
> from the chassis up. EXCEPT the engine. All most go soon! No glass in
> windshield!!

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> please.<I></I>
> <P><I>E-mail if the fastest way to get me!</I></HTML>

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From: Neil Sheridan <neil_seg@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: SIIA Seat Replacement for Backseat Drivers
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:08:23 -0500

This weekend I found a backseat (one piece, two seater base and separate,
 matching top) from some Eurosedan that provides an excellent seat 
replacement option for my SIIA 88.  Features include:

+ Medium gray, soft, smooth-textured, leatherlike vinyl upholstery 
(Baby Elephanthide?)
+ Bottom piece can be removed easily, permitting access to the toolbox
+ Top piece fits perfectly against the bulkhead and can be bolted down to 
it.
+ Much lighter than the original seats or replacement front seats
+ Bucket seating
+ Highback with neck protection
+ Center armrest
+ Holes for seatbelt stalks
+ Narrow enough for 3-point seatbelts to fit over
+ Foam and vinyl construction means great soundproofing of seatbox 
and bulkhead
+ Too high for my dog to jump over but low enough not to obstruct 
view on any side
+ Easier installation than two bolt-in bucket seats with almost as 
firmly seated a feeling.

The best part is that, since it apparently was tossed because of a 3" 
slit in the passenger side seat, I get to fix the new seating with the 
old standby -- duct tape!  (At least until I mend it properly).

I'll let you all know if I figure out what make and model it came from.  
Any comments or warnings welcome directly or to the list.

Best regards,

Neil
65 88 "The Sheridan Valdez"

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From: SFmms@aol.com
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 02:59:07 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Series Tires

I own a '74 SIII 88 with the original 15" rims. The current tires are old
Bridgestone Desert Dueller sized 225-75-15 which have to be replaced (dry
rot). I would like to use the 15" rims but upgrade to a taller tire to get
more ground clearance for moderate off-roading activities. I need to know
what tires may fit without requiring fender trimming or adjustment to the
bump stops. It would be helpful if I can get advice on sizes and brands that
have been sucessfully used. 

Thanks in advance,

Karen Sindir
'74 SIII 88 "Red Rufy"

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Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 10:11:30 +0100
From: Adrian Redmond <channel6@post2.tele.dk>
Subject: Back on the list
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Hi all!

after four exciting weeks in Alaska, I have returned to Denmark - only
to find over 1500 posings from you all (what do i expect when I don't
unsubscribe).

I had a great day with a fellow LRO in Anchorage - Ron Sutcliffe - who
besides having a veryu nice RR, in which he took me for an amzing trip
around the locality, also has an almost pristine red lightweight which
looks as if it will be a great car.

Thanks for a great day Ron! I'll mail you later

I must confess that the 1500 postings were so daunting, I decided to
scrub the lot - so just in case anyone has written to me - sorry!

But it was good to see that there's still life on the LRO net.

-- 
Adrian Redmond

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From: Solihull@aol.com
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 06:47:13 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re:  Series Tires

BF Goodrich makes a 9.50x15 tire in a 33inch height in a couple tread
patterns that would be good for rover duty. If I can't scare up some 16inch
rims soon at a reasonable price, I may go with them for Pansy. Anybody tried
these?
Cheers!!
John Dillingham
near Canton, GA
KF4NAS     LROA #1095
73 s3 swb 25902676b DD "Pansy"
72 s3 swb 25900502a rusted, in suspended animation
Looking for a P5 project, well, OK, or a P6 or another SD1
Vintage Rover Service, since 1994, where we say:
Land Rovers for Agriculture!
Land Rovers for Industry!
Land Rovers for Recreation!
Land Rovers forever!! D.V.

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