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From: Keith Mohlenhoff <krm@nj.paradyne.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:43:18 -0400
Subject: Alaska Land Rover tours?

Hello;
Probably a shot in the dark but, anyone know of any tour companies using
Land ROvers in any of the following Alaskan cities?

Juneau
Ketchikan
Juneau
Skagway
Fairbanks
Danali park area

Thanks in advance
Keith R. Mohlenhoff
63 IIA 5 door 2.25D
71 IIA 3 door 2.25P
88 RR

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From: "David R. Bobeck"<dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:48:47 -0500
Subject: Re[4]: new parts! 

    >I'm pretty much up on that there buddy...
>.Whatsamatter, you only got one use for 
>JBWeld? My woods ain't that dark and deep.

one use...many applications...

the woods are alot deeper when you run out of engine oil.

later
dave

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From: "David R. Bobeck"<dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:49:19 -0500
Subject: Re[4]: new parts! 

    >I'm pretty much up on that there buddy...
>.Whatsamatter, you only got one use for 
>JBWeld? My woods ain't that dark and deep.

one use...many applications...

the woods are alot deeper when you run out of engine oil.

later
dave

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From: "Huub Pennings" <hps@fs1-kfih.azr.nl>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 15:32:20 +0100
Subject: Looking for tire's

Anyone on the list who has a good(cheap) address for new ore used 
7.5x16 tires in Holland or Belgium?

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From: asfco <asfco@banet.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:40:23 -0400
Subject: Kevin Girling

Kevin;
Please e mail me off list
Rgds
Steve Bradke

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From: MARCINKO3@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:00:01 EDT
Subject: Re: SOLAROS Tellico Rally

To Join Solaros the person you need to contact is Chris Brown I think his
Phone # is on the website. 
    http://www.learnlink.emory.edu/solaros/members.html

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From: rovah@agate.net
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:31:09 -0500
Subject: Soft top hoop set wanted....

If anyone has a hoop set for sale, please let me know.  I'm looking for one
for my IIA.

Cheers!  John

John Cassidy
Bangor, Maine USA

The Downeast Land Rover Club, <http://www.agate.net/~rovah/>
X0 of the V(irtual)MFA 323rd Cougars/Flying GSC's F/A-18 Hornet game
<http://www.tstonramp.com/~kahuna/index.html>

2 Wheels: 1970 Velocette Thruxton, Moto Morini 350S
4 Wheels: 1998 SE Discovery "Chukka," 1987 Range Rover-"Smedley," 1966
Series IIA 88" "SWAMBO,"  1963 Unimog 404.1-S "The Caterpiller,"  1968
Porsche 911L, Series 109" Project

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From: "Luis Manuel Gutierrez" <lgutierr@jccr.co.cr>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:27:15 -0500
Subject: RE: LR Newcomer

>Actually... I saw a guy careening around brooklyn with what looked like a
>roof-top air conditioner on a reddish orange SIIA... it was his work
>truck...
>maybe construction or steel works or something... any idea who he is?
> -scott

I saw like a week ago a "reddish orange SIIA" with "what looked like a
roof-top air conditioner" but thousands of miles make me say it must be
another one.
:-)

Lic. LUIS MANUEL GUTIERREZ CHACON
Jose Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A.
E-mail: lgutierr@jccr.co.cr
Tel: (506) 296 2743
Fax: (506) 296 2744

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From: "Emil King" <ewader@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:33:23 PDT
Subject: neophyte

Hello.  I'm new here and I have a few questions.  I love LRs-I think 
they're really cool, but I am interested in one.... That said, and being 
a current owner of recently deceased Toyota LandCruiser, I have to 
decide on whether to get an older TLC FJ40 or a Series LR.

1. For a college student, is a series too cost prohibitive. I know TLCs 
are notorious for rusted tubs, but as far as mechanicals go, they're 
rock solid.  I have heard many stories about rovers being poorly built 
but rustproof. That's why I came here, to the source.

2. Any clubs in VA? I belong to the TLCA and there are two different 
clubs in VA, with plenty of nice Cruiser people to share info with.  A 
few live near me. I have only seen 4 Series rovers here, and I think 
there might be too little interest in my area as far as parts, 
assistance, etc.

3. If rovers are hard to maintain, then explain they're prominence in 
the rest of the world, besides the U.S. There must be something to 
them....

Now please do not take this long post as negative.  I love all 4wd 
vehicles and think they are all good (well, except new jeeps), but I do 
not want to incite anyone on this list.  One day, I plan to have at 
least one Rover, a few LCs, and maybe an old Bronco or IH Scout.  Thanks 
for listening to me....

Emil King
Hampton, Va
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/7771/relax.html

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From: caloccia@senie.com
Date: 13 Aug 1998 17:09:55 -0000
Subject: changes in list mail handling

Hi All,

After the looping mail the other day, a change was made to prevent any
such occurances happening again, but it MAY AFFECT YOUR REPLIES !!

If you REPLY (to individual messages) and FORWARD the whole message,
your reply WILL BE DROPPED.  You may avoid your reply being dropped if
you cut out the parts of the forwarded message which are not necessary
for your reply.  (e.g. if you only include a few important lines of text
from the message which you are replying to).

If you include parts of the head, or parts of the three line footer
(with the LIST info), the ENTIRE REPLY will be DROPPED.

    Cheers,
          Bill Caloccia			wpc@Caloccia.Net
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From: "Michael Johnson" <johnsonm@borg.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:13:42 -0400
Subject: Re: neophyte

From: Emil King <ewader@hotmail.com>
Date: Thursday, August 13, 1998 12:34 PM
Subject: neophyte

>Hello.  I'm new here and I have a few questions.  I love LRs-I think
>they're really cool, but I am interested in one.... That said, and being
>a current owner of recently deceased Toyota LandCruiser, I have to
>decide on whether to get an older TLC FJ40 or a Series LR.

Welcome Emil!  You've come to the right place

>1. For a college student, is a series too cost prohibitive. I know TLCs
>are notorious for rusted tubs, but as far as mechanicals go, they're
>rock solid.  I have heard many stories about rovers being poorly built
>but rustproof. That's why I came here, to the source.

My annual maintenance cost are very low.  and have been for the last 3
years.  Just pay careful attention to the frame when looking to buy a daily
driver.

>2. Any clubs in VA? I belong to the TLCA and there are two different
>clubs in VA, with plenty of nice Cruiser people to share info with.  A
>few live near me. I have only seen 4 Series rovers here, and I think
>there might be too little interest in my area as far as parts,
>assistance, etc.

There are clubs all over.  You just happen to be close to one of the best
clubs around:
http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Dunes/3286/

>3. If rovers are hard to maintain, then explain they're prominence in
>the rest of the world, besides the U.S. There must be something to
>them....

Hogwash!   Just a bit different,  and extremely simple.  Land-Rovers have
been abused and maintained in the rough by researchers and the like with
little or no mechanical experience.

>Now please do not take this long post as negative.  I love all 4wd
>vehicles and think they are all good (well, except new jeeps), but I do
>not want to incite anyone on this list.  One day, I plan to have at
>least one Rover, a few LCs, and maybe an old Bronco or IH Scout.  Thanks
>for listening to me....

Nothing wrong with that ( Just don't say how much better your XYZ is than
the LR....:)

Mike Johnson
74 SIII 88 (Chester)
96 Disco SD= Stripped Down (Hers)  I wanted to call it "Travolta" but.....
http://www.borg.com/~johnsonm

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From: "Chris Velardi" <tchris@freewwweb.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:50:11 -0400
Subject: Re: neophyte

>decide on whether to get an older TLC FJ40 or a Series LR.

I know TLCs
>are notorious for rusted tubs, but as far as mechanicals go, they're
>rock solid.  I have heard many stories about rovers being poorly built
>but rustproof>2. >
>3. If rovers are hard to maintain, then explain they're prominence in
>the rest of the world, besides the U.S. There must be something to
>them....

I have owned FJ40's , CJ's and Rovers (I must admit never a series vehicle
though) I currently own a  D90 and nothing(under$50,000) on the face of the
earth compares in off road capability right off the show room floor. This
winter an FJ40 came with a group of Rovers from Hybrids to Range Rovers and
D90 After the first 1/2 hour (1/2 mile) the owner parked the FJ40 and rode
shot gun in a Rover. Almost the same scenario at Rays Rocky Road #9 when aYJ
couldn't cut it. But enough bragging
The FJs and CJs rust to hell and neither one are build as strong as Land
Rovers. Rovers Rust where the aluminum and steal com in contact with each
other (series vehicles this is avoided by galvanization of the steel parts I
wish they still used this on current Rovers)
If I was on a low budget and wanted a Ideal Rover I'd get a series vehicle
and switch it over to coil sprung and have the best of both worlds (just
don't expect a luxury cruiser when making it)
to get chauvinistic just for a moment ...I wouldn't sell or trade my D90 for
any other vehicle anywhere for anything.
Chris "V"(Ps series vehicles are basic and simple to work on.)

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From: CIrvin1258@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 15:56:09 EDT
Subject: Re: new parts!

Dixon,

JB WELD worked for me!

I killed a rear diff a few months ago. Turned out, all that oil on my rear
window during my trip to Black Rock last year WASN'T coming from my overdrive
afterall!

Sheared 5 crownwheel bolts, took two teeth off a spider gear, twisted the
inner end of the long axle, and punched two holes in the casing: hammer, JB
Weld, new bolts, good/used spiders, and a new axle, and she's good as new.

Now - if only I could get that damnded pinion bolt out, to change the bad seal
(my impact gun wouldn't do it)...

Charles

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From: Frankelson@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 18:51:07 EDT
Subject: Re: new parts!

In a message dated 13/08/98 20:59:03 BST, you write:

 I killed a rear diff a few months ago. Turned out, all that oil on my rear
 window during my trip to Black Rock last year WASN'T coming from my overdrive
 afterall!
 
 Sheared 5 crownwheel bolts, took two teeth off a spider gear, twisted the
 inner end of the long axle, and punched two holes in the casing: hammer, JB
 Weld, new bolts, good/used spiders, and a new axle, and she's good as new.
 
 Now -  >>

Steve Parker (UK) has a replacement diff pan (that's the bit that usually gets
the holes in it) anyone not got his email address just ask.
All you need to be able to run is an angle grinder and a welder.

Best Cheers

Frank
             +--+--+--+   	        
            I !__|  [_]|_\___   
            I ____|”_|"__|_ | /   B791 PKV - Bronze Green 110
            "(o)======(o)"

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From: NADdMD@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 18:51:47 EDT
Subject: Bostik adhesive alternatives

Hi all,

When putting in a new grommet in the bell housing on the clutch release
mechanism side (SIIa), what can one use as an alternative to Bostik adhesive
for sealing the grommet in place?

Thanks
Nate

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From: "Richard Clarke"<Richard.Clarke@nre.vic.gov.au>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:29:11 +1000
Subject: tdi

From: JKwas61947@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 14:44:22 EDT
Subject: Re: 2.5 TD into S3 Lightweight
In a message dated 98-08-12 14:01:18 EDT, you write:
<< Also. What does TDi Stand for? >>
Turbo Direct Injection
  Not correct

TURBO

DIESEL

INTERCOOLED

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From: Clayton Cunniff <clayton@worldpath.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 19:53:43 -0400
Subject: No time to play - 88 for sale

For Sale : 1961 Landrover 88" Trop top, deluxe hood - personal sale

New in 1995:  galv frame, springs, shocks, brakes(wheel cylinders,
shoes, hubs,lines,etc.), gas tank, radiator, wiring harness,
distributor, coil, (5) 16" wheels(dunlop), 235-85-16 tires(1997),
swivel balls w gaitors, Superwinch OD,etc.,etc

new paint in '96

engine bored .020, crank  ground -.010 new mains, big ends, bushings, LR
pistons,
valves, guides, head planed to 8:1 cr, rebuilt zenith carb,
etc.,etc.(11K on this engine)

all wheel bearings/bushings replaced, new diff bearings, ujoints

interior needs refinishing (seats are recovered in grey vinyl)

Runs great, I do not have time to enjoy this LR with my job demands.

Including: all remaining bits and pieces from refurb. - 2 complete
gearbox / t-fer cases,
differential, axles, sheet metal, etc.,etc

 over 16K invested (plus mega hours) - will not split up

Price: $11,500 as is - jpg's available - email with request, LR is
located in eastern New Hampshire, USA

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From: Alan_Richer@motorcity2.lotus.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 19:55:53 -0400
Subject: Re: Bostik adhesive alternatives

Nate,

There's plenty of things that would make an acceptable adhesive here. RTV,
Form-A-Gasket blue goo, or any type of urethane compound.

For me, though, I think I'd hunt down a tube of Form-A-Gasket #1 - the
stuff that dries hard like gasket shellac. That would hold it in place
nicely (as that's what it's designed for...).

                    ajr

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From: Jarvis64@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 20:18:14 EDT
Subject: SOLAROS apology

Wow, 
I get a bit accusatory and I'm suddenly inundated with replies and info from
SOLAROS folks.  Thanks for the overwhelming response everyone, and sorry to
unjustly accuse you all.  I'll get on the web site tomorrow and get all the
info re. the rally and I reckon I'll meet all of you there.

Bill Rice
64 SIIA 109SW
Columbus GA

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From: Bill Caloccia <caloccia@senie.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 22:16:11 -0400
Subject: Paint codes for Series I 'dark bronze green' ???

An Aussie, Simon Barclay <sbarcla@ibm.net> is seeking assistance in finding
the proper paint codes for the Series I Deep Bronze Green.

I think I'd previously given him the American paint codes for Series II,
which, evidently, is a lighter shade of Bronze Green.

If anyone could assist Simon with these paint codes, it would be 
appreciated.  I don't think he is on the list, so please CC him on any
mail sent to the list.

Cheers,
 	-Bill

  Could I possibly trouble you again for the Deep Bronze Green code if you
  still have this.  My rebuild project has been on hold now as I have been
  unable to find this despite a number of calls to the UK and quite a few
  other people here!

  Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

  Regards

  Simon Barclay		sbarcla@ibm.net
  East Kurrajong
  NSW

  Work:      02 9240 1590
  Home:      02 4576 3661
  Mob:        041117 6025

  '97 Defender 110
  '52 Series 1 80"
  '51 Series 1 80"

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From: JKwas61947@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 22:32:46 EDT
Subject: Re: tdi

In a message dated 98-08-13 19:33:47 EDT, you write:

.<< << Also. What does TDi Stand for? >>
. Turbo Direct Injection
. Not correct
 
. TURBO
 
. DIESEL
 
. INTERCOOLED >>

    I must have been thinking of the VW Tdi, which does stand for Turbo Direct
Injection.  I guess I thought they both VW and Land Rover's Tdi meant the
same.

John Kwasnik

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From: Jeremy Bartlett <bartlett@slip.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 20:24:26 -0700
Subject: Re: Paint codes for Series I 'dark bronze green' ???

Bill Caloccia wrote:

> An Aussie, Simon Barclay <sbarcla@ibm.net> is seeking assistance in finding
> the proper paint codes for the Series I Deep Bronze Green.

Actually I'd say the fit of the codes you gave is probably perfect.

I used the commonly quoted codes to get some Bronze Green for a '51 S1
I'm working on.  I've disassembled some of the panels to reveal unweathered
original
paint and it's a dead match.

Interestingly the brownish hue that so many people associate with the Bronze
Green
is not readily apparent in the fresh paint.  It only shows up after years of
aging on the
vehicle.  I can say this with some certainty having pulled of components and
panels that
had the weathered "brown" hue on one part and a fresh deep green on the
unweatherd part.

Anyway.. the bottom line is the paint was a perfect match to my eye.

BTW it was DuPont Centari.

Jeremy

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From: "drew squires" <drewteri@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 00:10:08 -0400
Subject: Re: Geek Peak

Well Worth It!!!  Count Me In!!!  7 months you say?  Kudo's!  Hell of a job.
Congrats!!!

Drew Squires
drewteri@concentric.net
66 109 (Still getting Dressed)

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From: "Huub Pennings" <hps@fs1-kfih.azr.nl>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 08:21:25 +0100
Subject: tires in Holland

Has anyone any knowledge of a good  source for 7.5x16 tires in 
Holland or Belgium? New or used (prize is an item here!!)

 
Regards,

Huub Pennings

e-mail adress
Pennings@kfih.azr.nl

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