In a message dated 12/7/02 2:14:21, pschultz@vcmails.com writes:
<< Well, I've made it official. My first Series LR arrived this morning! I am
the proud owner of a 1967 109 inch 5 door! It started life as a RHD but was
rebuilt on a 1980 Series III LHD military chassis and drivetrain. It is a
reliable daily driver. I'll have to get some pics up on the web.
Now I can stop lurking and start asking questions...lots of questions!
>>
I need to vent for a moment. What I am about to discuss hasn't cost me a
cent, in fact I have profited from the phenomenon. But I really feel for the
folks who get caught up in this and end up loosing thousands.
I'm glad Paul joined the list, even to lurk. He got lots of good info, that
way. Better it would have been to be asking questions up front. Yes, you
still have a RHS shifter. Over the past ten years or so, there have been
*lots* of folks bringing in series trucks. Because US customs and DOT don't
care (which suits me!) or don't have the resources to check every one coming
in, some people of low degree, opportunists, not lifelong Rover folks,
brought over vehicles that had only had the number plate changed, or maybe
shifted to LHS. I was paid well, to come behind a guy named Cambridge,
sending trucks over for an outfit called "Renewed Traditions" to sort out
some of his "She'll be right, mate!" patches. I wasn't always successful. I
don't think either are in business anymore, so much the better. I have two
trucks for sale right now for people who didn't do any research before
buying. I have one more, that won't be for sale for a loooong time, sold on
LRX for ten grand, wasn't worth over three, and was one of those Renewed
Traditions trucks. One's a 79ish 109 regular RHS thats tagged as a 69. Frame
is shot, owner has 9 grand in it, you get the picture? Other is 2wd, Belgian
specs 24v, owner paid $4500 in spring to buy it and $2000 in repairs. I hope
to sell it today and clear $1500 for the owner after the last shop bill is
paid.
Puh-leeeeeeze, Paul, and all others contemplating series ownership. Get lots
of info, early. Join a club. Ask the 'dumb questions' and save yourself lots
of grief.
Cheers!
John Dillingham
Vintage Rover Service
Canton, Georgia
93 Eurovan 'Red Bettie'
88 Range Rover 'Periwinkle'
85 Range Rover 'Hyacinth'
68 Land Rover 88 (project, for sale)
72 Land Rover 88 'Old 502
72 Land Rover 88 'Nell'
82 Isuzu Imark diesel 'baby deezle'
60 Ex MOD series II SWB RHD
75 Ex MOD 101 forward control troop transport
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