LRPV 180-899

#1 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 08:58 PM

G'day Everyone

Just a quick hello to let members know that another LRPV has been found and rescued

LRPV 180-899 was located recently by REMLR member Cliffy after chasing up a hunch. I have since purchased the vehicle and should recover it in the coming weeks.

180-899 is a late S2A model. One of only two that I know of that were used by the SASR. The other being 179-500. This LRPV came from a Mid West cattle station and was recently trucked down by it's previous owner for use on their farm east of Perth.

This LRPV is in remarkable condition. It is operational and has been left untouched mechanically. It is completely rust free (thanks to the dry conditions on the station), has very straight panels (apart from minor reversing damage to the rear) and retains nearly all of it's original equipment including PSP mat holders on brush bar, Banford winch to name a few. It even retains it's camouflaged rims and tyres. The camo paint can still be seen on the tyres which would suggest that the LRPV saw little use on the station. The green paint has been applied whilst on the station. The paint seems to be water based and a quick rub with cleaning solution has shown that it could possibly be removed without damage to the original SASR paintwork underneath.
The ROPS bar is a strange mod as it has been removed from a very early LRPV and installed on this one. The soft top looks to be original but I am yet to confirm this. I am chasing up the station owner to see if the spare wheel side bar mount and side steps may still be lying around.

Anyway, enjoy the pix

Regards
Stuart (aka Tommy)

These pix are of 180-899 as found (on a very wet and cold afternoon)

#2 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 09:01 PM

More pix to follow.

#3 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 09:07 PM

These pix were taken after I had cleaned out the LRPV and made it more presentable.

LR V8 · #4 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 10:29 PM

Welcome back Stuart

Thanks for the pics.... what a find !!!

What's the general plan for this one ?

Pete

Outlaw · #5 (**permalink**) 5th July 2009, 11:13 PM

Welcome back in and with a very nice new addition

digger · #6 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 01:27 AM

another one!!!
stuart you now own more than the army ever owned surely!!!

well spotted
welcome back!
digger

chazza · #7 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 09:01 AM

Top work Stuart! I was only wondering yesterday what you had been up to

Cheers Charlie

master chief · #8 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 11:14 AM

Well Done Stuart,
good to see another one saved!.
Looks like it will come up well to.

Justin.

master chief · #9 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 11:16 AM

And well done to Cliffy to,
Top spotting!

Justin.

Mick-Kelly · #10 (**permalink**) 6th July 2009, 05:27 PM

Fantastic work Stuart.

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