Wow. We now own 4 Land Rovers!

[RoverGirl]

My husband just brought home a new addition to our family. A series 3 SWB. It is red and looks great! I can't wait for it to be going. Apparently I won't get to drive it much because my husband said I get to have the 2013 defender and he will get the pimped out series 3.

[Homestar]

Cool, but we need PICTURES!!!:D

[The ho har's]

Congrats to you:D

Now you need to build the fleet up;):angel:

Mrs hh:angel:

[sheerluck]

Congrats to you:D

Now you need to build the fleet up;):angel:

Mrs hh:angel:

You looking for competition, Mrs HH? :D

[rijidij]

.........We now own 4 Land Rovers!..........


Is that all..........keep going :D:D:D;)

[RoverGirl]

Is that all..........keep going :D:D:D;)

We will need to buy a block of land to put them on if we get anymore. Yard in the residential area is not big enough. [biggrin]

[Saitch]

Oodles of room at my place for them. I'm sure we could arrange visiting rights for you :D

[debruiser]

Oodles of room at my place for them. I'm sure we could arrange visiting rights for you :D

Thanks Saitch, but isn't Armstong Creek just down the road from Brisbane?

[debruiser]

My husband just brought home a new addition to our family. A series 3 SWB. It is red and looks great! I can't wait for it to be going. Apparently I won't get to drive it much because my husband said I get to have the 2013 defender and he will get the pimped out series 3.

It is red... sort of.... it doesnt' look very great and needs new paint! BUT it does look cool if you picture it with fresh paint!

For those tech-heads out there, it smokes like crazzzzyyyy, PO says it's rings on number 1. He did however drive it onto the trailer for me. Brakes are spongy... maybe just need bleeding not sure yet. No rust that I could see, drivers footwell has mild discolouration where the paint has worn off. Came with soft top and hard, soft has a pretty serious roll cage. has 1tonner springs and shackles. engine looks great on the outside. Gearbox however is a little bit oily, so that might need some seals or something but the gears feel ok. it's also got freewheeling hubs. decent tyres. seats 5. swing away wheel carrier.

That's all I can think of at the moment. pics.... ummmm.....

These are some that the PO sent me.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1485.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0147_zps5d206cb9.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1486.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0148_zps8cb9d4ac.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1487.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG01491_zps041ece72.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1488.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0150_zpsddf96f60.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1489.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0151_zps9aa8628f.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1490.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0152_zpsf3b341d0.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1491.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG01571_zps039a5973.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1492.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0175_zps922c6469.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1493.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0176_zpsddc36c97.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1494.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0178_zpsb247d93d.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1495.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0179_zps1a2e80c1.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1496.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/IMAG0181_zps576dd1f8.jpg.html)

[debruiser]

Came with lots of spares.... BUT no air box or blower! :( Going to have to source one of those. Anyone got an extra that they would like to donate ? :angel:

[LandyAndy]

Nice looking project there.
ENJOY
Andrew

[debruiser]

Couldnt' figure out how to start a poll :( :censored:

So please place your bid on colours we should paint our 88!

Options are:

A - keep the same red - but with fresh paint
B - Keep the same paint job... dont' touch it at all
C - Keswick green - match the 90 we have
D - Other????

[Bardizzo]

Any chance of seeing it from a few metres back?

[debruiser]

Pic from further back.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1377.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/P9080008_zps0e3b9401.jpg.html)

[pop058]

Couldnt' figure out how to start a poll :( :censored:

So please place your bid on colours we should paint our 88!

Options are:

A - keep the same red - but with fresh paint
B - Keep the same paint job... dont' touch it at all
C - Keswick green - match the 90 we have
D - Other????


Pic from further back.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1377.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/debruiser/media/P9080008_zps0e3b9401.jpg.html)


B :)

[Homestar]

B :)

X2. I would just get it running right and get it on the road. Looks great as it is.:)

[rover-56]

ONLY 4???? :Rolling::Rolling:
Keep going, you're getting there.:D:D:D.

Terry

[Larry]

X2. I would just get it running right and get it on the road. Looks great as it is.:)

What he said! :D:D:D

[debruiser]

Option B really? the photo makes it look better than it is... the bonnet and left gaurd are loosing paint.... the insides are green and red and it looks like it was done with a roller or brush...

I don't mind the 'rat rod' look though... maybe I should just get it going then drive through the worst scrub I can find to get the 'goes anywhere" / 'looks like hell' thing happening :)

[Larry]

Option B really? the photo makes it look better than it is... the bonnet and left gaurd are loosing paint.... the insides are green and red and it looks like it was done with a roller or brush...

I don't mind the 'rat rod' look though... maybe I should just get it going then drive through the worst scrub I can find to get the 'goes anywhere" / 'looks like hell' thing happening :)

You haven't seen my 80" up close, matte green paint applied with a brush.:rolleyes:
It's hard to see scratches for the brush marks!:p

[debruiser]

You haven't seen my 80" up close, matte green paint applied with a brush.:rolleyes:
It's hard to see scratches for the brush marks!:p

Matt green ay..... might have to have a bit of a stalk and see if I can't find some pics ;)

[Larry]

Matt green ay..... might have to have a bit of a stalk and see if I can't find some pics ;)

I'll save you the trouble. :p The paint looks better the further away you get. :angel:

[debruiser]

I'll save you the trouble. :p The paint looks better the further away you get. :angel:

ahh yes that was much easier! :D

That looks pretty good from a distance. ;) My paint job looks ok from a distance too....

I am going to have to sleep on it. I can't start on the car yet anyway but just want to start making plans on what I'm going to do with it.

[The ho har's]

Just get it running and in good condition then, think about paint:D Depending on year, Camino Gold or Barhama Gold;) would be the original colours:)

Sorry I think you said Green underneath the red, so above isn't relevant:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[debruiser]

Just get it running and in good condition then, think about paint:D Depending on year, Camino Gold or Barhama Gold;) would be the original colours:)

Mrs hh:angel:

PO says the rings on no1 are had-it. I want to shove in the 2.25D I have in the shed. I was thinking of pulling the body off to give the chassis a birthday. It's solid but there are places that need some loving. SO while it's apart I would prefer to do a proper job on it. Plus it's supposed to be my project car.... you know time waster/fun toy when I finally get it going.

On that note has anyone seen/used this:

Hoods : 88 Mesh Top Full Kit (http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/series-2-3/hoods/88-mesh-top-full-kit-detail.html)

[The ho har's]

PO says the rings on no1 are had-it. I want to shove in the 2.25D I have in the shed. I was thinking of pulling the body off to give the chassis a birthday. It's solid but there are places that need some loving. SO while it's apart I would prefer to do a proper job on it. Plus it's supposed to be my project car.... you know time waster/fun toy when I finally get it going.

On that note has anyone seen/used this:

Hoods : 88 Mesh Top Full Kit (http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/series-2-3/hoods/88-mesh-top-full-kit-detail.html)


No not seen this, very handy in the hot weather, not good when it rains though;) I just roll my sides up when the weather is good:D

Taking the canvas off gives it a whole new world to series driving:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[debruiser]

Yea that's what I figured.... I can't wait to get her out and go for a drive! I recon it'll be soooooooo much fun! Hopefully the Diesel will give good/decent fuel economy, then I can use her for a daily drive!

[The ho har's]

PO says the rings on no1 are had-it. I want to shove in the 2.25D I have in the shed. I was thinking of pulling the body off to give the chassis a birthday. It's solid but there are places that need some loving. SO while it's apart I would prefer to do a proper job on it. Plus it's supposed to be my project car.... you know time waster/fun toy when I finally get it going.

On that note has anyone seen/used this:

Hoods : 88 Mesh Top Full Kit (http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/store/series-2-3/hoods/88-mesh-top-full-kit-detail.html)



We were away with our club last weekend..SLOw, just incase you haven't seen us before;) And Keith has a 200Ti motor in his 80", runs like a dream:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[debruiser]

I'd love to get a 200tdi for my 88.... but I live in mackay and there doesnt' seem to be many around here... and plus I have a limited budget... especially since I spent $2000 on the car :(

The 2.25D I have here is in need of a rebuild. Maybe I should look into a new engine instead.....

O, I know!!! I could sell my trombone to buy an engine! Anyone want to buy a Rath R3F, it's realllllllly reallllly nice, $4000. :P

[Larry]

I'd love to get a 200tdi for my 88.... but I live in mackay and there doesnt' seem to be many around here... and plus I have a limited budget... especially since I spent $2000 on the car :(

The 2.25D I have here is in need of a rebuild. Maybe I should look into a new engine instead.....

O, I know!!! I could sell my trombone to buy an engine! Anyone want to buy a Rath R3F, it's realllllllly reallllly nice, $4000. :P

Go the 2.25D, that's what is in my 80" & it's great!:banana: