Is this a true Perentie Land Rover?

[Outback]

Does it have a Galvanized chassis and Isuzu 3.9 diesel? Thanks for any help.

[isuzutoo-eh]

Yes, yes and yes. The 3.9 diesels in those two are turbocharged too.

[Outback]

Thank you! Now who on here has my future vehicle? Anyone.....anyone?

[TK_Co]

They also have the galvanised cab.

[AndyG]

I think you need to look at barefoot Dave threads for a start.

What are your plans?

[rar110]

They also have the galvanised cab.

So these are all one piece? Steel roof too.

The wide body 6x6 must have been the only Perentie galed.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

The real problem with those two vehicles is that there were very few dual cab 6x6, so very rare and sought after.

[TK_Co]

So these are all one piece? Steel roof too.

The wide body 6x6 must have been the only Perentie galed.

I can't speak for the 4x4's but I know that the cabs for the 6x6 were manufactured In Milperra NSW and galvanised. It's a very uniquely Australian Vehicle.


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[303gunner]

So these are all one piece? Steel roof too.

The wide body 6x6 must have been the only Perentie galed.
In common with the 2 door 6x6 cabs, the 4 door crew cabs have an FRP insert panel in the roof. (notorious known leak spot!)


I've taken a few detail pics here: 6x6 Crew Cab (http://remlr.com/forum/index.php'topic=2282.0)

[303gunner]

Thank you! Now who on here has my future vehicle? Anyone.....anyone?
Good luck finding one. The two you have pictured have been the only two to come up for sale so far, and there are only something like 20 reputed to have been put into service. Just keep waiting!


These are the 2 sold so far:


Land Rover 110 6X6 Crew Cab Hard Top with Soft Top Tray 10/1991 Auction (0013-5010301) | GraysOnline Australia (http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0013-5010301/transport-trucks-and-trailers/land-rover-110-6x6-infantry-carrier-hard-top'redirect=0)


Land Rover 110 6X6 Crew Cab Hard Top with Tray 10/1991 Auction (0014-5010301) | GraysOnline Australia (http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0014-5010301/transport-trucks-and-trailers/land-rover-110-6x6-infantry-carrier-hard-top'redirect=0)

[jboot51]

Not bad prices considering what they are.

[Outback]

They also have the galvanised cab.


Does anyone know if the 4x4 Perenties have Galvy cabs as well?

[Outback]

I think you need to look at barefoot Dave threads for a start.

What are your plans?




My plans are to fly out and secure two Land Rover Perenties. Take a month and kit them up for touring. Just a few items I plan on adding are Power Steering, Hi Tuff or Ashcroft axles, stub shafts and cv joints. To that add a Detroit to the rear and Ashcroft front air lockers ect ect ect. plenty of fuel and water storage. you get the point.


By the time I'm done the family will arrive (wife and two children). We will then start off on the Cape York trail. That's as far as I have got on my plans. The wife loves the idea of camping on or near a beach along the way or at the end of a trail. I've just started planning for the trip which will be in two years do to work commitments. But after that I fully plan to take a much long needed vacation. I plan a minimum of two months after the family arrives. I suspect 3 to 4. Still not enough time.


I've decided upon the Perentie Land Rover as the base of our two rigs. The Isuzu Diesel the LT95 trans and Galvanized frames pretty much make these Land Rovers the best in my book. So far I have not decided on which model. I then see this 6x6 crew cab and thought I may go with one rig. BUT they seem pretty rare and are as wide as the other 6x6 Perenties. So I most likely will go with either the standard 110 or the Surveillance 110. So that's my plans to date. I've already built them on paper with the 6x6 done the same just with an additional locker and two freeze fridges vs. the single on the 4x4.


A few things I need to work out are how I can purchase and drive legally in Australia. Registration and all. This may be my biggest hurdle I have not tried to jump yet.

[303gunner]

Does anyone know if the 4x4 Perenties have Galvy cabs as well?
No, aluminium (or is that aluminum?)

[Barefoot Dave]

G'Day Outback.
If you are looking at 4x4 then buy a couple of RFSVs (Truck Surveillance, Lightweight) They are ready to go. Add the rear Detroit if you want. Uness you are going mud running or rock crawling, you don't need the front locker.
CVs and axles aren't the strongest but they are in no way weak.
The 6x6s don't have the specs (even with lockers etc) for Double black diamond tracks without spending a large sum on prepping and numerous repairs.
If you are considering taking them home, you will need to wait a couple of years. Word of warning!
Check your VINS and them check them twice against the US listings. Land Rover began stockpiling chassis for modification a couple of years early. This means that some are listed as 1985-86 with a body Compliance plate stating 1988-91. I am sure you know what will happen when they see this on arrival Stateside.

[Outback]

No, aluminium (or is that aluminum?)


Here in the US the spelling is Aluminum. The English spelling is Aluminium. Since the metal was named by an English Chemist named Sir Humphry Davy I say its correctly spelled the English way, Aluminium.

[Outback]

G'Day Outback.
If you are looking at 4x4 then buy a couple of RFSVs (Truck Surveillance, Lightweight) They are ready to go. Add the rear Detroit if you want. Uness you are going mud running or rock crawling, you don't need the front locker.
CVs and axles aren't the strongest but they are in no way weak.
The 6x6s don't have the specs (even with lockers etc) for Double black diamond tracks without spending a large sum on prepping and numerous repairs.
If you are considering taking them home, you will need to wait a couple of years. Word of warning!
Check your VINS and them check them twice against the US listings. Land Rover began stockpiling chassis for modification a couple of years early. This means that some are listed as 1985-86 with a body Compliance plate stating 1988-91. I am sure you know what will happen when they see this on arrival Stateside.




Thanks Barefoot Dave. Im not sure if I will ship them home (thanks for the heads up on the difference in frame dates). I will most likely sell them to some lucky individuals. I plan to fully kit them up properly. I agree about the Surveilance models as they have most of the gear I like. I would like to increase the size of at least one of the longe range tanks.


Maybe I should start a thread on my plans.

[Barefoot Dave]

Not wrong about fuel tank size. There is a reason they were updated with twice the jerry can storage! With the load you will have and the area you are going through, plan on 15L/ 100 ks. One alternative that is an easy option is the fitment of a Drop tank in the Spare wheel position. No mods required, just a small transfer pump to the main tank. You will still have 2 spares. Just carry a couple of extra tubes and you are away.
I spent a few years in the RFSVs in the area you are visiting. Hit me up if you need any advice.

There is another option developing. I know a bloke that has bought a fleet of 4x4 (incl. RFSV) and 6x6 Perenties and Isn't planning on invading anyone :)
PM me your contact details and I will give you the info as things develop.

[AndyG]

Thanks Barefoot Dave. Im not sure if I will ship them home (thanks for the heads up on the difference in frame dates). I will most likely sell them to some lucky individuals. I plan to fully kit them up properly. I agree about the Surveilance models as they have most of the gear I like. I would like to increase the size of at least one of the longe range tanks.


Maybe I should start a thread on my plans.

Wouldnt they be a riot in the USA if you took them back, esp on the Rubicon on a big Jeep w/e :D

[4x4 MORE]

They also have the galvanised cab.

WOW! would hate to think how much those 6x6's cost new!:eek::eek::eek:

[Outback]

Wouldnt they be a riot in the USA if you took them back, esp on the Rubicon on a big Jeep w/e :D




Yah it sure would be fun!

[TK_Co]

WOW! would hate to think how much those 6x6's cost new!:eek::eek::eek:

I think I heard or read somewhere a figure of 130,000 a unit which would have been a lot back in the late 80's early 90's.

I've think I've heard a value 220,000 AVERAGE unit cost for the new G wagons. That's averaging the 4x4 and 6x6. So could only imagine the cost of the 6x6 would be LOTS !!


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[4x4 MORE]

200 GRAND for a bloody G wagon! Holy Moly!!

[pop058]

The 200K would include a warranty/spares/service agreement I would imagine.

[Mick_Marsh]

200 GRAND for a bloody G wagon! Holy Moly!!
Not that difficult to imagine. Quite cheap, really
Base model civy version about $160k
2014 Mercedes-Benz G350 BlueTEC MY14 7G-TRONIC All Wheel Drive - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/bnc/details/Mercedes-Benz-G350-2014/SHRM-AD-5542467/?Cr=11&sdmvc=1)
The lowest spec civy version I would buy about $250k
2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG MY15 SPEEDSHIFT All Wheel Drive - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/bnc/details/Mercedes-Benz-G63-2014/SHRM-AD-392746/?Cr=12&sdmvc=1)

[4x4 MORE]

That's true..But my god it's still a LOT of money!:eek::eek:

[AndyG]

25 % discount if you buy a 1,000 + :D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

200 GRAND for a bloody G wagon! Holy Moly!!
The 200K would include a warranty/spares/service agreement I would imagine.Spares and service over a 20 year intended lifespan.

I wonder if that will include rust repairs for the all steel body?

[101RRS]

Yes - the pricing of the vehicles would include through life costs up to a certain point - probably doesn't include fuel but would include most other things.

Garry

[4x4 MORE]

Ahh that Explains it, thanks Garry

[TK_Co]

Spares and service over a 20 year intended lifespan.

I wonder if that will include rust repairs for the all steel body?

200k over 20 years it pretty cheap really !! I'd pay 10k a year for a merc 6x6 !! $190 a week including service costs. I think the average joe would find it hard to get that kind of deal. ?!?!


Just catching the perentie bug.

• 1990 Perentie 6x6 Air Defence GS
•2013 Range Rover Sport

[303gunner]

And it's also the amount budgeted for by Defence, not the value of the cheque handed to Mercedes. Other costs would include transporting vehicles from delivery to user units, re-training of mechanics and drivers, re-publishing of manuals and documents, re-equipping workshops with special tools. There's far more cost involved with buying a new vehicle fleet than just paying for the truck. By that, I mean the "Cost" is a lot more than the "Price".