perrygamsby
23rd September 2007, 05:47 PM
Once I fix the transfer case input shaft and spud shaft and such, I will convert the BearTruck to LPG. As I no longer go hard core offroad as I once did with Wally my Defender, and as the majority of use is onroad as a troop carrier, what are the thoughts on LPG and which tank is best? I am looking at a tank fitted lengthways in the back along the passenger side as the sixth seat is on the drivers side. I have been quoted $2400 from a Mt Druitt specialist.
I have been told the underbody tanks that allows th petrol tank to remain are unavailable and months away and $4000 anyway. As I am not too worried about keeping petrol (as I doubt I will go anywhere where there is no LPG to be had) or my ground clearence (I can always pump up the air spring thingymebobs) I can also look at a cheap under body tank and regain some needed space in the rear for folding stroller (Have wife, 3 kids and one due January and two will be in capsules/seats and tandem stroller)
So, advice please? Beartruck was purchased with the idea that at $5K and in excellent condition (one owner and 198,000km on the clock in May) even as a V8 it would be cheaper to keep it going for five to ten years then financing a collection of computer chips with a Land Rover badge on the front. Cheers Perry
PS That was before the transmission went graunch, of course! Still even with a few grand spent over the next few years, given I love the style and so on I am still way ahead than if I got into hock for a Disco3.
I have been told the underbody tanks that allows th petrol tank to remain are unavailable and months away and $4000 anyway. As I am not too worried about keeping petrol (as I doubt I will go anywhere where there is no LPG to be had) or my ground clearence (I can always pump up the air spring thingymebobs) I can also look at a cheap under body tank and regain some needed space in the rear for folding stroller (Have wife, 3 kids and one due January and two will be in capsules/seats and tandem stroller)
So, advice please? Beartruck was purchased with the idea that at $5K and in excellent condition (one owner and 198,000km on the clock in May) even as a V8 it would be cheaper to keep it going for five to ten years then financing a collection of computer chips with a Land Rover badge on the front. Cheers Perry
PS That was before the transmission went graunch, of course! Still even with a few grand spent over the next few years, given I love the style and so on I am still way ahead than if I got into hock for a Disco3.