what's your Dream landrover? [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

Disco_owner

16th May 2008, 06:29 PM

Tell us what your Dream landrover is and what you'd like to have on it
It doesn't neccessarily have to be a heavily modified vehicle either;
it can be a stock standard D3 or an RRS with all the goodies.

but if you had a choice and $$$ what would choose for any of the following;

1) suspension ie how much lift , 3" spring and 3" body etc

2) Tyres and size ie BFG 37" MT etc

3) which Gear Box / Transfer case combo and Quote Ratios , ie Rock Crawler gears etc & high/low range

4) Engine ie Isuzu turbo /NA / 300tdi /200tdi/ Td5 /V8 3.5/3.9 EFI/ etc

5) Axles Hi Tuff engineering, Ashcroft, Jacmac

6) Diffs Salisbury , Rover , P38 , what Ratio on Diffs 4.11 , 4.7.

7) which Diff locks , TJM , ARB , JACMAC Trutracks , Detriots etc

8) accessories Dual battery system , Snorkle, Flares .Bull bars , Rear bars

Just imagine you have a Blank Canvas and paint what ever picture you want

Greylandy

16th May 2008, 06:36 PM

I would be content with one of these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/495.jpg

Chucaro

16th May 2008, 06:37 PM

New Defender with truetracks front and back and free factory on site service Oz wide for 5 years :D

weeds

16th May 2008, 06:41 PM

08 DEFENDER

1) suspension how much lift 3" spring and 3" body etc 2"

2) Tyres and size ie BFG 37" MT etc 33" 255/85/16 MT

3) which Gear Box / Transfer case combo and Quote Ratio , ie Rock Crawler gears etc high/low range standard

4) Engine ie Isuzu turbo /NA / 300tdi /200tdi/ Td5 /V8 3.5/3.9 EFI/ etc standard (TDV6 would be nice)

5) Axles Hi Tuff engineering, Ashcroft, Jacmac Hi Tuff

6) Diffs Salisbury , Rover , P38 , what Ratio on Diffs 4.11 , 4.7. standard, hang on maybe a salisbury with a brazilian:) (shaved)

7) which Diff locks , TJM , ARB , JACMAC Trutracks , Detriots etc F&R ARB

8) accessories Dual battery system , Snorkle, Flares .Bull bars , Rear bars front bar, sliders, hannibal roof rack, side and rear awanings, home made fridge slide and drawers, snorkle, rear dua wheel carrier, replace the rear side windows with shet metal lift up type

than spend a couple of years cruising the world

reckon i might have my current ride for a while yet

WhiteD3

16th May 2008, 06:52 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)

Blknight.aus

16th May 2008, 06:54 PM

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/44735-fantasy-rover.html#post619296

the fantasy rover

urmmm

I'll take the RFSV thanks. with a full time aircompressor as opposed to the stock one, the 4bd1-t and lockers probabley detroits.

V8Landy

16th May 2008, 06:54 PM

FOR TOURING
Duel cab defender with all new seats
Jac mac lockers & axles
33" muddies
triple batt setup
2" lift
Slide on camper with the lot
long range tanks
water tank
Ect Ect:D

FOR FUN
My current disco cut into an extra cab ute:D:D:D

justinc

16th May 2008, 06:58 PM

Tell us what your Dream landrover is and what you'd like to have on it
It doesn't neccessarily have to be a heavily modified vehicle either;
it can be a stock standard D3 or an RRS with all the goodies.

but if you had a choice and $$$ what would choose for any of the following;

1) suspension ie how much lift , 3" spring and 3" body etc Have that.

2) Tyres and size ie BFG 37" MT etc 255/85.16 BFG M/T

3) which Gear Box / Transfer case combo and Quote Ratios , ie Rock Crawler gears etc & high/low range LT95 EX perentie 6X6, stock ratios taper roller brg transfer case.
4) Engine ie Isuzu turbo /NA / 300tdi /200tdi/ Td5 /V8 3.5/3.9 EFI/ etc

5) Axles Hi Tuff engineering , Ashcroft, Jacmac

6) Diffs Salisbury , Rover , P38 , what Ratio on Diffs 4.11 , 4.7.

7) which Diff locks , TJM , ARB , JACMAC Trutracks , Detriots etc

8) accessories Dual battery system , Snorkle, Flares .Bull bars , Rear bars

Just imagine you have a Blank Canvas and paint what ever picture you want

Well, I aleady have 90% of the above, I wish to keep my RR forever!!

JC

Disco_owner

16th May 2008, 07:00 PM

2-door rangie ( White )

1) suspension ie how much lift , 3" Spring and 3" Body

2) Tyres and size ie 37" BFG MT Tyres

3) which Gear Box / Transfer case combo LT95 with LT230 Transfer case Combo

4) Engine ie Isuzu turbo /NA / 300tdi /200tdi/ Td5 /V8 3.5/3.9 EFI/ etc
Isuzu Turbo Intercooled Engine

5) Axles Hi Tuff engineering, Ashcroft, Jacmac hi tuff or Jacmac Axles

6) Diffs Salisbury , Rover , P38 , what Ratio on Diffs 4.11 , 4.7 ratio Salisbury F/R

7) which Diff locks , TJM , ARB , JACMAC Trutracks , Detriots etc Jac Mac F/R
8) accessories Snorkle, Flares .Bull bars , Rear bars
Dual Battery system , ARB Bull Bar with WARN Winch , 37" Flare Kit , roof top aircon , tinted windows , inbuilt GPS navigation, LPG infumigation:p
complete outback draw system. Extended Long Range Tank, and what ever else you can think off............................................... .....

PeterM

16th May 2008, 07:07 PM

For fun......

D1

1) suspension - 3" suspension lift, supple coils & extended Bilstiens, 2.5-3" body lift.

2) Tyres and size - 35x10.5R16 'Pedes & 33" AT rubber on 2nd set of rims for touring.

3) which Gear Box / Transfer case combo - Stock g/box & t/c.

4) Engine - If poss TDV8, if not 4.6 Hi-comp with stage 2 heads, aftermarket exhaust & LPG injection. Aftermarket ECU such as Wolf, Haltech etc.

5) Axles - Maxi

6) Diffs - stock with 4.11 CW&P & uprated CVs.

7) which Diff locks - Maxi F&R.

8) Accessories - Dual battery system, Snorkle, Flares, winch and bar, Rear bar (likely custom) with swing away spare, new wiring harness, LED lighting except for headlights, LPG tanks in place of std petrol tank & sill tanks for petrol, cargo barrier & drawer system, engine mounted compressor with external reservoir tank & plumbed fittings, UHF, GPS, Diff & steering guards, sill sliders.

Think that ought to do.

If money really is not an object then add on some portal diffs!

LieutenantRover

16th May 2008, 07:24 PM

Got mine

WhiteD3

16th May 2008, 07:27 PM

You certainly do!:eek:

Lotz-A-Landies

16th May 2008, 07:28 PM

Tell us what your Dream landrover is and what you'd like to have on it

130 Defender dual cab

1) suspension ie how much lift , 3" spring and 3" body etc

2) Tyres and Coopers or BFG (2 spares)

3) 6 speed O/D box (poss New Venture 6500)

4) Engine TdV8 on gas

5) Axles Hi Tuff

6) Diffs Salisbury , front and rear

7) Diff locks , Trutrack front, Detroit rear

8) triple battery system (2 cranking/1 deep cycle), Snorkle, de-mountable Warn 12,000 lbs with fittings front and rear, slide on camper, ARB bars, Hayman reece, trundle tray, Codan NGT/9350 - LR fuel and water tanks, solar panels, Engel fridges 2 (freeze/fridge), and a bank balance so I could enjoy retirement (tomorrow) :D

Diana

LandyAndy

16th May 2008, 07:34 PM

Yep
Thats my ultimate Landy too Leiutenant Rover and could have been:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:!!!!
If I knew Trevor was going to let it go so cheap I would have hocked myself to get it!!!!
Thats had HUGE $$$$ invested in it.
My boy loves it too,we used to check it out and dream every time we went to Narrogin,Lindsay just loved the back seat setup!!!Trevor kept saying make me an offer and its yours.
Andrew

uninformed

16th May 2008, 07:39 PM

landrover 110 ute with sals rear

push front axle forward 25-50mm
push rear axle back 50 -70 mm

rover V8, custom built with wildcat heads 5-6ltrs
zf auto custom built

full house maxi drive portals, lockers, rear steer,

custom longer radius arms(about 250mm longer than standard)oem bushes
custom rear arms and chassis mounts using oem bushes

custom upper a arms using maxi longer ball joint

lt230 maxi 49% low range, with maxi pto and pump flowing 120ltr/min

coils and shocks, no coil overs or air shocks
front and rear custom winches
full tube exo built by me
my tube bar

engine pushed back about 300 mm

longer doors and roof by 100mm

and this is all very doable....
cheers, Serg

mcrover

16th May 2008, 07:50 PM

As far as a touring rig, something like the 6wd Disco (paintshop mockup)that I posted in another thread but for sheer off road, a Cuthbertson track system on a defender 130 duel cab but with a chev diesel v8 under the bonnet.

I recon it would be able to manage a few ruts and stuff, side slopes may be interesting though.

Here's some pics of what I mean for those who dont know.

Question: If you have 3x29" wheels on each axel, with tracks would it still be road legal ........?:eek::p

Tote

16th May 2008, 10:48 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)

Oh Yeah, I'm Done............

Regards,
Tote

abaddonxi

16th May 2008, 11:17 PM

Well that's easy.

One that breaks down less often than the current one does.

Any 110/County/Defender diesel.

Cheers
Simon

Disco_owner

17th May 2008, 04:44 AM

New Defender with truetracks front and back and free factory on site service Oz wide for 5 years :D

yeah Chucaro that would be nice , Oz Wide Roadside service :D:D

BBC

17th May 2008, 04:44 AM

Simple...a 1967 Series 2A SWB with parabolic springs and a MacNamara rear diff lock.

Disco_owner

17th May 2008, 04:55 AM

Oh Yeah, I'm Done............

Regards,
Tote

:D:D:D

hiline

17th May 2008, 05:07 AM

i'd settle for one that doesn't leak oil :D

tdi130dualcab

17th May 2008, 06:12 AM

i'd settle for one that doesn't leak oil :D

That's a part of the trade-mark!!

tdi130dualcab

17th May 2008, 06:18 AM

County- troopie style (3 door)
isuzu turbo desiel
front and rear lockers
coil sprung, maybe 1 inch lift
steel rims from the 130's
bf a/t treadnice and simple reliable and tuff rig- that'll go any-where, and able to carry my tribe and associated bits

hiline

17th May 2008, 06:33 AM

That's a part of the trade-mark!!

thats a trade mark i could live without;)

so could some of my clients driveways :angel:

Pedro_The_Swift

17th May 2008, 06:38 AM

i'd settle for one that doesn't leak oil :D

well, you cant have mine!!:p

taff

17th May 2008, 08:31 AM

here's mine!

my toy

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/764/defenderrearqdn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8461/defenderfrontqhn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

almost finished

my work ute

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4700/cid502zr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4700/cid502zr0.6c99ab914f.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=405&i=cid502zr0.jpg)

getting there

and for a daily driver a d1 bobtail which will be coming soon :cool:

EchiDna

17th May 2008, 08:39 AM

110 powered by 4BD1t i/c with built in sleeping quarters, sals front and rear with rear locker, front LSD, long range tank, a GOOD aircon, 40db max noise on the inside when driving

Red stuff is the dream, black is what I have

solmanic

17th May 2008, 10:01 AM

Already got mine...

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4372/080322defenderretouchedhl6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Maybe with a few simple extras... bullbar (when someone designs a tidy NON-winch bar), snorkel, UHF, sidesteps to stop SWMBO complaining and better AT tyres. That's about it.

muddydigger

17th May 2008, 01:18 PM

Got mine
I remember this one for sale a few years ago,and often wondered what happened to it, please if can put some more pictures of it, and some specs
ta, and yeh this pretty much close to my Dream landie too NICE!!

Disco_owner

17th May 2008, 01:43 PM

The ho har's

18th May 2008, 07:09 AM

ho har wants
Salisburt diff:angel:
ARB diff locker/s:angel:

I am happy with what we have

Mrs ho har:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1298.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/271.jpg

BlueBandit59

18th May 2008, 06:53 PM

All I would like is my series 3 to look more than a chassis in my shed as it is at the moment.:o:(:).
Cheers Nev.

MarknDeb

18th May 2008, 06:59 PM

G this is a hard one, hmmm my D2 TD5 that i didnt have to keep pulling out the wallet for, that would certainly be a dream not reality tho

rovercare

18th May 2008, 07:03 PM

I remember this one for sale a few years ago,and often wondered what happened to it, please if can put some more pictures of it, and some specs
ta, and yeh this pretty much close to my Dream landie too NICE!!

It got ebayed, went for like 36ishk I think, I remember it for sale in one of the trader mags, for over 100k:eek:

Bush65

18th May 2008, 07:15 PM

My rangie will do me - has some features not included in your options list.

Disco_owner

18th May 2008, 07:44 PM

My rangie will do me - has some features not included in your options list.

John;

Pics would be nice and please list all features and goodies, or a link to a post , oh... and please leave keys in the ignition and leave garage door open:angel::D

2 rocks

18th May 2008, 08:04 PM

Disco_owner

18th May 2008, 08:18 PM

Ok well...

My fantasy D2:
Wheel base lengthened to about that of a GU Patrol
Full length roof rack and ladder
4" lift & 33's
Lockers
Portals
Codan-Barrett
Another 100kW (240 should be sufficient) :twisted: (lala land...)
Winch & winch bar
Onboard water tank
Mil-hardened electronics and NO "3 amigos"
Heads-up GPS display
CTIS pinched off a Hummer

Can't think of anything else right now...
Mike

oh come on , the 3 Amigos are one of the landrover Factory set Features of the D2 , without 3 Amigos D2 ain't D2 ,:D BTW you'll let us know if anything else comes to mind won't you?:D:D:D

Rangier Rover

18th May 2008, 08:23 PM

Lse soft dash RRC with no eleco crud,no carpet,lots of leather,woodgrain, ZU ZU or Blown V8 on duel fuel, Tricked ZF and portals. With all the usuall extras. Tyres etc:)

matbor

19th May 2008, 12:39 PM

Got mine

pretty cool truck, any more pics... and specs ?

Bush65

19th May 2008, 11:16 PM

John;

Pics would be nice and please list all features and goodies, or a link to a post , oh... and please leave keys in the ignition and leave garage door open:angel::D
Still a work in progress. 84 rangie, originally 4 door, but only 2 now with shortened cab and Paratus seats. Extended wheel base which reduces front and rear overhang.

Camper back under construction with side access to storage. Back does not increase forward area or length. Roof top tent tilts up/down at rear and can be removed and setup at camp site (fits into 2 haymen-reece style receivers either side of chassis rails).

Isuzu 4BD1-T, tweaked for substantial power. Isuzu 6 speed gearbox. Atlas transfer case - high range 1:1, low range 5:1, syncro for shift on move, with twin stick for front drive (front digs), rear drive or 4wd. Disc handbrake on t/case.

Front axle is a hybrid with Nissan 4.11:1 diff, ARB locker, 105 series landcruiser axles, cv's, hubs and brakes.

Rear axle is 105 series landcruiser with 4.1:1 diff and ARB locker.

Suspension is Airock (waiting for delivery) with 12" travel airbags and shockies (front and rear all the same to reduce spares). 5" adjustment of ride height, also front rear and sideways adjustment on the fly from dash control buttons, active cornering above selectable speed. Boat trailer to be modified for offroad use with airbag suspension to lower height for launching.

Engine driven York air compressor and Parker hydraulic pump - front and rear hydraulic winches.

Codan HF radio, Icom VHF, Iridium sat phone, for communications (epirb for emergency). Panasonic Toughbook with Oziexplorer, and usb gps for navigation - Magellan FX324 with all maps as backup gps.

4 x Lightforce 240 spotties, bright, led rock lights for illumination.

Dual 110 amp hour agm batteries behind cab for electric power.

45 litre diesel sill tank - custom built long range main tank behind cab to come. 45 litre SS water tank under lh sill. 55 litre flexible water tank behind cab.

50 litre Trailblazer fridge with 125mm insulation.

LieutenantRover

20th May 2008, 05:33 AM

Pics for muddydigger disco and matbor
Standard civvie 6x6 with front Macnamara diff and all three are air lockers, 4BD1T,Roof tent, Double bed ( for 2 av size people) behind the the two rear seats, 300lt water 370 litres fuel, 5ks/litre GPS Yoeman navigator, HF and UHF Radio, too many spotties, and much more

Psimpson7

20th May 2008, 07:30 AM

My dream one would be.

Defender 90 Softtop
Full cage
Simplified TDV8 with Auto and LT230
37" Krawlers on Beadlocked wheels
Ashcroft axle internals
5 link front suspension
Fox dampers and bumpstops
Underdrive
ARB lockers
3" lift (or the absoloute minimum I could get away with)
Front and Rear 8274's with xp motor's
dual batteries
etc etc...

Pete

muddydigger

20th May 2008, 04:56 PM

1103.9TDI

20th May 2008, 10:42 PM

Mine will do me!...........:D:D:D:D

Disco_owner

20th May 2008, 10:53 PM

Mine will do me!...........:D:D:D:D
:D come'on no teasing. Pics...

maca

17th June 2008, 11:16 AM

Mil-hardened electronics and NO "3 amigos"

Mike

I second the Mill-Spec electronics, I occasionally work with QR Locos and most electronics is Mil-Spec as failures that bring the entire loco down are NOT acceptable.
I have found that the new fangled **** they keep tacking on to LR's is one of their biggest problems.
If any of the control systems I designed were as crappy and unreliable as those in the new LR's I would be sacked (mostly because a failure is likely to cause some one to die and/or cause huge damage to the equipment involved)

GO BACK TO MECHANICAL INJECTOR PUMPS, and do a better job on the rest of the electronics. Also while I am angry and ranting like a mad man, plastic is NOT a material that should be used in engines or associated systems.

Now I am settled and all calm again.

tolinja

17th June 2008, 11:45 AM

look and wish

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0433.jpg

dandlandyman

17th June 2008, 12:07 PM

80" Tickford...

To be perfectly honest, though, I already have my ideal Land Rovers. My 'dream Land rover' would be a full bank account and a paddock full of spares...

The Tickford would look awesome parked in the back of my 2b - "always carry a spare":D:D

Dan.
69 2a 88" pet4, 74 3 109" pet4, 68 2b FC pet6.

Panda

17th June 2008, 12:23 PM

All I want for Christmas is a Pink Panther, Tombraider Defender & Camel Trophy Fender! :D Do you think Tony'll comply with my request?

JDNSW

17th June 2008, 12:43 PM

Which Landrover is my dream Landrover probably depends on which dream I am having at the moment.

Perhaps a suffix H 2a wagon, with the 2.25 petrol engine mildly improved, Toro overdrive, salisbury rear axle, parabolics, power steering, assisted 3" brakes, probably a few extras such as bullbar, sill tanks for fuel and water, anti-burst door locks, third hinge on the rear door, alternator etc.

But then, I've got the County, which is just about as good, albeit it has done close to 500,000km. So, why dream further?

John

gone bush

17th June 2008, 01:03 PM

I'd be happy with a Defender dual cab with a wide body so a bloke with a decent set of shoulders could get in one! Curse you little english farmers with your little english roads.

isuzurover

17th June 2008, 01:03 PM

I don't have 1 dream Landrover, I have 2 - horses for courses.

(1) - weekend offroader - Roadless (forest) rover replica, with equal track front and rear (narrower front track and slightly wider rear), 4WS, dual lockers, and central winch. Maybe with a 4BD1T and ISUZU box as well. I would build this tomorrow if I could register it...

(2) - Touring vehicle - my 110 county. slowly getting there. plan is: 4BD1T, LT85/R380. Front and rear lockers, 4w discs, winch, garden tool brackets, onboard air. As much galvanising as possible, and reinforcing where needed, water tank, solar panels, etc.

dirtdawg

17th June 2008, 04:48 PM

tombraider defender, or my disco with my wish list all ticked off

QLDMIKE

17th June 2008, 05:03 PM

A Bowler Nemesis Thanks. That would do me just fine...

tolinja

17th June 2008, 05:15 PM

I like mine :)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/tolinja/IMG_0426-1.jpg

olmate

17th June 2008, 05:52 PM

What day of the week is it?? :D - I want a 1949/50 SWB Series 1 ;)

Shonky

17th June 2008, 07:06 PM

I want an Isuzu County rebuilt from the ground up (by me of course!:))

...and it's gotta be red with white rims and roof.

Lockers, winchbar and winch, upgraded headlights, spotties, BFG-A/Ts

Very pretty. :)

And for fun I want a bobtailed 2 door RRC with 3inch suspension lift and 2 inch body lift, running 35s with the works thankyou!

Painted yellow, but covered in stickers.

Alternately, I would settle for one of TommyKs LRPVs, or Sleepys tool kit and spare parts hoarde! (or both...?)

dullbird

17th June 2008, 08:24 PM

And i like my'n although a little bit of money to go to get it where we want

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1575.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/311.jpg

Slynax

28th January 2009, 12:25 AM

My just purchased S2A.
These are my plans so far.

Body
Drab green in colour or something similar
Cut rear to just behind rear shackles
Guard cuts
Raised tow hitch
Roll cage
Soft top
Bike mounts in rear of tub
Flat top storage for sleeping on top of
Minimalist style bumpers

Engine
Chysler Hemi 265
Stroked
Supercharged

Gearbox
Land Cruiser 5 speed unless i find something better
Atlas 4 speed transfer case (max reduction, 10:1)

Diffs
ARB air lockers
24 spline axles or more
4.7:1

Brakes/Wheels/Tyres
Full disc conversion
Standard steel wheels or Black Sunraisier wheels 15"
Simex Centipedes 35 x 10.5"

Steering/Suspension
Parabolic springs
3" lift
Superior Drop Shackles
Fox Racing Shocks gas shocks
Power steering conversion

Other Stuff
Central Winch
Multi point harnesses
Rock lights
Full LED lights
All the neccessary long range touring stuff of course but not as permanent fixtures

The overall goal is to do a few things like tuff truck and outback challenge etc, so with all this in the pipeline i'm sure i'll be seing everyone around these forums pretty often with my relentless questions.

Cheers
Scott

HangOver

28th January 2009, 01:20 AM

what's your Dream landrover?

one that goes ;)

DirtyDawg

28th January 2009, 07:39 AM

I am Livin my Dream;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/93.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/94.jpg

Life does not get better than that:D
Best of both worlds

HangOver

28th January 2009, 01:19 PM

I am Livin my Dream;)
Life does not get better than that:D
Best of both worlds

If Envy wasnt a sin ! ;)

JamesH

28th January 2009, 01:25 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)

Yep, me too makes 3. I wonder if we get enough orders we'll get a dsicount?

Sleepy

28th January 2009, 01:49 PM

I have 5. (at least!)

Classic

Tickford Station Wagon - all orginal - no mods:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/195.jpg

Useful

Late Series 2A Diesel 88"- maybe just a few mods - difflocks, parabolics, overdrive.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/196.jpg

Nice

100" Defender/Rangie Hybrid

Similar to Mark Evans - although maybe with auto and 4.6:twisted:

http://www.difflock.com/buyersguide/newproducts/4x4born/episode14.jpg

Cool
RRS for around town
http://www.financepark.co.uk/userimages/rangesport.jpg

Sweeeeeeeet
and one of these to tinker with

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/197.jpg

Fusion

28th January 2009, 01:49 PM

My dream Land Rover is one that someone else owns so I don't have to fix the bastard . That or put landy badges on a Triton :wasntme:

Landy Smurf

28th January 2009, 01:55 PM

THE BIGGEST IS BEST:)

Sleepy

28th January 2009, 02:01 PM

THE BIGGEST IS BEST:)

A 101! - damn I've got 6 now!:)

werdan

28th January 2009, 02:53 PM

This

Land Rover 101 1977 in Queensland - Discount Used Cars (http://www.discountusedcars.com.au/used-cars/land-rover/101/6345767.aspx)

It's just a shame I can't afford it. :(

pop058

28th January 2009, 08:11 PM

This

Land Rover 101 1977 in Queensland - Discount Used Cars (http://www.discountusedcars.com.au/used-cars/land-rover/101/6345767.aspx)

It's just a shame I can't afford it. :(

check out the markets section. it belows to one of our own ("cooee" I believe)

and "Norma Jean" or "Ambrose" would do me fine

paul

BigJon

28th January 2009, 09:17 PM

LSE Rangie for the extra room.

Big V8 diesel with a 6 speed manual transmission.

Strong axles (Nissan perhaps).

Enough lift to fit decent size tyres. Flares to cover them.

Steel front and rear bars.

LED lights. HID driving lights.

hook

28th January 2009, 09:43 PM

6WD forward contol (100in)?

Maxi Drive, every thing.

Equipe, every thing else.

Simex tyres

rear steer.

LWB123

28th January 2009, 10:03 PM

Thinking it over, I would have to say that it would probably be a pink 1954 SWB with no roof, stuffed brakes, knackered clutch, dodgey chassis and leaky exhaust.

That's what my grandfather handed the keys over to me in 1966, and after fixing it with wreck bits and the odd new part from Four Wheel Drives in Sassafrass, my brother and I had years of fun belting it around the farm...................

Cheers,

Landy110

29th January 2009, 09:20 AM

I'm pretty happy with the '94 110 wagon with rear Maxi Drive.
I would add a front True Track and I would love a bigger engine.

Other than that I would settle for one of the new "Special" defenders. I think I could live with that.:D

Steve.

The ho har's

29th January 2009, 06:09 PM

I am Livin my Dream;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/93.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/94.jpg

Life does not get better than that:D
Best of both worlds

both soon to have QLD rego on them:D

Mrs ho har:angel:

hook

29th January 2009, 06:10 PM

both soon to have QLD rego on them:D

Mrs ho har:angel:

Check the price first.

The ho har's

29th January 2009, 06:13 PM

This is what I am thinking of buying:eek:..original...if I can bring it in:D.yes I know it is not a series but LOOK at it:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/92.jpg

mrs ho har:angel:

Sleepy

29th January 2009, 06:24 PM

This is what I am thinking of buying:eek:..original...if I can bring it in:D.yes I know it is not a series but LOOK at it:D

mrs ho har:angel:Very nice Mrs Ho Har :) I'll be orange with envy!

DiscoTDI

29th January 2009, 06:30 PM

Im not picky, all of the above:D

olmate

29th January 2009, 07:05 PM

I would love a SWB Series 2a (bronze green) - hang on .. I got one already.:o

Better go for a 1949 Series 1 80" then ;)

cripesamighty

29th January 2009, 07:18 PM

It would have to be a Bowler Nemesis. Just love em....

Grover-98

29th January 2009, 07:24 PM

Yeap a Bowler! from standard you can go do Dakar comes with everything! even water (or beverage of choice) for the driver and nav via a hose system :D

Sleepy

29th January 2009, 07:29 PM

I would love a SWB Series 2a (bronze green) - hang on .. I got one already.:o

Better go for a 1949 Series 1 80" then ;)

:lol2::lol2:

You've got lot's more room in that Mega-Shed Troy! Surely you've started thinking about "What's next?" Perhaps a 101?

SuperchargedSport

21st July 2009, 09:01 PM

I've got a supercharged sport, and a land rover wrecking business.... all the parts i can eat.............

A tdv8 vogue would be nice... The supercharged is errr ummm not so good on fuel....

But the new supercharged coming does have 510hp.... hmmmm

TheLowRanger

21st July 2009, 11:26 PM

I reckon I'd probably be happy with my D1 As my dream car. As long as it had a Rangie TDV8, portals, twin lockers and a set of 36" centipedes!!

Grockle

22nd July 2009, 01:21 AM

A 90 XS Puma in Tonga Green with tow pack, driving lamps, side steps instead of the runners, waterproof seat covers ,full rubber mats and waxoiled.

Tombie

22nd July 2009, 01:35 AM

A MY02+ disco with a Dakar body

Leo

22nd July 2009, 02:26 AM

One that doesn't break down. :twisted:

lil-landy

22nd July 2009, 05:48 AM

Woooh. Get ready for a long list.

2000 Deefer 110 CSW TD5
Simex Extreme Trekkers 33" on steel
4 inch lift to cope with tyres and lots of travel when rockcrawling, uprated propshafts, trailing arms and radius arms to cope
Kam locking differentials with uprated halfshafts and lowered gearing
PTO winch on the front with marlow rope
Warn M15000 winch on rear with marlow rope
Mantec one piece mushroom top snorkel with wading gear
Extended loom for ECU mounting on roof
Exmoor trim seats, 2 in front, 2 in middle, 2 in rear, outlast fabric
MSS cubby box in front
CB Radio
Engel Fridge between two rear seats
Dog guard behind two seats
MSS drawer in load area
MSS stack and stow on both sides of load area
Double swing away wheel carrier for two spares
Extended fuel tank
Full steering, tank, diff guards
Rock/tree sliders, jackable of course
Patriot Roof Rack
Oztent Roof Rack
Oztent Awning
Waffle boards on roof rack
Extreme hi-lift jack on roof rack
Winch/recovery bag on roof rack (shackles x lots, tree strops x lots, blocks/pulleys x lots, pin type ground anchor, snatch chain, 2x recovery strops)
2 Lightforce lights wired up to main beam on ARB bumper
4 lightforce lights for off-road on roof rack front
2 work lights on rear
2 worklights on awning side
Full external roll cage and wing bars

Thats all I've got for now. But incase you can't tell, I think about this alot.

Landy110

22nd July 2009, 07:12 PM

How about this !!
It would need a proper engine.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/512.jpg

jerryd

22nd July 2009, 07:23 PM

That looks pretty good :)

I'd like one of the "zulu" beasts from JE Engineering, I reckon about $110k to get one to oz......:(

Disco_owner

22nd July 2009, 09:55 PM

That looks pretty good :)

I'd like one of the "zulu" beasts from JE Engineering, I reckon about $110k to get one to oz......:(

:woot:
oooh yeah , this will do ...

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/17046d1248258195-whats-your-dream-landrover-je-zulu-superdefende-1w.jpg

willem

22nd July 2009, 10:00 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)

This one would do me fine!

Willem

lardy

22nd July 2009, 11:33 PM

series 1 to look at and a 101 fc with a nice diesel in it and a 5 speed box that has rock crawling ability also a minto lightweight that would do

p38arover

23rd July 2009, 12:03 AM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://imageshack.us)

Yep, I'll have that or my P38A with a few more mods.

Mine currently has:
155 litre long range petrol tank
Sequential LPG injection
Kaymar rear step-bar and swing-away wheel carrier
Roof rack
UHF radio
Codan 9323 HF and autotune antenna currently being fitted

plus standard features like:
Comfortable and quiet (unknown features to Defender/County owners)
A bog standard stereo that can be heard (unknown feature to Defender/County owners)
Still owner-repairable unlike later Rangies

What I'd like to add:
Drawer system (I sold the one I had in the car)
Bullbar
The winch from my RRC which is still under the bench
Possibly diff locks (I had Maxi on my RRC)
Diff guards (the QT one I bought is too much hassle to fit)
More LPG capacity
In-dash nav system (in hand albeit slowly)
Bullet-proof EAS.

Rudolf

23rd July 2009, 05:37 AM

Any Land Rover built by Toyota. Well at least here in RSA.:twisted:

On the otherhand.
A mix between the following.
Defender off road capabilities, Disco interior, Rangy Sport looks and Freelander road holding.
6 SPD gear box with 1 low for bad traffic and 6 high for chasing BMW's.
Engine, Rangy Turbo Diesel.(Chipped):twisted:

JDNSW

23rd July 2009, 06:03 AM

Actually, I would not mind a Tickford station wagon! Not very practical however.

John

cucinadio

23rd July 2009, 07:21 AM

I would be content with one of these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/495.jpg

x2....:D............sweety look at this ...:angel:

cheers

cucinadio

23rd July 2009, 07:22 AM

This one would do me fine!

Willem

ow ow ow .......x2......too....:D

cheers

Psimpson7

23rd July 2009, 09:44 PM

Nice work Cooper. Looks good

101 Ron

23rd July 2009, 10:27 PM

I think I am getting very close to my dream rover.
It is now double locked.
The gearing on thing is very good and will allow normal cruising speeds.(overdrive)
I like the militiary looks.
Great ground clearence as stock.
Tough as nails and much stronger than a normal rover.
Engine driven compressor.
LP Gas
PTO winch (works front and rear with extra long cable standard)
No legal hassles with vehicle height .
I have extra jerry cans and tool box.
Fantastic payload.
Simple design with few of the normal rover access and reliablility draw backs
Great V8 sound
The large truck air horn has been the best thing ( for safety reasons of course)
I like the room in the back and it sleeps two people with gear inside.
The small out side dimensions is fantastic too.
In the long term only a bigger rover V8 motor and a roof top tent are the only improvements I really need to make.
Just thinking some modern tyres and flexiable suspension would top it off.
You could really go crazy with things like power steering and disc brakes, but a 101 is all about being a man and not a mouse.:p:p
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/19.jpg

p38arover

23rd July 2009, 10:46 PM

This is shameless,but I am so pleased to say that I finished building mine today after 21 months.:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/408.jpg

Mongrel! You make me look lazy! :D

Well done Cooper! That looks really nice!

BMKal

24th July 2009, 09:22 AM

BMKal

24th July 2009, 09:25 AM

This is shameless,but I am so pleased to say that I finished building mine today after 21 months.:D

Definitely not a colour you'd see every day, but it suits. Brilliant looking job - love the custom bar work and stainless grille & trim. :BigThumb:

willem

24th July 2009, 10:14 AM

This is shameless,but I am so pleased to say that I finished building mine today after 21 months.:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/408.jpg

Be as shameless as you like! That's a brilliant job. Well done!

Willem

lardy

24th July 2009, 06:44 PM

cooper me old mate how is the mech's back now ??

DiscoMick

24th July 2009, 08:56 PM

Nice job Cooper.

I'll be content when I finish fixing up the D1.
Although that G4 Challenge D3 is VERY nice.

Bytemrk

24th July 2009, 10:37 PM

Dream Land Rover.. purely as a play thing..

It has to be:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/438.jpg

:angel:
Getting a little more practical.... my current D2a with a few more years of improvements and we will get there...
Mark

Mick O'Neill

31st July 2009, 10:21 AM

Or maybe an 80inch that I have my eye on in a farmers paddock

p38arover

31st July 2009, 10:34 AM

I think I am getting very close to my dream rover.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/19.jpg

Very nice, Ron

Explain to me why I'd like one, too. :confused:

loanrangie

31st July 2009, 12:17 PM

neil 90

31st July 2009, 05:23 PM

wouldnt mind a TD5 in my soft dash or a TDV6 in a nice p38 (bosch)

be nice to go around the world in a g4 rangie though.

Waxenwane

1st August 2009, 06:21 AM

For me...Currently one that goes.:(

101 Ron

1st August 2009, 07:08 AM

Mine would be an FC101 with ambulance body and full annexe/awning off the LH side, kitted out as a camper. Isuzu 4BD1T/ 4BE1T with auto and LT230, long range tanks, on board compressor, generator,solar panels, large water tank , enough batteries to power all the necessities . Other than some comfy seats and noise proofing i cant think of any other major mods.

This one must come close.
Extended to 130 inch wheel base so a five speed gearbox and bigger donk fits.

Has everything,hot water,solar,washing machine, shower,200litre fridge etc.
Nothing has been left out.
The draw back is the 4 plus tonnes in weight.
I had a drive ....it felt top heavy.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/715.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/2018.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/2019.jpg

101 Ron

1st August 2009, 07:13 AM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/101Ron/th_CLIP0052.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/101Ron/th_CLIP0051.jpg

loanrangie

1st August 2009, 11:19 AM

Is that still a V8 Ron, i like the 130" wheelbase.

juddy

1st August 2009, 05:39 PM

My top 3 would be...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/2001.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1996.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/2002.jpg

loanrangie

1st August 2009, 08:04 PM

My top 3 would be...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1996.jpg

Thats the one ;).

juddy

1st August 2009, 08:26 PM

Thing is only 2 ever made... so might be hard to get one of these.

Thats the one ;).

rovercare

1st August 2009, 10:23 PM

Thing is only 2 ever made... so might be hard to get one of these.

I reckon anyone who can fold sheetmetal could make one:D

loanrangie

2nd August 2009, 09:39 AM

Thing is only 2 ever made... so might be hard to get one of these.

There are heaps of ex MOD ambulance bodied 101's around in the UK, maybe not identical but still a full steel body.
And yes if you can fold sheet you could replicate the body, any caravan builder could do it.

clean32

2nd August 2009, 10:31 AM

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4176/g4ea4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Looks good, but i always think that a Kitted out D3 looks like its confused. a bit like the construction worker from YMCA or a Welder driving an Audi TT. may look ok but leaves you thinking its the end to that contribution to the jean pool:twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:

but then im only saying that because i will never have one unless i win Loto :(

juddy

2nd August 2009, 05:30 PM

Indeed lots of 101 ambulance bodies around in the Mother land, however, not like this, 2 were made for Denmark, and thats it, so very rare, as are the 101 Vampire's........

There are heaps of ex MOD ambulance bodied 101's around in the UK, maybe not identical but still a full steel body.
And yes if you can fold sheet you could replicate the body, any caravan builder could do it.

Sleepy

2nd August 2009, 07:47 PM

Not the top of my list but would certainly be in my "dream fleet":twisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1850.jpg

V8Ian

2nd August 2009, 08:18 PM

This is one that I would pay big money for.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1911.jpg
I'd pay to watch you do a winch recovery with it!:angel:

Sleepy

2nd August 2009, 10:08 PM

This is one that I would pay big money for.

That's a pretty 107" coops (or is it a 109" I can never tell:angel:)

Reminds me of this one:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

One day Ol'ute will look that good :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1568.jpg

Mudsloth

2nd August 2009, 10:12 PM

Not the top of my list but would certainly be in my "dream fleet":twisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/1850.jpg

I looooove those tyres

AussieAub

2nd August 2009, 10:24 PM

Tell us what your Dream landrover is.....

I really like TAFF's 90 (pic on forum (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/wa-aulroians-group/81452-powerlines-saturday-2.html#post1000165)), in fact I like just about ALL 90's!.
Looks tuff as, and only has 3 doors.
But the only thing I'd want changing on it is the box.
Prefer auto over manual, but that's for medical resaons only. :D

Well OK, it's not technically TAFF's, but Clares.....;):p

I s'pose my "dream could become reality" motor would be the 90 SVX soft top (pic (http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/10243/images/1LandRoverDefenderSVXdrive.jpg))

Just LUUUUURVE it!! :D

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption
AussieAubs Disco Page (http://aussieaub.blogspot.com/)