Reply With QuoteHi Shorty;
I can't help with 2 door , but my 4-door Rangie had rust around passenger and driver side footwells , suppose if they come with sunroof option there would have plenty rust around the sunroof.
Wizard
buying a 2 door RRC
Hi guys
search has been little help, I am looking for the opinions from owners of the 2 door classic Range Rover.
I am about to lunge into ownrship of a mid 70's 2 door RRC and would like some advice on what specifically to look for.
Where do they rot/rust, what is the weakest link/s in the drive train etc etc
Search function only brings up topics on the latter 4 door models and P38's but I am after info specifically about the 2 door ones.
I have some basic mechanical knowledge so I am confident of spotting a dud and I know that what ever I buy, there will be an inherent risk of it needing some work. You dont buy a 30 year old car that isnt prone to some failings and needing constant maintenance, but thats one of the joys of owning something like this, the glory of actually knowing your car and being able to fix it
cheers
YarnMaster
SubscriberHi Shorty;
I can't help with 2 door , but my 4-door Rangie had rust around passenger and driver side footwells , suppose if they come with sunroof option there would have plenty rust around the sunroof.
Master
They generally rot the behind the wheel arch and under battery in the engine bay, under the doors and the usual spots for the lot ie upper and lower tailgate. Expect the bushes to be shot too unless they have allready been changed
Master
Check around the front door hinges as they rust out here, Front body mounts and the inside of the A pillar at the very bottom.Check the sills too.
My truck is 1974 2 door called Mudhog, it's off the road while I do rust repairs.
Cheers
Brett
PS: I wouldn't swap it for anything else!!
Master
Hello Mark
Hello Mark if u Purchase said RRover come up 4 a coffee and I will let u have a Repair manual too suit the two door.
I have two copies, one is rough as well as a full Parts catalogue.
Ure welcome to one of the manuals if u purchase the two door.
cheers
Master
Hey Mark,
isn't there a LR guru somewhere around Hobart who would know?
We'll have to have a 2 door day if you get it.
Pete
Wizard
Originally Posted by discopete
Hey Mark,
isn't there a LR guru somewhere around Hobart who would know?
We'll have to have a 2 door day if you get it.
Pete
of course there is but it never hurts to get as many opinions and as much advice on the subject as you can...
all I need now is some money
a 2 door day, that would be great but will you take yours out of the woolies carpark
Master
that would be great but will you take yours out of the woolies carparkI'd never take it in.. Can you imagine the door dings..
Pete
ChatterBox
places for rust
the sills
front foot wells
the rear cross member near the petrol tank
the inner wheel arches at the front
upper and lower tailgate
under the spare wheel
Good thing with the 2 doors all the structural parts just unbolt and if you have the time are relatively easy to rebuild
Another thing to check is the firewall cracking near the body mount on the chasis
If you want a project 2 door from Brisbane let me know
And if anyone is looking for any of these parts I have some
98 Harvey the tractor - 300 tdi Defender Wagon
84 Alfetta GTV
Wizard
okay guys
bought this little beauty this afternoon. It is a 77 with standard running gear. It has dual batteries, snorkel, front tube bar, 31/10.5x15's muddies on 15x7 sunnies (comes with original wheels and tyres as well), 2 inch suspension lift and 1 inch body lift, front and rear diff protectors, steering arm protector and 11 months rego
the body is pretty much rust free with a few minor dents. Interior is tidy and well looked after.
Pick it up late next week so will post some more pics then.
thanks for the tips on where to look for rust, the chassis and body is showing no signs of rust or fatigue in the mentioned spots so thanks again
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