Thread: Somebody stop me....

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Sounds like a great idea. You could possibly also get one from Canada though (which has the steering wheel on the correct side)?

Yes, there are a few in Canada as well, but I think they have the same nanny state thing going up there too, rendering the latter models illegal. So they're pretty rare up there as well from what I've seen in my travels there.

The Canadians can bring them in at 15 years old instead of our 25. But they do have the steering wheel on the left, same as us. I'd probably prefer that, but the right-hand drive sure adds to the uniqueness of it, eh?

Besides, what could be cooler than the story behind it that I bought it in Australia, vacationed a few weeks down there, then shipped it home?!

Originally Posted by isuzurover

From 1983/4 until 1989/90, the defender shape vehicles sold in OZ were a bit special.

The (civvie) models were:
110 County wagon with 3.5 V8 or 3.9L ISUZU diesel
110 Hardtop (mostly V8, uncommon)
120" Cab chassis with 3.9L ISUZU diesel
6x6 with 3.9L ISUZU turbo diesel

All are great vehicles, and many think they were the strongest and best defender-shape vehicles.

The isuzu 4DB1 diesel is the same engine as fitted to GMC4000 / ISUZU NPR59 box-trucks, so parts are commonly available. The V8 almost the same as the 4.0V8 fitted to disco 1s and 2s in the US.

Very handy info! Thanks! I'll have to research the 4DB1. If it's the engine I think it is, it's related to the Cummings 4BT, only with the intake and exhaust on opposite sides.... Just looked it up. That one's the Isuzu 4BD1T. Maybe a different beast....

Here's the info I have on it: The Isuzu NPR's use a 4BD1T engine starting in 1985 and ended in 1991. The 4BD2TC started in 1992 and ended in 1998. The 4BD1T has 128hp and the 4BD2TC used an intercooler and has 135hp. With the exception of a few minor changes they will be considered the same base engine. It is buyers' choice. Engine ID can be found on the valve cover plate and on the lower side of the block below the turbo.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

since your only going to get encouragement.

I'll chuck on the spanner swinging time for you. FOC.

"I'll chuck on the spanner swinging time for you. FOC."

I'm afraid you lost me there. Anyone able to translate that one for me?

Originally Posted by justinc

I suggest you find a 1985 110 Isuzu powered 110, and take it home as a momento and everytime you experience the joys of driving such an iconic LR, you will think of us

That is precisely what I'm thinking. Thanks for the contact number, JC. It'll be a few years before I'd make this happen though. It's something I need to plan ahead for.

Originally Posted by pop058

Is it too early to organise the BBQ ?

Paul

Perhaps a wee bit, yeah! But we'll make it happen.

Originally Posted by Michael2

With the kind of money it would fetch in the USA, why not buy two, sell one there, then you can afford to come back and buy a third, this time spending a year travelling around Australia. Then you may as well take that back with you... perhaps shipping the third one to South America could be cheaper, then fly across and drive it home, or just work your passage on the cargo ship taking your Landy, just for that extra bit of adventure.

If only I didn't have to work for a living....

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Coming on here expecting us to talk you out of this is akin to having a bar at an AA venue, for post meeting drinks. Bloody Yanks!

You don't really think I wanted to be talked out of this idea, did you?

Originally Posted by timaus13

Yep plan, purchase and then plot your course around Oz with your Wife.
But it must be in a Land Rover

Cheers
Tim AKA Gadgets

Absolutely. I'd like to check out Sydney to Melbourne and perhaps out to Adelaide. I've watched a bunch of the videos Andrew Dwyer has done on bush cooking and love the area he's usually in--"Flinders Range" area I believe it was. I'm a cool climate kind of guy anyway, so it would probably suit me fine to be toward the south! And the trip would have to be done in my new (to me) Australian Land Rover. (Hey! Then I'd actually be a legitimate "Australian Land Rover Owner!") Heck of a memento to bring home from the trip, huh?!

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Oh I dunno Dinty,,

yours would be the ideal vehicle to tour around in,,

and just imagine what it would be worth stateside


for the right amount of money I think you could be seperated from it----

They may fetch a tidy sum here in the States, but if I'm paying that much for it then I'd just find one here to drive it home without all the import hassles and shipping costs. And have it in the more convenient left-hand-drive.

The RHD would really mess me up! In the Land Rover I'd be turning on the windshield wipers every time I tried to signal a left turn! Then have the opposite problem when I drove my wife's car!

The prices in Australia look pretty fair from what I've seen. Do you think I could find a decent one for A$8-9,000? Or is that perhaps a bit ambitious a price to expect for a diesel?

Originally Posted by olbod

A much more sensible idea would be to ship all of your furniture over here
and stay.

I couldn't handle your gun laws!

[Insert gun-totin' Yank joke here]

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Do it If you like the Landys as much as some of us the mid to late 80's 110 are the best you will find Purchasing the 4BD1T 120" is the best thing I ever done! In many ways. Still some good ones around as most (not all) 110 owners seem to look after them fairly well. Try to advoid the Santana 5 speed with the 4BD1 if you can is my only advise, although some of us still run them with some work done.

Cheers Tony.

Thanks for the tips, Tony! Was the Santana an option with the 4BD1? Or did it commonly come with it? Trying to source out parts in the States might end up making me regret this idea!

I'll probably do this. It won't be for a couple/three years, but I'll do it. Got to save up for the trip for two down there, vacation spending money, buying the LR, shipping it home and getting things all settled with the local licensing department with their assortment of fees.

We'll plan a good trip with some ideas from you kind folks of places to see. It'll all be good!

That Canadian who can sing a bit is a Landy Tragic for those who didnt know.


No trying to change your mind here either,JUST LEAVE THE BEST ONES FOR US
ENJOY

Andrew

Originally Posted by olbod

A much more sensible idea would be to ship all of your furniture over here
and stay.

^^^^

Binford,

I have a 1992 Range Rover Classic 'Sherwood' edition in Brooklands green and tan leather, fitted with a 4BD1T, intercooled, 135litre longrange fuel tank, Detroit locker salisbury rear diff, Defender 24 spline front diff, DeCarbon shocks, G force active suspension (Disconnected at present) twin batteries, bullbar and lightforce 240 lamps, Barrett HF SSB radio, Military spec LT95 4 speed manual trans (EX 6X6 perentie), 3" body lift and 33" tyres.
If you help with the costs, I will drive it over to the US of A and deliver it.

After we agree on a price , of course....


JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Binford,

I have a 1992 Range Rover Classic 'Sherwood' edition in Brooklands green....
If you help with the costs, I will drive it over to the US of A and deliver it.

After we agree on a price , of course....


JC

Nice try, JC!

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

No trying to change your mind here either,JUST LEAVE THE BEST ONES FOR US
ENJOY

Andrew

Sorry, Andy.... But rest assured I'll take very good care of whatever rig I end up bringing over. She'll spend the rest of her days being admired like few LRs ever are!

Originally Posted by Binford

"I'll chuck on the spanner swinging time for you. FOC."

I'm afraid you lost me there. Anyone able to translate that one for me?

Easy,,,

Im a mechanic, I swing spanners for a living. FOC Free Of Charge.

basically IF you need a hand with the vehicle and Im in range and have the time free you get free labour on the repair job.

Originally Posted by Binford

Nice try, JC!

Phew! I'm glad you didn't take me seriously actually, would be some pretty BIG $$$ for me to want to part with it, its a part of the family really

...Wouldn't mind the drive and sea trip though, would be an adventure for sure

JC

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Easy,,,

Im a mechanic, I swing spanners for a living. FOC Free Of Charge.

basically IF you need a hand with the vehicle and Im in range and have the time free you get free labour on the repair job.

Ahhhh! Why, thank you for the kind offer!

I checked a map and see you're quite a bit farther north than I thought to go. However, you seem to be along the highway I took a couple of times between Brisbane and Gatton! Pretty area.