Thread: Classic Rangie on gas

Originally Posted by Utemad

That looks like a pretty good price. So long as it isn't requiring heaps of work then go for it. Then when you decide it is more fun than your D1 offroad because you don't mind the damage then do up the RR and flog it to an early grave

Thats what i thought, looks pretty straight, interior isnt RR 3 quality but is pretty good for its age. If Rangieman reckons its a goer than i will buy it. If the gas system needs some work and the repairs cost less than $2000 i am told i can claim the rebate for that anyway, so it wont be all bad.

I'm off to bed, i will post tomorrow with a verdict. Matt

What's the deal with the LPG tank being on a stand? I thought the floor was flat so if it isn't to clear a wheel arch or something then it seems a little weird.

Hey ACE I have a 89 (343000kms) flapper injected auto rangie same as what you are looking at but yours a manual and from 78 ltres useable gas If I drive nice I get 400 plus ks out of it Once on a club trip at 80/90kms per hr I got 430 ks out of the gas.
Yes your oil stays cleaner longer.
My prev rangie 82 carbie (holly) I got 400000kms plus out of the motor

Being injected changover from petrol to gas is instantanious and vise versa.
I have 80ltrs petrol sill tanks and there aint much difference in power on the 3.5 v8 between gas an petrol.
My 82 was converted in 1993.
My gas tanks are underneath
It costs me on average 40 ish dollars to fill
BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE
My 89 has all the tanks from my 82 but new convertor and wiring.
I dont worry about how much it costs to run as I know its cheap.

My son has a 89 5 speed manual with the gas tank inside and a 4.2 stroked motor (12,000) on the clock he gets 350kms max out of 68ltrs if he drives nice (not often), same gas convertor as mine on average 320kms per day going the same way and same speeds
Cheers
Brad

Just had a look at the pics on ebay.
Where that gas tank is located is in my opinion the second best place for it.
First place is under the floor.
You can still fold down the rear seat and sleep in the back if u want, or fold down the seat for any other purpose. The tank is up and out of the way.
this is where the tank is on my sons Rangie.
ACE check the rest of it out and if ok I would be getting it.
Brad

Originally Posted by Bradtot

Just had a look at the pics on ebay.
Where that gas tank is located is in my opinion the second best place for it.
First place is under the floor.
You can still fold down the rear seat and sleep in the back if u want, or fold down the seat for any other purpose. The tank is up and out of the way.
this is where the tank is on my sons Rangie.
ACE check the rest of it out and if ok I would be getting it.
Brad

Unfortunately Ace lives in Lithgow NSW, the car is in Melbourne

Originally Posted by Bradtot

Just had a look at the pics on ebay.
Where that gas tank is located is in my opinion the second best place for it.
First place is under the floor.
You can still fold down the rear seat and sleep in the back if u want, or fold down the seat for any other purpose. The tank is up and out of the way.
this is where the tank is on my sons Rangie.
ACE check the rest of it out and if ok I would be getting it.
Brad

Thanks for the input mate, i am convinced it will be the way to go if Rangieman checks it out and gives it the ok, will know tonight.

looks nice Ace,,

whats the go with the rims?
were they still put on efi models?

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

looks nice Ace,,

whats the go with the rims?
were they still put on efi models?

No idea mate, maybe the rangie experts can answer that one.

I reckon it looks pretty good to, thats what drew my attention to it. Lets hope it is as good as it looks and we end up getting it.