Thread: Ex Millitary Land Rovers

Originally Posted by Gab250

Ex Millitary Land Rovers

Hey, what do people think of the idea of buying an ex-army Land Rover? I am considering getting one for my first 4WD, and I have a couple of questions:

1) Do the ex-army landrovers have any special modifications to make them stronger/tougher? Like extra bash plates and things like that?

2) Do the engines in the army ones differ from normal Land Rovers?

3) I assume most if not all the ex-army ones are diesel?

4) I also assume they'd all be 24V?

Cheers, Gab

1) No
2) No
3) Yes
4) No, 12 Volt. FFR Variants have a 24 Volt system for the Radio set.

Hi,
Perentie.. where to start Ex army 110 landrovers have; tapered roller bearings in the transfer case to make them stay together a bit better because of the noisy rattlt Isuzu 4BD1 engine under the bonnet. Some have a Power take Off winch on the front whick is driven by the transfer case and the "gears" as such. They have a hot dipped galvanised chassis which significantly helps the british steel from transforming back into its former state (rust). Although galvanising makes welding up any cracks fun. They have a bash plate under the front to try and prevent damage to the steering and damper on the front axle. They have a unique chassis modification under the rear which allows a spare tyre to be hidden underneath. They have the tail lights down low and are the standard narva type. I can't think of any other significant differences than that compared to a standard 110.

I would reccomend first. Find yourself a 3 or 4 bolt range rover power steering box, isuzu gear driven PAS pump and a reservior off a wreck rover and get some power steering happening. Then work on the sound proofing as they get a little obnoxious at 100 km/hr for too long. 110's had varying amounts of 'sound deadening/proofing in various models but the army landy's have none to speak of. I have personally got a RED DOT style air con mounten between the front seats for a little "creature comfort'.

Other than that I cheated a bit and fitted a 4 door County body which has a hard roof and roll down windows so is a bit of a luxury model.

If I had the money I would buy more ex military 110's. I can't get enough.

Cheers,
Brian

Be aware that military LR's do not have a key, nor door locks or ignition locks.

They also do not have sway bars and are loud as hell, particularly in the top gear on the highway(4th)

I am sure that the GS would have further rego issues being that it is not secure at all, but that is only a guess.

The rumour going around a while ago was that they would be flying off the shelf at around 3k a piece, and at that I would have had a GS as a camping, fishing, shooting truck.

They are so damn simple to work on, bloody awesome in the bush for the lack of lockers or LSD, articulate like a male dog and will never rust!

For the money they are going for on Greys and as a first car I would steer clear, mainly because of the issues involved in registering one and keeping it insured.

It would be a cool car as a toy though, if you could make a roster for mates to come for a spin as they only have two legal seats on public roads.

If you want a challenge and decide to go in for a GS variant, go for the FFR. They have extra batteries already just waiting to be hooked up, if not use the compartments for storage. They also have steel "seats" in the rear that would be the perfect base for a false floor.

Look for low kms on the odometer as they are zeroed every time the vehicle is completely rebuilt and a green sticker on the windscreen, a yellow sticker isn't a bad thing depending what it is for, the explanation is always on the sticker and in the GM120(log book).

Hi, I have searched but can't find an answer, do they have a galvanised firewall as well and if not how come none are rusting near the window hinge. Thanks Rob

firewalls on the 4bd1's are galled

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

firewalls on the 4bd1's are galled

Are you sure? Mine isn't and others I've seen aren't either. Chassis yes not the bulkhead.

Hi Guys - first time to forum, can anyone advise when the next auction date is please, working offshore and missed the latest and want to try and make sure that i am around for the next one.

Cheers, Jim

If you go for a 24v ffr make sure that its brakes work...ok seem to work...are at least fitted! make sure its not a ex pom version, some EX Brit Para versions got fitted with Mortar tube firing point in the rear and yes they were used, also they got lobbed out of a Herc, so check the chassis, if it has its original paint avoid any LR with a Airborne DZ flash, they with have been thrashed and bashed..I know, because I used them that way!