Thread: Army vehicle disposal

Schmik, It seems that human error is at work.
The blue slips for both the SnrCmdr and Carryall that I checked are incorrect, I guess they are suffering from a form of RSI because of the prevalance of GS vehicles.
To any REASONABLE person, they are clearly 5 door vehicles and both ADR compliance plates state 5 seats. This is what your state Authority will take notice of.
As for rear additional seating, prob not much chance in a GS/FFR. You would need to talk to a few engineers to find one that will even consider your plan. Most just want to say NO, too hard, but there are ones out there who will do their job and make a proper assessment.
As the Station wagons have similar seating to the civvy versions, you have a precedent, so shouldn't be a huge issue.

Ryan, most people who buy these vehicles know that not having the extra fruit is cheap in the life of the vehicle.
Consider; Gal chassis- effectively maintanence free
Isuzu donk- life of up to 1Mkm if serviced with good lubes at the proper intervils
LT95- as above but maybe ONLY 500 000km

No dodgy electronics to degrade
Most components can be accessed and replaced easily by a competant owner/operator saving ~100/hr labour

I have identified a number of vehicles at auction that have been recently refurbished, so compare what you get for ~$13K avg to what is on the forecourt of a Great Wall dealer!
No question where I am shopping

Prices have dropped a little over the last 6 months. Specials more so than others.
Grays know what they are doing and will maintain the supply/ demand balance to remain profitable. Additionally, the ADF is not replacing every land rover in 12 months, so they come when they are available.
The markets' saturation point is still an unknown, but remember, we are in a global marketplace. Don't expect to pay 1/2 the current price anytime soon.

I hope that helps.

Considering the majority of the 110's for disposal are a soft top 2 seater variety I reckon the ownership novelty would wear off pretty quick.. a bit like buying a moke.. (unless they are all going to hard core Landy Men just keeping em in the shed for a sunny day..lol)

I'll hold my cash till there are another 500 or so out there to choose from.. I am sure they won't be going UP in value anyhow..

Gives me time to build a new shed and get a new drip pan..

Could be...
When my guide comes out, it may affect things though
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/1...ers-guide.html

Originally Posted by Ryan_

Considering the majority of the 110's for disposal are a soft top 2 seater variety I reckon the ownership novelty would wear off pretty quick.. a bit like buying a moke.. (unless they are all going to hard core Landy Men just keeping em in the shed for a sunny day..lol)

I'll hold my cash till there are another 500 or so out there to choose from.. I am sure they won't be going UP in value anyhow..

Gives me time to build a new shed and get a new drip pan..

You've not seen the price of Mokes lately.
Restorers delights for around $5k.
Basket cases for less.
It's cheaper to buy a Perentie or two.

Land Rover 110, 4x4 Soft Top - 05/1991 Auction (0003-9001127) | GraysOnline Australia

also, has anyone noticed the different types of 'roo bars? some have just a siple loop either side in front of the guard, some have a full on bumper section as well....

Earlier and later types of bar. The early ones were just the loop and pretty useless.

Originally Posted by Bearman

Earlier and later types of bar. The early ones were just the loop and pretty useless.

As noted, the original was type less effective and there are quite a few update variations including those having the hi-lift jack mounting bracket behind the posts.

Interestingly, not all bars with hi-lift jack carrying points have the jacking points.

There was at least one in service with the jack on top. While it is probably adr non-compliant it is the most practical for the bush IMHO. The behind the post jack could be inaccessible/jammed if the bar was badly bent.

An interesting corollary to this is whether a vehicle with the original bar is one which was never damaged sufficiently to require bar replacement.

However there are relatively recent (since mid 2000s) bare chassis rebuilds (including chassis redips & realignments) which had the original type bars reinstalled.

hmmm..............I wonder if Barefoot Dave will include photos of all these variations in his "buying guide" . Acknowledgement appreciated if you do Dave



All this discussion on bars reminds me that all the bullbars that were removed from the Td5 remedials before sale must have ended up somewhere (hopefully not at a scrapyard).

only 3 bar styles gents

early as fitted to all stock style 110's
late, as replaced when the early ones were damaged

RFSV/RSV/LRPV style which is the one thats got the highlift jack mounts and jacking points.