Looking at a Lightweight tonight.............

[bigTee]

.......... what should i be looking for?


It's a 2.25 Diesel 1982 ex military in military green. Done 73419 miles and says in good condition with no tax or mot. Come with a soft and hardtop for £1450 ono.


What problems are common on these that i need to look out for and is the price about right?

Ta very much!!!

[defender50th]

The top bulkhead panel, with the vent in often rusts. Is a few hundred quid if you can find one.

James

[BLUETHUNDER]

bigTee said:

.......... what should i be looking for?


It's a 2.25 Diesel 1982 ex military in military green. Done 73419 miles and says in good condition with no tax or mot. Come with a soft and hardtop for £1450 ono.


What problems are common on these that i need to look out for and is the price about right?

Ta very much!!!

If it,s diesel,then more than likely ex-Dutch army.As mentioned,check bulkhead and inside the footwells.Also check rear cross member.Make sure all the electrics work,as if its 24 volt,parts can be a bit of a headache.

[bigTee]

Ta!!

Been see it and bulk head needs a little patch work, but seems ok. Nothing a pair of pliers and a blowtorch won't sort out!!!!!!!

taking a mate up tomorrow to see if it will pass an MOT. Body work is sound though and Mrs T is even thinking of a name!!!!!

will keep you updated. How is the price though?

[bigTee]

oh - and it's 12 volt!

[BLUETHUNDER]

If its how you say it is,then the price is more than fair.On the market a decent one will start around the £2,350 mark,going up to about £6,000 for a real minter.At times i wished i kept mine.........

[bigTee]

Thanks BlueThunder...


I may go tonight with my mechanic and i'll get some pictures if i do.

[Ranger 6]

BLUETHUNDER said:

At times i wished i kept mine.........

Nice - only ever used them as 'company cars'...

[bigTee]

Bought for £1100 !!!!

[BLUETHUNDER]

bigTee said:

Bought for £1100 !!!!

Well,its not ex Dutch Army,i can see that straight way.Its had the diesel conversion done by a previous owner.But looking at it,and the price,then you have had a bargain

[bigTee]

BLUETHUNDER said:

bigTee said:

Bought for £1100 !!!!

Well,its not ex Dutch Army,i can see that straight way.Its had the diesel conversion done by a previous owner.But looking at it,and the price,then you have had a bargain

Thats good to hear thanks !!

where is the best to get tyres from?

[BLUETHUNDER]

It depends on what you want to put on it.In original army service,they were shod with Goodyear 650x16 Hi-Milers.But these are extremely hard to find now.Best on looking through the LR magazines and take a piick from there.

[SmokinV8]

That looks a real good buy, I starting to look out for one now!

[superlightr]

very nice.

[BLUETHUNDER]

Next step.Move up to the 101............................




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[bigTee]

not sure mrs T will let me go that far

[SmokinV8]

BLUETHUNDER said:

Next step.Move up to the 101............................




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I want one too!

[BLUETHUNDER]

BLUETHUNDER said:

Next step.Move up to the 101............................




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I have had this one for 10 years now,and still cant part with it.

[phib]

Lovely looking lightweight ... and looks like a real bargin I looked at one last week for £1250 no mot/tax and dreadfull condition in red neede new wheels tyres and loads of welding

101's are cool though

Edited by phib on Tuesday 19th August 16:36

[bigTee]

Just had call from garage for it's MOT.

£220 including the test cost