1972 Land Rover Series 3, 2.25 Diesel.
Discussion
A new arrival at Chez Rick just prior to everywhere closing their doors pre Corvid 19. It was born the same year as I was, and it's definitely a keeper. Looks mostly original and short of a few replacements and minor upgrades, will be staying that way.
On arrival:
Replacement seats, soundproofing and carpet set:
A wash and a polish of the original paintwork:
New thermostat and heater valve:
Now awaiting delivery of 8 litres of coolant and enough oil for a full flush and oil change and new filter due to arrive this week.
On arrival:
Replacement seats, soundproofing and carpet set:
A wash and a polish of the original paintwork:
New thermostat and heater valve:
Now awaiting delivery of 8 litres of coolant and enough oil for a full flush and oil change and new filter due to arrive this week.
And it turns out to have been through the hands of another PHer previously:
JimexPL said:
This was when I first picked it up.
This was when I sold it. I see the original number plates have gone and the correct body colour headlight surrounds have been sprayed silver like later cars.
I’m sure the rotten crossmember and tow bar is still sitting behind the shed...
The previous owner used it to look after horses, didn’t have enough money to get it through the next mot, and had left it at a small Land Rover specialist to settle a bill on another car.
A friend convinced me to buy it with him, even though neither of us needed another Landy, and with the help of my cousin got it back on the road. I remember raising the idle to get rid of the smoke for the mot! The speedo under reads as it had 6.50 tyres on from new; I recall the co-owner driving it 20 miles home, cruising at an indicated 55mph, and when we checked it with gps it was over 65mph. I was amazed that it stayed in one piece!
It's definitely a survivor, having not left Leciestershire from new until I sold it (to a guy in the Isle of White), where the new owner sent his father to pick it up and drive it back. I doubt it had ever done more than a 30 mile journey in its history!
Does it still have the service book with it? I probably have the original (rusty) wheels somewhere.
This was when I sold it. I see the original number plates have gone and the correct body colour headlight surrounds have been sprayed silver like later cars.
I’m sure the rotten crossmember and tow bar is still sitting behind the shed...
The previous owner used it to look after horses, didn’t have enough money to get it through the next mot, and had left it at a small Land Rover specialist to settle a bill on another car.
A friend convinced me to buy it with him, even though neither of us needed another Landy, and with the help of my cousin got it back on the road. I remember raising the idle to get rid of the smoke for the mot! The speedo under reads as it had 6.50 tyres on from new; I recall the co-owner driving it 20 miles home, cruising at an indicated 55mph, and when we checked it with gps it was over 65mph. I was amazed that it stayed in one piece!
It's definitely a survivor, having not left Leciestershire from new until I sold it (to a guy in the Isle of White), where the new owner sent his father to pick it up and drive it back. I doubt it had ever done more than a 30 mile journey in its history!
Does it still have the service book with it? I probably have the original (rusty) wheels somewhere.
Edited by JimexPL on Monday 6th April 23:09
Edited by JimexPL on Tuesday 7th April 00:41
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