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40 year old Landrover as a "van" am I mad?
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<blockquote data-quote="apprentice87" data-source="post: 269294" data-attributes="member: 13534"><p>Hi ProDave,</p><p></p><p>I like the idea of the landrover, the galvanised chassis is a huge advantage too, but i have seen other bits corrode too, but a good squirting with wd 40 or waxoyl and as you say, it would be more or less indestructible.</p><p></p><p>The transmission on these things is far from indestructable though, and the ball joint assembly things on the front are a pain. Have a drive of it first mind, as i have seen some with the worst steering shake you could imagine!!!</p><p></p><p>The only downside i can think of is the rough ride, [oil the leaf springs should make it better] and the fuel consumption.</p><p></p><p>If you can afford the fuel, go for it.....</p><p></p><p>Think of it like this; At one stage, landy fans paid RIDICULOUS money for these things, so, i cannot see you losing out. If you get sick of the thing, i think you will always get you money back, if not more. They did seem to be turning into a bit of a collectors item at one time, but i think the cost of fuel has killed that right off....</p><p></p><p>I do not know....have a look at the prices they fetch on ebay first, then have a think, and go for it...I can not see you losing out that much no matter what happens, it has to be worth a try i suppose!!</p><p></p><p>john....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="apprentice87, post: 269294, member: 13534"] Hi ProDave, I like the idea of the landrover, the galvanised chassis is a huge advantage too, but i have seen other bits corrode too, but a good squirting with wd 40 or waxoyl and as you say, it would be more or less indestructible. The transmission on these things is far from indestructable though, and the ball joint assembly things on the front are a pain. Have a drive of it first mind, as i have seen some with the worst steering shake you could imagine!!! The only downside i can think of is the rough ride, [oil the leaf springs should make it better] and the fuel consumption. If you can afford the fuel, go for it..... Think of it like this; At one stage, landy fans paid RIDICULOUS money for these things, so, i cannot see you losing out. If you get sick of the thing, i think you will always get you money back, if not more. They did seem to be turning into a bit of a collectors item at one time, but i think the cost of fuel has killed that right off.... I do not know....have a look at the prices they fetch on ebay first, then have a think, and go for it...I can not see you losing out that much no matter what happens, it has to be worth a try i suppose!! john.... [/QUOTE]
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