1972 SIII upgrades?

[sleam]

Heater would be nice! Oh, and working wipers. A hot water bottle on the lap works for a while though and it's NM - it doesnt rain!

[Escargo]

If my right leg starts to cramp, which it can on a long stretch, I often switch legs and put my left foot on the gas for abit. I have only a 30" inseam but would like more legroom also. Although I have used the hand throttle on occasion.

[bugeye88]

sleam,

As far as modern Jeeps and Series Landy's....
Two completely different vehicles and driving experiences. I would say few of us own Series Landy's because they are practicle every day vehicles or have all the modern bells and whistles. They do have a mechanical/tactile experience missing in modern trucks. It's kind of the point I think. I'm 64 and have a 2012 Rubicon, and they are indeed a marvelous machine for transportation and off road. It is not as involving and fun from many standpoints as my Series 2a Bugeye though. I can also work on it without a computer or special tools. I sold the Series 2a once and bought it back a few years later, as I just plain missed it. So sleam , it depends what you really are looking for as far as an on and off road vehicle practicality or a vintage vehicle experience. Either route, enjoy the ride.

Cheers,
Rob
Bugeye88

[sleam]

sleam,

As far as modern Jeeps and Series Landy's....
Two completely different vehicles and driving experiences. I would say few of us own Series Landy's because they are practicle every day vehicles or have all the modern bells and whistles. They do have a mechanical/tactile experience missing in modern trucks. It's kind of the point I think. I'm 64 and have a 2012 Rubicon, and they are indeed a marvelous machine for transportation and off road. It is not as involving and fun from many standpoints as my Series 2a Bugeye though. I can also work on it without a computer or special tools. I sold the Series 2a once and bought it back a few years later, as I just plain missed it. So sleam , it depends what you really are looking for as far as an on and off road vehicle practicality or a vintage vehicle experience. Either route, enjoy the ride.

Cheers,
Rob
Bugeye88

Thanks Rob, You're right, they are two different driving experiences. I like the variety to be honest. I mostly commute on my DR650 bike to work - but now it's too cold. The 4Runner I bought last year has become the camper, good to take dogs, tent etc out into the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico. I just feel like I neglect poor Shorty, but maybe I'll just do a few things to make it slightly easier on me and use it to visit friends in town, get coffee. I think it'd help if i had a few other Series owners around, more of a community? Writing on here helps for a bigger perspective though. Thanks again, Sleam

[johnny2rovers]

Sleam:

From the picture you posted with you and your dogs, you seem to have been born to own a Series. I suspect it suits your personality and your lifestyle. I own four Land Rovers and a Jag, but my '65 SIIA, now 50, is my favorite, however it is a difficult choice between it and my FC101. My Jag was built for speed; my SIIA was built for Saturdays.

Use it for what it is, a slow, noisy, refreshing escape from the vehicles of today. Use it to slow down on a Saturday! Enjoy the conversations with strangers who wish they owned one. My girlfriend and her border collie love it! It is their choice for a trek to the mountains.

Don't sell it, I think it suits you.........

[chuckstp]

I have a similar problem with the leg position and clearly expect the same issue if I ever drive my IIA (which isn't running yet) any distance. One thing I expect to play with when I get that far is to get a thinner back cushion for the seat and possibly a thicker one for seat itself. I have a small boat and even though it has no foot controls, I find it much more comfortable to sit upon a life-jacket or other seat cushion when I am driving it. If I don't, my hamstrings tend to cramp up on me after any time sitting unless I am able to stretch my legs.

[LaneRover]

Anyone who has read the best book ever written - "Go, Dog, Go" will know that dogs can drive . . .

[sleam]

Sleam:

From the picture you posted with you and your dogs, you seem to have been born to own a Series. I suspect it suits your personality and your lifestyle. I own four Land Rovers and a Jag, but my '65 SIIA, now 50, is my favorite, however it is a difficult choice between it and my FC101. My Jag was built for speed; my SIIA was built for Saturdays.

Use it for what it is, a slow, noisy, refreshing escape from the vehicles of today. Use it to slow down on a Saturday! Enjoy the conversations with strangers who wish they owned one. My girlfriend and her border collie love it! It is their choice for a trek to the mountains.

Don't sell it, I think it suits you.........

Thanks for that!
Solution focused that I am - here is a photo of me working with the sound insulation. A pair of construction grade earmuffs. Working with the cold, a hat, thick coat, gloves and fleece lined jeans. To work with my fear of breaking down with three dogs (Like I did on a main highway in Colorado in summer), take just one dog. The knees, roll up a sweatshirt and prop it under my thighs to hold legs in position. I'm working on it as you can tell.
Thanks everyone for reminding me why I drive Shorty!

[sleam]

Anyone who has read the best book ever written - "Go, Dog, Go" will know that dogs can drive . . .

Never heard of it but I'll look! And for those of you who like to read, I happen to be a novelist and most of my books feature roadtrips in the Southwest! A new one just came out last week, look online on Amazon for Sarah Leamy!

ANd Chuckstp - I think I'll try a thinner back cushion tomorrow and see how that helps, great idea.

[bugeye88]

Sleam,

You've got the idea! Just keep the idea of how great and rare these vehicles are, and keep innovating. You will alway appreciate the pure experience of a Landy, and so will the Pups. I'm 6' 1" and still manage to fit OK. I also collect vintage cars and modern Porsches, so I guess I'm a bit hard to pin down on what I love the most, other than to say I just love cars and Trucks. My 68 Bugeye holds a special place in my heart for sure! The people on these pages with the same inclination will always be here to help and support... Keep the faith!

Cheers,

Rob
Bugeye88