Land Rovers waiting to be rescued - the hunt is on - post photos

[Bostonian1976]

VW Bus fanatics and their 'bus hunting' thread.....it's great. We need one for Rovers as a sticky, IMO

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=164642&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=280

[TSR53]

Great idea for a thread.

Please post
Location
Photo
Details

[JackIIA]

Half the postings would probably be for our own rides!

But I agree...great idea. I haven't seen any locally.

[Bostonian1976]

welp, here's one I was tempted to get....but I came to my senses. she's gone now...was sitting at the flashing fireworks place in Hooksett, NH for years before getting this for sale sign

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4204657726_f5b6686b87_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4204657838_7444742db5_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4204657954_8f99be606f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4203901691_ee40e4d8fc_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4204658222_d8fa487286_o.jpg

[rovertek]

the 1974's frame was getting punky all the door bottoms were rusted out and toe boxes were starting the right rear 1/4 was smashed in the brake hydraulics needed replecing the interior was beat and the engine was siezed i helped him put oil in the cylinders and got it turning, there was sheets of somthing underneath due to all the leaks,he said he would not take less than 5K for it, I offered him $1700 and never heard back.....

[siiirhd88]

This SIIA was sitting along Pennsylvania Route 11 north of Scranton, between Nicholson and Hop Bottom. GPS 41/39.552 N; 75/47.053 W.

Bob

[jp-]

Here is an old 88" that I posted a while back in another thread. Located in Baton Rouge, LA. Frame had rusted in two. I have a good deal more photos of "lost" Rovers, but they're all in 35mm. I'll try to get some of them scanned up.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1313/rovertrip16pb7.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/i/rovertrip16pb7.jpg/)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3305/rovertrip17me5.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/i/rovertrip17me5.jpg/)

[jp-]

Here is a 62 109" Wagon located in Marion, Arkansas. The owner is a real nice guy, wanted me to rebuild it, but I told him the cost would be considerable. I asked if he would sell outright, but he declined.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9864/62wagon00.th.jpg (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/62wagon00.jpg/)

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1518/62wagon01.th.jpg (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/62wagon01.jpg/)

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2012/62wagon02.th.jpg (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/62wagon02.jpg/)

[HybridIIA]

These are some of the "before" photos of my 109. The photos were taken about 10 years ago. It had been sitting for 11 years before I bought it.

[SafeAirOne]

An 88 that Jason (Bostonian) will recognize. Currently sitting in the best junkyard...ahem... "Auto Recycling Yard"...I've ever been in.

Unfortunately, the owner of the yard is under the impression that everything in the place is made of gold, so nothing ever sells; It just rots away, year after year after year, waiting for someone REALLY desperate.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4205259006_e218c8e66a_o.jpg

[Nanoose]

Not sure if I'll get in trouble for posting a link, but it's not my ad! Apologies in advance if I've broken a rule...

Dave

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc175/SVNanoose/temp/11965156.jpg

Here's the link to the ad

http://www.usednanaimo.com/classified-ad/10737290

[jp-]

Mogly, what is that grill badge? Do you have any better shots of it?

[TSR53]

Two pages in one afternoon! You guys rock... keep 'em coming

[msggunny]

An 88 that Jason (Bostonian) will recognize. Currently sitting in the best junkyard...ahem... "Auto Recycling Yard"...I've ever been in.

Unfortunately, the owner of the yard is under the impression that everything in the place is made of gold, so nothing ever sells; It just rots away, year after year after year, waiting for someone REALLY desperate.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4205259006_e218c8e66a_o.jpg

Is that a plywood hard top??

Awesome...

[galen216]

Same as others have mentioned. This is in a junkyard and the owner thinks he has gold. I offered him $1000 (generous considering the condition) and he finally relented that he would sell but everytime I came to collect it was too muddy, icy, blocked in that day, etc....always a different excuse why that day wouldn't work.

This was in PA and I moved to VA but I still want this truck. Marine Blue station wagons are my favorites and there is too much complete stuff in the interior to part it imo.

Full link to photos here:

http://cid-b39a0577063d37f5.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.res/B39A0577063D37F5!107

[SafeAirOne]

Is that a plywood hard top??

Awesome...

Funny you should mention...It IS a home made fiberglass and wood hard top that is rotting away. In fact, it is the ONLY item that's really desirable on the whole rover. The junk yard owner wanted something like $300 for the hard top, and could only be talked down to $200, if I recall correctly.

Not obvious in the first photo is the framework that this homemade roof is built on. It's what makes this junk roof the most desirable part on the whole mess:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4206291086_c66e0d13b2_o.jpg

[LaneRover]

Great! Now I have to keep an eye on this to make sure if anyone takes pics of my property in Maine, they know stuff ain't fo sale!

. . . unless the price is REALLY right.

[jp-]

Just scanned, for your viewing pleasure. Another beautiful early Wagon. This one located in Ellisville, MS. Photos taken sometime around 2005 (man I've got to start labeling my photos...). Rover was moved a few months after photos were taken. New location unknown. Note the two intact rear sparto lights, the turn style vent knobs, and the rare accessory plug still plugged into the dash outlet. I wonder what he was running off the plug?

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4936/62wagon05.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/62wagon05.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3278/62wagon06.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/62wagon06.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/811/62wagon07.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/62wagon07.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4913/62wagon08.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/62wagon08.jpg/)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1319/62wagon09.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/62wagon09.jpg/)

More photos to come, as I dig them out.

[rwollschlager]

These are some of the "before" photos of my 109. The photos were taken about 10 years ago. It had been sitting for 11 years before I bought it.

Was this part of a lot of rovers (2-3 other trucks, similar color) in Waterbury CT? I vaguely remember looking at them with my dad and Dave Ducat many years ago...

-Rob

[Tim Smith]

Was this part of a lot of rovers (2-3 other trucks, similar color) in Waterbury CT? I vaguely remember looking at them with my dad and Dave Ducat many years ago...

-Rob
Where in Waterbury?!? I need to know!!!
;)

[HybridIIA]

Was this part of a lot of rovers (2-3 other trucks, similar color) in Waterbury CT? I vaguely remember looking at them with my dad and Dave Ducat many years ago...

-Rob
Yes it was from that lot. The guy had an 88 in pieces, a 109 pickup and the 109 SW that I bought. Your dad is the dentist, right? I remember him telling me that he checked them out, but passed because they were a little too rough to be worth the effort of dragging them home especially since he just finished putting together the white 109.

[rwollschlager]

Your dad is the dentist, right? I remember him telling me that he checked them out, but passed because they were a little too rough to be worth the effort of dragging them home especially since he just finished putting together the white 109.

Yup thats him, the white 109 is still going strong. I'm glad to see at least one truck made it out of that lot and was returned to working order :thumb-up:

-Rob

[Terrys]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4205259006_e218c8e66a_o.jpg

Is this one of the ultra rare 'Birch Bark' tops?

[jp-]

In June 2002, I purchased my 88" from an eBay seller in Philadelphia, PA. I didn't expect to win with my bid of $400, but I did. I left out on June 21st for the longest weekend trip of my life. Upon arriving, we talked to the owner who had only recently gotten into Rovers and had purchased "several" from someone who wanted to get out of the hobby. The seller, Dan, was driving a well worn military 109 pickup (I can post photos if you'd like to see it). We followed him for about 20 miles into the country to retrieve the 88. We came to a plain metal building, and this is what was inside.

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2875/penn01.th.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/penn01.jpg/)

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/1333/penn02.th.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/penn02.jpg/)

This one was mine.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2707/penn03.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4721/penn04.th.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/penn04.jpg/)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4557/penn05.th.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/penn05.jpg/)

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9768/penn06.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9305/penn07.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/penn07.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6966/penn08.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/penn08.jpg/)

If you were counting, there were 6 Land Rovers in there and 1 Sankey trailer.

After loading up, he asked if I was going to be needing any parts. Yes.
We then drove another 40 miles across town to a small wooden barn/loft. Apparently, he had acquired all of these parts along with the Rovers. This place was a time warp. On the lower floor were Series I and II engines and transmissions, axle assemblies, bulkheads, bumpers, and various other bulky parts. On the second floor was the mother load. Brand new Series I and II light assemblies, turn signal indicators, exhaust manifolds, and complete exhausts, no fewer than 10 bonnets, wings, complete doors (and 4 station wagon rear doors), several Fairey overdrives, brand new brake drums, emergency brake levers, steering wheels, clutches, and a thousand other things. If I had had more money, I would have left with much more. As it was, I got a deluxe bonnet, a spare transmission, some rear lights, a turn signal indicator, a gorgeous set of Santana headlights and trim rings (currently on my NADA), and a few other bits and pieces.

Here is a bad shot of the lower floor.
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1610/penn09.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/penn09.jpg/)

And the upper.
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9506/penn10.th.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/penn10.jpg/)

If I hadn't been so absolutely blown away by the place, I would have taken better photos.

The guy had no idea what he had.

[badvibes]

WOW! INCREDIBLE! THE PROMISED LAND!

This is the the grail of Rover finds one hears about, unbelieveable. I'm out of superlatives, what a find.

[Nanoose]

A bit of a project?

http://www.usedvictoria.com/photos/01/49/12244949.jpg





I don't know anything about this truck...the add is posted on a local site, here:

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/10923186

[Cutter]

We came to a plain metal building, and this is what was inside...


If I hadn't been so absolutely blown away by the place, I would have taken better photos.

The guy had no idea what he had.

Seriously I would have kept in touch with the guy...and maybe moved to Philly

[Alaska Mike]

This is my '73 Series III Rover pile when it was still bolted together: http://home.gci.net/~lf4w/images/Rover2.jpg
The frame, bulkhead (top to bottom), breakfast, and door frames were basically rust molecules holding hands. At least the engine, transmission, and transfercase were missing crucial parts. The previous owner didn't have the right size axle u-bolts, so he jammed a screwdriver in there and cranked them down. There was more wrong with it than right, but I've always wanted one and was looking for a project. Since shipping replacement parts to do even a functional resto on it would be cost prohibitive, it's going to be a hybrid of major components from about 5 different brands of vehicle. Many old parts were sold off, which covered the initial cost of the vehicle.

I've replaced the frame with a galvanized one, and found a repairable bulkhead that I'm slowly going through. The axles have been rebuilt completely, and I installed 24 spline axles and a Disco carrier in the rear diff. I rebuilt the rear springs and replaced the fronts. I rebuilt a Jeep 2.5L MPFI engine and mated it to a SM465/Spicer 18 combo. I have a IH Scout II power steering box waiting to be installed.

I have enough work left to do that I unsure if gas will still be available when it's finally streetable. At least it's not rotting away as a parts vehicle in the woods.

[J.McKelvey]

Here's some pictures of some rovers I've found around the province.

These area a collection of 88's a guy has in his back yard. He says he's going to restore one of them someday. They have been there for years. The area flooded a few years back and you can see in one of the pictures how high the water was.

[J.McKelvey]

Sorry, I couldn't put all the pictures in one. Here's the picture with the window. Also a picture of a 109" that I purchased recently. The guy used it to store dog food for year. The plan is to restore it in the not to distant future

[Tim Smith]

Is that the rover retirement home made famous in the Riverport Rover series "88 in a day"? Much more desirable than the Rover hell, visited later in that video.

[J.McKelvey]

Ha ha, no this is just a guy who has a collection of junked cars in his backyard and unfortunately some of them happen to be Rover..

Pete was being fairly kind when he was describing the rover hell.

[TJR]

Here's one that was rescued when I was in CT, I had to haul ot to Maine to finally strip it down.. It has served as a very limited parts car for my 88 S3

....Talbot

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/88seriesiii/LandRoverRelics/2005_LR_PartsCar_0003_1024x683.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/88seriesiii/LandRoverRelics/2005_LR_PartsCar_0004_1024x683.jpg

[stomper]

Wow, that rear cross member looks......solid!:eek:

[4flattires]

On some models....they hinge. :thumb-up:

Jeff

[TJR]

Easy to clean the inside of the frame out. Extra storage too.

[Mountain132]

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1599631859.html

We have 4 Land Rovers Series I-III? circa 1960s-1970s to sell, or to sell for parts. They are not in good condition. Will wait for best offer that includes hauling.

If you know what series these are we are curious to know more about them.


http://images.craigslist.org/3n83o53lf5O95P95R7a2d88f5a1fc7fde11e7.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3n73oc3l65O15Tf5Pba2d9e81d61c48141c6d.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3ke3of3le5O15T95P2a2d2a08716714f9119d.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3kc3m43pd5Ob5Tf5Pea2dfc313ba603bb11c5.jpg

[czenkov]

Haha, I had just got on to post the correct link. Man! Why can't we find stuff like this out here in Utah! You're killing me here!

"They are not in good condition." My eyes must not be very good - I see great canvases with which to paint.

[xsbowes]

All with tropical roofs

[stomper]

Because they all have the headlights in the center "breakfast" plate, they are either series II or early series IIAs. I believe the headlights were moved to the wings in 1967? So they are all 1960's era.

You would need to post more pictures of the engine bays, bulkheads, etc. for me to be able to give you more info than that.

How long have they been sitting there? How easy are they to gain access to, do they roll? These are all important questions to answer if you are looking to entertain any serious bids.

[Mountain132]

When I posted the link, the entire page was copied. I don't own the cars, just saw them on craigslist. Thought someone here would more than likely scoop them up.

[DarthSnoopy]

This is a great forum... I'll post a few pictures of the ones I found around here.
One in GB MA that is sitting in the woods and another in Southwick MA which I am currently waiting to hear if it will be moving to my house.

[NelsAnderson]

Here's a bunch of them in New York that need rescue:

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1599631859.html

[cscutt]

WHY!!!!!! is everything in the top of the bloody USA.. somewhere in the middle or lower part of the US would be great!! I see a lot O' parts for my rovers but the cost to ship would be prohibitive..... :(

[kevkon]

Anybody get a response from the guy with the 4 Series II on craigslist?

[HybridIIA]

Anybody get a response from the guy with the 4 Series II on craigslist?
I've tried twice with no luck.

[thixon]

I've tried twice with no luck.

Same here and nothing.

[kevkon]

Nothing here, either. I can't see how the guy expects a price when you can't even find out how difficult it is to access them. Too many flakes on craigslist, imho.

[Drain Rovers2]

tried every day for a week, no response were all at a loss :( wonder if the unknown series owners will come forward or we will have to hunt them down our selves

[Bostonian1976]

that's quite a collection on Craigslist!

Even better that the ad says they're not in very good condition - that usually means cheap :)

[kevin-ct]

I have e-mailed the guy two times with no replies...
I was hoping to take a look at them this weekend

[kevkon]

I know there are a ton of scams on craiglist, but they usually are for more mainstream items. If anyone has any luck with this seller, I'd be interested in going in on it ( the last thing I need is 4 rusting rovers!)

[kevkon]

After some checking, the seller(?) seems very suspect.

[kevin-ct]

After some checking, the seller(?) seems very suspect.

Did you make contact with him/her?

[mateo]

Sent couple of emails, no response.

[kevkon]

No contact, just searching the seller.

[JackIIA]

Well, if you ever DO get a response....

One of this easiest techniques is to do an ip check. In the email responses from him, check for an xsource ip address. It will probably be at the bottom of the email trail (you'll have to select full source headers).

If the ip is not local, you've got your likely answer.

Sold a car on Craigslist 3 months ago. Got a TON of interest. "I want to come by this weekend" etc. The "local" buyers were from: Mexico, Chile, Ukraine, and California. Ended up selling it to a guy in my own town, so no harm.

My guess is this guy is legit. Seems too far fetched to set such an odd ball ad for something in poor condition that 1 out of 100 people are in to. But if you want to know for sure try the above.

[kevkon]

I have a feeling it's someone who doesn't actually own these vehicles and is fishing for interest and info.
Btw, an ip check is ok but it can be misleading since they can be a proxy. And of course, you have to get a response. On craigslist it can be more useful to look at the actual email address ( name).

[JackIIA]

Oh man, I hope you're wrong. Because that is beyond cruel....

By the way, here is a local Craigslist ad I'm posting today.

******** For Sale $3,200 or BEST OFFER (Boston, MA) ***********

Late model Land Rover Porcupine with WMIK (Weapons Mounted Installation Kit). Change in circumstances demands an immediate sale! My loss is your gain! Need to make room for my Sherman tank. More photos upon request.

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[viper71124]

In June 2002, I purchased my 88" from an eBay seller in Philadelphia, PA. I didn't expect to win with my bid of $400, but I did. I left out on June 21st for the longest weekend trip of my life. Upon arriving, we talked to the owner who had only recently gotten into Rovers and had purchased "several" from someone who wanted to get out of the hobby. The seller, Dan, was driving a well worn military 109 pickup (I can post photos if you'd like to see it). We followed him for about 20 miles into the country to retrieve the 88. We came to a plain metal building, and this is what was inside.

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2875/penn01.th.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/penn01.jpg/)

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/1333/penn02.th.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/penn02.jpg/)

This one was mine.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2707/penn03.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4721/penn04.th.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/penn04.jpg/)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4557/penn05.th.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/penn05.jpg/)

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9768/penn06.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9305/penn07.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/penn07.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6966/penn08.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/penn08.jpg/)

If you were counting, there were 6 Land Rovers in there and 1 Sankey trailer.

After loading up, he asked if I was going to be needing any parts. Yes.
We then drove another 40 miles across town to a small wooden barn/loft. Apparently, he had acquired all of these parts along with the Rovers. This place was a time warp. On the lower floor were Series I and II engines and transmissions, axle assemblies, bulkheads, bumpers, and various other bulky parts. On the second floor was the mother load. Brand new Series I and II light assemblies, turn signal indicators, exhaust manifolds, and complete exhausts, no fewer than 10 bonnets, wings, complete doors (and 4 station wagon rear doors), several Fairey overdrives, brand new brake drums, emergency brake levers, steering wheels, clutches, and a thousand other things. If I had had more money, I would have left with much more. As it was, I got a deluxe bonnet, a spare transmission, some rear lights, a turn signal indicator, a gorgeous set of Santana headlights and trim rings (currently on my NADA), and a few other bits and pieces.

Here is a bad shot of the lower floor.
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1610/penn09.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/i/penn09.jpg/)

And the upper.
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9506/penn10.th.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/penn10.jpg/)

If I hadn't been so absolutely blown away by the place, I would have taken better photos.

The guy had no idea what he had.


You still have the number for that guy... I need some parts!

[jp-]

Sorry Viper, I don't have his info any longer. Several other people have already asked. I know, I'm a dumbass for not keeping in touch, but I'm bad at that.

[amcordo]

Wow. Sad.

:(

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1599631859.html

[amcordo]

Nice one:

http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/1589865786.html

[rwollschlager]

It saddens me everytime I pass this lot. He also has a yellow series I 86" (?) not visible, a RRC growing weeds, and a rolling chassis in good shape which is also growing weeds. These appear to be trucks that functioned a short while ago (the blue 88 rebuilt by a board member) but have fallen to neglect.
Franklin, CT
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs383.snc3/23445_357617791885_646291885_4087465_4207729_n.jpg
-Rob

[JackIIA]

yeah, as these become rarer, the crime of letting them sit feels like it becomes bigger.

[Jim-ME]

Rob,
Have you ever stopped and talked to the owner? They might be willing to sell.
Jim

[humboldtoffroad]

Here is my free rover after i took it from the place it has been resting 20+years in the bushes. I think the engine will need some work before its running

[LaneRover]

Here is my free rover after i took it from the place it has been resting 20+years in the bushes. I think the engine will need some work before its running

Get a bill of sale from your grandmother for $1 and register it. When they ask what it is worth, tell them you paid $1 and show them the picture of the engine in pieces. They will try to get you to tell them it is worth a few hundred or a few thousand $$$'s so that they can charge you the sales tax on the sale. So, bill of sale now, register it and then tell them it is off the road so they don't make you get insurance on it, but this way it is only worth $1 as far as California is concerned.

Brent

[humboldtoffroad]

Yeah i had to do that once before already with a car I put together for my girlfriend. It was a 96 Subaru with some body damage and a rod threw the engine, she went to put it in here name before we worked on it. she said it was a free car and they looked up high blue book and charged here taxes for $6000 on her free car that wasn't worth anything but a parts car

[LaneRover]

Yeah i had to do that once before already with a car I put together for my girlfriend. It was a 96 Subaru with some body damage and a rod threw the engine, she went to put it in here name before we worked on it. she said it was a free car and they looked up high blue book and charged here taxes for $6000 on her free car that wasn't worth anything but a parts car

Thats California for ya!

[DarthSnoopy]

Anybody get a response from the guy with the 4 Series II on craigslist?
I tried a couple of times.... never heard back :sly:

[amcordo]

Oh my God. What have you done to it?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-1948-Land-Rover-Series-1-hot-rod-kustom-unique_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335b38fb78QQitem Z220573793144QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

[JackIIA]

I'm sure that many would disagree with me from the perspective of customization and novel engineering, but all I can say is what a bummer.

[yank]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QFFyfPHbXM

Looks like fun to me!

[crankin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QFFyfPHbXM

Looks like fun to me!

I think this is the one for sell on ebay now. Poor Landie (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-1948-Land-Rover-Series-1-hot-rod-kustom-unique_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335b38fb78QQitem Z220573793144QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks)

[4flattires]

I tried a couple of times.... never heard back :sly:

I tried out of curiosity from these posts.....never heard back. I see the ad has now expired.

Case closed.

[badvibes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QFFyfPHbXM

Looks like fun to me!

I'd drive it and I tend not to like RHD.

[LaneRover]

Oh my God. What have you done to it?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-1948-Land-Rover-Series-1-hot-rod-kustom-unique_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335b38fb78QQitem Z220573793144QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

Though I do not condone this sort of behavior in regards to old Land Rovers I do like the fact that they kept the patina of the paint and think it would make a great prop in a comedy movie. Maybe in the next 'Get Smart' they end up in Africa and after taking a Land Rover through the bush they have a run in with an old steam roller. After which of course they would come across some low rider and have instant 'street cred'

[jp-]

I've had my Land Rover that low before.


When I was stuck in 2 feet of mud!

[TSR53]

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[bmohan55]

After the above run the ralley was called off because the oil leaks from the Landie made the track unsafe!

[bmeryman]

I'm happy to find a community so dedicated to Land Rovers.

There's a Series II for sale in Meredith, NH right now. I'm back at school in Vermont, so I can't get pictures right now.

[czenkov]

Rescued - unfortunately for parts.

[JackIIA]

Czenkov -

Is the spare tire locking post on your bonnet pie plate welded in place or bolted from below? Mine was stripped of all hardware etc (PO used the rear door). I'm switching it back but will need to add the post and was planning on welding it in place. Thanks, Jack.

[Boddington]

It saddens me everytime I pass this lot. He also has a yellow series I 86" (?) not visible, a RRC growing weeds, and a rolling chassis in good shape which is also growing weeds. These appear to be trucks that functioned a short while ago (the blue 88 rebuilt by a board member) but have fallen to neglect.
Franklin, CT
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs383.snc3/23445_357617791885_646291885_4087465_4207729_n.jpg
-Rob
Rob, have these moved? I thought I saw mine from Route 32, and in an open field w/ no trees around it.

If that is indeed mine with the rear door nearly falling off, I think I'm going to have a coronary. I spent the entire summer of 2002 restoring that with a NOS frame, new wiring, the whole gamut.

(Just a backstory: I sold it in '04 because I needed the money for my Masters program. I went back there in '08 to try and buy it back, but the guy never answered his phone/came to the door.)

Holy s%^&. If this is indeed true, I'm absolutely furious.

[Boddington]

Upon closer inspection, that is mine. On the bottom of the passenger door, there's a strip of metal that the previous (original) owner had riveted on because (shockingly!) the bottom had rusted. There's also a red bumper sticker on the rear crossmember from when I went white-water rafting in Maine back in '03.

I can't begin to say how pissed I am. Man, I spent just about every day restoring this IIa, from teardown to back up, over four months. It was such a source of pride when I drove it (in a rainstorm) down to the British Cars by the Sea in Waterford back in either '03 or '04. And this is its fate? I did not restore this to be shoved in the corner of a field. Had I known this back then, I would have kept it and suffered through college loans.

I realize this thread is for saving Rovers, but this one is personal. If I wasn't out of a full-time job, I'd be there tomorrow with an open checkbook. Or a trailer in the cover of darkness.

[JackIIA]

Boddington - so what is the story with the owner? given the multiple trucks, I'd assume he has at least acouple of others he's maintaining, or he's using these for parts. Sorry about your own 88, i can sympathize with that.

[Boddington]

JackIIa,

He does have a number of Rovers, but I don't think any of them are in restorable condition. I traded correspondences with him at first to see how things were going, but about six months afterward he just stopped responding. He lives in the same town in which I was born and raised, so I pass by it when I visit my parents.

[scott]

JackIIa,

He does have a number of Rovers, but I don't think any of them are in restorable condition. I traded correspondences with him at first to see how things were going, but about six months afterward he just stopped responding. He lives in the same town in which I was born and raised, so I pass by it when I visit my parents.

maybe he died or suffered a catastrophic illness

[cscutt]

....hopefully natural selection or lead poisoning have been successful and his manpanion will give you back your landy:thumb-up:

[RoverDover]

There is a rover graveyard near my place in East Farnham, Quebec.
Old Mr. Foisy is convinced that a rotten 109 with a seized engine and rusted out chassis is worth 25 grand. He asked me how much I payed for my D90 and didnt believe me when I said 10 grand. He said ’’Those are worth at least $30 000!’’ There are at least 20 Series II carcasses in his yard, nothing you could even winch onto a flatbed in one piece!

[TriedStone]

Thought you guys would get a kick out of this:

While on a ski trip to Colorado in February I spotted this rover rusting away under the snow. After a quick discussion with my wife we decided to turn around a go back to see if the owner would be willing to part with it. After knocking on the door to the house I was greeted by an unkept man with little or no apparent education. When I asked if the rover was for sale he shook his head a said no but he had an old willys truck for sale and pointed to another pile of snow out by the road. I explained to him that I was only interested in the rover and that I had $1000 cash if he would be willing to change his mind. I thought it was a fair starting point since I couldn't even see the front half of the vehicle because of the snow. With a toothless grin he began to laugh and proceed to explain that I was crazy and that he had looked online and that truck was worth $30,000. I said oh! Is it a series I or II, this is where it gets even funnier, he said he didn't know because it came with the property. I just shook my head and walked back to our Jeep all the while him standing there laughing and saying $1000 yeah right. If it were completely restored to better than new condition and truly worth $30,000, what in the world is it doing in his front yard under 4' of snow, and why is he driving an old 80's model van in the middle of winter when he could be trekking through the snow in his $30,000 rover?

Any way this began the search for our current project a 1959 Series II which I will post Pic's of in another thread.

[martindktm]

There is a rover graveyard near my place in East Farnham, Quebec.
Old Mr. Foisy is convinced that a rotten 109 with a seized engine and rusted out chassis is worth 25 grand. He asked me how much I payed for my D90 and didnt believe me when I said 10 grand. He said ’’Those are worth at least $30 000!’’ There are at least 20 Series II carcasses in his yard, nothing you could even winch onto a flatbed in one piece!

Wow...I paid 500$ for my 73 88" 3 series...And its running. Ordered a new galvanised chassis for it but it runs...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wprKvXHKgAQ/SFcd-RI6diI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/p3oKdojzjZ0/s800/IMG_0687.JPG

Have you ever done some buisness with the guy in Lennoxville? Asked him for stuff in the past and he never called me back. Maybe he thought I was not serious? So I bought 4000$ of parts elsewhere...

[mbranch365]

I found these two rovers that had been sitting for many years. The SII is pretty rough but does not seem to have any frame or bulk head rust. The SIII is better but has been un used for 20+ years. I dragged the SIII home and hope to do a resto on it this summer. For company they had several Studabakers, MG's, and an assortment of other classics most of which have been sitting in the weather long enough for trees to grow around them.

[HybridIIA]

There is a 109 pick-up project on the NH list

[czenkov]

Yellow - 2 or 2a between Donnelly (IIRC) and McCall Idaho. From the highway the front looked pretty stripped.

Blue and Black - 2 or 2a - Off exit 90 Mountain Home, Idaho. Looked largely complete.

[mrdoiron]

kinda sad... but fitting for this thread ;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mECadBt7BsY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh6upg_yxho


rust in peace

[martindktm]

In the last clip I would pick up that tailgate...Would like to have one for my 88....

[mongoswede]

not sure if this violates any forum rules but I spotted this one on Craigslist down in NH. It is listed as a bugeye and they want $2500 for it. The ad: http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1771268232.html

[badvibes]

Man! All those truck cabs and I can't find even one.....:(

[Lord Icon]

Well. For any of you that travel on 101 through marlboro NH , you might remember an old Rover junk yard with about 30 wrecks out back. I guess the old geezer died and the new owner sold off the back 40. I have what was left. Some one took all the non rotted parts and put them on a new galvi chassis ... no new paint though. It sits presently in my barn, 4 colours but with a new radiator, 5 new 15 inch rims from gulf coast, new rubber all around, almost had rock sliders but they are buggered from factory...
Kris

[SafeAirOne]

Well. For any of you that travel on 101 through marlboro NH , you might remember an old Rover junk yard with about 30 wrecks out back. I guess the old geezer died and the new owner sold off the back 40. I have what was left. Some one took all the non rotted parts and put them on a new galvi chassis ... no new paint though. It sits presently in my barn, 4 colours but with a new radiator, 5 new 15 inch rims from gulf coast, new rubber all around, almost had rock sliders but they are buggered from factory...
Kris


Just drove by Cheshire Foreign Auto last week. My son says he spotted a Rover there as were driving past. One of the members here bought a substantial amount of the stuff that was lying around out in back of CFA a few years back. Are you running the multi-color rover you describe above?

[Lord Icon]

Yup. slowly sorting out the issues..... like, hmmm the 25 lugs nut bought for my series 3 , to go on my "series 3" are too large.... Hmmm lug bolts are kinda small...... what do you know? I have a series 2a set of axles... completely different lug bolt... Now attempting to decipher the tranny,,,, series 2/2a or full syncro series 3..
The paint is more of a rattle can camo at the moment. I think a flat black will prevail. Also the new rims from gulf coast (15") are chrome... The american racing stuff they carry is back ordered in black. PLENTY of chrome at half off ...35 quid each who can say no?
Just have to paint them before anybody sees it.
Chrome on a series? I'd get laughed at. The poor girl is way to classy for bling.
Chrome don't get you home..
Kris

[SafeAirOne]

Flat black paint and chrome wheels. When the time comes, you've got to snap a picture of that before you cover over the chrome!

[cscutt]

"Chrome don't get you home.."

amen brother...the God of war will smile on you for that and may also bless you with a throw-down AK 47.

[stonefox]

I was able to rescue this old girl, 71'IIa SWB from the cluches of mother nature. Frame no longer exsists ,but some great spares ie. Overdrive, axles, body panels. I'm in the process now of swapping the diffs to my 63' SWB runner.
Going today to check out a treasue trove of six ,yes I said six Landys, lying around waiting to be resued.I know he has 2 109'' and 4 88'' ,don't know the shape they're in or even how much he wants. Sounds like he just wants out. I'll keep you all posted .

[Bostonian1976]

I was able to rescue this old girl, 71'IIa SWB from the cluches of mother nature. Frame no longer exsists ,but some great spares ie. Overdrive, axles, body panels. I'm in the process now of swapping the diffs to my 63' SWB runner.
Going today to check out a treasue trove of six ,yes I said six Landys, lying around waiting to be resued.I know he has 2 109'' and 4 88'' ,don't know the shape they're in or even how much he wants. Sounds like he just wants out. I'll keep you all posted .

those other images look awesome - can you post links to them? I can't seem to click them

[stonefox]

Actually The whole rover repo made for some great shots but for the life of me I can't get them to open on this forum as well.
I notice some post have great full size pics that come up and mine are just little thumbnails....?
I also went and looked at a Rover Grave yard the other day forgot the camera,but I'm going back in a few days with one. There were 2 109'' IIa's and 4 88'' IIa's , they are all pretty spent ,but I'd like to have'em for part's.

[mongoswede]

Actually The whole rover repo made for some great shots but for the life of me I can't get them to open on this forum as well.
I notice some post have great full size pics that come up and mine are just little thumbnails....?
I also went and looked at a Rover Grave yard the other day forgot the camera,but I'm going back in a few days with one. There were 2 109'' IIa's and 4 88'' IIa's , they are all pretty spent ,but I'd like to have'em for part's.


http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3593&d=1279277797

[stonefox]

Mongoswede, that's cool, how'd you do it?

[mongoswede]

Mongoswede, that's cool, how'd you do it?


I clicked on your thumbnail, then when the photo came up I right clicked on the photo and "viewed in new window". This opens a new window with only the picture. I then copied the internet address from the address bar and when I replied to your message I clicked on the icon on the reply tool bar that is 5 spots over from the red "tube" button...the icon is yellow with what looks like some mountains and a sun on it. Clicking this icon will bring up a text box where you paste the internet location of your photo. When you click ok you should see your photo in the reply box. When you post your reply you should see it on the forum.

[Alaskan RoverIIA]

I was able to rescue this old girl, 71'IIa SWB from the cluches of mother nature. Frame no longer exsists ,but some great spares ie. Overdrive, axles, body panels. I'm in the process now of swapping the diffs to my 63' SWB runner.
Going today to check out a treasue trove of six ,yes I said six Landys, lying around waiting to be resued.I know he has 2 109'' and 4 88'' ,don't know the shape they're in or even how much he wants. Sounds like he just wants out. I'll keep you all posted .

I presume the '71 IIA you're talking about is the green one in front (as it looks nearly identical in paint to my '70 IIA), and your 1963 runner is the beige one bringing up the rear.

Nice '63 truck! Mine is pretty much set up like that, with 16 inch wheels and no rocker panels and all.

I don't know why Rover insisted on importing the Series vehicles only with 15 inch wheels. Always made no sense to me. The good 16 inch wheels were standard EVERYWHERE else in the world, 'cept the dumb 15" wheels standard in the USA. Must have been a reason for it, but dang if I can ascertain.

I think back then, Rover had a misconstrued notion of what U.S. customers wanted in their Land Rover. Probably thought they would just be parking lot cruisers and thus wouldn't need good 16 inch wheels anyway. Hey...come to think of it, I don't think things have changed very much with Rover marketing regarding the U.S. market!

BTW: Besides what you say about the frame, the body on that 71 looks pretty tight and dent-free!! How's the firewall?

[stonefox]

those other images look awesome - can you post links to them? I can't seem to click them
Try this.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/RoverRepo?authkey=Gv1sRgCKTDgbHanNjrEQ#

[stonefox]

I presume the '71 IIA you're talking about is the green one in front (as it looks nearly identical in paint to my '70 IIA), and your 1963 runner is the beige one bringing up the rear.

Nice '63 truck! Mine is pretty much set up like that, with 16 inch wheels and no rocker panels and all.

I don't know why Rover insisted on importing the Series vehicles only with 15 inch wheels. Always made no sense to me. The good 16 inch wheels were standard EVERYWHERE else in the world, 'cept the dumb 15" wheels standard in the USA. Must have been a reason for it, but dang if I can ascertain.

I think back then, Rover had a misconstrued notion of what U.S. customers wanted in their Land Rover. Probably thought they would just be parking lot cruisers and thus wouldn't need good 16 inch wheels anyway. Hey...come to think of it, I don't think things have changed very much with Rover marketing regarding the U.S. market!

BTW: Besides what you say about the frame, the body on that 71 looks pretty tight and dent-free!! How's the firewall?

Actually the body is pretty good and straight. Unfortunetly the frame, door post, and firewall are toast.It must have been nice back in 90' when it was parked were I found it. http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/RoverRepo?authkey=Gv1sRgCKTDgbHanNjrEQ#
Who could of left such an awesome ride just rotting away. That's just Rover Abuse, punishable by castration as far as I'm concerned.

Put up some pics of your truck!

[kevkon]

Great shots! How did you even know it was there?

[stonefox]

Heard about it from a friend who years ago remember it was there before it was taken over by the briar bush. We searched numerous piles of briars before actually finding it. There were no wheels on it either .Upon searching some of the old out buildings we found they baried in some rubish in a corner .
By the way ,any of you rivet counters out there looking for a set of 15" wheels for your restoration project, I would gladly swap for a set of 16''.You better act fast because a deal like that won't last long ,my loss is your gain.:rolleyes:

[yorker]

I presume the '71 IIA you're talking about is the green one in front (as it looks nearly identical in paint to my '70 IIA), and your 1963 runner is the beige one bringing up the rear.

Nice '63 truck! Mine is pretty much set up like that, with 16 inch wheels and no rocker panels and all.

I don't know why Rover insisted on importing the Series vehicles only with 15 inch wheels. Always made no sense to me. The good 16 inch wheels were standard EVERYWHERE else in the world, 'cept the dumb 15" wheels standard in the USA. Must have been a reason for it, but dang if I can ascertain.

I think back then, Rover had a misconstrued notion of what U.S. customers wanted in their Land Rover. Probably thought they would just be parking lot cruisers and thus wouldn't need good 16 inch wheels anyway. Hey...come to think of it, I don't think things have changed very much with Rover marketing regarding the U.S. market!



15" wheels were available elsewhere as an option from at least 1960 or so. Back in the '60s and '70s 15" tires became more or less the norm in the USA for 1/2 ton vehicles. I remember when it was hard to get 16" tires in 28-29" dia, in the load range appropriate for an 88". Heck even in the 1980's it was common for 235-75 15s or the flotation option of 31-10.50 on 1/2 ton trucks here but good luck finding a 6 ply 16" tire in a similar diameter. The trend to larger rims here only took off when they started having bigger and bigger disc brakes and they needed the room. There is nothing wrong with 15" rims then or now, they were an original fitment and work fine.

[stonefox]

I thought these were worth sharing.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/WaitingToBeRescued#

[kevkon]

Are those trucks around Hudson valley, NY?

[stonefox]

Yes ,you know them.

[kevkon]

Any history on this collection?
I wonder if a number of us Series owners on this board would be able to collectively rescue these trucks as a source of parts and possible restoration projects. Any thoughts?

[HybridIIA]

Yes ,you know them.
On page 4 of this thread, a craigslist ad for these rovers was posted. A number of us responded to the ad, but never got a response. Do you know if the owner or if they are still for sale?

[stonefox]

I know this guy, I went to school with him. He was into rovers many years ago and lost interest. I didn't know they were even still out in the bush.Made a connection a week or so ago about them. He is on vacation now but supposed to meet up this week. I'd like to get my hands on the 88's for part's as well .They are all pretty whooped. One of the 109's is in semi decent shape . The other is really rough.They are all mid to late IIa's.
What do you think all 6 are worth? They are in a semi dfficult repo spot.
I just picked up a 71' IIa SWB rusted to all be gone although a very straight body for $275.

[kevkon]

If they are in as bad of a state as they look, getting them out whole and intact might get
pricey. I wonder if it would make more sense to dismantle them in situ. Take everything worth taking and scrap the rest.

[Boddington]

My "other" car is a 1962 Buick Special, with the original 13-inch rims. It is becoming damn near impossible to find tires (tyres?) that size for it ... along with brake cylinders ... and motor mounts ... and ...

My '67 88 had 16-inch rims. Looked SO much better, in my opinion, than 15-inchers. The 15s looked like they were originally spare donuts and the dealers just decided to keep them that way. Maybe there was some kind of deal with Firestone 721s or something :p

[stonefox]

I know a couple of you have showed some interest in these .

http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/WaitingToBeRescued

He wants them to go as a whole lot. I would like to get the 4 88''s to put in my stable with my other rusted out steads . Is there anybody interested in the 109''s.The white one is parts only the blue one is a little more solid. He wants $ 2000.00 for the 2 109's (maybe $1750). I think that's a little steep for the shape they are in, but I could be wrong. He says he has spares as well as a snowplow and a PTO unit that goes with them. Let me know what y'all think.

[martindktm]

I would love to have a Pto unit....

[rejeep]

I know a couple of you have showed some interest in these .

http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/WaitingToBeRescued

He wants them to go as a whole lot. I would like to get the 4 88''s to put in my stable with my other rusted out steads . Is there anybody interested in the 109''s.The white one is parts only the blue one is a little more solid. He wants $ 2000.00 for the 2 109's (maybe $1750). I think that's a little steep for the shape they are in, but I could be wrong. He says he has spares as well as a snowplow and a PTO unit that goes with them. Let me know what y'all think.

PM sent

[Bostonian1976]

^^ that's what my collection is going to look like in a few years if I don't start doing something about them :)

[Triumphdaytona2007]

here is some pictures of a bugeye rover thats sitting behind a barn in starke FL he was gonna trade it to me for an old ford truck but it didnt work out, he wants 4 or 5 grand for it

[mongoswede]

here is some pictures of a bugeye rover thats sitting behind a barn in starke FL he was gonna trade it to me for an old ford truck but it didnt work out, he wants 4 or 5 grand for it


4 or 5 old trucks?

[Triumphdaytona2007]

lol nah it was an old 1976 ford that had been lifted and redone, it was only worth about 1500 but he wanted to trade anyways, but we couldnt get together at the same time, i still have his number if anyones interested in it :D he said he could sell it for 4000 or 5000 on ebay, so i assume thats how much he wants for it

[Tim Smith]

lol nah it was an old 1976 ford that had been lifted and redone, it was only worth about 1500 but he wanted to trade anyways, but we couldnt get together at the same time, i still have his number if anyones interested in it :D he said he could sell it for 4000 or 5000 on ebay, so i assume thats how much he wants for it
Tell him to go ahead and do that and don't forget to tell him to give you a call when he's given up.

[mongoswede]

lol nah it was an old 1976 ford that had been lifted and redone, it was only worth about 1500 but he wanted to trade anyways, but we couldnt get together at the same time, i still have his number if anyones interested in it :D he said he could sell it for 4000 or 5000 on ebay, so i assume thats how much he wants for it


ha another one that thinks Land Rovers are just dripping with liquid gold. Good luck getting that much for it on ebay.

[Triumphdaytona2007]

ya there are a few people like that around here where i live, they think there old land rovers are worth a fortune, i guess thats because you rarely ever see one, i didnt think it was worth anywhere near that much but i wish i would have traded my old ford for it, it definately had potential

[kwd509]

So what is a dilapidated rover such as this worth?..... or better what would the range be given what we can't see in the photos?

[mongoswede]

So what is a dilapidated rover such as this worth?..... or better what would the range be given what we can't see in the photos?

Well it depends on what shape its in. I paid $2500 for a 71 series 3 88" rover with a bad frame and bulkhead but a bunch of spare parts. it ran and drove and it came with a series IIA breakfast, a spare windshield frame, a Disco rolling chassis with brand new 33" BFG mud terrains, and a bunch of other odds and ends.

The one mentioned here might be worth $1500..but all depends on what is saveable and what is junk. If it is 100% solid and just really dirty...then it could be worth $4000...its just not likely that that is the case.

[Triumphdaytona2007]

im not sure what it was really worth, the windshields had cracks in them, the frame didnt have much rust on it compared to others ive seen, the interior looked in decent cleanable shape, the motor didnt run, but it wasnt stuck it turned over, it had a title, overall it looked nice, he said it had only been sitting 6 months, looked a little longer than that though

[Tim Smith]

To me, that truck is hard to figure mainly because of that silly light rack on the front. Not sure what whoever was thinking and it is kind of scary to think what else might have been done. Otherwise it doesn't look too molested so that could give you a reference to start with. Since it's not running, you would really have to guess what it would take to make it run and the truck you want, and at market value.

To me? $500 tops. That really is because of the rot showing on and under the hood. I'm guessing it didn't stop there and since I wouldn't really want to do the work to get it right, that would be my cut off with my arm twisted.

However if I was roverless, and this truck had a decent frame and ran... :rolleyes:

[kevkon]

I'll never understand the mentality of some of these people who have old classic vehicles sitting and rusting away. On one hand they either don't want to sell them or they want 10 x market value and on the other hand they don't even take the simplest step to protect the vehicle from the elements. I mean, get a cheap tarp or even pour used motor oil over the thing. It's beyond me.

[thixon]

I'll never understand the mentality of some of these people who have old classic vehicles sitting and rusting away. On one hand they either don't want to sell them or they want 10 x market value and on the other hand they don't even take the simplest step to protect the vehicle from the elements. I mean, get a cheap tarp or even pour used motor oil over the thing. It's beyond me.

Agreed. I went to look at three tr6's last weekend. Well, three piles of rust that used to be tr6's that is. The guy had finally decided that he'd never restore any of them, and wanted $3500 for the lot. He'd actually gotten one running, but it was totally unsafe to drive. First bunp you hit and the car would fall into peices around you. The other two were basically just drivetrains with crap around them I'd have to remove to sell. He was insulted at my offer to take them away for $1500. One car was an overdrive which was the only reason I went that high. If he'd covered the cars, or sold them 10 years ago they'd of been a steal at $3500. Now they're junk.

[Triumphdaytona2007]

Agreed. I went to look at three tr6's last weekend. Well, three piles of rust that used to be tr6's that is. The guy had finally decided that he'd never restore any of them, and wanted $3500 for the lot. He'd actually gotten one running, but it was totally unsafe to drive. First bunp you hit and the car would fall into peices around you. The other two were basically just drivetrains with crap around them I'd have to remove to sell. He was insulted at my offer to take them away for $1500. One car was an overdrive which was the only reason I went that high. If he'd covered the cars, or sold them 10 years ago they'd of been a steal at $3500. Now they're junk.

a tr6 would be nice i had a tr7 for awhile and it was awesome :thumb-up:

[kwd509]

Saturday afternoon we arrived at my very dilapidated childhood home. My father's rover was in a pasture where it has been for at least 23 years. In planning to get the vehicle I had anticipated, all sorts of problems. I am a newbie to auto repair and restoration so it was difficult for me to know what concern was realistic and which was unlikely. Accordingly, I had planned for lots of difficulties. None of them materialized. The transmission briefly resisted moving to neutral, but that was not problem because the transfer case shifted to neutral easily. And, with a little wd 40 around the base of the gear shift it loosened up a few minutes later. So that first step went really well. I found the hand crank for the engine and thought I would go ahead and give it a try. To my great surprise the thing turned ] easily with the fan belt and fan clearly rotating. I had planned to just assess the situation on Saturday and then load the vehicle on Sunday but it went more quickly. Wit the engine determined not to be seized we skipped adding mystery oil to the pistons for the moment
(Question, with engine turning freely is there still benefit to adding the mystery oil?).

........the crankcase oil was a beautiful golden color- I suspect there must be a ton of sediment in the oil pan.

When a friend/mechanic arrived unexpectedly on his motorcycle we decided to load it immediately( he had been scheduled to arrive the following am). We were able to get the truck and trailer into the pasture, which made the process much easier. Once it was lined up to the ramps All wheels rolled, so even that was not a problem.......The tires had sunk about 8" into the soil.......it took a little time to winch it on and as we winched the tires began to give up the ghost. I wouldn't say they have disintegrated, but they are clearly headed in that direction.

All the contingencies were unnecessary. From start to finish, we took less than 2.5 hrs to get the truck loaded.

My son and I are elated. ....... (though there were also the emotions associated with seeing the neglected homestead and the vehicle after all these years and in recognizing the many years that have passed). Family members who thought this was a wacky idea have been swept up in the adventure as they see the email photos.

I haven't given the frame a complete examination because the truck was resting in a bed of poison ivy sprouts. But the rust on the frame seems quite superficial. Rust on the firewall and footwells seems a little more involved but that is not too bad and for the most part I think it seems a tad worse because the metal itself is so much less substantial. I've found no holes in the bulkhead.

As for confirmed corrosion, there is a sheetmetal shield in the driverside wheelwell that is rusted away. It seems like it covers a steering column component. One dimple on the driver side doorpost seems to be opening up where there was a weld- adjacent to the air vents........, otherwise the structure seems quite solid. That is all pretty good news.

The truck will soon it will be in VT.
I am ever more confident that the engine can be brought back to life without too much trouble. And so that brings me head on to the reality that getting the thing operational, roadworthy and/or to the point that it will be fun to drive will take a tremendous amount of work............ I have a few days to ponder that as we drive north.

Tried to load photos, but having some difficulty and will try again when I have a better internet connection.
Thanks agains for your help and encouragement. It has been a heck of a trip.

[Bostonian1976]

This is a great story - thanks for sharing! It'll be great to see the pictures when you can

[NickDawson]

wow great post KWD509! Looking forward to following the progress!

[kwd509]

Not sure why previously photos wouldnt load, but success this time. Yesterday, covered 500 miles, headed north. A quick update...
realize now that i managed to get poison ivy (lurking amidst the other weeds- unseen until the rover was moved), all over right arm - a small but uncomfortable price to pay.

IN the last day assessment of rover continues........ frame does look good even under closer inspection..... Left/driver side wheel well seems weak spot with a 1 inch hole just below the accelerator pedal. Great disappointment. Also aforementioned corroded box in left wheel well..... see attached photo- I think it is the steering box cover......corrosion still seems treatable

In our excitement on learning the engine was not seized, we deferred adding mystery oil to the pistons. Now on reflection, the hand cranking of the engine seems too easy (compared to what I remember with high compression diesel). I have the oil with me, and we still have a couple days drive..... perhaps the rings are stuck? It has been suggested that I go ahead an add the oil now. My son and I are increasingly focused on getting it running and so the unresolved status of the engine remains a concern......... any thoughts?

Lastly, I hadn't expected it (but should have). Road vibrations as we cruise up interstate 81 have their own consequence. Parts of door trim, already weakened by ravages of time are just falling off. And when I closed right door yesterday the rivets of the window lock gave way and it fell off. Funny in a way but also sad and I hope it is not a foreshadowing of things to come. I suppose anything that breaks in transit needed to break.

Will post one more message to include 3 more photos but end now with an email received from my brother, who previously derided the recovery of the vehicle as a complete folly.

" Am I very moved by your experience............ The sight of Charlie, and Fred, and you guys all nestled next to the legendary Rover is almost too much to bear. That you have gone and resurrected it, and that it can live again; what a story,,,,,, if only Dad and Mom were alive to see those photos..........."

It has been a heck of a trip. The recovery of the rover is increasingly an intersection of mechanics and sentimentality.

[kwd509]

A couple more
rover on our arrival, being loaded, and a closeup of corroded weld on driver side door post.

I'm sure there are unexpected and exciting developments to come.

[Bostonian1976]

to make you feel better, kwd - things will *always* be falling off of your Rover :)

I towed my blue one home and my passenger side rotted window fell off (luckily onto the trailer with no breakage!)

looks like a complete station wagon with rare-ish jump seats in the back - that's going to be a great truck when done!! congrats!

[Outrovn]

not mine but in need of rescue

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/1973069634.html

[Outrovn]

Another rescue waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!
:thumb-up:
sale-5qaph-2024395773@craigslist.org (sale-5qaph-2024395773@craigslist.org?subject=1973%20Series%20 III%20Land%20Rover%20-%20%241500%20(Alfred)&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fmaine.craigslist.org%2Fcto %2F2024395773.html%0A)

Here is better link, http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2024395773.html

[mongoswede]

here is another one (no relation): Manchester Vermont $1400 :

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1951257472.html

[Outrovn]

These finds always come up when you're not ready to buy, uurrrgghhhh!:mad:

[Bostonian1976]

1400? is that what broken-frame, good body trucks are going for these days?

[Outrovn]

Hell I'm surprised he's not asking more for it???????

[Bostonian1976]

what's up with the turn signal stalk end piece? Is that a piece I'm missing that I didn't even know I was missing?

http://images.craigslist.org/3nf3oe3l25O55P55X6a9j9f6566b568ce16b3.jpg

[mongoswede]

Hell I'm surprised he's not asking more for it???????

We all know its worth at least $10,000 cause them Land Rovers sell for that all the time :D.

Its not mine and I haven't seen it up close but it looks like maybe a $500 truck to me.

[Bostonian1976]

I'll add one...

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2025155681.html

http://images.craigslist.org/3m73pc3l75U35X25S4aal56c11d2b68941040.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/3n03kc3lf5Y45T45P1aal87aeaa3c579c1005.jpg

[Outrovn]

We all know its worth at least $10,000 cause them Land Rovers sell for that all the time :D.

Its not mine and I haven't seen it up close but it looks like maybe a $500 truck to me.


Are you kidding me, there is gold in them there wheels mista :eek:

[mongoswede]

stumbled across another craigslist rover...looks pretty good for the price...at least it looks pretty good according to the description and pics:

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1966135575.html

[Nanoose]

This isn't a series but a range rover. I search our local e-classifieds frequently to see what's new and this showed up. I'm speechless and post it for your enjoyment(?) only.

http://image.usedvictoria.com/photos/01/95/15831495_300.jpg

Dave

"http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1995-Land-Rover-PINK-RANGE-ROVER-LAST-DAY_13360688"

[Cutter]

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1995-Land-Rover-PINK-RANGE-ROVER-LAST-DAY_13360688

fixed the link in case anyone else wants to burn their eyes out

[LaneRover]

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1995-Land-Rover-PINK-RANGE-ROVER-LAST-DAY_13360688

fixed the link in case anyone else wants to burn their eyes out

Definitely needs to be rescued! I'd claw my eyes out but then that would be the LAST thing I ever saw.

[morgant]

A '61 & '65 IIA twofer (not running):

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2016052323.html

(Via Bring a Trailer (http://bringatrailer.com/2010/11/02/1961-and-1965-land-rover-stash/).)

[lrdukdog]

Bring a Trailer indeed and 3-4 BIG guys that smell of garlic to help get them onto it!:)
Jim Wolf

[jac04]

How about this:
http://www.ericsmusclecars.net/newandusedcars/0/760238/dfbc5ea4-34b4-49d4-b7cd-122ccd55f686/1974-LandRover-Defender.aspx

[Tim Smith]

How about this:
http://www.ericsmusclecars.net/newandusedcars/0/760238/dfbc5ea4-34b4-49d4-b7cd-122ccd55f686/1974-LandRover-Defender.aspx
Now that is a restored 1974 6X6 Defender if I ever saw one. Just as it was when it came off the showroom floor.

[LaneRover]

Now that is a restored 1974 6X6 Defender if I ever saw one. Just as it was when it came off the showroom floor.

That Buick V-6 sure looks like a Rover V-8

[Les Parker]

I guess the red lever on the LH side of the main gear lever is for the 6 W.D. ?

:confused:

[cscutt]

How about this:
http://www.ericsmusclecars.net/newandusedcars/0/760238/dfbc5ea4-34b4-49d4-b7cd-122ccd55f686/1974-LandRover-Defender.aspx

if you can find the WWII half track design, this vehicle would be a worthy cause and actually be unstoppable on the trail.

[cscutt]

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1995-Land-Rover-PINK-RANGE-ROVER-LAST-DAY_13360688

fixed the link in case anyone else wants to burn their eyes out

WTF!!! hideous does not even come close to describing this beastie

[Terrys]

I'd rather have PA Blanchard's Centaur

[cscutt]

I'd rather have PA Blanchard's Centaur

That is SOOOOO SEXY(imagine Fat Bastard saying it)

[Lalo88DK]

These Land Rovers are for sale at auction on Dec. 4 in Sandnes (a few miles from Stavanger) in Norway. It is about 90 cars (not all of Land Rovers) ranging from 1950 to 1970's.



A collector of rare Land Rovers and it is so sad that he has allowed a number of them to decay for years (for personal reasons, acc. NLRK forum) it does not improve matters, that they have been vandalized by some kids.
So if you have the money and would like a rare Land Rover, then this is a possibility not to be missed, but you must be prepared to pay big bucks for some of the very rare Land Rovers, because this auction has been rumored throughout the world.


http://lh5.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGCMOevz3I/AAAAAAAABFM/liDOHVb7v80/s640/CIMG1382.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGCM-45pxI/AAAAAAAABFU/uhGbjVdRGNU/s640/CIMG1383.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGCADELWsI/AAAAAAAABEI/g5KTxntwWWA/s640/CIMG1366.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGByAPSS-I/AAAAAAAABC8/1ZQofaueve4/s640/CIMG1348.JPG
In the picture below you can see how beautiful it was when he bought it a few years ago: (:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d97/pck796/c2c009.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGBmLONODI/AAAAAAAABCQ/iUHVn6Mr-so/s640/CIMG1338.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGB_hKzlbI/AAAAAAAABEE/oAsqjt1swYc/s640/CIMG1365.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Y_35ooFSqSc/TNHQkoxhs9I/AAAAAAAAAaw/yVSsJXMMCxQ/s640/IMG_0011.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Y_35ooFSqSc/TNHQgl6ygnI/AAAAAAAAAaw/A0XiGwgbdY4/s640/IMG_0009.JPG



http://lh6.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGBdE8MmjI/AAAAAAAABBs/FNDEIcajSKI/s640/CIMG1330.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGCPV_KVqI/AAAAAAAABFg/7Wc6Kj2uno0/s640/CIMG1386.JPG


You can see the entire collection here

http://picasaweb.google.com/csolstad8/KjetilsBilerUte

And the indoor part of the collection:

http://picasaweb.google.com/116640165283434664702/Hoveveien3869216433

And no I do not have any personal interest in this.

Further information obtained at Namsfogden in Sandnes v / Juanita Håland (8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Norwegian time) 0047 51 68 42 10

[Bostonian1976]

These Land Rovers are for sale at auction on Dec. 4 in Sandnes (a few miles from Stavanger) in Norway. It is about 90 cars (not all of Land Rovers) ranging from 1950 to 1970's.



A collector of rare Land Rovers and it is so sad that he has allowed a number of them to decay for years (for personal reasons, acc. NLRK forum) it does not improve matters, that they have been vandalized by some kids.
So if you have the money and would like a rare Land Rover, then this is a possibility not to be missed, but you must be prepared to pay big bucks for some of the very rare Land Rovers, because this auction has been rumored throughout the world.






http://lh5.ggpht.com/_LsxqbL08RZw/TNGCADELWsI/AAAAAAAABEI/g5KTxntwWWA/s640/CIMG1366.JPG





^wowzer

[Tim Smith]

Holly crow, he has a Cuthbertson! What a collection. :eek:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Y_35ooFSqSc/TNHRDNe6jWI/AAAAAAAAAaw/9poCYtmCVp4/s800/IMG_0027-copy.JPG

[JackIIA]

From looking at the site Lalo, looks like he's filed for bankruptcy. No wonder, owning that many trucks.

You'd have to be a real absentee owner or tone deaf not to be aware of that level of vandalism. Real shame this guy ever collected such cars, if he's going to ignore that abuse.

Some great rides there.

[lrdukdog]

Is this SOB crazy or what? To let these priceless Rovers rot like that should be a crime.
Jim Wolf

[mongoswede]

damn....well its probably good that its impossibly far away to even consider any of those.

[Lalo88DK]

I think it was his intention to start some sort of museum, but something went very wrong for him :(

His collection site:

http://www.clrcollection.no/


I'd love a few of them, but haven't got any money, and it's about 1000 km from where I live

[jp-]

Is this SOB crazy or what? To let these priceless Rovers rot like that should be a crime.
Jim Wolf

On the surface, I agree with this sentiment, but then I thought about it a minute and realized that many of us could easily become blinded by our love of old vehicles to try and keep collections that we can't maintain.

I have a 109" in my back yard right now. Yeah, I'd rather have it indoors, but I just don't have the space. At the same time, I don't want to sell it, I want to restore it, but like everything else it must wait right now (and it is not a rare vehicle).

I have way more cars and bikes right now than I need practically, but there's just something about them, and I like walking out into the garage and just seeing them there.

On the flip side, I have enough respect for the value of a rare car that I could never let those Rovers sit outside, especially the Tickford and AP 109". I would build a roof over them if I had to make it from plywood. Also, the vandalism should not have been tolerated.

I have great hope that these vehicles will eventually go to good homes, and be brought back to their glory days. The sad thing is that preservation is much easier than restoration. I really want one of those Shorlands. Please keep us posted on these vehicles, I really would like to know what kind of prices these go for.

[J.McKelvey]

Here's two rovers I've found over the last few months.

The S3 has been there for year and the lady says " My son is planning to rebuild it soon" every time I go to see her.

The S2A I found near where I was working one day. I stopped and asked about it and the guys said he just gave it to his nephew. He wanted out of his yard ASAP. I got in contacted with the nephew and he said he would let me know his plans for it. I went back a little while ago and it was gone...

[byrondesign]

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2066485968.html

Cheers!

Byron

[mrdoiron]

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2066485968.html

Cheers!

Byron
-====================-

hmmm,
sounds like a great investment for someone with time... compare this to the bid someone mentioned on an earlier thread - that guys gotta be wanting to retract his bid and save a few bucks... : http://auctions.orvis.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=1972090

[czenkov]

WOW! Looks like a good deal from what pictures are there.

[mongoswede]

Saw this while purusing ebay...I have no connection with the seller. It looks like it could be a deal or it could be sketchy...salisbury rear axle, pickup cab, Hicap bed, etc make for the good. The brand new paint and could be hiding issues...but the seller rating is reasonable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-109-SAFARI-1972-LAND-ROVER-109-RIGHT-HAND-DRIVE-GREAT-CONDITION-/170570623620?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27b6cd2a84

[RoverForm]

not so sure i'd classify that as a "safari"... but not a bad specimen.

[jimsshuman]

http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!B8elQf!EGk~$(KGrHqYOKooEy+jC0Nw2BM3H6q8Hj!~~_12.J PG

Is this placard found in above ebay listing factory? It appears to be next to the hood hold down latch. The "Diesel Series III" seemed interesting.

[Terrys]

http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!B8elQf!EGk~$(KGrHqYOKooEy+jC0Nw2BM3H6q8Hj!~~_12.J PG

Is this placard found in above ebay listing factory? .
Ive seen this one other Pre-BMC, Non US 109s. It is factory.

[jimsshuman]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bar/2091135977.html

http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/yy115/Triumphdaytona2007/Rovers%20For%20Sale/

I have no connection to these, someone forwarded to me and suggested I expand my fleet. I'm thinking not a good idea for me, but hopefully for someone.
The ad is asking 3 grand for 3 sii's.

[LaneRover]

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bar/2091135977.html

http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/yy115/Triumphdaytona2007/Rovers%20For%20Sale/

I have no connection to these, someone forwarded to me and suggested I expand my fleet. I'm thinking not a good idea for me, but hopefully for someone.
The ad is asking 3 grand for 3 sii's.

Damn! I am in Jacksonville but my new garage/shop isn't ready, I don't really have the time and my wife would kill me!!

[Cutter]

I think the owner of those has posted on these boards before, the one with the gas tank off the side is mighty familiar, check the Jim ME topic about rear tank mounting...

[stonefox]

So here are some pics of a bunch of old steads I posted a few month back.I finally rescued them and they are back resting comfortably back at my stable.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/GhostRally?authkey=Gv1sRgCKOf7I2Hscy0-gE#

[LaneRover]

So here are some pics of a bunch of old steads I posted a few month back.I finally rescued them and they are back resting comfortably back at my stable.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/GhostRally?authkey=Gv1sRgCKOf7I2Hscy0-gE#

think of the spares you have now!

[czenkov]

So here are some pics of a bunch of old steads I posted a few month back.I finally rescued them and they are back resting comfortably back at my stable.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stonefox99/GhostRally?authkey=Gv1sRgCKOf7I2Hscy0-gE#


Nice rescue! How far gone are they?

[AU_88]

1955 Series I...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/2066429052.html

[stonefox]

Nice rescue! How far gone are they?
The blue 109 is workable.Good steel,except rear X member.The others are pretty rough ,but all offer up something. I'm hope to use the safari top off the IIa 88. It may need a new top skin. Anybody have one they want to trade for or sell. The one 88 has a drop tail gate that does not have a "factory'' crease in it caused by the hitch.I think thats the rarest score of the lot.Two of the trucks also have ash trays in them that I had never seen before.Wouldn't you know it there was a 30 yr. old "roach " in one .
The lot also came with 3 boxes of genuine spares from our host bought 20+ years ago with their receipts amazing to see the price differences.

[azfast1]

Here is one I just rescued from a garage in Arizona, last registered in 1977, great body, zero rust, transmission out in a box.http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2973.jpg, http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/IMG_20101219_110157.jpg,http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2988.jpg, http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2981.jpg

[czenkov]

Here is one I just rescued from a garage in Arizona, last registered in 1977, great body, zero rust, transmission out in a box.http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2973.jpg, http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/IMG_20101219_110157.jpg,http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2988.jpg, http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2981.jpg

Great patina! Good find.

[mrdoiron]

Here is one I just rescued from a garage in Arizona, last registered in 1977, great body, zero rust, transmission out in a box.http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/DSCN2973.jpg, ,,

and my wife complains that our garage is tight... thanks, this will help with the argument ! :o

mike

[azfast1]

here is a different photo showing the garage the 70 type 2A was buried in, there were 3 more rooms like this! You can see the L/Rover in the back if you look hard

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/IMG_20101219_094818.jpg

[mrdoiron]

here is a different photo showing the garage the 70 type 2A was buried in, there were 3 more rooms like this! You can see the L/Rover in the back if you look hard

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u251/azfast1/IMG_20101219_094818.jpg

wow, get a good deal I hope.

[Skookumchuck]

A guy in BC has these for sale:thumb-up: Wish I had some more money.

[nathanwind]

I've heard about a derelict Rover right around the corner from me from a couple of my friends over the years, but I've never been able to find it....UNTIL YESTERDAY! Spotted it in the woods on the way to go skiing totally out of the blue, and pulled off the side of the road to investigate. The ironic part is that it it turned out to be the same exact year/color as my 88.

There's an old Army jeep parked right next to it too...

[PavementEnds]

and a RT ticket and shipping container if you want to bring it home. Location: 37 P 218740 1413726

[mongoswede]

I've heard about a derelict Rover right around the corner from me from a couple of my friends over the years, but I've never been able to find it....UNTIL YESTERDAY! Spotted it in the woods on the way to go skiing totally out of the blue, and pulled off the side of the road to investigate. The ironic part is that it it turned out to be the same exact year/color as my 88.

There's an old Army jeep parked right next to it too...

yep, thats the one just outside of Lake George NY. Its been sitting there for a long time and only became visible when they did the road expansion there. There was an old jeep next to it for a while. I looked at this rover one day after being told about it....its hard to find when not looking for it. It looked to be like every single window had been broken out of it and doubtfull it was worth much for spare parts. If you could tow it out for free you might get a few odds and ends off it. I didn't see anything exciting like a winch or salisbury...but didnt look to see if it had an OD or something along those lines.

[mongoswede]

A guy in BC has these for sale:thumb-up: Wish I had some more money.


Is that the lot thats for sale under the condition that you have to take all of them at once and he wants like $10,000 for the lot? That 109 2 door on the far left looks enticing.

[nathanwind]

yep, thats the one just outside of Lake George NY. Its been sitting there for a long time and only became visible when they did the road expansion there. There was an old jeep next to it for a while. I looked at this rover one day after being told about it....its hard to find when not looking for it. It looked to be like every single window had been broken out of it and doubtfull it was worth much for spare parts. If you could tow it out for free you might get a few odds and ends off it. I didn't see anything exciting like a winch or salisbury...but didnt look to see if it had an OD or something along those lines.

That's the one! The jeep still is there too (attached). I didn't even think about it, but you're right they just did that road expansion which makes it closer to the road...I wondered why I had never seen it after all these years (my Rover Radar is pretty good). It was hard to tell in the snow, but likewise didn't see much of value on the Rover (though it was hard to tell in the snow) - and yes, many of the back/side windows were smashed.

The Rover chassis had rusted away so badly that the leaf spring mounts were right off the chassis...I doubt you'd even be able to roll that thing out of there.

[mongoswede]

that jeep looked like it had more value than the rover as it looked like an oddball model.

[nathanwind]

Doubling up on my posts, realized I had some other pics of a couple of Series III's from a friends farm in WV. He's got quite the collection, both inside and out...gathering dust (rust) in addition to the Rovers are a couple of Volvo 1800's, of which I own a few as well.

If anyone in WV is interested in rescuing these let me know...not sure if he'd every part with them, but I'd sure like to try for someone that had the time.

[leafsprung]

jeep is m422 mighty mite, very cool

[JackIIA]

In looking at pics of the mighty mite (great truck by the way), I came across this site below.

http://dieselmaschinen.blogspot.com/

Low and behold, there are afew shots of rovers. Including 1 half-track from Iraq and another with an artillery gun mounted on it. Unreal.

I don't speak spanish, so no idea on the descriptions.

[jp-]

I ran the site through Babel Fish. Translation came out just fine. Basically, the Centaur was found in Iraq in 2005, and brought back to England by a collector. I know they had alot of problems, but I still love those Centaurs. Glad someone is saving it. Good find.

[Mercedesrover]

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb1.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb2.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb3.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb4.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb5.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb6.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb7.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/barbuda/bb8.jpg

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[stonefox]

Welcome back to the North Jim! Thanks for sharing the pics.It breaks my heart to see all those Defenders wasting away.I'm sure this and other sites have many wanting parents longing to adopt a neglected rover out of poverty.Too bad the adoption red tape is so complicated.

[nathanwind]

For just a dollar a day, the cost of a cup of coffee, you can be the proud sponsor of a 110 that desperately needs your help.

[stonefox]

LOL "Yes, you can make a difference in a neglected 110s life"

[yank]

I like the dog house conversion.

[PavementEnds]

A homemade "defender" with its own custom grill, ha ha! Location: 37 P 310309 1182506 (UTM coordinates)

[Terrys]

Nice pics Jim. The islands are loaded with neglected "children". A guy on Tortola has 2 90s, and one is his goat's house, the other a chicken coop. A few years ago, there was an island cleanup of derelicts, and several Land Rovers went to sea, never to return.

[morgant]

Here's a '73 Series III (88", I believe) that need rescuing in Minnesota:

http://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/2190601868.html

[mongoswede]

Here's a '73 Series III (88", I believe) that need rescuing in Minnesota:

http://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/2190601868.html


it apparently comes with 2 feet of snow.

[shock]

Here's a '73 Series III (88", I believe) that need rescuing in Minnesota:

http://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/2190601868.html

I've tried contacting him but no response. Has anyone else had any success or failures?

[JackIIA]

best line....

"Ran when I parked it (10? years ago)"

awesome. who knows, maybe there's a great project under there.

[I Leak Oil]

All used rovers should be sold with the caveat "Ran when new" in the add....after that all bets are off!

[jp-]

Found this on GunBroker.

Engine not included...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=215269360

[kevkon]

Love the windscreen protection and the HD roof vent!

[Triumphdaytona2007]

found this poor rover on craigslist, here is the picture they sent me, it doesnt look to bad, they want $1500 for it, they said if they dont sell it by next week it will be sold for scrap, i offered them $600 but they said theyd rather sell it for scrap, it doesnt have a title, but would be a fun project! :thumb-up: has a slant 6 engine that does not run

http://gainesville.craigslist.org/pts/2244722702.html

[mrdoiron]

found this poor rover on craigslist, here is the picture they sent me, it doesnt look to bad, they want $1500 for it, they said if they dont sell it by next week it will be sold for scrap, i offered them $600 but they said theyd rather sell it for scrap, it doesnt have a title, but would be a fun project! :thumb-up: has a slant 6 engine that does not run

http://gainesville.craigslist.org/pts/2244722702.html

Give him $1000, you could sell for parts for more if needed.... doesn't look that bad actually. Fun projct with little money in. Go grab it.

[mongoswede]

found this poor rover on craigslist, here is the picture they sent me, it doesnt look to bad, they want $1500 for it, they said if they dont sell it by next week it will be sold for scrap, i offered them $600 but they said theyd rather sell it for scrap, it doesnt have a title, but would be a fun project! :thumb-up: has a slant 6 engine that does not run

http://gainesville.craigslist.org/pts/2244722702.html

I find it hard to believe they would get more then $600 for scrap.

[Triumphdaytona2007]

I find it hard to believe they would get more then $600 for scrap.

ya i know hed probably get around 150-200 i just sold something bigger and only got 200, i thought 600 was fair, it could be worth more

[My wife said no landy!]

I really don't understand people. That thing could find a good home, but the guy is being stubborn me thinks. Did you offer him a little more?

[Triumphdaytona2007]

I really don't understand people. That thing could find a good home, but the guy is being stubborn me thinks. Did you offer him a little more?

nah i didnt, it would have been nice to have but the guy was pretty firm on his price, he seemed to be the type of guy that thinks all or nothing, 1500 or sell for scrap

[mrdoiron]

nah i didnt, it would have been nice to have but the guy was pretty firm on his price, he seemed to be the type of guy that thinks all or nothing, 1500 or sell for scrap
If that were near my back yard, I'll snap it up... offer him $1000, bet he'll bite.

[My wife said no landy!]

x2 ... offer him $1000, bet he'll bite.

[scott_b]

Here's a decent looking Series III near my house. I first saw it around 3 or 4 years ago. I've been by there several times, but it never looks like there's anyone home.

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp96/scott_b72/IMAG0060.jpg

[mrdoiron]

Here's a decent looking Series III near my house. I first saw it around 3 or 4 years ago. I've been by there several times, but it never looks like there's anyone home.

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp96/scott_b72/IMAG0060.jpg
Actually looks like decent shape.

Leave a note...you miss 100% of the shots you don't take !

mike

[LH Drive]

I've tried contacting him but no response. Has anyone else had any success or failures?


I talked to the owner on the phone last week. The Rover was still available. I was interested in buying it for the patina body but he told me it was in rough shape and needed patching. He sent me some pictures and it looks rough. It was driven in the Minnesota winters for at least 7 years by him. He said it would need a new chassis along with door frames/bulkhead repair. He had been patching the frame along the way and had replaced the rear section with a galvinized one. One front horn had rusted away and thats the reason the truck was parked he said.
By the looks of the photos, every Brimabrite panel has corrosion due to electrolysis. Only one can assume that the usual rusted areas are too far gone and would need to be replaced.
The last Minnesota truck (dodge) I purchased I swept most of it away from my garage floor. So much rust I had to take a loss and scrap it. The only body panel that was salvageable was the hood and not worth the $800 I paid for the truck. I'm going to hang on the the pictures I took from that dodge truck and the series 3 pictures as a constant reminder not to drive my rig during the winter months.
Still this Series 3 might be a decent parts rig for someone close by. He was asking $800 obo

[My wife said no landy!]

To bad it is so far, as we are currently looking for old landy to save/restore :(


I talked to the owner on the phone last week. The Rover was still available. I was interested in buying it for the patina body but he told me it was in rough shape and needed patching. He sent me some pictures and it looks rough. It was driven in the Minnesota winters for at least 7 years by him. He said it would need a new chassis along with door frames/bulkhead repair. He had been patching the frame along the way and had replaced the rear section with a galvinized one. One front horn had rusted away and thats the reason the truck was parked he said.
By the looks of the photos, every Brimabrite panel has corrosion due to electrolysis. Only one can assume that the usual rusted areas are too far gone and would need to be replaced.
The last Minnesota truck (dodge) I purchased I swept most of it away from my garage floor. So much rust I had to take a loss and scrap it. The only body panel that was salvageable was the hood and not worth the $800 I paid for the truck. I'm going to hang on the the pictures I took from that dodge truck and the series 3 pictures as a constant reminder not to drive my rig during the winter months.
Still this Series 3 might be a decent parts rig for someone close by. He was asking $800 obo

[mongoswede]

To bad it is so far, as we are currently looking for old landy to save/restore :(


where are you located?

[My wife said no landy!]

where are you located?

Montreal

[gies]

Just saw 3 Series model rovers on Ebay being sold together. The max bid was $2050 for all three today . Wish I had the space to go get them, but I don't. They are under Land Rover, "other"

[mrdoiron]

Just saw 3 Series model rovers on Ebay being sold together. The max bid was $2050 for all three today . Wish I had the space to go get them, but I don't. They are under Land Rover, "other"
Totally agree, if I wasn't so busy these days, or even had more space to store, I'd be on this like a fat kid on fudge...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-Series-IIa-II-109-THREE-Land-Rover-series-II-IIA-88-109-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e628cac60QQitemZ13050 2405216QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

[jimsshuman]

Dang! Two hours from the house, I'd love to rummage through the extra bits! If anyone on here wins these and would like help in picking them up, loading and what not, let me know. I would be glad to lend a hand and get to know some of the others in the community.

[martindktm]

I would love that winch....

[amcordo]

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/2309920342.html

[amcordo]

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2317047125.html
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2261814629.html
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2253995525.html

[Cutter]

Here's a 109 wagon with a 2.6 in RI near me. I haven't gotten any responses to several emails. If someone gets in touch let me know, you don't want that engine but I might. Price is right (maybe) at $2500


http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2315719077.html

[stonefox]

I found this while skulking some back counrty roads. Looks like it could be in the African bush.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_-UbMgHRZnZg/TbdZD5xlGMI/AAAAAAAAG9M/KkiSTTAVk5I/s800/IMAG0534.jpg
I'm guessing late 50s -early 60s. Horn is on a seperate colume. Has a 144...... serial #
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_-UbMgHRZnZg/TbdZMxr3Y6I/AAAAAAAAG9Q/mlJGIT8Aou4/s800/IMAG0535.jpg
Very straight truck.And the galy is decent.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_-UbMgHRZnZg/TbdZV5THuzI/AAAAAAAAG9U/ygzWiw2O_Ro/s800/IMAG0536.jpg

Dig those jump seats and trop top!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_-UbMgHRZnZg/TbdZgnSXbGI/AAAAAAAAG9Y/zgIliugao10/s800/IMAG0537.jpg
I need another one of these like I need a hole in my head,but who can turn down a sweet spot light like that.

[stonefox]

Serial # 144...... would make it a 1958 II .According to my research FWIW.

[rejeep]

Wish I found stuff ,Ike that on the side of the road around here.