what yall think ?

[Terrys]

Not sure of why it would be a plus though.
Michael

Because most trucks built for the MOD had bumperettes mounted out on the corners.

[madp]

Because most trucks built for the MOD had bumperettes mounted out on the corners.

On a quick tangent:
Was there a point to the bumperettes on the military trucks, I have always wondered if there was a reason for them?

[greenmeanie]

Squaddies and her majesty's finest automotive technology was not always a good mix. Things like looking for what is behind you appears to not have been obvious to everyone.

They are usually there to prevent damage from jack knifing a trailer when off road.

The 101 even has rubber pads on the end of its bumperettes that allow you to GENTLY reverse up to loading docks and walls using only your ear.

Cheers
Gregor

[autoguy]

well i decided to get the rover, pending me going and beating on the frame with my ball-peen hammer, the owner sent me more pictures, it has a new soft top and all the small parts are in bags

what tools should i take when i go look at the rover ? so far my list consists of my ball-peen, spark plug wrench and socket, and thats about all i can think of besides a check

[yorker]

Hide the checkbook... Examine everything- spring bushes, frame, ask plenty of questions. Does he have bins of new parts to go along with it or something? That would be a plus. If the engine is truly stuck I think it would be a concern- use it as a bargaining point. Otherwise you are going to have $2500 into the thing before you even turn a wrench- you will need all the $ you can save to revive the thing.

[autoguy]

Hide the checkbook... Examine everything- spring bushes, frame, ask plenty of questions. Does he have bins of new parts to go along with it or something? That would be a plus. If the engine is truly stuck I think it would be a concern- use it as a bargaining point. Otherwise you are going to have $2500 into the thing before you even turn a wrench- you will need all the $ you can save to revive the thing.

he has some new parts and from the pictures the rover is complete and original, it is also within driving distance, 600 miles, the soft top is new and has side windows, as are the seat covers, it also has new swivel balls too

i really want an ex MOD too, when i bought my 1979 trans am we didn't know if it ran either, i figure i will take a quart or two of oil and some liquid wrench and spray in the cylinders after i pop the spark plugs out and than wiggle the engine

after a bit of work my trans am fired right up

[Jeff Aronson]

If you're lucky, the light oil will free the rings and you won't break one. Hopefully that's the only place it's stuck. Does it have oil in it?

The ex-MOD Rovers have some unique pieces that are not shared with standard Land Rovers. Make certain you need the extra length of the 109" before commiting to a purchase.

Jeff

[autoguy]

If you're lucky, the light oil will free the rings and you won't break one. Hopefully that's the only place it's stuck. Does it have oil in it?

The ex-MOD Rovers have some unique pieces that are not shared with standard Land Rovers. Make certain you need the extra length of the 109" before commiting to a purchase.

Jeff

i have unlocked stuck engines before, hopefully it wont be locked too bad, i learned lots of penetrating oil and take your time

the rover im looking at is an 88