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[wrighthm]

Hey, yes I have driven my Rover to Kingsport before. I grew up in Kingsport, where the Thatched Roof Garage used to be. The whole reason I got into Rovers was because when I was around 10 years old I saw a pastel green short wheel base Series Rover driving down the road and I always told myself I would have one. It was just the coolest looking truck I had ever seen, the size and proportions of these trucks makes them look so cool (the long wheel base versions too, its like when you see a super car it seems smaller or built to a different scale than other "normal" cars). When I got a job right out of college I started looking for a Rover, so I sought out the owner of the pastel green Rover I had seen when I was a little man, he and I made friends and together we started looking for a Rover for me. I bought my Rover out of New Hampshire from the Goose Hollow Farms' owner, Lance who bought the truck from the original owner in the 70's (a 1961 Series II that is documented on the lrfaq.org as an original LHD North American truck originally sold in Boston). Long story short a few months after I bought the Rover I made plans to drive it to my home town (Kingsport, TN) and take pictures of my truck alongside the Rover from my childhood. The trip was about 250 miles one way from Lexington, KY and it took me 5 hours. I ran 65-70 mph the whole way and even pulled Jelico mountain, crossing into Tennessee, at 55 in overdrive. Sorry for the long story but I have been wanting to share it with everyone for a while since I dont get a chance to come to any Rover meets or camp outs since most of the Rover population lives a good distance from me. The pictures I have added are of my Rover and my now friend, Jim Falins' Rover, after making it to Kingsport. His Rover was exactly what I wanted in a Series, so when I found out my orignal color was pastel green I was super happy (I have since fallen in love with my Rover as it is and won't be painting it until I redo the engine and swap a galvanized chassis under it)

NC Mule - Hey I have also made plans to drive through Boone with my Rover and the rest of the Series crowd in Kingsport some time hopefully soon. I used to frequent Boone when I was living in Kingsport, my Dad played football at Appalachian State and his old football coach still sends him tickets to every home game, so I was familiar with the area growing up. I will be coming up your way this winter a lot because I used to go snowboarding up there after school in high school but I've not been able to go in almost four years, since I moved to Lexington. I am taking a few Fridays off of work to make a whole weekend snowboarding trip in Boone this winter, I would love to see your truck and meet up if you arent busy the next time I head that way.

[gwmaxhunter]

Hi this is neat, but i am sure glad i drive a land rover. i have the comforts of home.

[NC_Mule]

[QUOTE=wrighthm;95541]Hey everyone, I have been a part of the Rovers North crowd for the past 4 years and have yet to put any pictures of my Rover on here. I have finally fixed my brakes after having the Rover sit for almost a year. I havent been this happy since the day it was delivered to me. I live in Lexington KY and if there is anyone that lives close, I am looking to start a little club. So far the count is 3 Defenders and 5 Series trucks. Anyway I am just excited to let our Rover community see my truck and here what you all think of it. I love the stupid thing, I'm keeping it until I can't drive anymore and then I will just look at it in my driveway.

Nice looking truck. Do you ever take it to Kingsport TN? I'm just up the mountain in Boone NC.
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[wrighthm]

Hey everyone, I have been a part of the Rovers North crowd for the past 4 years and have yet to put any pictures of my Rover on here. I have finally fixed my brakes after having the Rover sit for almost a year. I havent been this happy since the day it was delivered to me. I live in Lexington KY and if there is anyone that lives close, I am looking to start a little club. So far the count is 3 Defenders and 5 Series trucks. Anyway I am just excited to let our Rover community see my truck and here what you all think of it. I love the stupid thing, I'm keeping it until I can't drive anymore and then I will just look at it in my driveway.

[sleam]

Shorty comes with a few challenges each month. These days I'm working on the overheating problems, even with a new cap, radiator, thermostat, hoses, flushed system etc. I'm having it run a hair under the red line. Not good. But just part of the process, right?

[redmondrover]

My wife's 1977 Series III 109 and my 1959 Series II 88 at the 2013 Western Washington All British Field Meet in Bellevue, WA. The 88 won First Place for its class!

[czenkov]

Running well now. Needs some cosmetics and a few gaskets underneath.

What cosmetics? I think she looks brilliant.

[gwmaxhunter]

look at the tree it is kinda windy

[nantley79]

Hey Rat Patrol, where was this photo taken?

Hows this one compare...
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[gwmaxhunter]

i had one just like her, man she was hotter then a 2 dollar pistol and the fastist thing around........till the man from the bank took her away from me....but now i still have my rover.

[alaskantinbender]

Running well now. Needs some cosmetics and a few gaskets underneath.

Very nice.

[Buster]

58 Series One

Running well now. Needs some cosmetics and a few gaskets underneath.

[sleam]

This is Shorty, a RHD 72. Playing in New Mexico. Getting ready for the national rally in Colorado!

[sleam]

Playing at the local resevoir in New Mexico.


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[alaskantinbender]

Test run down our hill today with the 109. The fan, pulley, and piece they bolt into came loose on the way back up our road so now the radiator is toast and I have sworn off water pump rebuild kits.

Turning around at our new place:


On the way down:

Ouch, sounds like a calamity. Nice place you have there.