What did you do to your Rover today?

[stomper]

Nice truck. If that didn't win anything, there must have been no Land Rover lovers in the judging group!

Picked up a set of used Defender seats and a pair of Escape Gear canvas seat covers for my Rover today. While not for the purists among us, it should make those overland trips a little more tolerable!

[I Leak Oil]

Picked up a set of used Defender seats and a pair of Escape Gear canvas seat covers for my Rover today. While not for the purists among us, it should make those overland trips a little more tolerable!

Did you sit in my truck James? I think you'll really like the defender seats. They made a world of difference to me on long trips. 13 hrs down to Virginia on my old spring seats just sucked....
PM me the info about these seat covers. I may be interested in a pair.

[Contractor]

Lots of work this weekend, this is partially the result.

New Pinion Seal, lots of cleaning and grinding and new paint on the rear axle and new Parabolics and Shocks. On to the front.

[albersj51]

Drove my rover for the first time in 2.5 years yesterday. Still need to finish the rebuild, but it felt great to see it move under its own power.

[parrie]

Back in the Saddle

After a several month absence I finally began the tear-down of Daisy...both roofs ready to come off & working on wing removal. Pleasantly surprised that most bolts are coming apart, only had to cut a couple so far...disapointed that side frames are complete toast, oh well. Ordered new side frames, bulk-head feet and door pillars from our host.

[Revtor]

over last week's two 75 degree days i pulled my engine and replaced the freeze plugs.. Now slowly getting the front end back together, some rust killing, new wiring, capstan install, etc etc.. Found my engine, chassis, and serial # are all correct -nice to know.

Here's the photo album:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardtoddgiordanella/sets/72157633216756405/with/8640470584/

~Steve

[Buster]

I've owned this S1 since March 25th. Spent time going over the electrics, ignition, refurbishing the fuel tank. Having some problems with idle and it kills down sporadically. No power. BUT! Today I drove it around the neighborhood for 20 minutes with no problems! I turned it off and tried to start it back up a few minutes later and had the old rough idle no power. Next is carb rebuild and cleaning.

[parrie]

Congratulations on the S1 purchase...very cool. Any pictures to post?

[Buster]

Tell me what you think!

http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/Busters_Series_I/library/

[Manny]

Very nice! I especially like your parking brake.

[Revtor]

Its gettin there Buster!!! Love the pics, especially the one with your three helpers. Thats one to keep.

[parrie]

Pretty awesome Buster! The 1s are so cool.

[grasshopper]

Well, after having my 74 Ser III towed home, suspecting a serious fuel problem, I tested it in my garage instead of the 10 miles from home and found fuel getting to the carb, but that was it. I replaced the relatively new (rebuilt) carb with a brand new one I had, did a tappet adjustment, replaced the 25D distributor with a aftermarket one and added Pertonix and viola, runs better than ever. Actually has power now. Found the relatively new (rebuilt) carb had a servicer who apparently had trouble controlling the amount of a black silicone type material being used on it, clogging some of the runs and jets. It was purchased from a very reputable parts supplier. Alas, we learn. But at least I get to drive ...

[I Leak Oil]

I don't see why you need ANY silicone when rebuilding a carb. Glad you got it going.

[SafeAirOne]

Well, after having my 74 Ser III towed home, suspecting a serious fuel problem... ...viola, runs better than ever.

Glad it's all set.

Did you by chance, use the "Significant-other" towing service? I've used them several times over the last 7 years--cheap, but you have to put up with a some crap when requesting the tow and immediately after you get the dead Rover home.