Yeah. I'm addicted to Series.

[amcordo]

I just replaced my little Chrysler Crossfire with a 2500HD Silverado so that I'd have something to tow the larger parts I need to get for my rover around. And tow it around when it breaks.

No joke. That's the reason I got it.

[albersj51]

I call that being practical!

My other cars are a Miata and a BMW...When "Bear" breaks I've got to call for a tow.

[RoverForm]

i was actually looking at a couple of mid-sixties pick up trucks for the exact same purpose.

then, after realizing i'd own three cars (one of which had the potential of becoming a trailer queen) i decided against it.

do you already own a trailer/tow dolly? or is that on your xmas list?

[amcordo]

i was actually looking at a couple of mid-sixties pick up trucks for the exact same purpose.

then, after realizing i'd own three cars (one of which had the potential of becoming a trailer queen) i decided against it.

do you already own a trailer/tow dolly? or is that on your xmas list?

The bed is big enough for most of the parts needs. I figure it'll probably be cheaper just to rent a uhaul dolly whenever the rover dies.

Next on my list is get a house/garage to park all this crap at.

The most amusing part to me is that the huge truck gets better gas mileage than the Crossfire.

[HybridIIA]

You're cheating! You're supposed to use a Rover to tow home Rover projects and parts

[RoverForm]

You're cheating! You're supposed to use a Rover to tow home Rover projects and parts

this is true actually. we all need to acquire a land rover "support vehicle" for our series. mogly has the right idea...

and get a load of that house/vehicle set-up! all you need to do now is increase both the height and width of that garage door and you're golden!!

*nevermind... rhode island. got it. cause that's looking cozy!

[leafsprung]

Parts hauler:

[RoverForm]

i was thinking something a little more inconspicuous...



these things are dirt cheap out here. minus the bull bar and lighthouse beacons of course.

wait, is that an REO Speed Wagon?

[Lalo88DK]

What is this need for towing your Land Rover around .
Over the last 21 years I've been into Land Rovers (mostly Series) I've only ones had the need of a tow truck, and that was a Range Rover 3,5 V8 with a broken electronic fuel pump.
Otherwise My Landies have always been able to make it home by it's own steam.
My Series Land Rovers were everyday runners, covering around 15000 miles a year.
The keyword is good maintenance, and treat it as it was intended, I never go over 55 mph, and thats with an overdrive or a Aschcroft high range Transferbox and 235/85-16 tyres.

[jimsshuman]

You're cheating! You're supposed to use a Rover to tow home Rover projects and parts

Get a load of that winch on the front of the sII!

[amcordo]

What is this need for towing your Land Rover around .
Over the last 21 years I've been into Land Rovers (mostly Series) I've only ones had the need of a tow truck, and that was a Range Rover 3,5 V8 with a broken electronic fuel pump.
Otherwise My Landies have always been able to make it home by it's own steam.
My Series Land Rovers were everyday runners, covering around 15000 miles a year.
The keyword is good maintenance, and treat it as it was intended, I never go over 55 mph, and thats with an overdrive or a Aschcroft high range Transferbox and 235/85-16 tyres.

I've owned the thing for a little over a year and had a clutch MC go out on me twice, and a brake MC go out on me. Both things happened while I was out, and both times I limped home in afternoon rush hour traffic.

In both cases the truck limped home on its own, but for my own safety I'm going to disagree with you. It sure would have been nice to tow the thing instead of the crazy driving I had to do to to get home!

And in any case, this is all prep for a frame-off rebuild. I need something that can take the last few parts I've yet to galvanize to the zincery and can help me bring home whatever new engine I end up settling on.

[amcordo]

You're cheating! You're supposed to use a Rover to tow home Rover projects and parts

Ha! Awesome! Baby steps for me, but I agree that eventually I want to be towing my series with another series.

[msggunny]

You're cheating! You're supposed to use a Rover to tow home Rover projects and parts

Awesome 109.....

O, Amcordo. Im sure trying to drive 315 in that thing with either master out must be loads of fun, especially around the OSU exits around 330....

[LR Max]

What engine is in your 2500HD?

I've used my dad's Yukon Denali to haul the 109 a few times. That Yukon just has the LQ4 in it. Not a diesel but it got the job done. Also considering my 109 needs towing once every 2 years, its fine.

[leafsprung]

these things are dirt cheap out here. minus the bull bar and lighthouse beacons of course.

Problems with RR:

A) unreliable
B) incapable of hauling much in the way of parts
C) fru-fru interior (just set that salsbury on the leather)
D) unreliable

PS: yes its a 47 REO speedwagon. Hauls more than a rover can. Looks better doing it.