>Well I am still doing my "home work" on what MV to acquire.
>Does anyone have experience on the classic Land Rover MV ?
>LWB or SWB matters not.
>Basic questions are operating problems,repairs and access to parts ?
>Any experience with ones that can be obtained either from UK or Aust ?
Hi All,
Firstly not every Landie thats OD is ex-mil, at one time the model T
practice existed; any colour you like so long as its OD. (When OD = gloss
dark bronze green)
Landies are rust-buckets, "good original condition" will likely mean you can
see the road through the floor, the door pillar lowers will be gone, the
chassis out-riggers, spring hangers and rear cross-member likewise; all easy
enough to fix with abundant cheap parts - in the UK.
Most will have seen further agricultural service after the military and
possibly any number of non-standard combinations of engines and gearboxes
from various models that can be readily persuaded to fit; ignoring the
maintenance on the front axle seems to be a common practice too.
The odd 4x2 version is definitely ex mil, as is the forward control
(cab-over) 101 and this is often in LHD and generally quite expensive, later
LWB's are generally in 24V mil guise.
Some serious detail homework is required and a close study of the various LR
sites/lists/free ads on the net will produce useful information.
A definite case of caveat emptor.
Regards,
Richard
(Southampton UK)
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