Name: Mark Avogadri
Vehicle 1: 89 RR Vogue
Mods: ORANGE
Vehicle 2(hers): Disco 2 TD5
Vehicle 3: 1962 IIa. Great things are planned for this, but 1st it needs a new chassis. Watch this space
For a very sad list of some of my previous vehicles, have a look here
Name: Russ & Hayley BrownVehicle:1984 bog standard 2.5 litre 90 truck cab.
History: Well, it was in 1984. Vinnie spent it's formative years on a farm, was never washed and generally had a pretty rough time of it. It was part exchanged in the late 80's at main dealers and stayed on the forecourt for an embarrassing length of time because of the state it was in. An opportunist mate of mine by the name of Dave Jenden picked it up for a song, dismantled it and rebuilt the vehicle that is now known as Vinnie with heavy duty everything, 4 pinion diffs front and back and a nice V8. In the early 90's Dave decided on the Tdi as his weapon of choices so Vinnie was sold on to a very nice bloke in Buckinghamshire by the name of Chris Cherkas, who is sadly no longer with us after a motor bike accident. Chris was the newsletter editor over at Chiltern Vale and sold us Vinnie in 1998 (sadly to fund a new bike) on the condition that Haley took on the newsletter job as well. As they say the rest is history. As to where it lives and how often it gets washed Vinnie is suffering from déja vu. Fortunately Vinnie can't speak French.
Name: Russ BeckVehicle: 1969 Series 11a swb diesel
History: This Landy started life as a 2.25 D hard top in east London and spent some of it's time in Norfolk prior to me buying it as a backup vehicle in 2000. I Initially used it for green laneing having joined this club just after the most recent outbreak of Foot & Mouth had passed. I fitted an overdrive and a 2.5 N/A 90 engine a couple of years ago and changed the front springs for those from a lightweight with heavy duty front shocks. I find this suspension set up gives excellent articulation. Having recently converted to a truck cab I felt a roll cage would be a good idea and fabricated and fitted it myself. It also had a full re-paint in 2004, although you wouldn't know it now. The original hard top has been cut down to form a removable top for the pick-up bed, I also sometimes run a snorkel via a 300tdi disco air filter box, but it doesn't seem to breath too well on that set up. Together we've travelled many thousands of miles on green laneing trips and competed with some success in TV trials. Including first in class at the 2005 Essex LARK interclub RTV. Maintenance is an ongoing issue for a Landy used as hard as this one is. But, 'Hey that what they were built for.'
Name: John RalphsVehicle : 1962 IIa petrol
This was bought 7 years ago to tow Vanessa's horse trailer but thankfully she now has her own 90. It was a real bargain, although I didn't realise why at the time, being totally new to Land Rovers and having nobody to advise me. A new chassis had been fitted just a year previous. The downside was that the guy rewired it with black wire which made it impossible to fault-find.It's taken me on green lane trips to central Wales, to Salisbury Plain and on numerous local green lane trips during the first years or two of the Club's life. It's also been in two ARC Nationals. It now spends most of its time being abused on RTV trials. It started life as a hard-top, but I converted it to a truck-cab to make it more competitive.It's been rolled on to the roof at Avon Dassett (ENLROC challenge event), destroying two new door tops that were fitted the day before.At least we won the Challenge Trophy ! Those looking inside will see that I've also replaced the bulkhead with one from a military Series III.The original bulkhead was too far gone for me to repair, and a military Series III bulkhead gives the advantage of a more sensible wiring harness using plugs and sockets.Vanessa (daughter) has also driven it at RTV trials, but finds the lack of power steering is a problem, so she's been seduced by Suzukis.The wish-list is a set of parabollics and a new truck-cab.The current cab's not been the same since I was stopped dead by a large branch which pushed the entire cab back by 2”. Oh and the front bumper has a deep hollow in the centre which matches exactly a large tree at Great Brickhill in which Vicky the scorer just happened to be sitting.She said that the earth moved for her. Tree? No! surely not! - Mark
Name: Andy Young
Larry the Landrover. This is my pride and joy a 1986 Landrover 90. It began
life as a V8 truck cab in drab green and morphed his way via several owners
to me as a tatty station wagon in shiny blue with a Iveco 2,5 van engine.
Since I took ownership I have put in a 200Tdi (defender engine not discovery),
rebuilt the gear box (twice), re trimmed the interior with Exmoor trim front
and rear seats and relined the interior with Liveredge carpet and trim details.
The running gear on Larry is in perfect condition as it was all rebuilt over
a 2 year period with new brakes, diffs, shafts, props, etc. Unfortunately
I put him into temporary storage without cleaning him up correctly and the
resulting rust nearly cost me an entire chassis. (note to self – waxoyl
it does work!). However he is now back on the road and running as sweet as
ever.
I have decided that I need to spend some time and money on Larry
to return him to the world of off roading. This winter he goes in for a new
bulkhead and I may, just may, do a few more bits to him. There again I may
not.
Name: Mike Philpot
Vehicle: 1989 RR County LHD
HISTORY: Brought over from the States stock was sold once before I bought it and now I would get rid of the wife before the RR, or is it the wife would get rid of me? The wife and two boys, Michael and William, have seen fit to name her Precious from the movie 'Lord of the Rings', as they swear they have heard me wispering 'MY PRECIOUS' as I work on her in the drive. She has taken us anyplace we have wanted to go and a few places that we should not have 'You all know the ford story'.
MODS: Started out straight from the factory. Since then Scorpion 2" lift w/extended brake lines, xtreme prop shafts, xtreme rear trailing arms, front diff gaurd, steering gaurd, and track rod gaurd, along with QT rear diff gaurd. An inch has been cut off of the wheel arches. Have added lights to the bull bar. Will soon be adding wrap around bumpers that are being made, this will take the bottom of the front and rear quarter panels off and then attach to the frame for strength.
Vehicle 2: 1985 90
Started out as a stock 90 truck cab with a 2.25 petrol engine. Have
added the full cab, 2” lift and 285/75-16 Macho’s on modular
rims. Much more to come.
Name: Chris Cowdery
Vehicle: Series IIA SWB V8
History: Chris used to go green laning with the previous owner in the 80's when he was a teenager. The previous owner managed to trash the engine & chassis on an outing with HBRO, so Chris took it on in 1988 when he was 15. The intervening years have seen two new chassis, four new engines, one new gearbox, two axles, four diffs, countless tyres & brakes and endless tweaking.
Modifications: Currently it's got a 4.6 V8 running LPG, automatic transmission, PAS, all round disc brakes, coils, more instruments than a fighter jet, central locking and heated mirrors.
Name: Andy Collins
Vehicle: TBA!
Mods: built over 8 years from an unregistered RR chassis of indeterminate age, reduced in length in the centre by 12", with a SIIIrear chassis section grafted on. The engine came from an SD1 and is mounted several inches lower and further back than normal, the injection from a RR, the gearbox is an Army rebuilt SIII, the axles are RR. The only bits from the original SIII are the rear tub, door bottoms, wings, windscreen, bonnet and fuel tank (which has had a very large chunk chopped out of it). At the last count, major parts were sourced from 23 different vehicles.
My advice: don't bother, buy a 90!!!
Name: Colin Argent
Vehicle 1: 1999 Defender 90 TD5
Bought new in 1999 - my first new car with my own cash! Took it laning on
first day and scratched it! It has done the Croisiere Blanche twice, the
Trophee Cevenol and Le Malgre Tout! Many mods including Disco Transfer
Box,
Safety Devices Cage, Milemarker Winch, Snorkel, Terratrip, Goodyear MTR
Tyres. Very tough motor - kills so far include a Volvo, Mini and Renault!
Vehicle 2: 1989 Discovery 200TDi (Honest)
Started life as a 3 door Disco - all bodywork removed using a 9" grinder
(very satisfying). Since then made to look this by Whitbred Offroad
including wheelbase shortened to 88", spaceframe body to Series 1
dimensions, rear axle converted to radius arms and twin shocks all round.
2.5 Tdi now rebuilt but still no brakes, wiring, interior, plumbing,
transmission as yet - due for completion - sometime
Name: Rob Garry
Vehicle: 2002 MY Defender 110 XS Station Wagon, bought new from Marshalls in Cambridge May 2003 - our first Land Rover. We bought it because we needed something with 6+ seats and lots of room - we didn't realise we were buying a lifestyle as well. Used for the school run, trips to tip etc. and getting muddy. Joined BHCLRC in November 2003, initially to save money on insurance, but have thoroughly enjoyed the trips we've been on with the club.
Rob & Benita Garry (& Jemma & James)
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Name: Stuart Goddard
I broke the series 2 (JGW 600K) and am waiting to get a new engine. In the interim I treated myself to a newer 110 crew cab as shown. I will be finishing off a few bits like getting some different tyres and then I will be out & about over the summer greenlaning.
Name: Ged Hallam & Carol BullenVehicle: 90 station wagon (1989)
History: Purchased from a dealer Ashbourne just resprayed shiny green (originally blue). Assume a farmer owned this vehicle before due to the lack of maintenance and the amount of straw around the cab area.
The engine was originally a 2.5 turbo diesel, which gave up the ghost in December 2004, I replaced this with a newish 200tdi complete with LT77 and transfer box. The shaft between the two boxes was drilled to aid lubrication and the clutch arm strengthen. 205/16 tyres were exchanged for 750/16 G90's (what a difference!). Except the diff and steering guards its standard.
To Do List: Dents to be knocked out; NAS lights to be fitted; underside wax oiled; doors fixed; new locks; new windscreen; fit clock in dash – the list is endless but wouldn't have it any other way!!!!
We also owned a Series III while the 90 was being fixed (big mistake) had been spoilt by power steering, servo brakes, coil spring suspension, heating etc.
Joining BHCLRC three years ago introduced us to a new life style: trailing; green laneing; challenges etc., and the help and friendship found along the way has been terrific.
Name: Russ BlackThis is our 1990 Disco V8, we have had it for 5 years so far, and it gets used for everything you would expect, holidays, towing, greenlanes and even the occasional trial, only mods are recovery points on the front, so far it still has the oiginal engine and gearbox at 165000 miles, as with all of the LandRover range, it does exactly what it says on the front.
Name:
Ben Parfitt
Vehicle: 1978 Series III
109 FFR
History: Bot had
one previous owner who went round defending the realm! For the last
four years I have driven her carefully and considerately. Needing to
replace 2 diffs 2 prop uj's 1 axle 1 engine and 1 gearbox (I didn't
break that one).
Mods: Pretty standard really, allowing for the 24V electrics and a LPG system. I have added a 12V supply and a removable CB radio plus several designer dents to the bodywork.
Intentions: To eventually retire Bot to fair weather mud and to get something with mod cons. I don't know, able to break the national speed limit and a radio is a start and the have the number 90 in the model name!
NAME: John Webb (if I'm correct, the club's youngest driver)VEHICLE: 1968 series2A 2.25 diesel
HISTORY: I brought this landy in May 2004 when I was 16 out the back of LRO. It had no MOT or TAX but I had some time to sort that out before I was 17.Over the next year I used it off-road at pay & play days and at home on the farm, but all the off-roading had taking it's toll on the rusty chassis. So over the summer of 2005 I stripped it down and had new 2 dumb irons and a new rear crossmember welded on, the chassis was cleaned off and painted black. I then filled it with wax-oil and sprayed the outside with a diesel+oil mix, the axles were taken off and all new springs, shocks, and font wheel bearings were fitted, I painted them silver as well. I also fitted a new footwell to the bulkhead and a new fuel tank. The brakes were overhauled at the same time. I had to rebuild the gearbox later in the year due to second gear going bang!
Mods: diff guards, homemade snorkel + air-box, bulbar, 6 spot lights, tree wires, 300w stereo system in the roof, cubby box, Mountney steering wheel, Defender seats and door mirrors, inclinometer, high level L.E.D. brake light, swing-away spare wheel carrier, tool box in the back, bulbar, lots of chequer-plate (which is all cut out by myself) and a few stickers. Rock sliders are next on my list to make.
Name: Pete Restall
1996 Discovery 3.9 V8 ES Auto.
My everyday transport with a few peculiarities.
A speed warning beeper
that only is only fitted to certain export models.
When ordering some
heater hoses, after 3 attempts the only ones the dealer could get to
fit were from an 50th Anniversary Defender.Also recently discovered it
has a Series II Disco gearbox (3 years before the D2 was launched.).
The
usual mods so far, Steering Guard, Tank Guard, Safari Snorkel, CB, BFG
245 Muds.
Far more going on shortly after the current engine rebuild.
1991 Range Rover 3.9 V8 Man
Ex Police and goes like stink (when it
starts)
Needs a little work doing and still haven’t decided what
to do with it.
1995 Discovery 3.9 V8 XS Man (Sues)
Bog Standard (apart from gas) even
down to the suspension which we changed to standard from the lift it
originally had.
1991 Discovery 3.5 V8 Man 3Dr
The Trialler I share with my Bro.
Mods - Scorpian Racing Bumpers Front & Rear,
Tank Guard, Steering Guard (At least it’s waiting for a second
one after ripping the original off trying to straighten it after a trial),235/85
Muds and Arches Cut Out, Cobra Monaco Seats in the front, No seats in
the back.
Name:
Andrew MarchantVehicle: 1992 Range Rover
This is my first Land Rover, bought in April 2003. They say to buy the best you can afford and this was
the only one I found that wasn't rusty. Little did I know then what I'd bought!
Originally factory "UDU" registered, it spent a year or so owned by Land Rover. It's built to Japanese Spec
and thus has a few special parts, e.g. shift interlock (I have to press the brake to put it in drive), chrome
bumpers, little V8 badges - but it's always been UK registered. Built in early 1992, it's a 1993 model
year (e.g. high fuel filler), but the VIN is about 6000 vehicles before the parts book says a 93MY should
be. It has dark grey paint with dark brown trim, before that became a possible combination (via
Autobiography in Oct 93). The wiring loom is covered in "prototype" labels - and you think the electrics are iffy in yours!!! My best guess is that it was a development vehicle (LR started selling RRs into Japan
in late 93/early 94?), but I don't know for sure.
Mods: LPG conversion, gas shocks, 2nd set of rims with 245/75 Roughrider tyres for greenlaning, Waxoyl,
towbar, jate rings, front spoiler and rear bumper corners removed.
Name:
Bryan Moss
101 – bought from John Craddocks in 2000 because I'd
wanted a 101 ever since I first saw them at Marshalls awaiting conversion.
This one was named Lady Jane soon after I bought it. Since buying it,
I've only put about 3000 miles on it (it's just too thirsty), but love
every minute of driving it. I originally intended to keep it as an off
road toy, and convert to a camper. However, due to the cost of spares,
and the fact that so many of these have been converted, I decided to return
it to its original spec. It now sports a full set of tools on the front,
as well as the correct (and fully charged) fire extinguishers. The rear
has a full set of stretchers, and the dual gas dispensers. I've also reinstated
the blue beacon on the roof, and coaxed the siren back into life. It's
got an awkward gearbox, very heavy steering, and cooks the occupants of
the cab in any weather – I wouldn't replace it for the world!
To-do list – locate the cause of overheating, replace
eberspacher heater and hoses, make replacements for the missing panels,
knock dents out, re-line interior, rewire, respray and too many other
things to list
90 – Bought in 2004, when I had the luck to find an
immaculate TD5 pickup which had obviously never been anywhere near any
mud, this started as a base spec vehicle with very few extras. Since buying
it, I've added light guards, steering guards, rock sliders, winch, and
diff guards. The interior hasn't escaped my attentions either, with 4-point
harnesses and a stereo to make any essex boy jealous. Has been named Bob.
Love the fact that it looks like an agricultural vehicle until you look
closely, and aim to maintain that illusion
To-do list – Complete stereo system, move ECU to roof
level, suspension lift, replace fuel filler cap with a waterproof one,
demountable rear winch, and anything else that takes my fancy.
Name -
Vanessa Ralphs
Vehicle - 300 tdi Defender - HUI 413 Suzuki
- ROSIE
History - I started driving 9 years ago in my dad's series
II and was doing RTV's in it and still do. But due to a back problem
the Leaf suspension was killing my back, so I became a traitor to the
Landrover Club and bought a suzuki. But my heart still was with Landrovers
so I bought my Pride and Joy - HUI, which I have now set up two trials
in (and great trials they were). People who know me, know I am a bit
mad (well a lot mad actually) and like being noticed in my vehicles,
so I got the newest member of my family - ROSIE. She was designed and
built for me by KAP Suzuki in North Yorkshire and she was built for
me to CCV in. And Yes she is bright Pink - hehe.
Age: 14
Vehicle: Series III SWB
History: I started off this off roading stuff when dad decided he’d like to start green laning. He decided that he would get a landrover discovery. I first drove that at the Whitwell tyro. You’ll probably remember the reversing incident.. omg how embarrassing. Anyway, in this summer holidays dad said that he wanted a Series III to start RTV in. Then I got into it and he said it can be yours too. Sooo!! Its now pink and now its 90% mine 10% his. Avo sold it to us in the holidays and then I spent the WHOLE holidays at ALL4WHEELS with kev an gill giving me help and letting me use there workshop which part of is pink as to spillage of the paint ooopsie!
Hi
there, my name is Justin & I have quite a few 4x4s from my range rover
to my deisel suzuki sj. I have been in to off roading for about ten years and love
it. Hope to meet a few of you all soon.
I'm
Rob I've only had Landys for about a year. Here are my 2:
Series 2a 88' 1970 It's Still needs a bit of tlc but will get there. It's now got Fiesta Seats and Seat Belts from same fiesta.
The Freelander I've Painted the Dash matt Black to stop Glare from sun on the screen, otherwise its Standard.
Hope to meet you soon
Rob
This
is my 1990 vogue 3.9efi se range rover this is my 2nd rangy but 7th
4x4 I've only had it a few months (pic in the hole was 3 days after
buying it) I've got 2" lift diff and steering guards only 2 bucket seats
with harnesses. Im slowly in the process of tidying it up sills etc just
money money money!!
paul morison 27 barton-le-clay
Thought i would join in the spirit of things and send in my motors.
Not that you are likely to be seeing them around at the moment.
The first is the NAS, reported to be the first North American Spec
(NAS) Hardtop to be assembled. The story goes, according to Safety
Devices, as follows. She was built as a 3.9 Fuel Injected V8 soft
top in 1995 and taken off the line by Special Vehicles. She was then
sent to Safety Devices along with a memo and a flat packed hardtop.
The memo from Special Vehicles requested that Safety Devices install
the hard top and then design/manufacture and install a roll over cage
to suit the Hardtop and to meet North American Standards. The truck
then went back to Special Vehicles who registered her in
may 1996 as a 3.5 Carburated V8. She was then used as a factory mule
for another year before being released to a company auction. Jonathon
Rogers purchased her in April 97 with me purchasing her on July 4th
1998. This history has been confirmed by both Safety Devices and Landrover
Traceability. I exported her to North America 4 years ago where she
has lived both north in the Yukon (-43C) and south in California
The
other toy has been in manufacture since around 1990. Started as a
1985 127 inch V8 Cab with no rear body and 11,000 confirmed miles..
Now sits on a new factory 90 frame with 300 tdi motor, Auto box and
1:1.6 Ashcroft transfer case . It will probably have lockers and long
travel suspension although i am toying with the idea of air suspension.
NAS rear tub with Safety Devices FIA approved cage, Matt Lee wheels
etc etc. Nothing on the truck has more than 11,000 miles on it with
most parts being brand new. One day it will be finished in White and
Black with a steering wheel on one side or the other, started as
L/H then went R/H, currently L/H.
here is a list of the landrovers that have bleed me dry over the years in purchase order.
- 1965 Series 2 SWB with 3 lt straight 6. Total rebuild. NTM 915H
- 1972 2 door Range Rover. SSS 555K
- 1976 2 door Range Rover.
- 76 inch coil sprung CCV Landrover. All Wheel Drive club spec with V8 and rear fiddle brakes, full cage and very little else. Called "Crocus". Had something to do with the colour.
- 1973 Ser 3 Lightweight. Owned for 21 years. Trialled for most of that time. Rolled twice. 150,000 miles on original engine gearbox and clutch. Didnt do oil changes towards the end, just topped up when the red light came on going round corners. SKX 973W
- 1985 127 inch V8 Defender. ongoing project
- 1998 300 Tdi Discovery
- 1995 NAS V8 Defender 90. Factory Hardtop Mule. First NAS hardtop to be built.
Funny what registrations you remember? or is that just
sad?
That little lot adds up to a few shirt buttons spent
over the years.