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LWB Sierra
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:38 am
by Sean
G'day,
I'm going to check out a LWB on the weekend and I'm just wondering what to look out for?
Here is what i know so far
1988 WT LWB 1.3L
I am most likely wrong but didn't LWB's only come out as 1L NT
Anyway question is What should i look out for in the way of mechanicals same as other sierra's?
What should i look for in the way of suspension. I don't know a lot about leaf springs.
How much would pay for this?
cheers,
Sean
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:59 am
by Gwagensteve
Ateco imported some WT LWB's into NSW, so it is possible it is a legitimate WT 1.3. I have seen a few.
LWB's came as 1.0 litre up to 1984, 1.3 NT up to 1987, a very small number of WT LWB's in 1988 and as NT and WT 1.0 Marutis from about 1990 to 1996(?)
Nothing to look for in particular, I would imagine that the springs, shackles and rubbers would all be pretty stuffed by now so I wouldn't look for anything in particular, just budget for replacement.
Other than the tub and chassis, the only unique parts are the rear driveshaft and rear bumper caps, so it is not hard to get one right.
If it is a genuine LWB WT I would expect it to be worth maybe $4k-$6k depending on condition, but others might think it is worth more.
Do you have a picture?
Steve.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:14 am
by Sean
Thanks for the reply.
A little bit more info, rebuilt 1.3, 2 piece fibro top.
$3800
I'll get a pic tonight
cheers,
Sean
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:19 pm
by Pinball
mostly see how much the rust monster has got to it and how badly it's been treated by the previous owners....
price will vary between states to, so an idea of where you are?
Spock
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:23 pm
by Potter
Pinball wrote:so an idea of where you are?
Spock
he is in brisbane
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 7:30 pm
by droopypete
Gwagensteve wrote:
Other than the tub and chassis, the only unique parts are the rear driveshaft and rear bumper caps.
And the plastic trim over the sills
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 7:37 pm
by NIK
I paid $3000 for my stock 85 nt lwb with fibreglass canopy. Since then Ive replaced/upgraded everything but the body panels and dash. It had rust in the rear corners of the tub but no other faults. You will love the lwb it may not be quite as manoverable but the better ride more stable off road and more interior space more than makes up for it.
Nik
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:11 am
by Pinball
Potter wrote:Pinball wrote:so an idea of where you are?
Spock
he is in brisbane
hmm... in that case maybe i better go look at it for him....
bugger... empty wallet!
but seriously, at 3.8k and in good nick it's worth lookin at.
Spock