2 door

Post by **Thonger** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:04 pm

Looked at a 78 2-door today.
Not the tidiest inside and out, but motor was clean ran well, allready has gas set up. But has trouble idleing on gas, Just timing, mix?
LT95 gearbox, no noises there, Drive them for work so had some idea of what too look for.
Looked pretty good for something as old as me.

Hasn't got a road worthy on it. Whats the story in Vic how hard core the inspections and what should I be looking to fix in way of leaks or handleing.
Have just moved down here from bris so not cluey.

Post by **Thonger** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:45 pm

Also it's got the seatbelt's built in to the seats, this a pain?
Remember hearing something about this. Or only if you plan to change seats.?

Post by **patrolman** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 12:29 am

Thonger wrote:Also it's got the seatbelt's built in to the seats, this a pain?
Remember hearing something about this. Or only if you plan to change seats.?

the seat beats built into the seat is a pain but they also hold you in while offroad

Post by **Thonger** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 12:32 am

so only a PITA if I'm looking to change seats in the future?

Post by **RaginRover** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 12:45 am

Yeah basically if you want to change the seats then you have to get them mounted on the b pillar

Post by **N*A*M** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 11:15 am

dude RWC inspections in VIC can be hard or easy depending on places. if you tell them specifically that you want the RWC as the BUYER, they would be more lenient than as the SELLER. with old cars, you may need to fix a few things.

Post by **Thonger** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:59 pm

Cool, getting a prepurchase inspection done on mechanicals to be on the safe side, and will give me a good idea of what I need to get fixed before the RWC gets done.

Post by **N*A*M** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:10 pm

cool i'm sort of in the market for a 2dr too
just looking at the moment but i saw the ad for yours
sounds ok

theres also one with a p76 for round the same price

bill larman at offroad rover is THE rover expert in vic

Post by **Thonger** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:14 pm

Yeah have seen that one and a few others in the "rural" area's but they are mostly miles away.
Living in pucka and driving to frankston wasn't my first option for one of them. If it doesn't work out first time I'm willing to wait for a bit to see what turns up. A little while anyway

Post by **Rainbow Warrior** » Sat Jan 17, 2004 9:26 pm

Thonger wrote:Also it's got the seatbelt's built in to the seats, this a pain?
Remember hearing something about this. Or only if you plan to change seats.?

Yep, pain in the butt, I holesawed into the pillar so I could slide the RTA specified plate up to where I wanted it, with sikaflex to hold it in in case I ever undid it again, bolted in a second hand set out of a Sigma, then installed the Sigma seats, sold it unregistered, explained it to the guy who brought it and he just got it roadworthied as normal, few mechanics and even RTA would know Rangies well enough to notice the change.

RTA didn't notice an uncomplianced Holden 6cyl during a roadside inspection on my brothers Landrover, mind you the motor looked like it had been there since 76 and it's engine number matched the rego papers, so somebody had just roadworthied it & registered it with it in.

Post by **Thonger** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 1:25 pm

HAd inspection done today, guy ran a compresion test first up, 95 to 115.

said it wasn't good, so have walked away for now, NAM have you looked at the one for 2G with the 4.4

Post by **N*A*M** » Sun Jan 18, 2004 6:42 pm

ah well at least you know now rather than after buying

nope i haven't looked at all sorry

not quite ready to buy yet

Post by **Thonger** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:02 pm

N*A*M wrote:ah well at least you know now rather than after buying

nope i haven't looked at all sorry

not quite ready to buy yet

Yeah, saved me some hassle, there is a p76 motor for sale for 300, but if the jobs allready done

Might see when I can check it out, back at work now so less time on my hands.

Post by **landy_man** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:52 pm

i am sure there are a few guys on here that would be able to take a quick look to see if if the rangies are any good..if in their area....
I would be happy to help in the frankston/seaford area...

Post by **Thonger** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:02 pm

Cheers landyman, that could be pretty helpfull, is a hike from pucka to anywhere in melb especially parkdale,

Post by **Britswed** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:19 pm

Have a mate of mine with a 82 4 door has blown headgasket rego till May i think wants $2000 or near offer(sydney northern beaches)

Mal

Post by **landy_man** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:20 pm

PICS ????

Post by **Britswed** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:22 pm

Will have to get a digital camera

Mal

Post by **80diesel4play** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:29 am

Hi Thonger,

I've just been floating around melbourne looking at just those cars you have been eying off. I know which one's are worth it and which one's aren't bro. Can tell you parkdale is rough but gas system well worth it.

If you want info - gimme a bell- 0425 713 827

Post by **Thonger** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:12 pm

80diesel4play wrote:Hi Thonger,

I've just been floating around melbourne looking at just those cars you have been eying off. I know which one's are worth it and which one's aren't bro. Can tell you parkdale is rough but gas system well worth it.

If you want info - gimme a bell- 0425 713 827

Not worried if the bodies a bit rough, as I am just going to flog it and rubb trees and shit :twisted:

Considering I've had 2 rollovers in 9 years of driving :oops:

More concerned with mechanicals and if it'll pass RWC.

Post by **80diesel4play** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:31 am

Well then call me to discuss - I don't mind fishing through the sh!t.

There were 2 others I saw and they would go close to RWC with minor attention....

Post by **Thonger** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 9:13 pm

On another tangent how hard to swap in a p76 motor and mate it to th lt95? Considering it as an option

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