Looking for rangie
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2003 12:01 pm
Looking at getting a early rangie. 2 or 4 door. Any probs I should keep an eye out for. Prefer dual fuel.
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2003 1:30 pm
More info. Currently have a 98 lux. Sick of the leaf spring ride on my back and lack of articulation from the torsion bar frount. Drive 110's at work all the time so love the rovers coils and solid axles.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 2:10 pm
C'mon guys. I know rovers are good. Been driving them for 8 years, along with unimogs. But are they really that perfect, help me out here.
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 2:30 pm
YES THERE GREAT 
YOU DEFINATELY WANT ONE ! ! !
YOU DEFINATELY WANT ONE ! ! !
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 7:00 pm
get an old 2dr.. they're awesome..
I just bought another one today!!
yes Anthony, you heard right, I bought that other one.. awesome!
bit rough around the enges, but she'll come up goddamn wicked!
btw, nice new pic pal... Grimace, HA!
sorry, back to the point... get a 2dr rover.. they're the best damn 4b off the road (and on it for that matter)!
I just bought another one today!!
yes Anthony, you heard right, I bought that other one.. awesome!
bit rough around the enges, but she'll come up goddamn wicked!
btw, nice new pic pal... Grimace, HA!
sorry, back to the point... get a 2dr rover.. they're the best damn 4b off the road (and on it for that matter)!
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 9:08 pm
Flange Raider wrote:get an old 2dr.. they're awesome..
I just bought another one today!!
yes Anthony, you heard right, I bought that other one.. awesome!
bit rough around the enges, but she'll come up goddamn wicked!
btw, nice new pic pal... Grimace, HA!
sorry, back to the point... get a 2dr rover.. they're the best damn 4b off the road (and on it for that matter)!
LUCKY BASTARD
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 6:54 am
Sweet was looking at 2 doors. There was one in trading post for 4800 with rego and s/c any thoughts?
Only problem, I have to sell the lux first to fund it.
Only problem, I have to sell the lux first to fund it.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:18 am
4,800?
what sort of condiiton is it in?
my first one cost me about that, and was in pretty good nick (WAS). Also had a few things, like driving lights, ARB bullbar, woodgrain, few spares etc..
what year is it?
does it have any accessories?
The one I just picked up, 1981 2dr, auto, 3.5 carb, gas, 2" spring lift, 2" body lift, 33" muds, 10 months reg (I have to have it roadworthied within a month to keep the reg). Problems: engine, fuel pump, rear axle seal. it's got a practically perfect body and a decent interior. I picked it up for $1300.. might have to spend $1500 or so on it to get it up to scratch, but that's a bloody cheap Rangie with a motor that I'll have built, and I'll know isn't going to break down.
it depends if you wanna do some of the work yourself, you can certainly get some wicked bargains out there.
what sort of condiiton is it in?
my first one cost me about that, and was in pretty good nick (WAS). Also had a few things, like driving lights, ARB bullbar, woodgrain, few spares etc..
what year is it?
does it have any accessories?
The one I just picked up, 1981 2dr, auto, 3.5 carb, gas, 2" spring lift, 2" body lift, 33" muds, 10 months reg (I have to have it roadworthied within a month to keep the reg). Problems: engine, fuel pump, rear axle seal. it's got a practically perfect body and a decent interior. I picked it up for $1300.. might have to spend $1500 or so on it to get it up to scratch, but that's a bloody cheap Rangie with a motor that I'll have built, and I'll know isn't going to break down.
it depends if you wanna do some of the work yourself, you can certainly get some wicked bargains out there.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 2:16 pm
Bull bar tow bar long range tanks, CD player. 1979 model
Basically need something I can drive away to start with, or the missus won't like it.
Basically need something I can drive away to start with, or the missus won't like it.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 2:21 pm
i have a 76 2 door rangie that i MIGHT be selling soon needs some work on the engine thats the only problem with it.
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 2:43 pm
Any info, like how much work and such, still waiting to fix all the things I busted on the lux, hell of a time finding parts in wreckers for it.
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 8:31 am
LT95 4 speed is strongest gearbox, but truck like shift.
LT77 5 speed is weak, R380 is little better. LT230 transfer case had problems with wear of mainshaft/gear splines - later cured by longer splines and cross drilling gear to provide better lubrication.
I don't have experience with autos but understand Borg Warner autos have problems (viscous coupling?). Have heard ZF is a good auto though.
Chassis web cracks at front spring mount, near steering box.
Rust in steel panels - tailgate, inner guards, inner doors and sills etc.
LT77 5 speed is weak, R380 is little better. LT230 transfer case had problems with wear of mainshaft/gear splines - later cured by longer splines and cross drilling gear to provide better lubrication.
I don't have experience with autos but understand Borg Warner autos have problems (viscous coupling?). Have heard ZF is a good auto though.
Chassis web cracks at front spring mount, near steering box.
Rust in steel panels - tailgate, inner guards, inner doors and sills etc.
Re: Looking for rangie
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 3:26 pm
there is a nice looking 2dr on ebay in Brizzy for $2750, you should check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 2961131746
Thonger wrote:Looking at getting a early rangie. 2 or 4 door. Any probs I should keep an eye out for. Prefer dual fuel.
Re: Looking for rangie
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 3:56 pm
Loanrangie wrote:there is a nice looking 2dr on ebay in Brizzy for $2750, you should check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 2961131746Thonger wrote:Looking at getting a early rangie. 2 or 4 door. Any probs I should keep an eye out for. Prefer dual fuel.
mate, that link goes to a:
Mamiya C33 6x6cm TLR and accesories. (farken old camera?)
Try this (below) for the Rangie
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... gory=35227
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 3:58 pm
That Rangie on ebay has flares and a snorkel, there's $600 or so..
pretty neat looking..
hasn't had any bids yet either.. 4 days to go..
contact the guy, offer him 2k or something..
pretty neat looking..
hasn't had any bids yet either.. 4 days to go..
contact the guy, offer him 2k or something..
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 7:12 am
Cheers Guys. Think the LT95 is the same box thats in our Landies here at work, Considering the canning (and sometimes user lack of maintanence) we give these things I've never seen one brake so they would be tought enough.
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:07 am
That Rangie on ebay has flares and a snorkel, there's $600 or so..
pretty neat looking..
I contacted the fella with that rangie on ebay, here's some more details.
HI THERE
4 SPEED GEAR BOX
AIR COND IS FITTED BUT NO COMPRESSSOR ON MOTOR ALL BRACKETS ARE STILL THERE
EFI ENGINE UNSURE OF SIZE
205069 KLM'S
BODY IN VERY GOOD ORDER NO RUST OR HOLES VISIBLE
AS WE ARE IN QLD AND SELL CARS ALL OVER AUST THE QLD RWC IS NOT RECOGNISED
IN OTHER STATES
I AM NOT A RETAIL DEALER
IF I WAS TO RWC AND REGO TRUCK I WOULD THEN POSSIBLY ADDVERTISE FOR
AROUND $4500
HOPE THIS HELPS
PLEASE CALL ON 0418873351 SO I CAN WALK AROUND TRUCK AND DESCRIBE LIVE
THANX ROGER
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:10 am
Might be ok but I'd give it a good lookin over.
AS WE ARE IN QLD AND SELL CARS ALL OVER AUST THE QLD RWC IS NOT RECOGNISED IN OTHER STATES
BODY IN VERY GOOD ORDER NO RUST OR HOLES VISIBLE
These statements would make me look carefully, but he's open to inspections before bidding.
Hope that helps ya
AS WE ARE IN QLD AND SELL CARS ALL OVER AUST THE QLD RWC IS NOT RECOGNISED IN OTHER STATES
BODY IN VERY GOOD ORDER NO RUST OR HOLES VISIBLE
These statements would make me look carefully, but he's open to inspections before bidding.
Hope that helps ya
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:26 am
someone has done a bit of work on this.....
there was no efi in '81...the motor should have 3.5 or 3.9 on stamped on it. if it is the 3.9 i would buy it for what he is asking....
he has also fitted a late model dash as well as a Defender centre console
there was no efi in '81...the motor should have 3.5 or 3.9 on stamped on it. if it is the 3.9 i would buy it for what he is asking....
he has also fitted a late model dash as well as a Defender centre console
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 5:46 pm
ZF autos, can't recommend them highly enough. Have a 92 and wouldn't get back into a manual (I'm a lazy bastard, HATE changing gears!!!!!!). The Viscous coupling is a waste of space in any Rangie, have pisswed mine off for the Lt230. Much better, if not a bit noisier. Rather have noise than a centre diff that is not sure when to work!!
The Borg Warners are good cheap unit, but like all old 2 door Rangies that have auto fitted with the standard 3.5, gutless as all hell. The Chrysler unit don't even bother with it as it's worse than the Borg Warner.
For bush bashing, the old LT95 is still the pick. Don't bother with that 5 speed crap, piss weak, although the R380 isn't too bad.
Good luck,
Trav
The Borg Warners are good cheap unit, but like all old 2 door Rangies that have auto fitted with the standard 3.5, gutless as all hell. The Chrysler unit don't even bother with it as it's worse than the Borg Warner.
For bush bashing, the old LT95 is still the pick. Don't bother with that 5 speed crap, piss weak, although the R380 isn't too bad.
Good luck,
Trav
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 12:44 am
G'day all,
I'm considering selling my Subaru and getting a RR and run it on GAS as an everyday driver.
I want a 2dr.
I have been offered one that has done 550 000kms (thats alot of kms), it needs a new rear diff (I have one here at home). the engine has had rings and bearings about 150 000kms. the gearbox is "loose" but not bad and same with the centre diff. It has absolutely no rust and paintwork and ineterior are very good. $1200 do you think it is worth it? or should I try and find a better one?
I'm considering selling my Subaru and getting a RR and run it on GAS as an everyday driver.
I want a 2dr.
I have been offered one that has done 550 000kms (thats alot of kms), it needs a new rear diff (I have one here at home). the engine has had rings and bearings about 150 000kms. the gearbox is "loose" but not bad and same with the centre diff. It has absolutely no rust and paintwork and ineterior are very good. $1200 do you think it is worth it? or should I try and find a better one?
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 9:38 am
I have been offered one that has done 550 000kms
That is a lot of km's. It all depends on the life it's led at that stage. The chassis etc will be gettin stressed along with everything getting "loose". If it's mostly highway work then it MIGHT be ok but if it's seen a fair bit of offroad forget it.
I think there are way better ones out there on the cheap, most of the ones I've seen are in the 250 - 350 k region.
Good luck
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 10:37 am
how do you really know how many kms they've done??
they're only a 5 digit (i.e. 99,999) odometer..
they're only a 5 digit (i.e. 99,999) odometer..
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:39 pm
Well I've discussed things with the minister of finance 
and have settled on a rangie, can't see better value for money out there or a match for the comfort level. One query I've read a few threads relating to arb air lokers and maxi drive lockers, whats the difference, I've run a reaer loker in my Hilux for a few years now and had no probs with the arb product.
and have settled on a rangie, can't see better value for money out there or a match for the comfort level. One query I've read a few threads relating to arb air lokers and maxi drive lockers, whats the difference, I've run a reaer loker in my Hilux for a few years now and had no probs with the arb product.Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:27 pm
maxi drive and jac mac both make lockers for rangies that have an option of upgrading the weak rover axles.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:31 pm
Are the rover axles that weak, or does it become a problem running bigger tyres, can't see my self with bigger than 35's for a while, or is it the stress of the locked axles.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:33 pm
i am pretty sure 35's would destroy the 10 spliners... what year are you looking at
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:35 pm
Early 80's something cheap to get and work with, with a bit of comfort.
There's a bit of difference between busting a 5000 dollar bus to a 20000 dollar one.
There's a bit of difference between busting a 5000 dollar bus to a 20000 dollar one.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:38 pm
thats for sure.... in the comfort area I would be looking for a 4 door with the seatbelts mouted on the b pillar and not to the seats.... they are a real pita if you want to change seats
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 3:41 pm
HAve heard that. Looking around Qld to see what I can find. Drive away would be best as I have to move my arse soon to Vic so less dicking around to get on the road the better.