New Owner from Australia
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:40 pm
Hi All,
I've been a Land Rover tragic for about 6 years now, and I've just purchased a new project vehicle (to be restored after I finish the current project, a 1976 2 Door Classic Range Rover - but that's another story)..
It's a 1983 Stage One V8 Station Wagon...
First pic - loading her up for the trip home (the tow vehicle is a mates 6x6 Perentie):
He's home!!
Some interior shots:
The vehicle came with parts - new drums, wheel cylinders, brake shoes - I haven't had a good look yet at what else:
The engine:
The basic plan is:
* Rip out the LPG system
* Complete fluid/filter change
* Install / check brakes
* Check wiring
* Recover or replace seats
* Wash and clean interior
* Wash and clean exterior
* New Tyres
* Enjoy
I'm not sure if I will paint it OR keep the original patina.
Q: The Land rover badge is missing from the rear of the car... Is this a standard badge or did the stage ones have a special badge?
Q: Are those stripes an Australian thing? I've had a look at other Stage One V8 pictures - and I've never seen them before?
I'm sure that I'll be asking plenty more questions over the journey..
Cheers,
Grey Ghost
I've been a Land Rover tragic for about 6 years now, and I've just purchased a new project vehicle (to be restored after I finish the current project, a 1976 2 Door Classic Range Rover - but that's another story)..
It's a 1983 Stage One V8 Station Wagon...
First pic - loading her up for the trip home (the tow vehicle is a mates 6x6 Perentie):
He's home!!
Some interior shots:
The vehicle came with parts - new drums, wheel cylinders, brake shoes - I haven't had a good look yet at what else:
The engine:
The basic plan is:
* Rip out the LPG system
* Complete fluid/filter change
* Install / check brakes
* Check wiring
* Recover or replace seats
* Wash and clean interior
* Wash and clean exterior
* New Tyres
* Enjoy
I'm not sure if I will paint it OR keep the original patina.
Q: The Land rover badge is missing from the rear of the car... Is this a standard badge or did the stage ones have a special badge?
Q: Are those stripes an Australian thing? I've had a look at other Stage One V8 pictures - and I've never seen them before?
I'm sure that I'll be asking plenty more questions over the journey..
Cheers,
Grey Ghost