Another Kiwi Stage 1 Owner....

nzlromacka · Post by **nzlromacka** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:10 am

Gidday guys,

I have just recently become a proud of owner of an ex NZ Army Stage 1 V8. It completes my collection of NZ Army Landrover's, as I already own a restored SIIA Skippy SWB variant and a Kiwi version of the Australian No5 trailer. One day it would be nice to add a S1, but they are very rare down here (in good nick anyway) and I don't really fancy another do up!

Its great to see such an awesome forum, and I will be sure to visit regularly as I begin to learn the intricacies of the Stage 1!!

Cheers lads
Macca

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:16 am

Welcome Andrew. This is a great place to visit, I dont pop in as much as I used to, have moved up to a 110 now, and most of my stage 1 parts collection has gone. You are fortunate though, NZ has plenty of stage 1 parts around at present (the army was good for something) though they are being bought up.
I am surprised at the prices they have been paying for the landys though, many are paying more than I paid for my 110. Since I am not a military collector as yourself the 110 is a better vehicle for me.

The stage 1 manuals are very hard to find, there was one on trade me a while ago, ex army, being 24v and having their own specs that is the best for you. Otherwise the running gear is the same as early RR&110 so most of the info is in those manuals. I was fortunate to get a factory manual with my 110 which is a bit more detailed than the Haynes if you need anything I can scan it and email it to you.
Cheers
Paul.

Kiwistage1V8 · Post by **Kiwistage1V8** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:12 am

Hi there and welcome to another Kiwi! (and another Mac!)

I have a stage 1 v8 manual and I would happily scan the relevant bits you need and email to you.

BTW: What is the web addy of the LR forum you mod?

Cheers,

gary_in_nz · Post by **gary_in_nz** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:15 am

hi, better say hi as i have one of the ex army 1's aswell.

best of luck with your new investment, and 'investment' it will be.

nzlromacka · Post by **nzlromacka** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:01 pm

Hi guys, thanks heaps for the welcomes - as you probably have seen, your information and advice has alrerady been of use!

I am still getting to know the Stage 1 V8, but it seems to be a very capable vehicle, and dare I say it, its actually quieter inside than my SIIA variant!

Web address for the NZLROC (been around now for 7 years and has over 400 members) is www.nzlroc.org.nz

Be pleased to see you there!

grunzter · Post by **grunzter** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:28 am

Hi Kiwi's,
I finally took some half decent pics of my stage 1...
Trailer will get restored first!
In a couple of weeks I will set the radio's up with all the other bits like jerry cans, camo net, antenna's etc and take some pretend operational pics...
Regards Grant
[img]http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa13 ... CN2735.jpg
[img]http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa13 ... CN2722.jpg

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:41 am

looks good.