My new off roader

18-09-2007, 14:32

As most of you know I've been looking for a new toy for some time and wanted another Patrol.

I bought and collected this today, fully off road prepared, 11 months test 6 months tax, insured it fully comp, paid to go and collect it (taxi) and filled the tank with diesel all for less than I've been bidding for Patrols.

It needs some tidying up in places, but will do me as a second vehicle and not overly worried if I bump bang or scratch it off road.

All I know about it is,

1. Its been used for transporting mud between venues.

2. The previous driver liked storing chewing gum, fizzy sweets, broken glass and 2p pieces in strange places.

3. Judging by the interior its probably been stored submerged.

4. It was cheaper than I expectred and the drive whilst still agricultural is surprisingly smooth and far better than I expected.

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=IMG_2076.jpg

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=IMG_2077.jpg

I have some extras to fit now and it will be out for a trial this weekend.

Terranosaurus · 18-09-2007, 15:01

Oh dear - Andy's bought a LANDY.

t-jay · 18-09-2007, 17:59

traitor :!: only joking, looks the business :smile:

18-09-2007, 18:40

Well at least there will be plenty of Nissans around to tow you home! plenty goodies for these though turn pump up an bigger intercooler lol!

18-09-2007, 19:16

I take it you'll be taking the TONKA of it...lol

bigjim · 18-09-2007, 19:24

looks fully tooled up, shame it a landie,but we will let you off hope you have lots of fun with it 8)

iandouglas · 18-09-2007, 19:31

hi andy
truck looks the buisness.
all you need to do now is fit a couple of nissan and ford 4x4 owners club stickers on it.by the way doesnt ford own landrover now.
rgds.iandouglas

18-09-2007, 20:02

all is not lost conversion plate for the 2.7td nissan lump easily avalable!

JonathanM · 18-09-2007, 20:17

How can you tell when a Land Rover needs more oil?

When the leaks stop!!!

:

:

Seriously,looks nice, be good to get out on a greenlane run with you again.

Deleted Member S · 18-09-2007, 20:41

I was looking at your photo of the disco & Diane looked over my shoulder & said "thats either parked at the side of the road :roll: or it's broken down" -rotfl- -rotfl- -rotfl-
It dose look nice Cameraman & I hope it runs well for you & you get plenty of fun from it :smile: :smile: :smile:

Boggert · 19-09-2007, 08:03

Looks the biz... Hope you have lots of fun.

Like the "Your skid stops here" sticker.

mav · 19-09-2007, 08:52

Morning Cameraman,

Good job you have broad shoulders buddy!

Mav.

19-09-2007, 09:45

Thanks guys, I can take it especially after all I give out

:

I'll be underneath it getting comfy later, when I go look at the oil leaks, bought a new matteress specially. :wink:

Had to use the old gaffer tape already as I can't get the hazard swithch to switch off. Its probably that used to being on

ops:

:

Also want to remove the go faster stickers and replace with Nissan and Maverick ones.

Can't wait to try it off road now, and will give it a spin this weekend. I'm also gonna start saving for some bigger wheels - like I had on the Patol. Don't want to spend too much too soon as my ultimate boss wants the house finished first. I've been decorating and redoing the house generally for over 18 months - I keep telling her you just can't rush these DIY things

:

JonathanM · 19-09-2007, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameraman

I've been decorating and redoing the house generally for over 18 months - I keep telling her you just can't rush these DIY things

:

We've just started on the home improvements, twas kitchen cupboard doors last weekend, offered to redo the floor in the kitchen this weekend in the hope she'll let me out to play on the 13th.

(RIP) PLANK · 20-09-2007, 20:39

funny but i have also been looking at disco's and landies' recently, however Dan came home having bought a swb T2 2.7 for our new project today so i have been saved, for now

:

I agree though plenty of spares available for them at good prices i have even seen a set of wheels and mud tyres for a disco at a car boot sale recently!

have fun with it!

18-09-2007, 14:32	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	My new off roader As most of you know I've been looking for a new toy for some time and wanted another Patrol. I bought and collected this today, fully off road prepared, 11 months test 6 months tax, insured it fully comp, paid to go and collect it (taxi) and filled the tank with diesel all for less than I've been bidding for Patrols. It needs some tidying up in places, but will do me as a second vehicle and not overly worried if I bump bang or scratch it off road. All I know about it is, 1. Its been used for transporting mud between venues. 2. The previous driver liked storing chewing gum, fizzy sweets, broken glass and 2p pieces in strange places. 3. Judging by the interior its probably been stored submerged. 4. It was cheaper than I expectred and the drive whilst still agricultural is surprisingly smooth and far better than I expected. http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=IMG_2076.jpg http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=IMG_2077.jpg I have some extras to fit now and it will be out for a trial this weekend.

18-09-2007, 19:31	#7
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	camaramans gone green "oval" hi andy truck looks the buisness. all you need to do now is fit a couple of nissan and ford 4x4 owners club stickers on it.by the way doesnt ford own landrover now. rgds.iandouglas

18-09-2007, 20:17	#9
JonathanM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,048	How can you tell when a Land Rover needs more oil? When the leaks stop!!! : : : Seriously,looks nice, be good to get out on a greenlane run with you again.

19-09-2007, 08:52	#12
mav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Posts: 1,748	Andy Landy Morning Cameraman, Good job you have broad shoulders buddy! Mav.

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18-09-2007, 15:01	#2
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Oh dear - Andy's bought a LANDY.

18-09-2007, 17:59	#3
t-jay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: west midlands Vehicle: ford maverick Posts: 146	traitor :!: only joking, looks the business :smile:

18-09-2007, 18:40	#4
jace Guest Posts: n/a	Well at least there will be plenty of Nissans around to tow you home! plenty goodies for these though turn pump up an bigger intercooler lol!

18-09-2007, 19:16	#5
Deleted Member Guest Posts: n/a	*I take it you'll be taking the TONKA of it...lol*

18-09-2007, 19:24	#6
bigjim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 549	looks fully tooled up, shame it a landie,but we will let you off hope you have lots of fun with it 8)

18-09-2007, 20:02	#8
jace Guest Posts: n/a	all is not lost conversion plate for the 2.7td nissan lump easily avalable!

18-09-2007, 20:41	#10
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	I was looking at your photo of the disco & Diane looked over my shoulder & said "thats either parked at the side of the road :roll: or it's broken down" -rotfl- -rotfl- -rotfl- It dose look nice Cameraman & I hope it runs well for you & you get plenty of fun from it :smile: :smile: :smile:

19-09-2007, 08:03	#11
Boggert Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 204	Looks the biz... Hope you have lots of fun. Like the "Your skid stops here" sticker.

19-09-2007, 09:45	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys, I can take it especially after all I give out : I'll be underneath it getting comfy later, when I go look at the oil leaks, bought a new matteress specially. :wink: Had to use the old gaffer tape already as I can't get the hazard swithch to switch off. Its probably that used to being on ops: : Also want to remove the go faster stickers and replace with Nissan and Maverick ones. Can't wait to try it off road now, and will give it a spin this weekend. I'm also gonna start saving for some bigger wheels - like I had on the Patol. Don't want to spend too much too soon as my ultimate boss wants the house finished first. I've been decorating and redoing the house generally for over 18 months - I keep telling her you just can't rush these DIY things :

20-09-2007, 20:39	#15
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	funny but i have also been looking at disco's and landies' recently, however Dan came home having bought a swb T2 2.7 for our new project today so i have been saved, for now : I agree though plenty of spares available for them at good prices i have even seen a set of wheels and mud tyres for a disco at a car boot sale recently! have fun with it!