Rustics Old Maverick

jims-terrano · 13-10-2019, 18:54

Hi All, I’ve picked up a new truck today but unfortunately I’ve just got back and it’s too dark to take a photo but I reckon a number of people would recognise it since it used to be on here a couple of years ago. I’m now the custodian of Rustics old Maverick, after laying in slumber for a few years only moving for MOT each April it’s just driven nearly 100 miles without missing a beat. The battery was replaced for MOT but unfortunately was totally dead today, I’d taken a good battery with me so changed it over with my son. My son gave it two goes on the heater plugs before cranking and it fired up first crank and ran as if it had been run yesterday.
Roz got in touch with me a couple of weeks ago saying the time was right to let it go, family had thought about we buy any car .com

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So the Mav runs again and I think it’s beautiful condition and the way it’s run today is testament to Uncle Rustic. My plans are to see what on earth all these switches and wires do, all sorts of cables left right and centre. I do not intend to modify suspension or engine intakes and I don’t intend to take it off road other than supermarket car park. The steering is a little heavy so along with a good looking over and a service it’ll be pretty much kept as is. Hopefully take a few photos in the daylight and post them up for you.

elty001 · 13-10-2019, 19:07

Nice that it's still in the Forum family

macabethiel · 13-10-2019, 19:25

Wow that was one cared for one owner motor !

solarman216 · 13-10-2019, 20:20

Glad you got it Jim, gone to a good home, Rustic lives on, Rick

Blocky10 · 13-10-2019, 20:36

Excellent news Jim. Glad you are it's new carer.

jims-terrano · 13-10-2019, 20:48

Cheers guys, some how it feels like a responsibility too. I’m so i pressed that it started up first crank without any problem at all.
One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow. I’m sure there will be a few updates regarding this truck as time goes by, I’ve had to take a completely new insurance policy out without any NC bonus so it’s a very limited mileage policy so it’ll have an easy life.

macabethiel · 14-10-2019, 13:40

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow.

I guess you might be thinking the suspension has seized through lack of use could it be something simpler?

You will have checked but could it be the front tyre pressures are just a tad on the low side?

jims-terrano · 14-10-2019, 16:28

Hi Ted well we checked tyre pressures and pumped them all up as they all needed a bit.
Seems to have eased off a bit now so possibly just power steering sexed freeing off a bit.
Have been clearing it out a little this afternoon and typically uncle rustic style there’s wires and switches all over. Some I’ve worked out and some not (yet) and to be honest I’ve loved it. There’s even a safe in there, so that’s where the locking wheel nut key and manuals are

I’ve put the brand new battery that was fitted in April on charge but it appears to be dead which is a pity but I’m not too fussed about buying it a pair of new batteries and yes a pair as Rustic fitted a second complete with old type starter switch operated by a switch in the car to give extra starting umph as I remember him using those exact words.

Banshee · 15-10-2019, 11:06

I'm so glad that it's still with us, I would have been mortified if I'd have found out Webuyanycar had got their hands on it. If the family were considering that option, I guess you got it for a good price too

Would be nice to see some fresh pics of it

jims-terrano · 15-10-2019, 11:39

I’ll probably get chance for a few photos later but it seriously hasn’t changed since the rustic road trip.
A good excuse for a meet up sometime

Banshee · 15-10-2019, 12:23

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

I’ll probably get chance for a few photos later but it seriously hasn’t changed since the rustic road trip.
A good excuse for a meet up sometime

Just what I was thinking

macabethiel · 15-10-2019, 13:08

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

I’ve put the brand new battery that was fitted in April on charge but it appears to be dead which is a pity but I’m not too fussed about buying it a pair of new batteries and yes a pair as Rustic fitted a second complete with old type starter switch operated by a switch in the car to give extra starting umph as I remember him using those exact words.

When I worked at MB the new cars that stood in the showroom for a couple of months often had batteries that would not charge again.

MB rejected any claim for a new battery it the charge level was below a certain level. Most battery warranties are the same - they will only accept claims for dead cells generally.

Have you tried recondition mode on a C-Tek type unit ? As you know most over the counter chargers will not recharge a completely flat battery unless you lucky enough to have one that 4o years old!

jims-terrano · 15-10-2019, 17:20

I’ve been out and treated the truck to a pair of Yuasa batteries and a pair of wiper blades. Wipers are on but the batteries will have to wait until my son comes home from work.
Gave it a bath this afternoon and water was just beaded off and it probably hasn’t been polished for about 4 years.

macabethiel · 15-10-2019, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

I’ve been out and treated the truck to a pair of Yuasa batteries and a pair of wiper blades. Wipers are on but the batteries will have to wait until my son comes home from work.
Gave it a bath this afternoon and water was just beaded off and it probably hasn’t been polished for about 4 years.

My favourite brand as on our WJ had to make do with Hankook on the WK !

jims-terrano · 15-10-2019, 19:10

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

My favourite brand as on our WJ had to make do with Hankook on the WK !

Yes got to admit they do seem pretty good batteries, fitted them for several years.

Wiped myself out for today, done far too much so I’m just laid out contemplating sleep.

13-10-2019, 18:54	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Rustics Old Maverick Hi All, I’ve picked up a new truck today but unfortunately I’ve just got back and it’s too dark to take a photo but I reckon a number of people would recognise it since it used to be on here a couple of years ago. I’m now the custodian of Rustics old Maverick, after laying in slumber for a few years only moving for MOT each April it’s just driven nearly 100 miles without missing a beat. The battery was replaced for MOT but unfortunately was totally dead today, I’d taken a good battery with me so changed it over with my son. My son gave it two goes on the heater plugs before cranking and it fired up first crank and ran as if it had been run yesterday. Roz got in touch with me a couple of weeks ago saying the time was right to let it go, family had thought about we buy any car .com . So the Mav runs again and I think it’s beautiful condition and the way it’s run today is testament to Uncle Rustic. My plans are to see what on earth all these switches and wires do, all sorts of cables left right and centre. I do not intend to modify suspension or engine intakes and I don’t intend to take it off road other than supermarket car park. The steering is a little heavy so along with a good looking over and a service it’ll be pretty much kept as is. Hopefully take a few photos in the daylight and post them up for you.

13-10-2019, 19:25	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Best Provence you could have! Wow that was one cared for one owner motor !

13-10-2019, 20:20	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	Glad you got it Jim, gone to a good home, Rustic lives on, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-10-2019, 11:06	#9
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I'm so glad that it's still with us, I would have been mortified if I'd have found out Webuyanycar had got their hands on it. If the family were considering that option, I guess you got it for a good price too Would be nice to see some fresh pics of it __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

13-10-2019, 19:07	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Nice that it's still in the Forum family

13-10-2019, 20:36	#5
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Excellent news Jim. Glad you are it's new carer.

13-10-2019, 20:48	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Cheers guys, some how it feels like a responsibility too. I’m so i pressed that it started up first crank without any problem at all. One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow. I’m sure there will be a few updates regarding this truck as time goes by, I’ve had to take a completely new insurance policy out without any NC bonus so it’s a very limited mileage policy so it’ll have an easy life.

14-10-2019, 16:28	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi Ted well we checked tyre pressures and pumped them all up as they all needed a bit. Seems to have eased off a bit now so possibly just power steering sexed freeing off a bit. Have been clearing it out a little this afternoon and typically uncle rustic style there’s wires and switches all over. Some I’ve worked out and some not (yet) and to be honest I’ve loved it. There’s even a safe in there, so that’s where the locking wheel nut key and manuals are I’ve put the brand new battery that was fitted in April on charge but it appears to be dead which is a pity but I’m not too fussed about buying it a pair of new batteries and yes a pair as Rustic fitted a second complete with old type starter switch operated by a switch in the car to give extra starting umph as I remember him using those exact words.

15-10-2019, 11:39	#10
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I’ll probably get chance for a few photos later but it seriously hasn’t changed since the rustic road trip. A good excuse for a meet up sometime

15-10-2019, 17:20	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I’ve been out and treated the truck to a pair of Yuasa batteries and a pair of wiper blades. Wipers are on but the batteries will have to wait until my son comes home from work. Gave it a bath this afternoon and water was just beaded off and it probably hasn’t been polished for about 4 years.