fozzyjc
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Hello, I am trying to learn more about land rovers from those who know them best, which is the reason I chose to join this forum.
I am 15 years old, and living near Liverpool. My name is Jacob, and I am the proud owner of a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 88". This Landy is my pride and joy, and I am currently trying to improve it in any way possible. However, I am endeavouring to keep this Solihull classic as original as possible and I want to keep it exactly how it would have been 32 years ago. This vehicle was used mostly for agriculture, and was often found with several foxes in the back when the farmer returned from his shoot! However, it was also used to transport soldiers up a tricky hill because (inevitably) no other vehicle was suitable for the job!
Having bought my Land Rover in the September of 2013, and constantly doing paper-rounds to fund my gas (and money!) guzzling project. I was very keen on collecting various military memorabilia. Now, I have a brilliant military Battle Damage Repair trailer (3/4 tonne Sankey Communications trailer). This was given to me by a fellow Land Rover owner, as he knew I was going to have more use from restoring it.
Nowadays, my fully taxed and MOT'd Land Rover and a converted camping BDR trailer are used for attending shows, green laning and 'tinkering' on! I understand that it's mostly Dads who seem to drag their sons around Land Rover shows, in this case it's me who drags my poor dad around shows and green lanes!
Obviously, being a 'younger-than-usual' Land Rover restoration enthusiast, I don't know as much about these great vehicles than the like-minded people in this forum.
I believe that every Land Rover has a story... How couldn't they, when some are over double my age?! I would love to know, if possible, if I could find any more history about my Land Rover, and would be grateful to hear any other Land Rover stories.
You'll have to forgive me, as I'm not used to posting on forums, but I'll get used to it!
Thank you very much,
Jacob.
I am 15 years old, and living near Liverpool. My name is Jacob, and I am the proud owner of a 1982 Land Rover Series 3 88". This Landy is my pride and joy, and I am currently trying to improve it in any way possible. However, I am endeavouring to keep this Solihull classic as original as possible and I want to keep it exactly how it would have been 32 years ago. This vehicle was used mostly for agriculture, and was often found with several foxes in the back when the farmer returned from his shoot! However, it was also used to transport soldiers up a tricky hill because (inevitably) no other vehicle was suitable for the job!
Having bought my Land Rover in the September of 2013, and constantly doing paper-rounds to fund my gas (and money!) guzzling project. I was very keen on collecting various military memorabilia. Now, I have a brilliant military Battle Damage Repair trailer (3/4 tonne Sankey Communications trailer). This was given to me by a fellow Land Rover owner, as he knew I was going to have more use from restoring it.
Nowadays, my fully taxed and MOT'd Land Rover and a converted camping BDR trailer are used for attending shows, green laning and 'tinkering' on! I understand that it's mostly Dads who seem to drag their sons around Land Rover shows, in this case it's me who drags my poor dad around shows and green lanes!
Obviously, being a 'younger-than-usual' Land Rover restoration enthusiast, I don't know as much about these great vehicles than the like-minded people in this forum.
I believe that every Land Rover has a story... How couldn't they, when some are over double my age?! I would love to know, if possible, if I could find any more history about my Land Rover, and would be grateful to hear any other Land Rover stories.
You'll have to forgive me, as I'm not used to posting on forums, but I'll get used to it!
Thank you very much,
Jacob.
I'm sure I will enjoy my time here, and I'm looking forward to joining in with more discussions.
