crotchrocket · Oct 30, 2008

I'm James, i've had a landrover itch that started when i learned to drive in a series 1 at the age of 7 in my dads field. Since then i've never really been in the position to own a Landrover and 5 years ago i had a motorbike crash which has left me un-able to use a clutch so most landrovers are out the window, but hopefully thats due to change, although i do live in London these days i still wnat a landy for getting out into the countryside at the weekends. My Dad still has his farm in sussex and i can use the metal workshops there for any tinkering / repairs etc as i do on my other cars.

I have found a guy that is buying up old 3.9 rangrovers, cutting off 10", and putting a 90" shel on them with a brand new gas conversion. he's selling them at around £5k, and i'm really interested.

Do these 'hybrids' cause insurance problems? Also does the gas conversion mean cheaper tax?

Thanks

The Mad Hat Man · Oct 30, 2008

Slob is yo man for modifying landies for clutchless operation.

welcome to Looneyzone
hope yu got a thick skin and a thicker wallet

chromiumuk · Oct 30, 2008

What's wrong with an Auto Discovery, much much better value than these Pretender thingys.

The Mad Hat Man · Oct 30, 2008

well - i spose compared with a Hippoo - yup a disco or a pretender are a brilliant choice

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chromiumuk · Nov 1, 2008

The Mad Hat Man said:
well - i spose compared with a Hippoo - yup a disco or a pretender are a brilliant choice.

Nah, we all know Hippos are superb, but for all that off road stuff Disco is the only way to go. Pretenders are just too overpriced & offer nothing over a Disco to justify the huge price difference.

Anyhoo I'll stick to my little Td4 & crawl back under my rock (so long as it aint off road) wi your permission of course.

Pikey · Nov 1, 2008

crotchrocket said:
I'm James, i've had a landrover itch that started when i learned to drive in a series 1 at the age of 7 in my dads field. Since then i've never really been in the position to own a Landrover and 5 years ago i had a motorbike crash which has left me un-able to use a clutch so most landrovers are out the window, but hopefully thats due to change, although i do live in London these days i still wnat a landy for getting out into the countryside at the weekends. My Dad still has his farm in sussex and i can use the metal workshops there for any tinkering / repairs etc as i do on my other cars.

I have found a guy that is buying up old 3.9 rangrovers, cutting off 10", and putting a 90" shel on them with a brand new gas conversion. he's selling them at around £5k, and i'm really interested.

Do these 'hybrids' cause insurance problems? Also does the gas conversion mean cheaper tax?

Thanks

There was a company making these a couple of years ago but I believe he had to shut down because of problems with build quality and SVA certification. You'd be much better getting a discovery for ease of use and comfort. Unless you are planning on some extreme offroading then a std Disco will go anywhere a std 90 will go and even some places a std 110 won't go. (Gatescarth Pass been one)

there are lots of companies in the UK that will convert the controls for you.

viking · Nov 1, 2008

wherabouts is your dads farm?...welcome

crotchrocket · Nov 3, 2008

He's in Ifold, west Sussex, Run's a sand blasting company from there. Cleaning Consultants (Contractors) Ltd are blast cleaning professionals specialising in removing paint, dirt and grime from almost any surface. We service the automotive, building and engineering industries in the South of England.

Some people may well know him off here!!

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