BigJock2005
Active Member
Hello All, hope everyone is okay.
Long time no post for me in the forum, very busy with a lot of work on, but hey, grateful for that.
Wanted to ask some opinions from our very experienced bunch of Land Rover victims, er sorry, owners.
I've had a 1989 3.5 EFI classic for just over a year. I bought her for about £1,250 to off-road and love her to bits. Full 3" lift, OME lift kit, Kenlow electric fans, and pretty okay condition - actually for that money, excellent condition. And... 87,000 GENUINE miles... I have every single MOT from her first.
My plan was to maintain her myself of course, but I have so much work on right now, it's just not possible. I lost the brakes on her when going for the MOT, and after 3 months haven't even got round to them. So I got her recovered to the local Landy man, and he has given her the right going over and says to get her MOT'd up and solid we are looking at about £1,000. He's preparing a list of all the individual bits that need doing.
With all the work I have on, I'm lucky to be not short at the moment, and it seems fair enough to me to pass the money around and let someone else earn their keep at what they do best while I'm busy doing what I do best.
So I'm thinking I will spend a bit of money on her IF it leaves me with a solid Rangey. If it's just patchwork that will need done again in a year, then honestly, I might just let her go and have her put down.
So here's my question: what sort of work would you class as "not worth it"?
I am thinking she will need new brakes, new light boxes and inner wings, some new bushes and rubbers or other wearables, and a new tailgate. But I think the chassis, the boot floor and the sills and pans are all good - and of course the motor has good comp and is a sweet as they come.
If he tells me the chassis is corroded, or the boot is gone, or the motor is actually knackered, then I think it's game up.
Sorry for the long rant and blabbering. Any comments or thoughts really very welcome.
Thanks, Jock.
Long time no post for me in the forum, very busy with a lot of work on, but hey, grateful for that.
Wanted to ask some opinions from our very experienced bunch of Land Rover victims, er sorry, owners.
I've had a 1989 3.5 EFI classic for just over a year. I bought her for about £1,250 to off-road and love her to bits. Full 3" lift, OME lift kit, Kenlow electric fans, and pretty okay condition - actually for that money, excellent condition. And... 87,000 GENUINE miles... I have every single MOT from her first.
My plan was to maintain her myself of course, but I have so much work on right now, it's just not possible. I lost the brakes on her when going for the MOT, and after 3 months haven't even got round to them. So I got her recovered to the local Landy man, and he has given her the right going over and says to get her MOT'd up and solid we are looking at about £1,000. He's preparing a list of all the individual bits that need doing.
With all the work I have on, I'm lucky to be not short at the moment, and it seems fair enough to me to pass the money around and let someone else earn their keep at what they do best while I'm busy doing what I do best.
So I'm thinking I will spend a bit of money on her IF it leaves me with a solid Rangey. If it's just patchwork that will need done again in a year, then honestly, I might just let her go and have her put down.
So here's my question: what sort of work would you class as "not worth it"?
I am thinking she will need new brakes, new light boxes and inner wings, some new bushes and rubbers or other wearables, and a new tailgate. But I think the chassis, the boot floor and the sills and pans are all good - and of course the motor has good comp and is a sweet as they come.
If he tells me the chassis is corroded, or the boot is gone, or the motor is actually knackered, then I think it's game up.
Sorry for the long rant and blabbering. Any comments or thoughts really very welcome.
Thanks, Jock.