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    SOS must get hay through flood stratford on avon

    after the previous posts we are worried about risking other peoples vehicles. if there is a risk of damaging someones vehicle i would rather wade through bale by bale. it is not that we are being inconsiderate or that we do not appreciate the offers of help because we really do and we feel...
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    SOS must get hay through flood stratford on avon

    and the missus wants to wait now. i cant keep up with her. will re post if its still bad tomorrow. thanks and sincere apologies to all
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    SOS must get hay through flood stratford on avon

    it can wait 'til tomorrow as we have hay to last the night and we cant get o the yard after 8
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    SOS must get hay through flood stratford on avon

    many thanks to the chap who just phoned me.i understand rugby is a long way but if we cant get any other way through can we call on you?
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    SOS must get hay through flood stratford on avon

    the main worry is that its a nursing mare and foal. they are on high ground so will be fine in that respect but the grass is poor as it was topped too late
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    SOS must get hay through flood stratford on avon

    tried getting to the horses today only to find that all routes had floods 5ft + blocking our way. sparky my 88" tried her hardest but i bottled it and turned back. water levels had dropped to 4ft by this evening but still no way im even attempting it and theres more rain forecast tonight. we...
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    info please!

    my 1972 109'' series 3 is confusing me a bit, it seems to have a 1 ton chassis but the chassis number screwed to the bulkhead is 91601504 B. if it was a 1 ton, i have been told by a reliable source that it would start with 226... (or something along those lines, pubs can distort my memory a bit)...
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    latest hurdle with my series 2 resto.

    thanks guys, yes i mean wheel nuts, got them off now with the help of a bit of scaffolding on the torque wrench, a tow rope and a tractor (along with lots of yelling "be gentle!" at the driver. now also need a new front left hub and brake assembley as there is some old damage to that. Thanks...
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    latest hurdle with my series 2 resto.

    i'v fixed the engine, floors, rear tub and tailgate, lights (for now), wiper motors and indicator switch. now i want to get at the brakes and the lug nuts are too tight, so tight infact one thread has been strpiied completely! Have tried an extended torque wrench, WD40 and heat. dont have an air...
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    series 2 chassis number

    im currently in need of an exhaust to fit a later 2.25 4cyl, mud guards and the passenger side door top. always on the lookout for a pto as well
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    series 2 chassis number

    shes in suffolk. but if your only up the road, you dont have any series 2 88 parts lying around do you?
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    series 2 chassis number

    thanks folks, shame he wasnt right but at the same time im glad i had the right info. and Bennybenny, the answer to your second question is no, i split up with the last one for various reasons about a month ago but am starting to regret it as she has 12 pre 1985 land rovers and wont give me any...
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    series 2 chassis number

    anyone know when production series 2 chassis numbers start? 'cos a chap down my local thought mine (141 9000 44) could be pre production. just interested
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    2.25 fuel pump

    hi, the boss man at one of the farms i work on has a Series 2A 88. The fuel pump broke a li'l while ago and for the boss' birthday, a work mate and i bought a replacement. When the work mate ordered it he asked specifically for a petrol and when he picked it up they asked if it was a petrol. He...
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    looking for A684 VOP

    thanks Crashbox, if anyone has any other info on her then i would love to know. perhaps even put an offer in but i have just bought a 1959 series 2 as a restoration project so unlikely to be trying to buy her right now
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    looking for A684 VOP

    Hi i'v been a member for a little while but havent used it since. i am looking for my mums old series 3 swb sw. She was an ex postal service land rover, repainted in black by an owner somewhere in between leaving the postal service and my mum getting hold of Her. She still had the heavy duty...
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    proof for insurance

    does any0ne know where i can get insurance for a 1983 series 3? 'cos no one seems to know landys existed before 1985