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General => Non Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Rambler on March 05, 2015, 09:22 PM

Title: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: Rambler on March 05, 2015, 09:22 PM

Just wanted to introduce myself.  I'm Ian and after looking for most of last summer bought my first series land rover- a 74 series 3 SWB petrol.  After flying out to Ontario to view this, it looked to be good for its age (chassis wise), and while waiting weeks and weeks for it to be shipped cross country, I stopped looking and of course then drove down the road to the shops and passed a series 2A for sale for half the price... Oh well.
Anyway my series 3 arrived and ignoring all of the faults I'd missed when taking a trip to see her, I took her out to my friends where it immediately sprang a leak all over his drive (coolant).  I had to laugh and my friend, Martin saw the funny side of the land rover 'marking' its new territory.
It seems one land rover was not enough, however, and from a simple email for a variety of parts to another series owner in Kaslo, BC, I'm now the owner of another leaf spring rover.  A series 2, 1961 (SWB 2.25 petrol) very much in bits as an unfinished project vehicle.  At least I have one to drive around while the other is in the process of being stripped down and put back together.  Wish me luck (or better send me parts) and that winter doesn't last forever here on the Prairies, so I can get to work on 'em.  Hope to meet some of you soon.

Title: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: Rambler on March 05, 2015, 09:27 PM

Some photos(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/90e4780ffdedc6e0d2da05e4551fc2c2.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/d461f75a4489994408d5a4b3d747dd49.jpg)

And the series 2 just before i bought her.


(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/f2bdf8e1c71ecd28bbc8eb9f6ce92164.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/36eea1ace227a140078be6fa06875a36.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/b0758222b9927891cb48c31c5f48c391.jpg)

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: B-Red on March 05, 2015, 09:52 PM

Welcome Ian and quite a nice truck you have. Look forward to meeting you on the trails.

Cheers

Emad

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: binch on March 05, 2015, 10:44 PM

Now that's a tidy looking 2a.   Well done!   Does it have the Kodiak heater in it?  Premo units those. ;)

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: Rambler on March 05, 2015, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome.  The series 2 had a kodiak in the back along with a slew of parts in boxes.  I'm trying to rebuild the heater to get it ready for our cold and longer winters.  Lots to do, so I won't get bored and fun to work on them. 

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: Trevor on March 05, 2015, 11:20 PM

Welcome to the forum, and nice looking Series!

If you've got two now, then the third can't be far behind. 3 is a good number. :)

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: binch on March 06, 2015, 08:05 AM

four is better  ;D

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: Rambler on March 06, 2015, 09:59 AM

I like the sound of that!

Title: Re: Quick hello from Regina
Post by: Matt H on March 06, 2015, 11:48 AM

Careful. I started that way and now I've lost count but it's got to be over 30!

Welcome.