Alberta Land Rover Enthusiasts Club Forum

Title: Sold....1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on July 31, 2017, 01:41 PM

It is with an extremely heavy heart that I find myself putting up my Higgins. I have owned Higgins for 7 years now and have had lots of enjoyable kms around BC, AB, MT, ID even up to AK. He is a 1980 Series 3 with a complete Dormobile set up. He is powered by a 1993 Discovery 200tdi, with a rebuilt Fairy Overdrive. He is also a RHD. Originally from the UK, the previous owner had put this epic truck together to explore around the Mediterranean. Since owning him I have had the turbo rebuilt, the radiator re-cored with a tri-core, a Tom Woods rear drive shaft installed, 6 defender wheels powder coated white (5 with BFGoodrich KO tires installed). Along with the front and rear engine seals, water pump, and timing belt and tensioner. He also comes with basically every spare part you could find for him, including a brand new vinyl top. I have installed a National Luna dual charge system.  Plus I have 2 disassembled transmissions and transfer cases. He will also come with an older engel fridge to keep those beers cold. Now with every Rover 30+ years old their are gonna be issues. I think the most prominent would be it burns oil, especially upon start up. My guess would be the valve stem seals. Any more questions feel free to contact me either via this post or send me a text at 519.802.0405. I am asking in the 22k cad range. It is located in Field BC and registered in Alberta.Brian

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: SpeedyJ on July 31, 2017, 02:45 PM

Do you have any interior pictures? What is the configuration, i.e. does it have a backseat?

Thx

Jeff

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: binch on July 31, 2017, 09:55 PM

That looks like Jason and Kelly's old Truck!!!!    Lovely to see it again  ;)

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: Matt H on August 02, 2017, 10:15 AM

Ooooo that's a nice unit.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on August 06, 2017, 10:01 PM

Sorry for the delay. Yes it does have all the dormobile seats. 2 fronts, 2 back.  All fold down to make a solid sleeping area. Plus all dormobile cooking units and closet.
I will post interior pictures very soon.
Brian

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on August 06, 2017, 10:03 PM

Kitchen unit

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on August 06, 2017, 10:04 PM

Looking forward

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on September 05, 2017, 04:45 AM

Price drop. 19,500
I also have a million pictures I can forward. Contact me at 5198020405 and I can forward different ones

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on October 20, 2017, 11:23 AM

I'd also consider a trade of some sort.. let me know what you have.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on October 27, 2017, 12:14 PM

Last price drop before I put Higgins away for the winter.
18000

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: Gardenome on October 27, 2017, 12:52 PM

This is so cool but I can only handle one rover at a time.


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Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on March 16, 2018, 07:17 PM

With the warmer weather plus an unforeseen personal reason, Higgins is looking for a new home with a reduced price. Looking for 13k can o.b.o

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: headdamage on March 16, 2018, 07:32 PM

That is very temping, buy it and swap it onto a 110 frame.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: Matt H on March 16, 2018, 08:55 PM

Nah, just grease the leaf springs or run parabolics. Land Rover Leaf springs ride really nice when they are free of rust and move properly.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on March 17, 2018, 04:55 AM

Parabolics are already installed.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: headdamage on March 17, 2018, 12:50 PM

Can a 6'2" 300 pounder use the upper bed?

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: bumpydormobile on March 17, 2018, 03:46 PM

Only if you are Nimble!
and the material is newer.  I ripped mine last time I used it just from rolling over on my elbow :-\

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on March 23, 2018, 02:38 PM

I'm 5'9" 170 lbs. I slept up there only a couple times.
I preferred laying the seats down.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: kombi72 on July 20, 2018, 10:08 AM

Looking to trade for either an older Norton commando or and older bmw airhead.

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: Gardenome on July 20, 2018, 11:44 AM

I know Malcolm has commandos. Not sure if he's part with any or if he wants another rover.


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Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: RossM on July 20, 2018, 01:30 PM

Nortons? Yawn! How about a straight up trade for a 1968 BSA Firebird?

Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: Gardenome on July 20, 2018, 04:21 PM

Beautiful bike!


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Title: Re: 1980 Series 3 Dormobile
Post by: Matt H on July 22, 2018, 09:21 PM

Quote from: RossM on July 20, 2018, 01:30 PM
Nortons? Yawn! How about a straight up trade for a 1968 BSA Firebird?

Wow! Almost makes we want to trade four wheels for two.