Makes good doner for MGB upgrade to bigger motor, other then that chassies
are big dollars. Carl E.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dustin Howarth <howarth@pulsenet.com>
To: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 1998 8:36 PM
Subject: rover shopping help
>hi gang -
>
>A friend put me onto a '72 landrover Series III short wheelbase that is
>sitting at a garage near me. The guy at the garage said the owner wants to
>get rid of it, but wasn't sure about price (sounds like it's going to be
>somewhere between $500 and $1500. As you might expect for a rover sitting
>out in a yard in PA, the body is of course very good, but the frame is a
>mess. The frame is there in form, which is good for reference, but is
>structurally shot.
>
>The interior is in excellent condition, even has the tool kit in its wrap!
>It runs (pretty well) with a gas IV -- linkage is not functioning. Clutch
>doesn't currently work, reason unknown. It moves when started in gear, so
>the drivetrain is at least partially functional.
>
>No brakes, clutch, exhaust. Front ball joints not bad, but lots of
>suspicious grease on suspension. I don't know exactly what to look for,
>but i understand that lots of grease/oil is bad.
>
>The frame is reasonably solid near vital points (spring mounts, etc.), but
>body outriggers and many other sections are shot. I understand that new
>frames are available -- anyone have ideas on price for short wheelbase?
>
>Anyway, I'm interested and very tempted to buy just because it's cool, but
>don't want to get too stuck. If the price is in the $500-700 range, I'll
>probably take my chances. Over $1000, I'm nervous without good advice.
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated, the sooner the better, email or
>phone (724) 225-3082. I might be able to get it quick, before the ad
>appears in the paper. If anyone knows a rover person in the Pittsburgh, PA
>area, please refer me!
>
>Thanks,
>Dustin Howarth
>'73 Midget 'Margo' GAN5UD128862 G
>howarth@pulsenet.com
>Pittsburgh, PA
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