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Nick_N · 04-17-2007, 04:29 PM

Checking in, Heard about Pirate when I met DiscoDino at Rausch Creek. I have a 96 Discovery that I bought pretty well built already. Im just trying to keep it running while Im at college and change some things on it while I can. -Nick

Velocewest · 05-01-2007, 09:49 PM

n00b checking in. Tony Sims, resident in NW Orygun, have a '92 RRC County with a few bolt-ons. Still more to do, my direction is more overland expedition than rock crawler.

I mostly do my own work, partly because I'm cheap, mostly because I'm a perfectionist and I nitpick so much that no one wants me for a customer after the first time. Then again, if you can't do shit right, you shouldn't be charging for your work. Plus my dad is a TV repairman, he has an awesome set of tools.

Cheers,

3jvj · 05-11-2007, 03:03 PM

Checking in. I'm in Jackson Hole WY. I've had this rover for a few years now. I sold it to a fella who couldn't wrench. He sold it back to me with new rubber and shocks. Now I'm going to bring it up to snuff for the wifey. I'll try to keep the noob stuff to a minimum. Thanks-JJ

1991 hunter 3.9. No rust and no guts (engine issues).

pendy · 05-11-2007, 11:50 PM

Alright boys bring us the tech. What makes you happy about your Land Rovers and what bings you the most grief?

JP

RED TUNA · 05-15-2007, 08:06 AM

Damn, Forgot to check-in sorry guys

pendy · 05-15-2007, 08:13 AM

You my friend, probably are not dolphin free. Give us wrenching drama with your inquiries or face our wrath.

JP

And no 20" wheels or I'll arrange their liberation.

RED TUNA · 05-15-2007, 10:31 AM

Sounds good to me

P.S. I run 16's and if i did run 20's i would let you kill me......or i'd kill myself.

DieLucas! · 05-15-2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED TUNA

Sounds good to me

P.S. I run 16's and if i did run 20's i would let you kill me......or i'd kill myself.

A troop of Girl Scouts would kill you first...

RED TUNA · 05-15-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieLucas!

A troop of Girl Scouts would kill you first...

And i wouldn't blame them one bit!!!! I just hope I get one last cookie before i die!!!

ProsQtor · 05-15-2007, 04:04 PM

Welcome to the insanity, RT -- consider yourself chastised.

So what are you going to do with yer truck?

aloharover · 05-15-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED TUNA

And i wouldn't blame them one bit!!!! I just hope I get one last cookie before i die!!!

We serve cookies at the National Rally

RED TUNA · 05-15-2007, 08:40 PM

Well i got plans for a 2inch lift and some 32's for the old disco, and with memorial day coming i just might have to take her out on her madin 4x4 voyage. Maybe snap some shots

Paul / Methuen · 05-16-2007, 12:30 PM

Hi, Have had Rovers for about 20 years, I now drive a 1971 IIA Hybrid, 84 inch wb, 3.9, no electronics, tilt nose. When I figure out posting photos I'll put some up. Very interesting reading, thanks. Paul from Methuen, MA

RED TUNA · 05-16-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul / Methuen

Hi, Have had Rovers for about 20 years, I now drive a 1971 IIA Hybrid, 84 inch wb, 3.9, no electronics, tilt nose. When I figure out posting photos I'll put some up. Very interesting reading, thanks. Paul from Methuen, MA

Welcome!

RPR · 05-16-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul / Methuen

Hi, Have had Rovers for about 20 years, I now drive a 1971 IIA Hybrid, 84 inch wb, 3.9, no electronics, tilt nose. When I figure out posting photos I'll put some up. Very interesting reading, thanks. Paul from Methuen, MA

Paul,

Welcome to the short bus waiting room. You ever ride with BSROA ? Sounds like quite a rig. How'd you come by the 4" chop on the wheelbase ? I have a somewhat similarish vehicle '78 SIII, 3.5, portals. It would be great to see your truck out on the trails.

Cheers,

Richard

Paul / Methuen · 05-16-2007, 02:51 PM

Hi Richard & Red Tuna,

I used to belong to BSROA years ago, it wasn't good at the time. I have belonged to a few others but have found I don't have the extra time to do too many organized off road runs. I made my hybrid with an 84 inch wb because I wanted to cheat and be shorter than most. The turning radius is amazing. I want it to be good on the trail but not too extreme, It is my daily driver so I don't want to hurt it. I do have 2 ARBs to install the next few days.

I'll post more photos when I get them uploaded.

Thanks for the welcome,

Paul

ProsQtor · 05-16-2007, 03:01 PM

"Antique" -- I love it! In Wisconsin our equivalent is called a "collector" plate, which is a name I hate. Makes you seem like Jay Leno or something, stockpiling Rovers in the garage and saving parts and buying backups and spares and oh wait....

RED TUNA · 05-16-2007, 03:39 PM

Nice rig! Love the look. Hey and your not running 20's..good man

they kill you around here for that....even girl scouts will get you...

RED TUNA · 05-16-2007, 03:42 PM

Some kid in school asked me today if I was going to put DUB's on my rover......Dumb a$$

Paul / Methuen · 05-16-2007, 04:08 PM

I had these 16" left over when I sold my 93 RR, too nice not to put on my project. I have some good money into this one but I try not to be silly! Good 16's cost enough.
Paul

aloharover · 05-16-2007, 04:45 PM

Don't photos belong in the photo thread?

Paul / Methuen · 05-16-2007, 06:18 PM

Sorry about the photo.

I removed it and will post photos in the right place.
New trying and learning,

Paul

aloharover · 05-16-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul / Methuen

Sorry about the photo.

Joking

Pete

RED TUNA · 05-16-2007, 09:18 PM

So Aloha, how many people are usually at the rally? And you mentioned something about cookies too????and i can relate to 16's myself Paul, tires for em aint the cheapest if ya know what i mean. I bought some 36' IROKS last summer for my Chevy..Ouch....

Keith Armstrong · 05-17-2007, 05:22 AM

Cookies!?

Damn, ... reconsidering ...

KAA

05-01-2007, 09:49 PM	#152 (permalink)
Velocewest Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 90525 Location: changes constantly Posts: 33	n00b checking in. Tony Sims, resident in NW Orygun, have a '92 RRC County with a few bolt-ons. Still more to do, my direction is more overland expedition than rock crawler. I mostly do my own work, partly because I'm cheap, mostly because I'm a perfectionist and I nitpick so much that no one wants me for a customer after the first time. Then again, if you can't do shit right, you shouldn't be charging for your work. Plus my dad is a TV repairman, he has an awesome set of tools. Cheers, __________________ Tony '85 FJ60 "Dusty"

05-11-2007, 03:03 PM	#153 (permalink)
3jvj Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65383 Location: Jackson Hole WY Posts: 11	Checking in. I'm in Jackson Hole WY. I've had this rover for a few years now. I sold it to a fella who couldn't wrench. He sold it back to me with new rubber and shocks. Now I'm going to bring it up to snuff for the wifey. I'll try to keep the noob stuff to a minimum. Thanks-JJ 1991 hunter 3.9. No rust and no guts (engine issues). __________________ 74 Power Wagon 440/435/dv 205 forest circus green 73 Chebby Landcruiser fj 55 91 Rover (under construction) 01 Durango 5.9 Last edited by 3jvj; 05-11-2007 at 05:05 PM.

05-11-2007, 11:50 PM	#154 (permalink)
pendy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21704 Location: air capital Posts: 2,590	Alright boys bring us the tech. What makes you happy about your Land Rovers and what bings you the most grief? JP __________________ legend in my own mind "bigger on the internet"

05-15-2007, 08:13 AM	#156 (permalink)
pendy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21704 Location: air capital Posts: 2,590	You my friend, probably are not dolphin free. Give us wrenching drama with your inquiries or face our wrath. JP And no 20" wheels or I'll arrange their liberation. __________________ legend in my own mind "bigger on the internet"

05-15-2007, 04:04 PM	#160 (permalink)
ProsQtor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22182 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 414	Welcome to the insanity, RT -- consider yourself chastised. So what are you going to do with yer truck? __________________ Quemadmoeum gladis nemeinum occidit, occidentis telum est

04-17-2007, 04:29 PM	#151 (permalink)
Nick_N Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86373 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 23	Checking in, Heard about Pirate when I met DiscoDino at Rausch Creek. I have a 96 Discovery that I bought pretty well built already. Im just trying to keep it running while Im at college and change some things on it while I can. -Nick

05-15-2007, 08:06 AM	#155 (permalink)
RED TUNA Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91097 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 21	Damn, Forgot to check-in sorry guys

05-15-2007, 10:31 AM	#157 (permalink)
RED TUNA Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91097 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 21	Sounds good to me P.S. I run 16's and if i did run 20's i would let you kill me......or i'd kill myself.

05-15-2007, 08:40 PM	#162 (permalink)
RED TUNA Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91097 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 21	Well i got plans for a 2inch lift and some 32's for the old disco, and with memorial day coming i just might have to take her out on her madin 4x4 voyage. Maybe snap some shots Last edited by RED TUNA; 05-15-2007 at 08:41 PM.

05-16-2007, 12:30 PM	#163 (permalink)
Paul / Methuen Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91146 Location: MA, USA Posts: 16	New to this forum, checking in. Hi, Have had Rovers for about 20 years, I now drive a 1971 IIA Hybrid, 84 inch wb, 3.9, no electronics, tilt nose. When I figure out posting photos I'll put some up. Very interesting reading, thanks. Paul from Methuen, MA

05-16-2007, 02:51 PM	#166 (permalink)
Paul / Methuen Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91146 Location: MA, USA Posts: 16	Hi Hi Richard & Red Tuna, I used to belong to BSROA years ago, it wasn't good at the time. I have belonged to a few others but have found I don't have the extra time to do too many organized off road runs. I made my hybrid with an 84 inch wb because I wanted to cheat and be shorter than most. The turning radius is amazing. I want it to be good on the trail but not too extreme, It is my daily driver so I don't want to hurt it. I do have 2 ARBs to install the next few days. I'll post more photos when I get them uploaded. Thanks for the welcome, Paul Last edited by Paul / Methuen; 05-16-2007 at 06:10 PM.

05-16-2007, 03:01 PM	#167 (permalink)
ProsQtor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22182 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 414	"Antique" -- I love it! In Wisconsin our equivalent is called a "collector" plate, which is a name I hate. Makes you seem like Jay Leno or something, stockpiling Rovers in the garage and saving parts and buying backups and spares and oh wait.... __________________ Quemadmoeum gladis nemeinum occidit, occidentis telum est

05-16-2007, 03:39 PM	#168 (permalink)
RED TUNA Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91097 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 21	Nice rig! Love the look. Hey and your not running 20's..good man they kill you around here for that....even girl scouts will get you... Last edited by RED TUNA; 05-16-2007 at 03:40 PM.

05-16-2007, 03:42 PM	#169 (permalink)
RED TUNA Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91097 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 21	Some kid in school asked me today if I was going to put DUB's on my rover......Dumb a$$

05-16-2007, 04:08 PM	#170 (permalink)
Paul / Methuen Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91146 Location: MA, USA Posts: 16	16" I had these 16" left over when I sold my 93 RR, too nice not to put on my project. I have some good money into this one but I try not to be silly! Good 16's cost enough. Paul

05-16-2007, 04:45 PM	#171 (permalink)
aloharover lets go Squatchen Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14561 Posts: 15,839	Don't photos belong in the photo thread? __________________ Want to know how I lost 25lbs in 9 weeks? Try INSANITY®. www.beachbodycoach.com/petermhope I love it when a plan comes together Colorado Springs, CO Based FFL-07/SOT

05-16-2007, 06:18 PM	#172 (permalink)
Paul / Methuen Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91146 Location: MA, USA Posts: 16	sorry Sorry about the photo. I removed it and will post photos in the right place. New trying and learning, Paul

05-16-2007, 09:18 PM	#174 (permalink)
RED TUNA Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91097 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 21	So Aloha, how many people are usually at the rally? And you mentioned something about cookies too????and i can relate to 16's myself Paul, tires for em aint the cheapest if ya know what i mean. I bought some 36' IROKS last summer for my Chevy..Ouch....

05-17-2007, 05:22 AM	#175 (permalink)
Keith Armstrong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21936 Location: Land between the rivers... Posts: 647	Cookies!? Damn, ... reconsidering ... KAA

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