Hello from Yorkshire
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:38 pm
Firstly, thanks for allowing me on :)
We've recently purchased a 1982 109 2.25P following 'best practice' - having a thorough inspection, test drive etc before negotiating a sensible price... yeah right !!! :D I saw *one* picture of the 109, liked it and called the seller - after a 5 min chat I'd bought it sight unseen lol.
It was cheap, had no MoT, but looked very straight and had a few extras that were worth as much as the seller wanted for the whole vehicle - Fairey overdrive, free wheeling hubs, and a working LPG installation. Plus it was exactly the configuration of 109 that I wanted. The seller was a really nice bloke who I trusted instantly (which is unusual for me - I'm the typical cynical old git) so the deal was done.
After having it brought down from Edinburgh to a friends farm in Yorkshire, I finally got to see it for the first time. Luckily for me, my instincts had been correct - she's a beauty and is very very straight indeed, possibly the most unmolested and original unrestored 109 I've seen in many years.
Yes she needs extensive welding to the bulkhead as highlighted by the seller, and she'll also need a few outriggers, but otherwise the structure seems pretty good. I'm hoping to avoid a re-chassis at this early stage, but if that is a necessity, then it'll be done as well.
I'll be getting new doors, possibly a Safari roof, and will do lots of preventative work (parabolics, shocks, wheel bearings, brakes, fuel tank, electronic ignition, new headlamps and a partial rewire) prior to embarking on turning her into a camper, much as TerriAnn has done with her 109 ( http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/GRdetail2.htm ). I'm doing all this up front as I don't want to end up with something that we can't rely upon for touring.
Finally, the plan is to repaint her in one of three colour schemes - Pale Green & Limestone, all Limestone, or Masai Red & Limestone. This is a pic that I've had as a wallpaper on my computer for a few years - spot the similarity with our new acquisition? :D
At the moment the 109 is still at my friend's place, but once we get her home I'll be starting work and will no doubt be asking lots of questions, particularly about the camper side of things. In the meantime, I'm perusing your forum and hopefully taking in all the great ideas you peeps have had (liking the telescopic rear awning!)
Thanks, Sam
We've recently purchased a 1982 109 2.25P following 'best practice' - having a thorough inspection, test drive etc before negotiating a sensible price... yeah right !!! :D I saw *one* picture of the 109, liked it and called the seller - after a 5 min chat I'd bought it sight unseen lol.
It was cheap, had no MoT, but looked very straight and had a few extras that were worth as much as the seller wanted for the whole vehicle - Fairey overdrive, free wheeling hubs, and a working LPG installation. Plus it was exactly the configuration of 109 that I wanted. The seller was a really nice bloke who I trusted instantly (which is unusual for me - I'm the typical cynical old git) so the deal was done.
After having it brought down from Edinburgh to a friends farm in Yorkshire, I finally got to see it for the first time. Luckily for me, my instincts had been correct - she's a beauty and is very very straight indeed, possibly the most unmolested and original unrestored 109 I've seen in many years.
Yes she needs extensive welding to the bulkhead as highlighted by the seller, and she'll also need a few outriggers, but otherwise the structure seems pretty good. I'm hoping to avoid a re-chassis at this early stage, but if that is a necessity, then it'll be done as well.
I'll be getting new doors, possibly a Safari roof, and will do lots of preventative work (parabolics, shocks, wheel bearings, brakes, fuel tank, electronic ignition, new headlamps and a partial rewire) prior to embarking on turning her into a camper, much as TerriAnn has done with her 109 ( http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/GRdetail2.htm ). I'm doing all this up front as I don't want to end up with something that we can't rely upon for touring.
Finally, the plan is to repaint her in one of three colour schemes - Pale Green & Limestone, all Limestone, or Masai Red & Limestone. This is a pic that I've had as a wallpaper on my computer for a few years - spot the similarity with our new acquisition? :D
At the moment the 109 is still at my friend's place, but once we get her home I'll be starting work and will no doubt be asking lots of questions, particularly about the camper side of things. In the meantime, I'm perusing your forum and hopefully taking in all the great ideas you peeps have had (liking the telescopic rear awning!)
Thanks, Sam