dirkthe1 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 a friend has offered me a lightweight, decent chassis but not great nick. i havent said yes though-yet. just thought i would ask what people have done with them and ask are they easy to convert to coils-ive seen a few, but have never thought about it! engine uprgades?or just clean up the 2.25 petrol- i did see the article in december LRO where they guy had a lightweight cheers also, i dont think its 24volt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If you want a coiler, these days you can just buy a 90 and have done (in fact a good lightweight will be worth more than a 90 in similar nick). Converting a LTWT to coils is going to be a shedload of work and incur the wrath of the SVA man. Stick parabolics on and call it job jobbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 its more the fact its free and then i could do what i want with it and keep the 90 solely for work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 so what would people recommend doing as a basic to it? or would it depend on its condition>? and should i move this post to the series forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1G UP Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 my mate runs a series with a montego TD engine....goes like the clappers and lightweight aswell to keep the theme going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 my mate runs a series with a montego TD engine....goes like the clappers and lightweight aswell to keep the theme going. You know the 'Lightweight' is actually heavier than a stock series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 ive semi been given an rs2000 engine with the weber carbs to go in it if i want-that could be fun. shame its not an rs1600, but cant be fussy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty oh no Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 so what would people recommend doing as a basic to it How about not bothering with it at all and just giving it me, I am local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 How about not bothering with it at all and just giving it me, I am local. tempting, but no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy511 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 if it a lightweight and its free, get it, i drew over a grand for the last one i broke. having said that it was befor the bubble burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 if it a lightweight and its free, get it, i drew over a grand for the last one i broke. having said that it was befor the bubble burst. true-i would like it, just have to re jig my budget a bit, and wasnt sure what people recommended doing from a practical point of view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty oh no Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 true-i would like it, just have to re jig my budget a bit, and wasnt sure what people recommended doing from a practical point of view! From a practical and least cost point of view if budget is an issue just leave it as it is. Get the engine running properly and just drive and do other repairs, cosmetic stuff as and when you can be bothered. They don't need any mods they are great fun just as they come mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 From a practical and least cost point of view if budget is an issue just leave it as it is. Get the engine running properly and just drive and do other repairs, cosmetic stuff as and when you can be bothered.They don't need any mods they are great fun just as they come mate!! yeah-ive driven it a few times and quite liked it. a mate is an MV nut-got 5 101's 2 lightweights, 2 willys jeeps, etc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'd leave it alone, there are plenty of hacked about motors out there if you want one so a straight one looked after will ultimately be worth more. Also people forget just how much fun it is getting a standard vehicle around the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'd leave it alone, there are plenty of hacked about motors out there if you want one so a straight one looked after will ultimately be worth more. Also people forget just how much fun it is getting a standard vehicle around the place. yeah-driven his willys (that sounds wrong) a few times and thats fun! i did like the guys one in lrm or whatever last month-minimal changes, just restored everything, changed a few gauges. seen a few (on ebay and others) which they want three grand for "because its been done up" and they look like a heap of...well, im sure you know please dont everyone get me wrong-im not desperate to do things to it, but i just wondered if people had experiences of "i wish id done this" early on. id be more then happy to keep it standard and just put a standard roll over bar-if i kept it like that, id probably manage to keep it on his land and get him to help finish it! couple of re furb 2.25 engines in this months withams tender:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use one that had a monty engine fitted and have to say I love it, haven't had another car for somthing like 7 years. So I may be a bit biased;-) I see a range rover chassised ltwt around reigate every now and again, personaly I think mine looks far better. If you do break it let me know, mine is a bit of a skip;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 if i get it and sort i'll be sure to show you it-doing a training course running in riegate with one of the firms over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwt big cheese Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Swifty is right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravaigin Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Swifty is right... As is FF I'd leave it alone, there are plenty of hacked about motors out there if you want one so a straight one looked after will ultimately be worth more. Also people forget just how much fun it is getting a standard vehicle around the place. these guys know the score, an unbastersized, L/W is the dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integerspin Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Whys that one got that cross member and the funny bits around the wheel arches? They look better stock;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 a friend has offered me a lightweight, decent chassis but not great nick. i havent said yes though-yet.just thought i would ask what people have done with them and ask are they easy to convert to coils-ive seen a few, but have never thought about it! engine uprgades?or just clean up the 2.25 petrol- i did see the article in december LRO where they guy had a lightweight cheers also, i dont think its 24volt What headlights has it got? Headlights in the grill are S2A and getting rare (infact I haven't seen one for ages), headlights in the wings are S3. My personal favourite is the 2A as it is a cleaner front end, but then I have a S1 so I'm biased. Lightweights have removable body sections and unique axles and halfshafts. Bulkhead rot may be a problem as they are unique as well but with so many S3 produced may be not? The only complaint that I have heard about them is that in winter you get very cold feet as the wings do not cover the foot wells. My twopennethfor what its worth, get it, leave it std and have fun. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi, My disco is getting really frayed round the edges but has a good 300tdi engine and drivetrain. Is it much of a job to fit the 300tdi and bits to a lightweight. rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwt big cheese Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 "Lightweights have removable body sections and unique axles and halfshafts. " Only the early ones. Once the Chinook and Hercules were in service the width ws no longer a problem. Later ones had normal Series axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedmunkie Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Very True Cheese, You need any bits for you lwt mate? Have broken a series 2a and got some odds and sods still.. I know what you like for the little bits!! As some of you not seen a series 2a in a while, you can look at mine!! To this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 i think ive got a picture of you and W&P show-ill have a look and see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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