Happyoldgit Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Actually the rope is a vital part of the cooling system of the Mk IV flux capacitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Maybe the winch is actually a chain operated hoist, and you work it by pulling the rope round? 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Probably hemp rope so it will match the new owners sandals and tee shirt .... The phrase "good money for old rope" springs to mind . Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 10 hours ago, ThreePointFive said: Like I say, other than that not too bad but if their build cost £70k 4 years ago, they got fleeced. Also minus points for no underbody protection of any sort. No underbody anything by the looks of it - crusty old axles, bone stock steering bars, all the money spent on looks up top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 21 hours ago, steve b said: Probably hemp rope so it will match the new owners sandals and tee shirt .... The phrase "good money for old rope" springs to mind . Steve Quite literally, judging by the fraying/algae stains on it: Still, I do like the seats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Speaking of seats... check the seat covers on this out, proper period stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Anyone feel like spending $630k on this? https://www.luxuryautocollection.com/inventory/used-1988-land-rover-defender-110-6x6-custom-1-of-2-all-wheel-drive-pickup-truck-salldhmv2ba229071/ That's only 210k per axle 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: Anyone feel like spending $630k on this? https://www.luxuryautocollection.com/inventory/used-1988-land-rover-defender-110-6x6-custom-1-of-2-all-wheel-drive-pickup-truck-salldhmv2ba229071/ That's only 210k per axle Insane price aside it's a lot better executed (on casual inspection at least) than most of its ilk. Shame about the back end - looks like they just kept tacking more bits on, heading ever further backwards... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 hours ago, geoffbeaumont said: Insane price aside it's a lot better executed (on casual inspection at least) than most of its ilk. Shame about the back end - looks like they just kept tacking more bits on, heading ever further backwards... I disagree. The dash is a monstrosity and is poorly trimmed. The instruments aren’t even fitted symmetrically and what is the thought behind that stupid badge! Then there are the poorly finished B and C pillar trims that have big holes around the door strikers. The exhausts are untidy and protrude much too far. Then there are the standard drive flanges, which are not only in want of replacement high quality HD units, but could also have done with some paint, especially those on the front. The interior wasn’t even cleaned properly for these publicity shots. Not much attention to detail on the vehicle at all - one of the front hubs is missing its plastic cap, exposing the half shaft and flange splines so it will leak oil as well as encourage abrasion and corrosion. Then there is the high visibility use of LRX and Terrafirma branded parts on such a priced vehicle. Still, it must be great off road because it had brightly painted suspension parts. 🙄. With so many shortcuts and oversights, I’ll bet it rattles like a tambourine and is incapable of maintaining a straight line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I may be mistaken but that looks like it was based on a puma (dash,bulkhead,bonnet). If it was then surely it shouldn't be in the US yet, imagine spending that much only to have it confiscated and crushed.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Snagger said: I disagree. The dash is a monstrosity and is poorly trimmed. I completely agree! I didn't think it possible to have a dash even worse than the Transit/Puma Defender but this is in a different league! I would like to see how they did the 3rd axle, I'm sure there will be some nasty surprises there as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Pound to a penny it’s a 4x6, not 6x6, but I’d also be interested to see the methods (and quality) if it does drive both rear axles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 You are free to ask whatever price you like, whether the item will ever realise the asking price is a different matter. The dash has elements of crass, poorly executed amateurism that would not have looked out of place in a 1970's boy racer Escort van. As an aside I liked the Puma dash in those late Defenders I bought new [especially with the glovebox conversion] and considered the heating and convenience far better than the outdated 90/110 / Defender earlier ones I owned - late TD5's included. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 4:50 PM, Blanco said: Speaking of seats... check the seat covers on this out, proper period stuff! This went for £18,000... shows what we know about taste and decency. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-a2-/403447246482 no pictures and a one word description… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romahomepete Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 This is a proper 6 x 6 that actually drives all 6 wheels when necessary through apurpose built transfer box. Anderzander knows of it too Peter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I could see me driving one of those! Been thinking about a towtruck since I was offered a 50s Belgium-built Chevy with a manual crane about a year ago. But the price was too high for its condition and for once sanity prevailed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 @Ed Poore on here has a nice sandringham 6 Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Escape said: I could see me driving one of those! Been thinking about a towtruck since I was offered a 50s Belgium-built Chevy with a manual crane about a year ago. But the price was too high for its condition and for once sanity prevailed... I might know a man with a Harvey Frost crane (like on that 6x6) for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 5 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: I might know a man with a Harvey Frost crane (like on that 6x6) for sale You're evil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Escape said: You're evil! Harvey frost crane + P38 on air would be useful 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 10 hours ago, landroversforever said: Harvey frost crane + P38 on air would be useful On acid would be hilarious 😂 Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 6:49 AM, Romahomepete said: This is a proper 6 x 6 that actually drives all 6 wheels when necessary through apurpose built transfer box. Anderzander knows of it too Peter If it wasn't for the tyres being the wrong way around, this would be perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, ThreePointFive said: If it wasn't for the tyres being the wrong way around, this would be perfection. I’ll tell him 😊 😂 Actually - I think I did ! when he first put them on 😊 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Look at this beauty! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diahatsu-hijet-jet-truck-3000-hp-unfinished-project-barn-find-motorlet-M701-/234367570391?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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