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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 627   
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Had one for 17 years. What do you want to know? 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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1st Apr 2018 8:46am |
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| that man Member Since: 17 Dec 2016 Location: Cheshire Posts: 83  
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Hi Ramsay
Just that there are 12 and 24 volt types are the 24 volt ones spares hard to get because there are some of them for sale which look good to me. Not bothered if series 11 or 111. Must be ok if you still have one after 17 years. What's yours any piC's--- ) sorry for earlier miss spell pal Last edited by that man on 1st Apr 2018 9:26am. Edited 1 time in total |
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1st Apr 2018 8:54am |
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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 627
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Mine is IIA and is now 12v. It was built as 24v FFR. I have been slowly getting the parts to return it to 24v. They can be very expensive but do turn up at sort outs and militaria shows for reasonable money.
You are right the IIA and III are very similar in Lightweight models. Synchro gearbox and better brakes in the Series III is the noticeable change. If you want to keep it original I would avoid the Dutch or Danish supplied vehicles as are LHD and have enough odd electrical fitments to keep you annoyed. They are narrower than ordinary Series vehicles but the steering wheel to side window space is the same so same solution of stick elbow out of the window. Performance is Series LR slow. They can be actually heavier than standard 88". Only Lightweight when stripped down. Which is great fun and feels like you are driving a go cart. Wear googles and get to enjoy flies in your teeth. V8 fitting involves cutting of foot wells and gives you a very hot bulkhead. Carry spare rear half shafts and know where you next petrol station is. I will dig out some pictures which are on other devices. 1995 Defender 110 CSW 1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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1st Apr 2018 9:17am |
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| that man Member Since: 17 Dec 2016 Location: Cheshire Posts: 83
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Great good info there. I know about fly's in the teeth I have a 1951 Sunbeam S7 fat tyre jobbie . And yes the LWT's do look good with the canvas off and screen down (look good to start with any way). looking forward to the Photo's.
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1st Apr 2018 9:33am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018  
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What do you plan on using it for?
There's something very enjoyable about using such a simple, agricultural vehicle but it can be tiring over time or long journeys; and it's not a vehicle many others in your family might thank you for ferrying them about in. Loved mine for the 25 plus years I had it. |
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1st Apr 2018 11:06am |
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| that man Member Since: 17 Dec 2016 Location: Cheshire Posts: 83
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Just a bit of fun Sunday run out to the pub take it camping not to far or on a trailer. My wife likes them (she has not yet had the pleasure of a series leaf sprung journey
 Plus working on it which is always fun ( in the end). |
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1st Apr 2018 12:38pm |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834 
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Man after my own heart - LIFE IS MEANT TO BE FUN - Series leaf sprung Land Rovers are FUN. Go get one and enjoy
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1st Apr 2018 3:35pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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Good fun for the summer, but as mentioned above, long distance trips are more of an adventure.
The condition of some of the stuff out there varies greatly as lots of them have been abused and hacked around a lot. Saying that, the prices are creeping up for good ones but wouldn't pay over the odds for anything that isn't close to original. I've had 5 or 6 now and had the current one for the last 14 years, it was the last lightweight into service and started life on RAF base out in Hong Kong. Its a 24v 90A model and apart from the slightly more modern XZL tyres and 6.5 rims is as it left the military.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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1st Apr 2018 3:53pm |
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| JMG Member Since: 16 Apr 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 222 
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What is the purpose of the “paint tin lid” on the front. I often see these on military vehicles but have never understood what they do.
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1st Apr 2018 4:30pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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It's a 'Bridge plate' and used to show the vehicle weight, various different formats used over time to represent, vehicle laden and towed weights.
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1st Apr 2018 4:35pm |
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| that man Member Since: 17 Dec 2016 Location: Cheshire Posts: 83
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Camelman I am sooooooooo envious of that beautiful LTW sell it to me NOW
THEY ARE  |
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1st Apr 2018 4:40pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3373
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This ones a keeper I'm afraid
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1st Apr 2018 4:42pm |
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| JMG Member Since: 16 Apr 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 222
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Thanks Camelman, eve4y days a school day......... 👍
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1st Apr 2018 4:50pm |
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| that man Member Since: 17 Dec 2016 Location: Cheshire Posts: 83
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Shropshiredefender You are spot on pal have fun enjoy and smile
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1st Apr 2018 4:50pm |
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