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    Smokey, the 1984 RHD 110, $15,000 OBO

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    Smokey, the 1984 RHD 110, $15,000 OBO

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    Smokey, the 1984 RHD 110, $15,000 OBO

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    Smokey, the 1984 RHD 110, $15,000 OBO

    This is Smokey, an honest 3 door Land Rover 110 (Defender), built by me from two trucks, one a 1984 "A reg" 110 van with an NA diesel (built in 09/83), and the other a 1995 "S reg" Defender van with a 300TDi engine. It's intentionally cosmetically similar to a SIII Stage 1 V8, with a steel grill...
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    Post pictures of your Land Rover.

    Start -- Now -- Finished? Never...
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    Question About Coolant

    When in doubt, nothing beats good ol' plain water. For a week or so the lack of coolant will not cause any problems. Distilled water is best if available.
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    Series IIa

    To start off -- a Series or Defender LR is a big erector set -- all bolted together, very straightforward to repair. Generally, parts availability for a Series IIa truck is good. The biggest problem with most older LR's is corrosion. Frames rust, bulkheads (the "firewall" where the doors and...
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    Finally...cleared customs

    You have to get away from the Chelsea tractor zone. Defenders are more common where they are used -- midlands and further north. And you won't see as many on the motorways.
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    Democratic Republic of Congo: Lubumbashi to Kinshasa

    Josephine and Frederik, what an amazing recounting of an epic journey! I could not pull myself away! Perhaps if I had a winch... :p One comment -- I think your LC deserves a name. I defer to your preference, but "Rocinante" comes to mind. Even more than Don Q's steed, your LC proved itself...
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