Craig's 1989 RRC

[BIGdaddy]

My quick 2 sentences doesn't tell the whole story. Suffice it to say, my friends wife and mine are both very supportive and tolerant of our insanity.

My friend was also being very generous by donating the rig to me. He knows I've put a cap on my Overlanding expenses right now, and he wanted to help me out.

I'm just glad to have an RRC on the trail, and hope to share many of those miles with the friend who gave it to me.

Craig

I've always thought RRC were pretty stout rigs? Are they trouble prone? (I mean other than the crappy rear air suspension that always tends to get swapped out for coils)

 

[NorthernWoodsman]

great looking rig… and

About a week ago, I received a call from a friend whose wife was threatening to donate his 1989 RRC to charity. Rather than see it go to the scrap heap, he was wondering if I wanted his non-running, non-shifting 1989 RRC.

A few days later I had it towed the maximum distance my AAA Plus would take it to my friend Dan's house.

That night, we took a quick look at it, threw a charger on it, and I went home. A few hours later, Dan sends me a text "I couldn't resist... It runs!"

A few days later we were working on the shifting problem. It turned out the shift box was completely siezed up. Gordon at Lamorna Garage in Seattle set me up with a used one for $40 and we were in business. Put the interior back together, put new plates on it, and it was time to take it home.

My wife and neighbors however, weren't as excited about this oxidized green pollen covered Land Rover as I was.

Time to clean it up. Many, many, hours later and it was presentable.

that looks an awful lot like the top of Blanchard Mountain to me. The spot where people go hang gliding and para sailing. I used to go up there every week to watch the sunset over the San Juan's when I lived in Bellingham. That was a bouncy ride in my old '85 solid axle Toyota 4x4. The views were totally worth it though.

Again, sweet truck. The RRC is my dream truck. One day I will have my own.

 

[FourByLand]

Likewise. A year and a half w/o a trail worthy rig has been killing me!

The D2 not trail worthy anymore??? Or is it gone?

Beautiful Classic. Can't wait to see what else you have planned.

 

[jrose609]

Exactly what I'm thinking. This is a major budget build right now though. Unless I stumble across a free TDI too, it's not going to happen for a while. Business, house, etc are all a higher priority.

Craig

I know, Craig. You and I have had this conversation. Just poking the bear....:ylsmoke:

 

[craig]

that looks an awful lot like the top of Blanchard Mountain to me.

Yep. Couldn't bring myself to take pictures of it in the driveway and it seemed like a good spot for a photo. Too bad it was a cloudy day.

 

[SeaRubi]

craig, congrats on the new rig - gorgeous color! you're right about the minor trail damage not being a big deal. it wasn't for me :elkgrin: lol

311 @ evans creek. when you see the tree squeeze just before the middle-section climb, take the bypass!

cheers,
ike

 

[craig]

The D2 not trail worthy anymore??? Or is it gone?

Beautiful Classic. Can't wait to see what else you have planned.

After a year spent trying to fix a misfire (with many experienced techs helping), I sold the DII out of complete frustration last winter. I kept quite a few things that I'll probably put in this one.

I'm going to drive it for a while and see how it suits me before making any plans for this one.

Craig

 

[benlittle]

Sweet, Craig.

 

[FourByLand]

After a year spent trying to fix a misfire (with many experienced techs helping), I sold the DII out of complete frustration last winter. I kept quite a few things that I'll probably put in this one.

I'm going to drive it for a while and see how it suits me before making any plans for this one.

Craig

Nice and simple approach.

The one you posted of your friends on EE is a very good example and so is this one.

 

[Scott Brady]

That would make a great compliment to the Disco. Nicely done RRC.

Who's is it?

 

[FourByLand]

That would make a great compliment to the Disco. Nicely done RRC.

Who's is it?

Not sure. Craig started a thread on EE and Jack posted it and I have been in love every since.

 

[Scott Brady]

Jack has a nice, low mileage RRC. Maybe it is his (though the front bumper looks un-Jack-like)?

 

[craig]

Yeah, that one's very clean. I think I'm going to need a slightly taller tire and a little more storage space for the way I use the truck, but I don't want to overdue this build.

Like I posted on EE. Something like my friends truck with 235/85s, NATOs, and a Brownchurch roofrack would be ideal. No snorkel or driveline upgrades unless a TDI gets installed.

Craig

 

[craig]

craig, congrats on the new rig - gorgeous color!

cheers,
ike

Yeah, we NW guys love green like the SW guys love the white.

 

[Scott Brady]

Keep it simple Craig. I would love to see some 215/85s on it. A 235/85 would be ok, but go with some simple M&S tread. Install TrueTracs front and rear and be totally stealthy and wow people with your Jedi driving and recovery skills.

(oh, and I have some parts that might work for your project - free ones)