The start of "Project Blackwater"

[LeoLR]

Well I got it home tonight after sorting out a wiring issue. 155,000mi, SE7, cold a/c, no rips in the leather, good paint, working low range, bald tires, and a new Yellow Top. Needs a windscreen and a serious detailing. All for $1,000

The goal as hinted in the poject name is to build a rig for exploring Blackwater State Park and camping. So lots of trails, water crossings, and wash outs. I am going to move my winch bumper over off the Classic with the M8000. I am thinking a Terraferma suspension with alittle bit larger tires, fridge, new steering stabilizer, on-board air system, water tank, Blue Top battery with solar charger so the fridge and extra lighting used for camping are on their own circuit, snorkel, and maybe a water purification system (much later date). Saturday I get the money from the Classic sale and with that the suspension get ordered and the new tires go on early next week.

Starting tomorrow I am doing the fluids and other PM, new plugs and a seious degreasing. Maybe get started detailing.

Heres some night shots better ones tomorrow

 

[Green96D1]

nice truck
!

 

[Howski]

Unless the law has changed, you can get a replacement windshield for free under FL law. I've had one replaced on my old truck under that

 

[LeoLR]

Only if you have full coverage. I have bare minimal to drive.



Black wheels? Yes, no?

 

[Dave Legacy]

Only if you have full coverage. I have bare minimal to drive.



Black wheels? Yes, no?

Yes. Looks like a good buy. =)

 

[Howski]

Only if you have full coverage. I have bare minimal to drive.

Black wheels? Yes, no?

Oh, ok. If you paint them black post up pictures. My wheels are pretty rough and I need to repaint them. Haven't decided if black would look good on a dark blue truck though (mine is similar color to yours)

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

Don't paint them.

 

[I Leak Oil]

Have you peeked under the carpets front and back to check out the rust situation yet?

 

[LeoLR]

No rust. Ive poked all around. Its been a Florida truck all its life.

Im going no on the wheels. I played around in photoshop and it looks bad. :Wow1:


According to the dealer I have a 50th Aniversery edition? I had them run the trucks details this morning and that what came up? Any truth to that?

 

[Wander]

Around my area project Blackwater has a little different meaning as Blackwater (now known as Xe) is just up the road. I was picturing a matte black, zombie survival rig!

I do recall that Land Rover had a "50th" decal on the windows but I'm not sure if that included a specific model or some sort of trim package.

You going for swampers on those wheels?

Nice boat!

 

[LeoLR]

Boats for sale. Want it? :sombrero:


I am going with KO's. Maybe KM2's. Im not 100% yet. I hate mud so no TSL's.

 

[AxeAngel]

PM me specifics on the boat.

Nice truck!

-Sam

 

[Wander]

Boats for sale. Want it? :sombrero:


I am going with KO's. Maybe KM2's. Im not 100% yet. I hate mud so no TSL's.

Post or PM me the details as well. I'm not looking right now but I've got a few friends that are.

 

[LeoLR]

PM's sent.


Dont want to turn this into a boat sale thread so just PM me for details on the boat if interested.



I had a model shoot get booked for today so I will be getting a late start to day on PM. Wont get to the detailing as I had hoped.


Anyone have expirence with land based Epirbs? Thinking about installing one.

 

[LeoLR]

Well tonight went ok. I got the diff and motor oil change, and all the filters. Tomorrow I am degreasing, then I plan on doing the transfer case and transmission. I am replacing the belt and alternator tomorrow. Alternator is under warranty so no big worry. Took it for a good test drive today. Shifts smooth, CDL engages without effort, and the locks work. Radio wont take the code though.

Service passport is stamped to 125,000mi. Truck was $38,000 new at the Dallas LR dealer.

Party time

Rear diff, yuck

Front diff

Up on the ramps it goes

Motor oil

Crap filter, uh oh

Dirty air filter