What should I do, I have a 1963 land rover 88 which is in rough shape

[Tgrassdr]

So I bought a land rover 88 a couple of months ago. It needs a lot of work. The engine is seized, it needs a front drivers side fender, tires, basically a full restoration. Is it worth it.

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[David Harris]

Pics?

 

[badm0t0rfinger]

Perfect platform to go with OM617 powered Series Rover.

 

[ZG]

hmm... I would say it depends on your skill, your wallet, your resources, and your personality. How is the frame and rest of the bulkhead?

 

[leadoverdistance]

That was the worst year. Don't bother with pics, ship it to my house. No, really...

 

[corfuchris]

It's always worth to safe an old Land Rover, depends on space, time, money dough.

I'm selling a few parts from a 1960 SII in case you need something.

My SII was in very bad shape

wood in the frame

but I made a new rear crossmember

and rebuilt the frame

Keep your old Series, if not you'll regret it one day.

Cheers, Chris

 

[Dawgboy]

You bought it for a reason, what were you thinking? I would think to rebuild. I would also love to see pics.


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[Christian P.]

Save it.

 

[DividingCreek]

Decision by consensus ? Most all restoration projects undertaken by individuals are not based on rational thought but rather a yearning/drive that defies rationalization. Seemingly if you ask the question you lack the yearn/drive to undertake the project.

 

[khronus79]

its not worth it, let me take that problem off your hands........








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[evilfij]

There was only one rover engine I could not get running and it was a 1.6 IOE in my 51. Way too much rust in the cylinders.

If I were you, I would pull the plugs and dump a releasing agent (Marvel mystery oil, PB blaster, even ATF) put the plugs back in and let it sit for a week. If it won't turn, pull the head it will take all of an hour.

The killer is not the engine as you can get a running one for a few hundred dollars. The bulkhead and chassis are the issue. If they are ok, it is restorable. If not, they are expensive, but it is still restorable.

Pictures please.

 

[MarkIIa]

Just imagine, your '63 88" IIa could look like this '63 IIa, or even better!

See that smile? That could be your smile, your pride!

Now go make it a reality!

 

[Dawgboy]

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[steelheadbum]

NOT WORTH SAVING!! Send me your address I'll come tow it away for ya!!
Buck

The Redneck Mexican
2002 E350 7.3 PSD 4x4 8inch lift pop top conversion....

 

[I Leak Oil]

Restore? Probably not financially worth it. As they say, it's a labor of love.