I love this! My first car was a 1952 Series 1 short wheel base, soft top Landrover. That was back in 1978 and I adored it. It was that classic desert sand colour. You're going to have a ball in this car . . .
We live in Tassie and have been using Land Rover 2a x2 as work horses for over thirty years. They still retained the chromium bores from old, so look after yours and should serve you well. Beauty of them is parts still available, one thing to check is the handbrake adjuster, they work their way loose ( loctite) them.
We had two Kombis, a 63 split screen and a 73, then moved to 4WDs. We had a Series 1 and a Series 3 Landy. In the end we bought a Daihatsu 4WD and a Box trailer with a camper tent on top that got us absolutely everywhere , back in the day. that was in the 70's and we are still vanlifing in our Toyota Hitop camper, Donovan . Just completed a crazy trip from Qld to SA and back, negotiating flood road closures, due to a family emergency, where our van became our little happy , safe space each night. Keep on truckin xx
Welcome back to SA Guys. Land Rover...um... Na, just kidding. I've always had Toyota 4wds but understand the price problems. Years ago in the Off Road Vehicle Club we had heaps of Landy owners and they all loved them. Diffs and axles were always a bit of a problem in work use vehicles. Learn how to change an axle and carry a spare if your going seriously off road a lot. The more weight you add the more chance things break. At least now when you need a mechanic they won't go running to the back of the workshop with their fingers in their ears! ;-) Such a big change from a T3 but you're already ahead of the game with great attitudes and a outlook on life. Hope to see ya through the windscreen. Now just remember -- Volksfest on the 27th of November!
So exciting! Looking forward to seeing the places you’ll go in a 4x4 4x4 recovery gear: - Maxtraxs (can get you out of most situations and terrains - get the orange ones suitable for 4x4 vehicles) - winch (expensive but necessary if no other vehicle around to snatch you out of being stuck) - trusty shovel to dig out tyres Other 4x4 accessories: - tyre deflator (for rocky or beach driving) then an air compressor to pump tyres back up - if you want an outdoor shower that can pack up like an awning go to “Kick Ass Products”. This will change your life living on the road. - get an after market temperature gauge for a more accurate reading to avoid overheating (depending on your vehicle as some temp gauges don’t move at all!) Also recommend checking out “4x4 24/7” RUclips channel if you want to learn more about 4x4ing and recovery. Hope some of that helps
great news!! our first van was a yellow1980 hiace. it was a popular colour. basic is cool. Take this 'nice' ( you asked)but there are other options than heavy plywood. something that is easy to work with and source. but you need to watch our latest vid. hope this helps.
Hi, I am hoping you can lube the front swivel housings with BP Energrease 140. its like honey. Our LandRover S3 looks like the same as yours, and we are doing a camper conversion when we have moved house. My oldest Landy is a 1951, which has been in the family since 1957. That is a good model, for stability, and conversion. I wish you a happy time with the Land-Rover , Cheers from Andrew & Sonya.
So exciting! My partner and I are travelling in January in our 4x4 and we have gone with the Bush Company rooftop tent. So far we love it and have heard so many good things about it from friends! We did buy a 270 awning but are now going to sell it for a 180 because the 270 is way too big and it also prevents us from accessing the tent from the back of the car (we use both sides of our car for our kitchen etc... so this is annoying having to move the ladder constantly). The Bush Company RTT's are pricey but definitely worth it. Setting it up and putting it down takes 30 seconds and I love that we can keep all our bedding/pillows made in the tent. Looking forward to watching the build!
Thanks so much Mikayla! This is so helpful! We were actually just looking at Bush Company RTT and awnings this morning, they look legit. So good to know you like yours and it’s worth the investment!
The best value mod to gain capability to a 4wd is good tyres. Like what you are doing looks like it will turn out really good, they are a really capable off road vehicle.
Cant wait for more videos!!! 🥳 My wife and I love your content and are not far from going full time travelling around in Australia with our three kids 😎🤙❤️
Congrats guys, she's a beauty! I bought my van sight un-seen too. Sometimes you just know! Glad to hear you have plans to have a bed inside too; I got nervous when you said roof top tent as the flapping canvas in the wind can drive you mad! In terms of awnings, you probably are aware of these but I can't recommend enough a batwing 360, 30 second awning. They're awesome, so easy and the coverage you get over your vehicle is amazing! If you get the four walls as well it's like you have a whole little house! Can't wait to watch your journey :)
Aww thank you!! Yeah we know the importance of having an option to sleep inside, too many windy nights to do that to ourselves 😂 Thanks so much for the suggestion! We have our eyes on the 280 and/or 360 awnings, they seem like an absolute must!
Hi Kendall, Glenn and Leo, This is fantastic and very exciting. I guessed you bought a Troopy, I was very wrong. Great choice, really like Land Rovers. Looking forward to watching this build. Good luck and thanks for showing it. all the best regards Peter.
Congrats on the new rig!!! Some places that I have found useful for my build are: - Kaon - Strutt your stuff gas strutts - A1 roof racks - OCAM - Drifta - Outback equiptment - Solarscreen I cant wait to see your build develop ❤️
I’m thinking of setting up a sweep on when you break your first axle... 🤣😧 Given most of the outer body panels on a Land Rover are aluminium, but the vehicle is built on an old-fashioned steel ladder frame chassis, there’s not much rust proofing to do. 👍
Hi Kendall, Hi Glenn - congratulations on your new home/vehicle! I strongly suggest that, instead of a roof top tent that you install a pop top roof with the bed in it (similar to what Jack and Megan have on their Troopy. That would enable you to stand up inside the back of the Landy, it is far more convenient to get in and out of and also it means that Leo can sleep on the Bench as you describe and that you are not separated from him by being outside in a roof top tent. Pop Tops are a greater cost however I think that the convenience and being able to sleep and stand up in the back of the Landy will vastly out weight the additional cost
Hey! Thanks so much for that recommendation. A pop top would be our first pick of course. We know that it’s far greater than a rooftop tent in so many ways, but a lot of the companies that do pop top conversions either don’t do the Land Rover Series models or their wait time is 6-8 month’s minimum. So this set up will have to do for the time being, and will also allow us to save up for the crazy expensive cost of them. But it’s definitely something we want to get down the line 😊
Love the old troopys. Have you seen the channel of "Overland Travellers"? You might get some helpful ideas from their Troopy build. Good luck with the transformation.
Congratulations! The channel "SeekAdventure" has a lot of 4x4 recovery tips. Hilift jack, DMOS shovel, ARB Snatch strap, a couple of soft shackles, a tree strap. ARB has a nice kit. Winch, snatch block, safety jacks HiLift platform is way better than that cheap plastic one. If you can skip the top tent and get a popup roof. You will like it a lot better as then you can stand in the back of your truck. You have no idea how bad it is to hunch all the time. Make some boards with rails so that you can sleep down below if you don't get the pop top. Some weather, ie high wind/rain you won't be able to sleep up top. Eva Zu Beck has a channel with a Defender she built out. Might want to look at it for ideas. Best to you!
Love this for you guys!! Give Eva Zu Beck a follow if you don't already, she fit out a defender recently with an Alu Cab roof top tent, and it looks like a game changer in terms of usable space inside. but yay!! can't wait for adventures.
Ahhh yes we recently found her and have been binge watching her episodes! Love that she has a dog too 😊 we’re looking into a pop top conversion but just have to save up a bit more, it also looks like there’s a bit of a wait list but hopefully we can convert it some time next year!
Love the new rig! Some Ocam bash plates might come in handy for some rocky/trail roads. Also recommend a light bar and spot lights to see those kangas in the evening.
Yeah we’ve looked into them! Unfortunately they don’t make them for our model but we’re hoping they will in the future. We have to save up for that as well, they’re not cheap 😅
This is quality! Going to follow along now. I just finished converting a 2001 LR Defender 110 CSW into an off grid camper and videoed the process. It might be helpful to you, it might not, but it’s there if you want to reference 😊 Enjoy the love/hate relationship you will now have with working on a Land Rover 😂
Na it's still the original. I do love the multiple alternatives for engine conversions that we can do, but for now we are happy using it until the engine gives up the ghost. haha
Check going overland, mudflap chains, washing machine, ezywash frame. I have bought the same camper. Check his ev video. Battery's in vehicle and camper future. Interesting. Also Aussie Arvos lighting video.
We lived and travelled in an ‘82 VW van for three years so I think we’re pretty well aware of what goes into maintaining old cars. But thanks for the unsolicited advice 👌🏼
oh dear! I wish you well. I seriously suggest you place an Isuzu engine in it, as the army did with theirs. Have a word with L R clubs. They offer good advice and contact youtuber " seriously series " a LR bloke
Try Dave from Landy heaven for parts and advice. He’s based in Goulburn and is amazing. Ps have been watching since day 1 and love your story and style. Have never commented ever on any site until now. That’s how good Land Rover Heaven is.
We had to go with Qantas for this route which was $1k, but otherwise we would normally go with Virgin which is about half the price (they didn’t offer pet flying on their Perth to Adelaide routes during this time frame)
I love this! My first car was a 1952 Series 1 short wheel base, soft top Landrover. That was back in 1978 and I adored it. It was that classic desert sand colour. You're going to have a ball in this car . . .
We live in Tassie and have been using Land Rover 2a x2 as work horses for over thirty years.
They still retained the chromium bores from old, so look after yours and should serve you well.
Beauty of them is parts still available, one thing to check is the handbrake adjuster, they work their way loose ( loctite) them.
Thanks so much for those tips :)
It’s an awesome car. I own a short wheel base LR S 3 88”, driving around for almost 17 years. Keep it original as possible.
Congrats! I just bought a 96 D90 imported from South Africa a Few weeks ago.
We had two Kombis, a 63 split screen and a 73, then moved to 4WDs. We had a Series 1 and a Series 3 Landy. In the end we bought a Daihatsu 4WD and a Box trailer with a camper tent on top that got us absolutely everywhere , back in the day. that was in the 70's and we are still vanlifing in our Toyota Hitop camper, Donovan . Just completed a crazy trip from Qld to SA and back, negotiating flood road closures, due to a family emergency, where our van became our little happy , safe space each night. Keep on truckin xx
Welcome back to SA Guys.
Land Rover...um... Na, just kidding. I've always had Toyota 4wds but understand the price problems. Years ago in the Off Road Vehicle Club we had heaps of Landy owners and they all loved them. Diffs and axles were always a bit of a problem in work use vehicles. Learn how to change an axle and carry a spare if your going seriously off road a lot. The more weight you add the more chance things break. At least now when you need a mechanic they won't go running to the back of the workshop with their fingers in their ears! ;-)
Such a big change from a T3 but you're already ahead of the game with great attitudes and a outlook on life. Hope to see ya through the windscreen.
Now just remember -- Volksfest on the 27th of November!
Thanks Terry! Thanks for the info! Definitely easier to get parts and mechanics for the landy than the T3 hahaha. See you on the road!
So exciting! Looking forward to seeing the places you’ll go in a 4x4
4x4 recovery gear:
- Maxtraxs (can get you out of most situations and terrains - get the orange ones suitable for 4x4 vehicles)
- winch (expensive but necessary if no other vehicle around to snatch you out of being stuck)
- trusty shovel to dig out tyres
Other 4x4 accessories:
- tyre deflator (for rocky or beach driving) then an air compressor to pump tyres back up
- if you want an outdoor shower that can pack up like an awning go to “Kick Ass Products”. This will change your life living on the road.
- get an after market temperature gauge for a more accurate reading to avoid overheating (depending on your vehicle as some temp gauges don’t move at all!)
Also recommend checking out “4x4 24/7” RUclips channel if you want to learn more about 4x4ing and recovery.
Hope some of that helps
and a tyre puncture repair kit!
So helpful!! Thank you so much for this Chantelle. Good to know about the temp gauge too!
Have a look at OCAM for your roof rack, rooftop tent and 270degree awning. The quality is there and the price is right. Cheers
Congratulations.
Thank you!
great news!! our first van was a yellow1980 hiace. it was a popular colour. basic is cool. Take this 'nice' ( you asked)but there are other options than heavy plywood. something that is easy to work with and source. but you need to watch our latest vid. hope this helps.
Hi, I am hoping you can lube the front swivel housings with BP Energrease 140.
its like honey.
Our LandRover S3 looks like the same as yours,
and we are doing a camper conversion when we have moved house.
My oldest Landy is a 1951, which has been in the family since 1957.
That is a good model, for stability, and conversion.
I wish you a happy time with the Land-Rover ,
Cheers from Andrew & Sonya.
Congratulations on the purchase! I have a 85 Land Cruiser that I'm rebuilding so it's going to be fun to get inspiration from you both!
Thanks legend!! Woohoo so stoked for you, what an epic rig 😍
That 3 series epic go for it
So exciting! My partner and I are travelling in January in our 4x4 and we have gone with the Bush Company rooftop tent. So far we love it and have heard so many good things about it from friends! We did buy a 270 awning but are now going to sell it for a 180 because the 270 is way too big and it also prevents us from accessing the tent from the back of the car (we use both sides of our car for our kitchen etc... so this is annoying having to move the ladder constantly).
The Bush Company RTT's are pricey but definitely worth it. Setting it up and putting it down takes 30 seconds and I love that we can keep all our bedding/pillows made in the tent.
Looking forward to watching the build!
Thanks so much Mikayla! This is so helpful! We were actually just looking at Bush Company RTT and awnings this morning, they look legit. So good to know you like yours and it’s worth the investment!
You guys are brilliant. Love your enthusiasm and your constant laughing. Good luck.
Thanks Scott! Means a lot!
No. 1 - good quality all terrain tyres.
South Australian licences, welcome to team Red, Yellow and Blue. SA Great.
The best value mod to gain capability to a 4wd is good tyres. Like what you are doing looks like it will turn out really good, they are a really capable off road vehicle.
Yeahhh, that will keep the show on the road!
Cant wait for more videos!!! 🥳
My wife and I love your content and are not far from going full time travelling around in Australia with our three kids 😎🤙❤️
Congrats guys, she's a beauty! I bought my van sight un-seen too. Sometimes you just know! Glad to hear you have plans to have a bed inside too; I got nervous when you said roof top tent as the flapping canvas in the wind can drive you mad! In terms of awnings, you probably are aware of these but I can't recommend enough a batwing 360, 30 second awning. They're awesome, so easy and the coverage you get over your vehicle is amazing! If you get the four walls as well it's like you have a whole little house! Can't wait to watch your journey :)
Aww thank you!! Yeah we know the importance of having an option to sleep inside, too many windy nights to do that to ourselves 😂
Thanks so much for the suggestion! We have our eyes on the 280 and/or 360 awnings, they seem like an absolute must!
Awesome! So happy for you guys! And an engine in front of you with a long hood/bonnet lol!
Haha thanks!! Definitely takes some getting used to with the engine in the front this time around!
I'm impressed with your choice. So glad you went 4wd, this will open up your world a little bit more.
Marty from Perth
Thanks Marty! After three years in a 2wd we’re very ready to take it up another level and really explore!
So excited for this next chapter of your adventures!! Welcome to the fam Nigel 💛
Cannot waitttt to take him on our new adventures. Bring on tassie!
Not really getting it but good luck, i hope it works out.
Hi Kendall, Glenn and Leo, This is fantastic and very exciting. I guessed you bought a Troopy, I was very wrong.
Great choice, really like Land Rovers. Looking forward to watching this build. Good luck and thanks for showing it.
all the best
regards Peter.
Thanks so much Peter! We’re so excited for this build 😊
Wow wow wow love it ! Excellent choice ! Congratulations 🥳 So excited to see the build.
Thank you Sharon! 🥰
So cool get rather a bush company roof top tent or do the alu cab conversion
Good choice cobber
Thanks! :)
Congrats on the new rig!!! Some places that I have found useful for my build are:
- Kaon
- Strutt your stuff gas strutts
- A1 roof racks
- OCAM
- Drifta
- Outback equiptment
- Solarscreen
I cant wait to see your build develop ❤️
Wow this is so helpful, thanks heaps!! 😍🙌🏼
I’m thinking of setting up a sweep on when you break your first axle... 🤣😧
Given most of the outer body panels on a Land Rover are aluminium, but the vehicle is built on an old-fashioned steel ladder frame chassis, there’s not much rust proofing to do. 👍
Can't wait to see what you guys do with it! So cool! Nice ones legends x
Thanks Paige! We’re so stoked!
So excited for you guys! What an awesome car 🧡
Love ❤ 😍 love your project ❤
Hope all goes smoothly. 🙏
Hi Kendall, Hi Glenn - congratulations on your new home/vehicle! I strongly suggest that, instead of a roof top tent that you install a pop top roof with the bed in it (similar to what Jack and Megan have on their Troopy. That would enable you to stand up inside the back of the Landy, it is far more convenient to get in and out of and also it means that Leo can sleep on the Bench as you describe and that you are not separated from him by being outside in a roof top tent. Pop Tops are a greater cost however I think that the convenience and being able to sleep and stand up in the back of the Landy will vastly out weight the additional cost
Hey! Thanks so much for that recommendation. A pop top would be our first pick of course. We know that it’s far greater than a rooftop tent in so many ways, but a lot of the companies that do pop top conversions either don’t do the Land Rover Series models or their wait time is 6-8 month’s minimum. So this set up will have to do for the time being, and will also allow us to save up for the crazy expensive cost of them. But it’s definitely something we want to get down the line 😊
Love the old troopys. Have you seen the channel of "Overland Travellers"? You might get some helpful ideas from their Troopy build. Good luck with the transformation.
Congratulations!
The channel "SeekAdventure" has a lot of 4x4 recovery tips.
Hilift jack, DMOS shovel, ARB Snatch strap, a couple of soft shackles, a tree strap. ARB has a nice kit. Winch, snatch block, safety jacks HiLift platform is way better than that cheap plastic one.
If you can skip the top tent and get a popup roof. You will like it a lot better as then you can stand in the back of your truck. You have no idea how bad it is to hunch all the time.
Make some boards with rails so that you can sleep down below if you don't get the pop top. Some weather, ie high wind/rain you won't be able to sleep up top.
Eva Zu Beck has a channel with a Defender she built out. Might want to look at it for ideas.
Best to you!
Love it 🥰 used to have a series 2a awesome vehicles 🤩🤩🤩
Aww how cool!! Thank you, we’re so excited 😍
@@KendallandGlenn definitely will be life in the slow lane 😂but they’re awesome off road vehicles ❤️❤️
@@SandVan Haha nothing we weren't already used to! Keen to take it off road!
Exciting new rig guys! Congratulations. I think we guessed defender so we weren't too far off. Can't wait to see how you get along with the build. 😊
Yeah you were almost spot on! Thanks guys, so keen 😍
Love this for you guys!! Give Eva Zu Beck a follow if you don't already, she fit out a defender recently with an Alu Cab roof top tent, and it looks like a game changer in terms of usable space inside. but yay!! can't wait for adventures.
Ahhh yes we recently found her and have been binge watching her episodes! Love that she has a dog too 😊 we’re looking into a pop top conversion but just have to save up a bit more, it also looks like there’s a bit of a wait list but hopefully we can convert it some time next year!
Love the new rig! Some Ocam bash plates might come in handy for some rocky/trail roads. Also recommend a light bar and spot lights to see those kangas in the evening.
So so cool! ❤
Thanks Julie! :)
Checkout Bush Company for a 270 awning and some other gear! Also have a look at Front Runner and Feldon Shelter for some more good gear!
Ahh yes we are looking into all of those! Front runner seems like a great one. Thanks so much!
Hey guys where did you get the ply from? Need to redo a pull-out kitchen in my van
Check out the Alu Cab topper instead of a rooftop tent! Eva Zu Beck has one on her defender looks game changing.
Yeah we’ve looked into them! Unfortunately they don’t make them for our model but we’re hoping they will in the future. We have to save up for that as well, they’re not cheap 😅
This is quality! Going to follow along now. I just finished converting a 2001 LR Defender 110 CSW into an off grid camper and videoed the process. It might be helpful to you, it might not, but it’s there if you want to reference 😊 Enjoy the love/hate relationship you will now have with working on a Land Rover 😂
Holden engine conversion? What's the engine, as this is a known weakpoint with series Landrovers compared to their peers (Patrol and Landcruiser)
Na it's still the original. I do love the multiple alternatives for engine conversions that we can do, but for now we are happy using it until the engine gives up the ghost. haha
Congrats !!! Epic New project !!
Have you got a name yet ?
Thanks! Yes, the previous owner named him Nigel so we’ll be sticking with that 😊🙌🏼
Check going overland, mudflap chains, washing machine, ezywash frame. I have bought the same camper. Check his ev video. Battery's in vehicle and camper future. Interesting. Also Aussie Arvos lighting video.
Land Rover enthusiasts are a family. Welcome.
Check out Grizzly and Bear for their travels in a Land Rover
Thanks Dave! We’ll go check them out 😊
Money pit. Find lots of work along the way just to keep it running. Road side insurance. After this thing you can do anything. Have fun!!!!!
We lived and travelled in an ‘82 VW van for three years so I think we’re pretty well aware of what goes into maintaining old cars. But thanks for the unsolicited advice 👌🏼
That seats something people want. don't throw it away.
Yeah we actually just sold it to another LR owner along with some other parts 😊
Hope you’ve got a lot of money 😮😮
oh dear! I wish you well. I seriously suggest you place an Isuzu engine in it, as the army did with theirs. Have a word with L R clubs. They offer good advice and contact youtuber " seriously series " a LR bloke
Yep we’ve when binge watching the Seriously Series videos! So helpful 👌🏼
Dont forget steamwally and Geoffrey croker
Try Dave from Landy heaven for parts and advice.
He’s based in Goulburn and is amazing. Ps have been watching since day 1 and love your story and style.
Have never commented ever on any site until now. That’s how good Land Rover Heaven is.
Amazing, thanks so much for the rec Jason! So helpful! 😊
Have a chat to Daniel from expedition centre in Sydney about a roof top conversion. He's a big landrover guy .
Yeah we did actually! They have an 8 month waiting list 😭
@@KendallandGlenn bummer
Was it pricey to put Leo on the flight
We had to go with Qantas for this route which was $1k, but otherwise we would normally go with Virgin which is about half the price (they didn’t offer pet flying on their Perth to Adelaide routes during this time frame)
@@KendallandGlenn omg 😳
It’s been crazy hearing Kendall’s accent slowly get more aussie 😅😅
😂😂
Air conditioning,winch, CB. Above all, LOVE,JOY F U N. EXPLORE
Wow. As they say if you want to go to the out back get a land rover. But. If you want to come back get a land cruiser
Good one Earle
Gday just subscribed check out Roaming the outback Channel he travels in one of those machines enjoy 👍🍻🍺
Amazing!! Thank you for the recommendation we’ll go check him out 😊
ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ ❣️
Another money hole.
Love the optimism mate!
Sell it and by a ford ranger
Why would we want a ford ranger 😂
@@KendallandGlenn you should check out Eva zu beck RUclips channel she has a Landy