Should We Buy a Land Rover?

[@ianriddell5635]

Making this video was an absolute riot. Rich and Aaron, thank you so much for honoring me with this spotlight video and an opportunity to get acquainted with a spot of offroading. While I find it immensely enjoyable to wrench on cars, I think its even more gratifying when you are able to share in it with other people such as yourselves and your viewers. I hope you had as much fun as I did messing around in the bush, and I cant wait to join you in South Africa!

[@TheStwat]

That whine is not normal and not good.

[@matthewgray3375]

​@TheStwat transfer case needs liquid grease 😂 if it goes bang we get to see it on another video....and that's awesome

[@farmerbill6855]

@@TheStwat square cut gears in the transfer case, perfectly normal for a Landrover of that vintage. Coupled with the fact it's an uninsulated aluminum can of a car you get that noise.

[@upscaleshack]

@@TheStwat You've clearly never driving a Series Landy.

[@ncmartinez_his]

Be careful in South Africa. Things are dicey right now.😢

[@pekkaskaffari1281]

1989 we drove, with my friends 1974 series 3 diesel, from Finland to Germany, Holland, UK (visited Solihull) and back. Changed 4th gear sync ring in German parking lot, bought lot of parts for Landy and my Mk2 Escort 2.0L. No hotels, all camping with a tent. What a TRIP!

[@ryansharp4020]

If your engine dies when you open the throttle quickly, check the accelerator pump in the carb. It's likely a small diaphragm driven by the throttle lever whose purpose is to inject some extra fuel into the airstream while the jets catch up with the new throttle position. When the diaphragms dry out and crack, it stops pumping and fast throttle openings will fuel starve the engine.

[@kennynelson2269]

You got some balls driving across africa... its definitely gonna be awesome following along with you guys.. thanks for the video rich

[@bullbutter9699]

Isnt Africa full of Headhunter Savages?

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

A Landrover is probably the first car most people in Africa had ever seen. It's said that it is true for about a third of the planet. As a species we probably owe something to them.

[@Fantastika]

Land Cruiser, Land rover and the Peugeot 504 would probably be the first cars for the entire african and asian continents@@ABrit-bt6ce

[@JosephSamsor]

@@ABrit-bt6ceI don’t think the people that saw land rovers for the first time were exactly met with peace and fair treatment lol.

[@upscaleshack]

Oh please. Some of us actually live in Africa, you know? The countries they're visiting have better roads than most of North America.

[@Equiluxe1]

The Land Rover was originally designed with the farmer in mind, there was even a pto and three point linkage for them. The idea was that farmers could use them as a tractor and then take the produce to market all with the same vehicle, if you look at the chassis cross members you will se the holes through which the pto shaft would go and there is a cover on the back of the gear box where the pto is mounted. You wont find the three point linkage kit anymore but there are still pto kits out there.

[@IanDarley]

Landies for use in SA had a 'Tropical Roof' (or Safari Roof). It's a second roof skin that sits on 1" stand-offs to keep the sun off the main skin and allows air between to the two. British army Landies for hot climates and the Safari Edition had these. Otherwise the top of your head would be baked with radiant heat from the bare tin. "send him to za cooler!"

[@sallhame]

All "Station Wagons" had the Safari Roof.

[@manx1630]

@@sallhame Except the 88 FEDERAL SW (NAS) that had: DELUXE HARDTOP, 15" Rims and special lights

[@ridgwalkerg]

When towed to the hunting grounds behind my dad's Ford pickup and home made camper, the Land Rover needed all the bolts tightened back up before using it. Amazing off-road rigs, loved the aluminum bodies. Thanks for this, seeing younger gens get em back to life is fantastic

[@davidrudd9846]

Any time a automobile of any type or make creates that many smiles and laughter you know its special. Love it!!!!

[@h276wah7]

" I know they're just tractors that can go highway speeds, they're loud, noisy and uncomfortable" I daily drive a Defender 90 TD5, have never heard a better description of one ever. Much respect from the UK Rich 😂

[@realsonnysullivan]

....if highway speed is 47.1mph

[@h276wah7]

@@realsonnysullivan The later vehicles are different, 6 speed box etc. Series, yes slow as

[@GunsAndRovers]

@@realsonnysullivanDon’t sell them short! I’ve gotten my 1966 Series 2A up to 55-57 MPH, lol!

[@paulwest6262]

​@@realsonnysullivan I've a 1984 2.25 petrol Series 3 109" and it can do 100 kmh or 62 mph, speed is not what they are built for or like a Lamborghini can't drive cross country through the woods and wade through 18" inches of water.

[@Caravaggio999]

Fixing up an old land rover has a Zen quality about it that’s the best therapy you can buy. The Landrover gods will thank you.

[@spencermoss5528]

This is literally my favourite vehicle ever

[@markmichlewicz5141]

I love that the old origional ones were taken around the world.ease of repair in a jungle or desert is awesome to me.

[@RetiredPilot]

I owned a land rover back in the sixties, what you were doing was child's play for this vehicle. I owned mine in BC and crossed steep inclines using the winch attached to trees. I pulled a big Ford 4X4 that was stuck half way up it's doors out of a hole. Max speed was about 40-45 miles per hour. My tranny leaked oil but it was in side a riveted box so I only just kept adding oil as needed. The most fun vehicle I ever owned. And those narrow tires are the best for traction. The biggest issue was the Lucas electric parts. LOL

[@calsurflance5598]

I have a 1966 Series2A . I concur; it is an absolute blast to drive , and gets lots of looks and waves from the Jeep crowd. I will say it is not quite freeway compatible, even with an overdrive, and is extremely loud inside. Flat out, foot to the floor is 61/62 mph, and sounds like it’s going to take off. Lol.

[@Chad93oleblue]

New instantly when the Stanley socket set and old school metal tool box was in the back he was the real deal!

[@ianriddell5635]

to be honest, its out of necessity at this point! haha

[@darcybowyer5743]

​@@ianriddell5635I carry one with mine even when doing tasks around the property since you never know when you're going to need it. 👍

[@shanevonharten3100]

Kind of like a tractor that goes fast, without the going fast part. There's a real good reason landcruisers are so expensive

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

The fuel filter bungee corded to the oil filler neck was a really nice touch

[@ianriddell5635]

There's a story behind that actually! Went to take it for its maiden voyage (around the block), only to be hit with a nauseating smell of fuel. Pulled over about 100ft from my driveway to discover I didnt tighten the hose clamp, which fell off and was slinging fuel everywhere! Tightened it up and 'secured' it to the oil fill so at least it wouldnt be bouncing around quite as much. Just happy I didnt light the whole thing up in the first 100ft lol

[@dangerotterisrea]

Everyone loves a land rover, it's nice to see them getting to American/Canadian love,

[@KHALABEEB]

Be Safe over there boys, especially Cape Town (it happens very fast)

[@JanMorsø]

Double de-clutch chaps. Everything pasts longer.

[@TheLiamerator]

South African in the audience here😎😎🇿🇦can't wait to see the road trip 🤩

[@farmerbill6855]

A good friend in college had one of those, same color, identical except he had the hood (bonnet) mounted spare tire. We went everywhere in that thing, had a blast. It was very cool. His dad gave it to him, I think he still has it. This was in the late 70s. Sweet truck. Best regards from Indiana, USA.

[@zogworth]

Folks take those off cause you can't see anything!

[@islandblacksmith]

lovely old machine with a great story!

[@HighDesertRob]

Congrats on the Africa trip! If anybody can do it, you guys can! Can't wait to see the footage.

[@jamessmith7691]

I like the howling gears. This was a gift to drive something this nice.

[@CarswithNash]

Really excited for this upcoming, that sounds like one hell of an adventure!

[@FeralPreacher]

Well presented. The whine of the straight cut gears brings back so many good memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@LongPeter]

I'm 6'4", from a Land Rover family. Can confirm that it's like driving a 2 drawer filing cabinet, but fun. I have to take the seat base out and sit on a jumper in order to see under the front of the roof.

[@CalMUK91]

Best part of a Land Rover Series 2 or Defender is its such an adventure that you'll remember and miss the thing for the rest of your life. The world loves a Land Rover for that reason.

[@LongPeter]

There are parts on the final production run Defenders that are interchangeable with 70's Series vehicles.

[@jmew1922]

check the "o" ring half way down the carb, if they leak it will run rich on tick over and they can be a real pain

[@TheBibliofilus]

I was super close to get a similar one, but the short wheelbase pickup one when I was 14. It was partially put together and the engine was converted to a Volvo B20 but it was never finished so the electrical system would have to be replaced from 6V to 12V etc.. I kinda regret not having to got that project as my dad was a electrician and worked as a car mechanic in his youth.. I think the car still might be sitting in the same place beneath a old barn gathering dust. If only I had the room and time😥

[@justinphillips6136]

Love these trucks. Will never be able to afford one. Great job gents

[@darcybowyer5743]

They still can be found cheap but have to hunt since every numpty decided their clapped out rusted chassis Land Rover is worth $5k when a few years ago they would swap hands for $1k or less. The secret is to go for a 109, yes I know the 88 is what everyone wants and a seller who doesn't really know what they've got. Or at the end of their tether as they need to clear space. Just depends on what country you're in and how readily Land Rovers were available in the 60s/70s

[@seancrumby3241]

Lov the smiles on both of your faces And of course your laugh. Cheers

[@matthewjackson6123]

Great show. I have had a ‘60 SWB for 27 years to date. They are a sickness!! Mine is heavily modified, so less tractor like, but still great.

[@Cujo8778]

My Favorite Canadian. You have once again proven why you're the best KZbinr out there . Not afraid to just jump out on a limb and let it take you where it leads you to on another amazing journey. Can't wait to watch the troubles and tribulations you endor. Should make for some excellent content. I'll be waiting . Thanks again

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

Great to hear you're coming to our part of the world 🌎 you'll really enjoy South Africa 🇿🇦 😅 and Namibia 🇳🇦

[@stevenofford495]

My junior school headmaster used to give me lifts home in his series 2. I remember he used to have to go underneath it and hit something with a hammer to change from 4 WD to 2WD.

[@jwszewczyk]

Those rivers are fun but gosh they're hot inside in the summer sun.

[@jacksgarageworkshop]

I drove my 1969 IIA Land Rover truck cab (pickup) as my only car, commuting every day, for about 10 years. Interior just like this one but I fitted some car seats. This is lovely to see this truck!!

[@johnnel7971]

🇿🇦Just remember, here in South Africa, dont thumbs up another Landrover on the road. It means youre having a problem (hitch hiking) always wave, always because we are friendly and like to greet people we dont know

[@biffidum1]

Take me! I live in Vineland and have a 1972 Series 3. It has run VMUTS and Ardbeg without a hitch.

[@petereriksson4405]

Of course you should! I had a 1958 pickup when i was young, miss it today! Would be a awesome build for you. So many purist that would frown upon a engine swap, or axle swap, but in US its very doable and not narrow minded as in England and Europe about it

[@gavinmetcalfe140]

This is awesome. I have a ‘66 IIA that’s in a bunch of pieces. I’ve got to get that put back together before my son grows up too much to enjoy rattling around in it with me.

[@calsurflance5598]

I also have a 1966. The most fun you can have, just puttering around the countryside. Great father/ son project!🧐

[@rogerstephenson5639]

I had a carbon copy of that in England. I still miss driving it. I had the side jump seats in the rear & the kids loved riding back there!

[@calsurflance5598]

I have a 1966 and my wife loves riding in the back!

[@richardguse3410]

Never in my wildest dreams did I think we'd see Rich in a series Land Rover. My first 4x4 was a 12 year old 1972 Series IIA with the Fairey overdrive. I added Cibie 7 inch conversion H4 headlights and two Cibie Bi-Oscar driving/fog lights. I had a 50 mph Land Rover with 100 mph headlights. Then along came a family and 44 Suburbans and Tahoes. Can not wait to watch your African experiences.

[@warbirdflyer7276]

Driving my 81 Series 3 diesel every week! A great transporter to my local! Best 4x4xfar!

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Hi from Alaska- own the same year/model and have been enjoying her for the last 43 years. Put in a Pertronix electronic distributor/coil and said adios to messing with points (yeah, saved it as a spare). I haven't driven to the top of Mt McKinley yet, but if i could pack enough petrol, i might try, lol 😆👍Enjoy

[@davidleckenby1767]

Cant wait for this new series. Ive got an 87 defender. Dont see many on KZbin

[@ryanedwardson6541]

Love the smiles man!

[@Skiridr22]

I love these interviews keep em coming

[@1one3_Racing]

Nambibia is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit. At least it is now that I found out it exists.....

[@infernoking7504]

Needs the perkins diesel in it and a 5 speed

[@garylewis6192]

Outstanding Would Love to have one of these iconic machines

[@christophbacke7433]

Going to CPT and travelling to NAM and BOT sounds lovely! Going to be an awesome trip. We have a lot of Defenders with LS swaps here. Loads of shops who will be capable of helping out. We got LS swapped Patrols, M57 swapped patrols, tons of V8 Landcruisers. SA is great for big engines.Plenty of 4x4 trails and places to go around CPT. Have fun!

[@hughwolfe8524]

UNDER POWERED for Sure , still really cool though, unique

[@Rich_Runs_Cars]

Great video! And great to see it being used off road as they should be! I drive mine as much off road as I do on the road!

[@quintonsherritt4889]

Your off on your sbc parts Rich!. They have gone up large

[@bobdufresne6294]

Yesssss! The Africa trip will be awesome. My ‘69 has the same color/patina and when people (other than my wife) drive they smile like you guys did. Those old Rovers are the best.

[@chrisbarnes2823]

I had a IIA 109 diesel with a Safari top with right hand drive. Sold it to a collector in Toronto.

[@xozindustries7451]

That’s a cool truck, such a nice family heirloom

[@TimNadaud]

Thanks for the video.

[@calebrichards3383]

I grew up in Africa around those land rovers I can't wait to see this road trip

[@pclarke70]

The Defender will be a smoother ride than the Series Land Rover because of its coil springs and the seats are adjustable. I own a Series 3 Lightweight, great fun but I do miss my Defender 90 ☹️ Have fun 🤩

[@zstation64]

Basically grew up in a 2A Airportable (aka Lightweight), which is an even more stripped down military version of that civilian 2A. Was designed to be hung underneath a helicopter and dropped off for use by parachute infantry. Total heap of shit, but some serious fun

[@PaulHarper-s5j]

I think the stalling you described is a failed accelerator pump. The throttle opens, but the venturi reacts too slowly, so you need to squirt some extra fuel in to keep the mixture correct, but that's not happening. The engine is going lean when you mash the throttle.

[@heathergreylive]

That'll be super cool, I can't wait! Would love to see Ian go with you, he seems like a great guy. 💝

[@jamespocock355]

these were super common in New Zealand back in the day but alot of them were engine converted from new or almost new to Nissan LD28 diesels & holden 6 cylinder petrols 173,176,202ci & the rover 3.5 v8 petrol , because the factory engines were to under powered & unreliable

[@GWBergen61]

I listened with great interest hearing about your S. African tour, I did a tour of duty to Namibia in 1989 while in the Cdn Army, traveled extensively throughout the county and let me tell you it's absolutely stunning, I'm looking forward to this next year Rich. 🇨🇦⚔👊

[@bartismoellis1052]

Be aware the axel shafts are like glass they are made to shear I would recommend carrying a spare or pickup the non shear able ones.

[@casycasy5199]

sounds like a cool trip

[@tobiashahne8675]

Hey man! Do let us know when you are in Cape Town. I stay here and it would be epic to have a beer with you! :D

[@scottreeder7023]

I have the same socket set that is in the back of the Rover that I carry in my semi truck.

[@kevinmoss970]

Nice. Looking forward to more Landrover content. Rich, you might be interested in some seat runners that'll give you more legroom.

[@garyrhodes7089]

The thing you have to remember with land rovers is they breakdown a lot

[@Bobsratshop]

You fit like the mini all over again ahaha I love it, would love to own one of these

[@billspinks4357]

My Father-in-law had a 1972. Looked just like that one. He found out that the Master Brake Cylinder off a 1977 Volvo station wagon would fit right on his.

[@gerritverburg4105]

One of my friends restored a series 2 Landrover and found 2 pieces of aluminium connected to the wires. I explained to him that it were his fusses.

[@stevehaken]

Nice rover!

[@damienbeliaiev3978]

One comment you made, functional landrover😂, i have 12 of them...none of which fall into that category....yet. love your work mate regards Damo from Australia

[@darcybowyer5743]

They're all just awaiting restoration..... Well that's the lie I tell myself when I've still got one to make roadworthy, one that needs a fuel tank and the other a chassis swap..... And I have the gal chassis to put it on! 😂

[@damienbeliaiev3978]

@@darcybowyer5743 🤣🤣🤣

[@mathiasbak7971]

Would love to see @ViceGripGarage on that trip! 👌🏼

[@MrNeroDiablo]

I think if you do go that way Rich @DGHD the only "on brand" thing to do is get a 110 Perentie. The 110 TDI will be significantly more refined than the series in this video.

[@byrongilbert3720]

that sounds like a blast. africa is a beautiful place. i hope you guys stay safe and have a wonderful time. btw i couldnt help but to notice that beautiful K100 in the background lol.

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

I had an older one in the early 80’s. Was so cool. The shocks were such an interesting design. And a hand throttle for ‘cruise control’. Sure wish I still had it. With a Toyota drive line.😁😉

[@calsurflance5598]

The hand throttle is for running the engine when using the PTO. It’s tempting to use as a cruise control, but not really a safe idea.🥴😂

[@JAleksandr]

July 4, 1976 I was born in Colorado and brought home in one of these…

[@a20dmd]

I've got a cummins defender and a series 3 lightweight.

[@garyworokevich2524]

Gee Wilikers..........its's nice to have a Sherman tank around in case you get stuck. Love the Land Rover.

[@steph9445]

Amazing to hear about your trip to SA!! You’re going to absolutely love it there. The place is life changing especially once you start traveling around. Safety is obviously a hot topic and Im sure you’ll manage that just fine. We go to SA for a couple of moths at a tine every few years.. its an amazing country.. ❤

[@CrimeVid]

Landies are agricultural, and don’t you forget it ! what confuses people with them is that parts of them seem to break too easily, these parts are intentionally weak to act like fuses to prevent worse damage. They were meant to be taken to pieces to repair by army mechanics originally. A Land rover will get you where you need to go if it is possible on four wheels.

[@mattgraham1983]

😂😂 cool... my dad also had a series2, it was a LWB with a "defender" front and it had a Nissan LD28 under the hood with Landover running gear.. that truck put in some work

[@iain3411]

Looks like the same engine on my '69 MGB GT . MG 4 cyl engines came from tractor design originally. Very cool Land Rover

[@zogworth]

The 2.25 and B series arent related I'm afraid. B came from Austin and the 2.25 was developed from scratch for Land Rover

[@gregweber8951]

I’m gonna go ahead and say that AARon is the man and I can relate to Ian I hope you guys consider the same as me, and I hope I can get things right and meet you with the van soon

[@duncanknox4684]

Way back when I was a kid I'm 43 now we had a series 3 and it was my 2nd car. I took it up to a town where we had our canal boat for a holiday, not really knowing the way and light years before sat nav, I say 2 trucks head that way going to the same town, the brewery they were attached to i knew was in the same place. Here in the UK trucks areimited to 56mph. They just kept pulling away from me 😂 and were lost with in 45 min. It took me 4 hrs to do the drive, for context I then did it in a 1ltr 205 with 2 mates and gear for a week I 1.45hrs 🙏 but it would go anywhere you wanted it to go but not very quickly.

[@matthewgray3375]

Awesome video!

[@Jacquobite]

You could definitely build a car in Cape Town. Main problem would be the variety of parts that would need to be shipped in (but that could be organised in advance).

[@SoSoOscar]

Every trips an adventure, pretty much the way i feel about my Defender. If you find a newer one don't be scared to retromod it a bit, maybe put a Cummins in it, that's what we do in the UK, they're not for everybody though, if you don't like driving it, don't get one.

[@jarheadlife]

Nice!!!

[@just-in-time6069]

With what been going on in Africa be careful would love to do it drive be amazing just do your research of the areas that your driven through conflict been bad lately keep up great work and everyone have wonderful day.

[@bigtonkakid]

Of course it will!

[@hughjarse4627]

Being from the Uk I can confirm these are noisey slow heavy rusty heaps of shit but we love them

[@HootMaRoot]

True, but once you change the chassis and stick a 2.2 tdi out of a discovery in them with a few more modifications they are not so slow noisey beasts

[@hokie9910]

What is the old saying, take a rover to get into the jungle…take a land cruiser if you want to get out

[@darcybowyer5743]

​@@hokie9910When someone tells me this I chuckle quietly and mention how a vehicle costs as much as a house deposit (79 series) with a wonky track, cheap interior and weak clutch can compare to a cheap 300 Tdi 110. (Note I said Tdi not Puma Defender, Pumas are an absolute turd electrical and mechanically)

[@hokie9910]

@@darcybowyer5743 I’ve yet so see a Rover made in the last 30 years that doesn’t start having major issues prior to 100k miles. It makes me laugh out loud when anyone thinks that is going to change.