1974 Land Rover Air Portable.
The Time has come to move my Landie on for someone else to use It is wasted just sitting in my Garden.
This Truck has been with the Club for many years and has taken its place on the Club Stand and is well known to the members.
It is (Was) a 1974 24 Volt FFR(VPK) that was cast in 1984. It is on a 1972 reg plate so is Mot and Tax free. I have the DVLA/ British Heritage Certs to prove but I have never had any problem getting the Exempt Tax.
I also have the B Card.
Pros
Good Solid Chassis. Solid Bulkhead, Vent Panel, Outriggers and Rear Cross Member
Runs And Drives like a Landie Should and has Very Sweet Engine.
Had a Replacement Engine albeit many years ago. I have the diagnostic sheet too.
Rebuilt Gearbox by a Land Rover specialist who worked for Land Rover Gearbox Dept Before he was made redundant. Suffix A box but Rebuilt to Suffix D.
Still Not Run in Still Stiff.
Front Heated Windscreens.
Cons.
Paint a bit Flat. I used to use WD40 to give it that shine on the Stand.
Changed the Front Panel in Lock Down. (Thanks Cliff) and I seem to have lost the front Indicators and Ignition Light It Does Charge. Every time I sort it The Wires break somewhere else Was going to replace the wiring Loom.
Doors Don’t shut worth a Dam needs a bit of fettling. Do They ever.
History.
Served with the 2nd Light Infantry. 1975.
2nd Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. 1976?
1st Scots Guards.1980.
1ST Royal Regiment of Fusilers.1984.
All in Northern Ireland.
Asking Forum Members £5.500 Before I put it on other social media.
DM Me for Photos. Photos Too Large Apparently.
Decision Time
Decision Time
Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
Re: Decision Time
Located In Hook, Hampshire.
Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
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Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
Re: Decision Time
a Pro For me but Con for others.
Fitted with Rocky Mountain Parabolic Springs with Pro Comp 3000 Shock Absorbers
Fitted with Rocky Mountain Parabolic Springs with Pro Comp 3000 Shock Absorbers
Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
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the landy man
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Re: Decision Time
Sorry to see your selling your lightweight mate,but I guess that if you don't use it,sell it.
A good project,drive and restore project for someone and a good price.
Not having a lightweight doesn't stop you from coming and seeing us at the shows!
Hope we can catch up sometime this year.
A good project,drive and restore project for someone and a good price.
Not having a lightweight doesn't stop you from coming and seeing us at the shows!
Hope we can catch up sometime this year.
..ROD..
Bognor Regis,West Sussex
1972 S3 LIGHTWEIGHT 53 AM 74,RAF GS .Waddington strike command
1979 LIGHTWEIGHT 10 GX 11,GS .Black watch 1st battalion
1964 SERIES 2A..
Sankey narrow track,29 EN 84
Sankey narrow track project.
1967 BSA b40 WD 350cc.
1957 Triumph 6T Thunderbird.
Bognor Regis,West Sussex
1972 S3 LIGHTWEIGHT 53 AM 74,RAF GS .Waddington strike command
1979 LIGHTWEIGHT 10 GX 11,GS .Black watch 1st battalion
1964 SERIES 2A..
Sankey narrow track,29 EN 84
Sankey narrow track project.
1967 BSA b40 WD 350cc.
1957 Triumph 6T Thunderbird.
Re: Decision Time
Hi Steve,
As Rod, (Hiya Rod!
), has said. Sorry that you're having to sell the lightweight, and I hope it finds a good home. Hope to catch up with you again soon mate.
Regards,
As Rod, (Hiya Rod!
), has said. Sorry that you're having to sell the lightweight, and I hope it finds a good home. Hope to catch up with you again soon mate.Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
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the landy man
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Re: Decision Time
Hiya Neil 
Chaos there will always be a warm welcome and a cold beer for you mate,lightweight or not I'd like to see you at the shows again!
Chaos there will always be a warm welcome and a cold beer for you mate,lightweight or not I'd like to see you at the shows again!
..ROD..
Bognor Regis,West Sussex
1972 S3 LIGHTWEIGHT 53 AM 74,RAF GS .Waddington strike command
1979 LIGHTWEIGHT 10 GX 11,GS .Black watch 1st battalion
1964 SERIES 2A..
Sankey narrow track,29 EN 84
Sankey narrow track project.
1967 BSA b40 WD 350cc.
1957 Triumph 6T Thunderbird.
Bognor Regis,West Sussex
1972 S3 LIGHTWEIGHT 53 AM 74,RAF GS .Waddington strike command
1979 LIGHTWEIGHT 10 GX 11,GS .Black watch 1st battalion
1964 SERIES 2A..
Sankey narrow track,29 EN 84
Sankey narrow track project.
1967 BSA b40 WD 350cc.
1957 Triumph 6T Thunderbird.
Re: Decision Time
You'll miss it you know you will, get yourself over to the Capel show 
Graham.
Gatwick, west Sussex
Buy British, now it's more important than ever.
1980-83 GS Lightweight 57KB99
Sankey narrow track 08ES81
1942 350cc Ohv Ariel W'ng dispatch bike
Gatwick, west Sussex
Buy British, now it's more important than ever.
1980-83 GS Lightweight 57KB99
Sankey narrow track 08ES81
1942 350cc Ohv Ariel W'ng dispatch bike
Re: Decision Time
You dont get rid of me that easily. Will Deffo attend some shows just to help you offload some beers.
Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
Re: Decision Time
No Takers Then.
Time to move it to a Military Forum
Time to move it to a Military Forum
Steve
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.
74 FM 18, a 1974 series 3 Ex Northern Ireland 24 Volt FFR VPK.