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landroverkeith:
:) Finally got clearance to look for a 101:D depending on the sale of the 2 series landys :cry: but i havnt a clue where to start looking for one or wat to look out for. My intentions would be to convert into a camper instead of buying a caravan so i guess a ambulance body would be a good start. any help would be nice fellas :)
already got the spot on the "new" drive just to park him... gotta keep the neighbours happy its either 2 88"s a disco and a freebie on the drive orrrrrr a 101, disco and a freebie :) oo and dont forgot the space ive saved for the sankey trailer that will be appearing with it :twisted:
thermidorthelobster:
They pop up in the usual places (Autotrader etc) but the 101 Club website usually has a selection.
In terms of stuff to look out for, it's the usual really - well-running V8 (unless you go for a diesel conversion, which is not a bad idea), rusty chassis, slack transmission, lousy swivels (they're welded to the axle on a 101, so are hard to replace), electrics. The front prop shafts are always noisy, so don't let that put you off.
There's also a 101 Yahoo Group which contains a wealth of expertise, so suscribe to that and you'll soon be up to speed.
landroverkeith:
:D thanks david very usefull indeed :D
thermidorthelobster:
No worries. By the way, a quick word on spares: most of what you need you can still get from the usual sources (for example I got all my brake and clutch spares from Brookwells), as the 101 shares something like 70% of its components with other models. There are a couple of specialist dealers such as Blanchards and Dunsfold who quite often have the more obscure stuff.
For everything else, the Club remanufactures bits and pieces when required, and is an excellent source for stuff you just can't get elsewhere. There's nothing really on a 101 to be frightened of replacing, although if you want to keep one in concourse condition it gets a bit trickier.
And remember, it's always fun in a one-oh-one!
thermidorthelobster:
I should also have mentioned... if you want some ideas on how to do a really, really nice camper conversion, have a look at http://www.101fc.nl/
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