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    Default New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Just picked 'er up. Very sound mechanically, little rust. Planning to outfit the interior for camping/trips. Will be a fun project.

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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Looks like fun!
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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Awesome. I love those.
    I’m half on the lookout for the next generation newer than that one.
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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Instead of the usual zebra stripes, try LRDG pink.
    Easy to find in the parking lot.


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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Quote Originally Posted by Scott G. View Post
    Instead of the usual zebra stripes, try LRDG pink.
    Easy to find in the parking lot.
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    Could easily be a Burning Man "art car".
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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Quote Originally Posted by earlfoss View Post
    Just picked 'er up. Very sound mechanically, little rust. Planning to outfit the interior for camping/trips. Will be a fun project.

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    I see a two-door around here occasionally, quite eye-catching. Love that generation.
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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Slowly crossing off the to-do list on it. Should be trip-worthy by summer.
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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Quote Originally Posted by earlfoss View Post
    Slowly crossing off the to-do list on it. Should be trip-worthy by summer. ...
    Are you going to keep the lift or return it to gentleman farmer height?
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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Quote Originally Posted by j44ke View Post
    Are you going to keep the lift or return it to gentleman farmer height?
    Good question! I have gone back and forth, but I think at some point this summer I'll bring it down to a more reasonable height. I'm thinking 2-4 inch neighborhood. The current 6 inch lift is fun but I don't plan to beat on this thing enough to need it.

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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    Honestly it looks unsafe at that height. I would hate to need to make evasive maneuvers at speed the way it sits now.

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    Default Re: New Project: Range Rover Classic

    It's surprisingly stable! I drove it 265mi on the highway from Chicago to northern WI without trouble. I mean, you're driving a rectangle so wind is something to consider but it didn't cause any stress. It just looks like I have monster madness and want to Bigfoot all the cars in whatever parking lot I'm in.

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