Series Landies needs more recognition. They're reliable workhorse, and there are example of them being used beaten up as a taxi, charter, tow truck, and a camel transporter from Northern Africa throughout Central Africa. Take a look in Mongu, Zambia where they carried villagers and goods to Kalabo, Zambia. Videos like these as a younger generation brings spotlight on these charming little truck. Love the video! Looking forward for more!
Hi, thanks for the great comment I think I've seen the photo of the camels in the back of the 109! Absolutely incredible machines and I think my generation may be the last use these which is a heart wrencher. Doing my bit to keep them alive, we have big plans for the future of the channel I'm sure you'll have plenty to watch, thanks again.
@AK_Exploration thank you! I myself a 19yo and planning to purchase a Series 2a 1969 as a daily. I got inspired from a fellow 18yo in Denmark to work hard to purchase that car. Some teens mostly prefer 90s car. But I'm here choosing something different from the rest of the majority as these Landies are my childhood dream car. Great little rig!
Hats off to you! If you've never driven one then don't be shocked to find it's hard work at times. It looks easy on UA-cam but they can be a pain. That said if you're 19 I don't imagine you've gotten used to a modern car so you might be at one with it's simplistic yet temperamental nature haha. I hope all goes well in your search for one, depending on where in the world you're from make sure you check the chassis for rust as this is a major issue on all series Landrovers, if you're in a dryer climate than England (which lets face it is anywhere) you might be lucky, but keep in mind it's a labour of love and there will be a lot of work to do.
@AK_Exploration thank you! much appreciated! I have never drove a modern car before, so it would be a good start to drive the ancient Landy as a first car, I always lean towards classic car as they are simple and basic, less features or no nonsense screens and automated stuff. I found myself a good candidate, a rust free truck in Indonesia, and the only vision I have is to keep the cosmetic as is and sort out all the mechanics and electrics. I like the patina looks better than overly restored looking. Also, with the minimum budget, I literally have no interest in restoring the cosmetic look😂
With modern vehicles you are bound to very clean roads, should there be ice, debris and sometimes even water you can have trouble with ABS anti skid sensors etc that just send them mental, then you are looking at repair bills of scratchings it I think in this one video I might have added to the patina slightly but that's the majesty of these vehicles they're in my opinion Thee best car/utility vehicle ever made.. (before they sold to ford / BMW and subsequent buyers and ruined them)
@AK_Exploration totally agree, I do love a practical vehicle not so much the newer versions of these, I think the 110 or 130 would top my list as far as lands go, nice video, 👍
Is 60 your top speed? Or is that an estimation? The 2.25 NA diesel I had in the 88 did 70+ (on GPS not the clock ) before I swapped that out for the 19j
I have been driving a 1972 series 3 safari for the last 33 years. It's my daily driver. The latest ULEZ allows me in no problem, as it's a classic car. Whilst it has the more modern dashboard, it's basically the same as your series 2. It's still a no nonsense workhorse and I don't no what I could possibly replace it with. Look after it, it will look after you. Have fun.
I grew up with a B reg series 3 88" Ex MOD and I also own one currently but it's in pieces lol one of the 3 I have left after selling a couple. I've been through many modern cars and They're frustrating, other than that acceleration and braking ability I really don't see the appeal as you'll see in the content we're working on there's quite an interesting year ahead of us.
@@AK_Exploration Looking forward to seeing what you can do. Want lighter steering? Look for a one ton steering box, it'll change your life forever. 5.5 turns lock to lock, instead of the normal 4...
I admire your passion to drive that thing :-D I own a 1996 Wrangler which is far to uncomfortable already (although fully restored) and recently bought a Land Cruiser 200, which I drive a lot more off-road thanks to its comfort. Cheers from Poland!!!
Being from England I think the Landrover is a thing growing up with them and nostalgia more so than if you're from elsewhere then the Land cruiser or Jeep would appeal the same or more depending what was around when you were starting to drive. Lots of comments on land cruisers are this and that but they aren't a Landrover.
@@AK_Exploration proper owner. Fair play to you keeping 4 going., my 2 .25 petrol is having a gearbox rebuild, the usual, l. Lost a synchro detent spring so catching going into second gear, I love the way they are with no power steering and no power or windy windows and little to go wrong. A spin down to beach or woods, up the mountains camping with the low tail hub tent on the back and make a bed in the back tub. It's kept garaged with the full canvas tilt or has a cover on. Like to use it every week even a trip to the builders supplies and garden centre.
@@AK_Exploration the military chassis allows for the box to come out underneath, still have to take out the floor and tunnel to get to the bolts, I would love to have 4 or 5 Series trucks but I'd end up divorced. Lol. Even though my wife likes Landrover series trucks she says one is enough.
Lose the music and lets hear the music of the Rover diesel lump! Had one in my 2A years ago, a lovely engine. Got a tdi 200 in my 61 lwb and i use that every day. 8k per year. Fitted servo brakes a couple of years ago, well worth doing and a LOT easier to bleed than the cb master cylinder. Apart from the engine change im on standard 750s and diffs four speed with roamer drive and standard rover seats.
It's a series 2, but with the face and door hinges of a series 3 it's a mixed bag bless it but it keeps going. It's a cool little track, not many use it other than local farmers to get hay to their horses and so on. Where in the country are you guys?
@ak_exploration i live in Jakarta. indonesia..too many buildings..in order to get some greenlaning area i must drive out of town first..1-2 hours drive at least.. well about your truck..it almost the same like mine..it used to be a series 2..but when my dad got it back then, its already facelifted into series 3 front end..so at the end we converted all the dash, engine and gearbox into series 3.. ;)
@@DavidParkinson it is a mix, the fella who had it before us was no purist but he kept it going with the multitude of series 3 spares he had knocking about. It is an early series 2
These Land rovers are a mans car, but surprise , women love to drive them too. They are NOT Chelsie taxis though, they are all weather, hose the back out mud carriers, great for in bad weather and snow, particularly if you have done the off road training and understand the correct way to use the gearboxes and diff lock.
I absolutely love seeing women drive land rovers, I know a couple who do or have driven them, they are stereotypically "a mans car" but hats off to any woman that drives one. They're built for working not looking at I've never understood the "Chelsey tractor" bit myself either lol
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I do like the Series Landrovers I have an S3 109" and it's anything but boring, new vehicles have to many electronics. Probably why some Series truck owners have had one for 30,+ years.
@@AK_Exploration yes I don't get the Chelsea tractor, they even named a new edition of the Landrover Defender the Chelsea Truck. Years ago they even used to drive out to the lanes to get mud splashes on their shiny SUVs so people in the city would think they are active off roaders. When they park at work or at the supermarket. Lol. The gentlemen in suits driving and living in the city centre and projecting an image. It's their cars the gems to be bought when they get bored of them never been tested in the rough.
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Series Landies needs more recognition. They're reliable workhorse, and there are example of them being used beaten up as a taxi, charter, tow truck, and a camel transporter from Northern Africa throughout Central Africa. Take a look in Mongu, Zambia where they carried villagers and goods to Kalabo, Zambia. Videos like these as a younger generation brings spotlight on these charming little truck. Love the video! Looking forward for more!
Hi, thanks for the great comment I think I've seen the photo of the camels in the back of the 109! Absolutely incredible machines and I think my generation may be the last use these which is a heart wrencher.
Doing my bit to keep them alive, we have big plans for the future of the channel I'm sure you'll have plenty to watch, thanks again.
@AK_Exploration thank you! I myself a 19yo and planning to purchase a Series 2a 1969 as a daily. I got inspired from a fellow 18yo in Denmark to work hard to purchase that car. Some teens mostly prefer 90s car. But I'm here choosing something different from the rest of the majority as these Landies are my childhood dream car. Great little rig!
Hats off to you! If you've never driven one then don't be shocked to find it's hard work at times. It looks easy on UA-cam but they can be a pain.
That said if you're 19 I don't imagine you've gotten used to a modern car so you might be at one with it's simplistic yet temperamental nature haha.
I hope all goes well in your search for one, depending on where in the world you're from make sure you check the chassis for rust as this is a major issue on all series Landrovers, if you're in a dryer climate than England (which lets face it is anywhere) you might be lucky, but keep in mind it's a labour of love and there will be a lot of work to do.
@AK_Exploration thank you! much appreciated! I have never drove a modern car before, so it would be a good start to drive the ancient Landy as a first car, I always lean towards classic car as they are simple and basic, less features or no nonsense screens and automated stuff.
I found myself a good candidate, a rust free truck in Indonesia, and the only vision I have is to keep the cosmetic as is and sort out all the mechanics and electrics. I like the patina looks better than overly restored looking. Also, with the minimum budget, I literally have no interest in restoring the cosmetic look😂
I love the older seres Landies! Subscribed!
Thanks for subbing! you cant go wrong with a trusty old Landrover each trip is an adventure.
@@AK_Exploration Both of my Landies are scale models by the way!
Waw! You should upload some videos!
Looks like a lot of fun that you wouldn't normally get as an experience driving modern vehicles.
With modern vehicles you are bound to very clean roads, should there be ice, debris and sometimes even water you can have trouble with ABS anti skid sensors etc that just send them mental, then you are looking at repair bills of scratchings it
I think in this one video I might have added to the patina slightly but that's the majesty of these vehicles they're in my opinion Thee best car/utility vehicle ever made.. (before they sold to ford / BMW and subsequent buyers and ruined them)
@AK_Exploration totally agree, I do love a practical vehicle not so much the newer versions of these, I think the 110 or 130 would top my list as far as lands go, nice video, 👍
I love my 1971 S2a, got a 300tdi and I fitted an overdrive, so ok for 60mph if needed! I need to find some more offroad tracks now...thanks!
Is 60 your top speed? Or is that an estimation?
The 2.25 NA diesel I had in the 88 did 70+ (on GPS not the clock ) before I swapped that out for the 19j
Series owner my self, totally understand the hils on camera, they look like nothing, thanks for sharing.
They really don't! and the landrover doesn't help portray the actual incline they just pull themselves up.
Thanks for the comment.
I have been driving a 1972 series 3 safari for the last 33 years. It's my daily driver. The latest ULEZ allows me in no problem, as it's a classic car. Whilst it has the more modern dashboard, it's basically the same as your series 2. It's still a no nonsense workhorse and I don't no what I could possibly replace it with. Look after it, it will look after you. Have fun.
I grew up with a B reg series 3 88" Ex MOD and I also own one currently but it's in pieces lol one of the 3 I have left after selling a couple.
I've been through many modern cars and They're frustrating, other than that acceleration and braking ability I really don't see the appeal as you'll see in the content we're working on there's quite an interesting year ahead of us.
@@AK_Exploration Looking forward to seeing what you can do. Want lighter steering? Look for a one ton steering box, it'll change your life forever. 5.5 turns lock to lock, instead of the normal 4...
I've seen them knocking about with EPAS systems fitted we picked one up to play with but I can't bring myself to install it 😂
Exciting new chapter for the chanel! Looking forward to seeing what’s to come!⚡️
Thanks, us too :)
I admire your passion to drive that thing :-D I own a 1996 Wrangler which is far to uncomfortable already (although fully restored) and recently bought a Land Cruiser 200, which I drive a lot more off-road thanks to its comfort. Cheers from Poland!!!
Awesome video
Thanks bud
Nice video, would like to see more!
Being from England I think the Landrover is a thing growing up with them and nostalgia more so than if you're from elsewhere then the Land cruiser or Jeep would appeal the same or more depending what was around when you were starting to drive. Lots of comments on land cruisers are this and that but they aren't a Landrover.
Accurate, my dad had an ex military series 3 I always loved them since and now own 4
@@AK_Exploration proper owner. Fair play to you keeping 4 going., my 2 .25 petrol is having a gearbox rebuild, the usual, l. Lost a synchro detent spring so catching going into second gear, I love the way they are with no power steering and no power or windy windows and little to go wrong. A spin down to beach or woods, up the mountains camping with the low tail hub tent on the back and make a bed in the back tub. It's kept garaged with the full canvas tilt or has a cover on. Like to use it every week even a trip to the builders supplies and garden centre.
@@AK_Exploration the military chassis allows for the box to come out underneath, still have to take out the floor and tunnel to get to the bolts, I would love to have 4 or 5 Series trucks but I'd end up divorced. Lol. Even though my wife likes Landrover series trucks she says one is enough.
I drive a 1973 series 3 near enough daily. Only way to use them
That's what they're built for really, to be used.
Lose the music and lets hear the music of the Rover diesel lump! Had one in my 2A years ago, a lovely engine. Got a tdi 200 in my 61 lwb and i use that every day. 8k per year. Fitted servo brakes a couple of years ago, well worth doing and a LOT easier to bleed than the cb master cylinder. Apart from the engine change im on standard 750s and diffs four speed with roamer drive and standard rover seats.
You're running an LT76 With the 200? Where did you find an adapter plate?
My 88 (in the other videos) has a 2.5td LT76 4 speed and a fairey O.D
@ didn’t need one. Three more studs at the bottom of the bell housing on the engine and it bolts up fine. Glencoyne engineering webpages
Is it a series 2 or 2a? Anyway i wish that i have that kind if route nearby where i live..such a perfect habitat for the old landy..
It's a series 2, but with the face and door hinges of a series 3 it's a mixed bag bless it but it keeps going.
It's a cool little track, not many use it other than local farmers to get hay to their horses and so on.
Where in the country are you guys?
@ak_exploration i live in Jakarta. indonesia..too many buildings..in order to get some greenlaning area i must drive out of town first..1-2 hours drive at least.. well about your truck..it almost the same like mine..it used to be a series 2..but when my dad got it back then, its already facelifted into series 3 front end..so at the end we converted all the dash, engine and gearbox into series 3.. ;)
Just stay off the motorway and its good , exept for mini roundabouts.
I take it on the motorway, it's an experience 😆 it does have overdrive it's alright when it gets going but getting it there is a pain.
Odd looking Series 2. Half of it seems to be a series 3 (lights, mirrors, door hinges), the other 40% a 2A and then with a 2 steering wheel.
@@DavidParkinson it is a mix, the fella who had it before us was no purist but he kept it going with the multitude of series 3 spares he had knocking about.
It is an early series 2
These Land rovers are a mans car, but surprise , women love to drive them too.
They are NOT Chelsie taxis though, they are all weather, hose the back out mud carriers, great for in bad weather and snow, particularly if you have done the off road training and understand the correct way to use the gearboxes and diff lock.
I absolutely love seeing women drive land rovers, I know a couple who do or have driven them, they are stereotypically "a mans car" but hats off to any woman that drives one.
They're built for working not looking at I've never understood the "Chelsey tractor" bit myself either lol
@awalk5177 hi, we decided to do a T-shirt giveaway at 100 subs as a bit of a celebration we selected a comment at random and you are that commenter if you're happy to accept the shirt please feel free to get hold of us via put email on our channel and we will get that sent out to you!
Thanks for the comment,
Adam.
I do like the Series Landrovers I have an S3 109" and it's anything but boring, new vehicles have to many electronics. Probably why some Series truck owners have had one for 30,+ years.
@@paulwest62623 or 5 door?
We may or may not have just acquired another (5 door S3 this time)
@@AK_Exploration yes I don't get the Chelsea tractor, they even named a new edition of the Landrover Defender the Chelsea Truck. Years ago they even used to drive out to the lanes to get mud splashes on their shiny SUVs so people in the city would think they are active off roaders. When they park at work or at the supermarket. Lol. The gentlemen in suits driving and living in the city centre and projecting an image. It's their cars the gems to be bought when they get bored of them never been tested in the rough.
Low range aka donkey gear. Hill decent control long before that was a thing and in the majority of old landies their brakes😂😂😂.
That's the one, slow and strong.
What are these brakes you speak of? 😬🫣😂