Registry of Ex Military Land Rovers
Land Rovers => Australian "Perentie " 110 & 6x6 Vehicles => Topic started by: mac101 on November 07, 2015, 03:54:52 AM
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A photo of my RFSV at KLR waiting for turbo and clutch work.
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Photo of my RFSV waiting for clutch & KLR turbo in garage. Also doing some minor rust repairs & other work aiming to have it back together by Wednesday morning as booked in for exhaust.
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Looks like good progress -
Just a tip, if you are getting exhaust work done, get them to give enough extra clearance on the rear tyre to enable the fitment of 255 85 16s.
The lower gearing of the RFSV together with a turbo will drive this larger size very well. Also, this size is the largest that fits in the spare space underneath :)
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Getting exhaust fitted
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New clutch in.
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Hey Mac, is your new clutch much heavy-er?
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As I'm told, this is KLR's heavy duty clutch. ;D
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Another few photos of my RFSV at KLR waiting to go to harbor for shipment.
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I'm a bit confused. Are you ChrisJ or Mac101? Both have posted in this topic stating it is their RFSV.
Howard
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Yeah, Chris wanted to join in with the work on his RFSV. My RFSV ARN 51613 was the object of this thread. Sorry for the confusion.
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How will you go with the turbo upgrade when it gets stateside?
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Hey Juddy,
My read on import regulations (I'm not an expert) are that the vehicle has to be in "substantially" unmodified condition (whatever that means). I had planned to have the turbo upgrade but changed my mind after re-reading import guidelines.
I guess it would be possible to purchase an engine at auction and have KLR do turbo upgrade on it then import as LTL.
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Or get them to mail you a kit after you have it imported and complianced/certified/registered or what ever it is over there.
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Mac101... where are you located in the USA?
Mike C
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ARN 51-613 get loaded for trip to container yard
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At yard
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Hey Juddy,
My read on import regulations (I'm not an expert) are that the vehicle has to be in "substantially" unmodified condition (whatever that means). I had planned to have the turbo upgrade but changed my mind after re-reading import guidelines.
I guess it would be possible to purchase an engine at auction and have KLR do turbo upgrade on it then import as LTL.
The Isuzu 4BD2-T was a common engine in GMC badged Isuzu trucks in the US, so getting the bits to convert a 4BD1 to turbo after arrival shouldn't be a problem.
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Thank you Diana,
I will be looking at those GMC's.
In container
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Hey Juddy,
My read on import regulations (I'm not an expert) are that the vehicle has to be in "substantially" unmodified condition (whatever that means). I had planned to have the turbo upgrade but changed my mind after re-reading import guidelines.
I guess it would be possible to purchase an engine at auction and have KLR do turbo upgrade on it then import as LTL.
The Z vin code for the engine is the same for the 4x4 and 6x6 which is 3.9 isuzu, as we know the 6x6 came with a turbo, there should be no issues in putting a turbo on a 4x4 as it is still under the same blanket.
They also sold 4bd1t's here so there is no real reason to do the turbo conversion before it leaves aus anyway, cheaper to source your own parts and DIY.
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My RFSV arrived today! It took 2 months to ship across the pacific so it must have stopped everywhere. I have found the 2 batteries in the LHS bin and they are both connected. The shipper sent me a photo of a battery that they disconnected and there is a spare tire in the photo. Is this my RFSV or some random vehicle?
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My RFSV arrived today! It took 2 months to ship across the pacific so it must have stopped everywhere. I have found the 2 batteries in the LHS bin and they are both connected. The shipper sent me a photo of a battery that they disconnected and there is a spare tire in the photo. Is this my RFSV or some random vehicle?
Some random vehicle, that carpet and storage net look Mazda-ish to me. You must be excited to get your hands on the Perentie!
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Dervish, I am very excited to finally get it. I guess now that I look closer at the surface that is a short carpet. Yeah, I spent about an hour looking for that hidden battery bin.
I guess I need to pull front/first battery from the box and put on a charger. the right hand battery looks like it just needs replacement.
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Fantastic news Mac101. You now have a great vehicle that is unique in the States: I am sure you will be the envy of many.
I've done the opposite - I own a series 2a FFT but am in the final stages of restoring an M151A2.
Howard
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Mac101 - what state are you in? I'm regularly in the US, but mostly west coast stuff.
Alan
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8) good to see it made it ok.
It'll turn heads for miles over there.
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Well, it is good to know that it got there OK - well done!
We'll all be interested to hear about the reactions you get to it when you take it out.
Just a friendly tip, when you do replace the batteries IMHO it is better to have both earths (-) towards the outside of the vehicle (as the aux battery is positioned in the photo).
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Hey Aussie Jeepster,
I'm in Washington State. Shoot me a PM if you find yourself in Washington.
Thank you Carzee and Dugite, I am very excited to get this LR and can't wait to get her on the road.
Hi Kman, I have put a lot of miles in on the M151A2. Enjoy her, they are fun to drive.
Donald
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:D heh mac101,i see you have arn 51 613, i own 51590 and 51590 is most upset that what may be his working buddy has gone o/seas, enjoy your landy , i have started to enjoy mine , cheers TONA.
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My RFSV arrived today! It took 2 months to ship across the pacific so it must have stopped everywhere. I have found the 2 batteries in the LHS bin and they are both connected. The shipper sent me a photo of a battery that they disconnected and there is a spare tire in the photo. Is this my RFSV or some random vehicle?
Mine took 3 months to hit NY, and it sat for 30 days in Korea. Congrats!
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:D heh mac101,i see you have arn 51 613, i own 51590 and 51590 is most upset that what may be his working buddy has gone o/seas, enjoy your landy , i have started to enjoy mine , cheers TONA.
I have 51673. He says hello too 😊
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:D HEY P6X6, WHERE ABOUTS IN PERTH ARE YOU ,WE MAY BE ABLE TO CATCH UP AND HAVE A FEW YARNS ABOUT THE PERENTIES,TONA.
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HEY,P6X6 , IN STIRLING,TONA.
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HEY,P6X6 , IN STIRLING,TONA.
PM sent mate
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HI, P6X6, WHAT DO YOU MEAN ,PM SENT I DONT UNDERSTAND COMPUTER JARGON ,TONA,.
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HI, P6X6, WHAT DO YOU MEAN ,PM SENT I DONT UNDERSTAND COMPUTER JARGON ,TONA,.
Hi Tona,
If you are logged in to the REMLR Forum then you will see a link called My Messages on top of the page. Click on the link and it will take you to your personal message section where you will be able to contact other members on the forum. Good luck.
Regards Warrick.
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HI, P6X6, WHAT DO YOU MEAN ,PM SENT I DONT UNDERSTAND COMPUTER JARGON ,TONA,.
Hi Tona,
If you are logged in to the REMLR Forum then you will see a link called My Messages on top of the page. Click on the link and it will take you to your personal message section where you will be able to contact other members on the forum. Good luck.
Regards Warrick.
Tona/Warrick,
I have your number mate and will Give you a call as soon as possible.
I'm on night shift at the moment but will give you a call soon.
Thanks,
Tristan
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Hi ReignCKD,
Thank you! I can't wait to hit the road. I finally got her licensed after 4 trips to the Department of Licensing. I also found insurance that was affordable so I'll be learning to drive on the right side soon.
Congrats to you on your Perentie in NY. I bet you enjoy driving her in the countryside.
Cheers,
Donald
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Hi Tona and P6X6,
While I'm sure 51613 will miss her Land Rover family, she was built to explore and she will be visiting the back roads and wild places in the Pacific Northwest.
She will also be attending a military vehicle show in July if I can get the lockers/racks from the back of her sand blasted, repainted and re-installed. I'll take photos.
My wife has decided the LR could be useful. Right now she is using her to keep the veggie starts out of the reach of her chickens.
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Thanks,
Donald
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Damn, Donald. Last time I had vegetation like that in my back shed the Cops came and took them all away.
Bet the Chooks were disappointed. (chickens)
Greg Mac.
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:D HI MAC 101, ARN 51590 SAYS HELLO TO YOU IN america, ,Went out last month on a bush trip ,did some 1700 k,s used 10.41 litres per 100 k,s,7 of us 6 landies, one tojo, we done 30k,s in 5hrs got three punctures, track had not been used for 30 odd years , great trip,TONA,.
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:D THANKS WALPMO, WILL TRY AND DO THAT CHEERS, TONA.