Hypothetical 101

Nov 02, 2004 67 Replies

I think this is the key. I sit staring into this effing monitor far too much, then have to deal with customers and 'network ingeneers' and sodding consultants who all know far, far more than I ever will, (obviously) - to the point there I have a certain disinclination to do anything 'puterie in my spare time. Some lunchtimes I'll go out and fire Grumble up, have a quick smoke, fiddle with ideas of moving this and changing that... Very soon I forget about my overwhelming desire to cause pain and severe injury to customers and 'network ingeneers' and sodding consultants who all know far, far more than I ever will.

Owning a 101 is for many people something they 'think is a good idea', however it is equally a bad idea for many - especially once the novelty wears off. This isn't a bad thing, just happens. Time, space, money and motivation all play a part. I reckon that to fully enjoy owning a 101 you need to use it. The longer it sits there, with 'little' jobs mounting, the harder it is to actually go and do something before you can enjoy it.

Obviously not many can maintain the initial peak of enthusiasm one experiences when we pull up outside our house in our new toy, but many fail to see the bigger picture. If you've got kids and a dog, a 101, even ambulance body, may not really be the ideal weekend gettaway camper - even less worthwhile converting to a long range overland expedition vehicle. Having said that, a 101 is, compared to almost any other vehicle, Land Rover or not, a SERIOUSLY FUN and capable motor.

What you get out of your 101 is exponentially enhanced by what you are prepared to put in to your 101.

This is sad. Having put so much work in, and having got so close an all.

Mind, for some it may be that the journey is more important than the destination - which, IMO, is just as valid (sometimes more so). If that makes sense.

Only if you are a politician.

Steve

.. or a bus driver ;)

I'll get me coat ...

I find working on the fleet is usually good therapy for all the other s**te in life. I get a buzz from getting things to work on a limited budget. Perhahps thats the problem here is that there is no cheap soloution to my immediate problem having already explored the budget option. I think currently theres also a catalogue of minor faults consipring against me getting him running right,, only time and patients will resolve those, sadly my normal supplier is currently out of stock of both.

I've just been out and finally aligned the front passenger door on the Rangie, a small job which has been irritating me for some weeks since the initial throw together to get it back on the road.A minor cosmetic hurdle which resulted in a feel good factor massively outweighing the effort to do the job. Perhahps I'll take a look at Percy in a week or so once I've chilled.

To come back on topic though the 101 being a basic Landrover in all respects is actually one of my motivators to stay enthusiastic about the Marque. It's STILL wainting to be painted due to other stuff taking priority , however it is now fitted with rear side facing bunks which form a double bed, the bunks themselves fold up out of the way to form two forward facing seats which have the advantage of not making you want to vomit and also the luxury of seatbelts for kiddie security. The framework for the Sink and cooker and matching symetrical cupboard opposite are fitted. Indeed the sink and cooker were thrown in for the last MOT. So Morph is actually getting to be quite a useful truck. The rear towbar means that if necessary we can take the caravan to events. This has also opened up a whole load of options for weekends away with the family and friends given the extra bunks available. Morph will be 4 berth once completed (Not including any roof tent/additions) and the Caravans 4 berths and proper shower , awning and luxury makes for a good combination. The odd weekends away such as Gaydon may in the future be purely 101 based. If I had to get rid of one of the fleet I think that the

101 would actually be one of my more reluctant disposals even considering the time , effort and uniqueness off Percy. Once the Morph has been LPG'd and Power steering installed (more for peace of mind due to unreliable steering boxes than luxury) then he will be seeing much more action.

I remember as a small child actually shedding a tear watching my Dads first Rangie drive down the street when he sold it. Given how enthusiastic the wife and kids are over the fleet I don't think I could bring myself to drop any of them at the moment purely due to a blip in the system.

Dave , knowing you have in interest in outdoors stuff, if you don't go for a

101 then take a good hard look at unimog expo vehicles. I think either would be right up your street.

Lee D

kill kill kill. Or at last rush at in 101, on bar grips, in the wet. "Accident"

Steve

I get the impression he's got Solo Cat envy.

P.

On or around Fri, 05 Nov 2004 10:25:25 +0000, Mother enlightened us thusly:

mind, they don't all have a 4.6, autobox and power steering. I venture to suggest that you're not prepared to admit how much grumble actually cost you, overall...

Just wait until he decides that a Pinzgauer is the way to go......

P.

Who knows full well what his Disco has cost and very much doubts anybody's likely to give him £7k for a 1992 200TDIs

True, however my GS is bog standard and equal fun on a summer day.

I lost count after selling the kidney...

It is against socialist principles that you should be allowed to own TWO 101's. You should give one of them to me in order to clear your concience.

Alex

Does anybody here dare to admit how much their landrover has cost them? I certainly dont like to think about mine too much!.

I tried adding it up once but after it got to about 3 times my inital estimate and i realised that i hadnt yet counted the engine or gearbox I stopped and vowed to never try again!

In news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com, Alex blithered:

Huh, thought it was against socialist principles to own any, you'd best give the other to me!

I only want one, you can have Grumble.

We know where you live Martyn, watch it

Alex

On or around Sat, 06 Nov 2004 14:01:20 +0000, Tom Woods enlightened us thusly:

well... the current disco set me back about 2700 by the time I'd put the gas conversion on it.

since then... sundry repairs and minor mods, not a lot more I doubt. It's shortly gonna cost me for a second-hand gearbox, mind.

On which subject, anyone got a ballpark figure for an LT77, without T-box, in supposedly good condition, including good splines on the output shaft.

My conscience is confused... You had a 101 - a very nice 101, then you sold it. I can see no means of easing my inherent guilt for owning three by giving you one of them, which you would quite evidently not cherish.

No. Socialist philosophy is that we should all own equally and share the benefit of our collective labour. By this logic Land Rover will start building 101s again once I achieve my destined role as overall dictator in the UK.

Knowing where I live will not prevent my neighbours breaking you legs if you try to prevent them adoring my fine collection of Solihulls finest...

They know, you see, that the local villains think I'm some kind of mad survivalist nutter - so don't bother trying to break into any of the houses around here...

They're right to think this, too... ;-)

I can account for every penny I've spent on Grumble, and the others. This includes petrol, LPG, maintenance, luxury items...

I have an annoying habit of keeping very strict financial records.

I look, then cry, then remember what joy and smile, lots.

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