Nanuq Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I cut a bunch of green sappy spruce today and hauled it home for splitting. This load was easily 1,000 lbs and the Rover handled it like a breeze on a summer day. I have the 109 springs under it so it's usually *cough* stiff, and today it rode like a Cadillac. Climbing the 12% grade to Chez Nanuq it didn't hiccup or hesitate. I made many trips and now she's taking a well earned rest in the garage. Good girl. Someone once said that Rovers, unlike most people, are capable of returning affection. I've spent a lot of time lately with the wrenches out and today she said "thank you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Great to see one in the wild being used for its intended purpose. Although it'll take more than a few toothpicks in the back to upset it. Land Rovers have been built since 1948 and around 75% of all the ones made are still in use. A staggering statistic considering the use and abuse they get. Please keep this one soldiering on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhabar Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Great Nanuq...Always great pics from Alaska. I like your Land Rover pick up. It is a monster of 4x4.I had the old Pajero of Mitsubishi year 1991… another nice piece. Have a nice. BB from Sardinia Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I love that first photograph @Nanuq Pajero - I wouldn't drive one in Spain ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 What a fantastic truck you have there buddy! I hold a special place in my heart for these Defenders... I hope one day I get to own one :-) For now, I drive my third late model Freelander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 That isn't a Defender, it's a Defender's granddaddy. A series II SWB or 88inch. Yes I'm pedantic, I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sogeha said: That isn't a Defender, it's a Defender's granddaddy. A series II SWB or 88inch. Yes I'm pedantic, I know? Wow! Good to know! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Who's your Granddaddy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Two things us Brits do really well: Off road vehicles and hypocrisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 You forgot Formation Swanning About Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I have a friend who works for JLR and some of the prototypes he brings home ..... yes, well lets hope that they don't make it into production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Too much firewood on the last trip?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Haha! A little Los Angeles style Land Rover!Great beast for a great Alaskan beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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