Questions regarding: 92-95 Range Rover

[britrover]

I wanted to get the take of fellow forum members on the 92-95 Range Rover. I am considering getting one with the intention of using it over the weekends and gradually restoring it piece by piece. The few questions I have are:

? Is it still possible to source parts for these trucks ? (Items like trim pieces , interior carpet, window seals, engine, transmission etc)

? I understand that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, but is restoring a old Range Rover a better proposition over acquiring and restoring a older series Rover ?

? I will be researching for things to look for, but what are the most common things I should definitely check prior to pulling the trigger on one.

I have previously owned a Disco II and currently own a LR3 so have some familiarity with Rover, but sincerely welcome any input from fellow members.

 

[ptschram]

? Is it still possible to source parts for these trucks ? (Items like trim pieces , interior carpet, window seals, engine, transmission etc)

New-very limited stocks of such things as interior trim. Some of the seals are NLA but another Dweb member is working on it for us.

Engine and transmission parts are still plentiful and in some case much less expensive than for the newer trucks. The Brits have a very strong aftermarket for "hard parts".

Buy the best example you can find, look for three things in RRCs, Rust, rust, and rust.

 

[pdxrovermech]

if you're talking a full restoration then an old series rig is easier to do and will be worth more than an rrc.

 

[Blueboy]

timely quesion as I'm in the process of having a '94 LWB partially restored and brought back to life.

PT hit the nail on the head - rust is the main issue on these.

I had a '93 LWB that I bought from a guy in Chicago - HUGE mistake as while it looked awesome from the outside, the inner steel structure was shot and the repairs were costly.

The '94 I now have is from SoCal and when the body panels were removed, the inner steel was perfect.

Parts are a real bitch like seat computers, etc although PT is again correct on the big items like engine, etc are available. Buy one with the small stuff working.

Series vs Rangie is always an interesting topic for me as I've owned both and both were restored to a very high level.

It really depends on what you want and what you plan to do with it.

Each are great Rovers - personally I had to sell my Series and as mentioned getting another Classic as it suits my needs better at the moment.

Good luck,

JT

 

[unpolire]

We have a number of vehicles and four Land Rovers, two RR (93 LWB & 95 4.0SE), and two Discos (96 SE7 & 97 SE). Our Southern California County LWB my wife has declared is the best vehicle I have ever bought. Unrestored but perfectly maintained, it is unfailingly reliable, rust-free, and economical. Parts have not been a problem. Interior trim in Saddle can be difficult to find, but enough are unfortunately turning up in wrecking yards that spares can be found. Hard parts are readily available for us locally or via Internet. I don't hesitate to source from England as required for carpet mats, dog guard, etc. The County LWB I highly recommend but find a clean well-maintained example and carry on. I eventually had the hood and roof resprayed (Beluga Black) due to clear coat issues, but that is it.

 

[eliaschristeas]

the year range i think you are talking about is 93-95. The LWB models share an enormous amount of parts - the 95 however is ONE YEAR ONLY styling inside. you will pay a premium for ANY near new 95 part as they are VERY tough to get a hold of.

as for engines and trannys etc, plenty. from the used and cheap to superbly rebuilt.

I have a 92 which was at one time near-mint.... and i have done a bang up job of... well.... banging it up! My truck has a ton of pieces in and on it from RRC's 1970-1995.... interior pieces from my favorite years of RRC and Disco as well. its 4.6 and zf hp4 24 converted.... lt230 converted....

the x-platforming is REALLY flexible as the 70-99 era share a lot of gross dimensions.

in my opinion, you can do what you want within that range and customize these to your liking....

not to say they're not awesome.... but the $$$$ you'll be into a series truck is SO much compared to what you'll be into a clean and functional classic.

they're EVERYWHERE in southern california....

 

[KyleT]

do 95's not share alot inside with the D1?

 

[eliaschristeas]

yes.... you can search here... people have done all kinds of crazy rrc/d1 panel and seat and so forth swaps....

 

[jonesy66]

I love my 95 LWB...I am always envious of Series trucks as the look they have embodies the LR ownership experience - IMO. However, I am always getting admiring looks and lot's of Q about my classic. Maybe the older it gets the better. Like everyone said the Classics have some nuances - biggest in addition to the above is their propensity to have something not work one day, then automagically work the next - LUCAS!

Ownership is a beast and a joy...