Hi from the Black Country

[gwh200]

what and join the Gay Rod and Black Surf Club.......naaaahhhhhhhhh

sounds a bit like " the blue oyster" how lovely !!

[ben2611]

Hi Rod,

Welcome to the forum, i am also local to you (kingswinford). As you can see i don`t post much. The members on here are first class with any help you require with Surfs. Having said that my 2nd gen 3.0 has been bomb proof reliable in my ownership of three years (40k mileage) with regular servicing which costs peanuts and so have not needed much help! They are fantastic vehicles in my opinion and sadly worthless now so bargains galore for buyers. I can`t see me ever giving mine away for peanuts - i`d rather end up wrecking it offroading it!

[rodp]

Well, on Saturday I watched my Land Rover disappear into the distance, twas a very sad time, like getting rid of your favourite dog or one of the kids. I'm now waiting for the current owner of the Surf to finalise his new motor and then it's all mine.
It's going to have a tough time settling in as I can't remember being without a land Rover for more than about three months in the last 39 years, the Surfs got a lot to live up to. The LR that's just gone never let me down in 8 years, that's a hard act to follow.
Time will tell.

Rod

[gwh200]

just keep the faith brother !!

[si tate]

Well, on Saturday I watched my Land Rover disappear into the distance, twas a very sad time, like getting rid of your favourite dog or one of the kids. I'm now waiting for the current owner of the Surf to finalise his new motor and then it's all mine.
It's going to have a tough time settling in as I can't remember being without a land Rover for more than about three months in the last 39 years, the Surfs got a lot to live up to. The LR that's just gone never let me down in 8 years, that's a hard act to follow.
Time will tell.

Rod

I'd have kept the LR, your surf will let you down all the time.












































hehe, only joking.

[rodp]

I'd have kept the LR, your surf will let you down all the time.






hehe, only joking.

Holy s**t man, I nearly passed out then.

[si tate]

Holy s**t man, I nearly passed out then.

Sorry mate.

Mine has never let me down yet & ive put nearly 40,000 miles on it in 2 years.

All its cost me is general wear & tear parts which you expect to pay.

Im well chuffed with it.

[RodLeach]

Hope it does you well mate!


I think my time as a surf owner is coming to a close..


Still its an easy band wagon to jump back on!

[rodp]

Hope it does you well mate!


I think my time as a surf owner is coming to a close..


Still its an easy band wagon to jump back on!

What you moving on to ?

[RodLeach]

What you moving on to ?

That one im keeping quiet!!


Its an old mans car! Not a 21 year old 'whippersnapper' who loves 'eavy metal.


I hope my Grandads pipe is in the loft still..

[si tate]

That one im keeping quiet!!


Its an old mans car! Not a 21 year old 'whippersnapper' who loves 'eavy metal.


I hope my Grandads pipe is in the loft still..

There is nothing wrong with them rover 75's mate.

[RodLeach]

There is nothing wrong with them rover 75's mate.

Got offered one of them for £400.



I think i'll dye my hair grey before i pick it up!

[rodp]

May be looking for another Surf, this ones possibly fell through. The owner is self employed with a small business and because of the credit crunch cannot get finance on a newer vehicle.
If anyone knows to one, preferably SSR G spec for around 2k ish (prefer under for the first one just in case I decide it's not for me) keep me in mind. I shall know for definite Sat / Sun.
Rod

[Gaspode]

Well, on Saturday I watched my Land Rover disappear into the distance, twas a very sad time, like getting rid of your favourite dog or one of the kids. I'm now waiting for the current owner of the Surf to finalise his new motor and then it's all mine.
It's going to have a tough time settling in as I can't remember being without a land Rover for more than about three months in the last 39 years, the Surfs got a lot to live up to. The LR that's just gone never let me down in 8 years, that's a hard act to follow.
Time will tell.

Rod

Dont fret, I was sad when my old Mercedes died, I bought a Surf, I have no idea why I really dont, I saw it on eBay and for some strange reason I bought it driving old Mercs was a kind of hobby, but I love my Surf so much I have been totally unrealistic lately in trying to get it back on the road (the timing belt broke) but I am flippin determined to make her live again!!!

Muwahahahaha...



Sorry..