lambroving Posted February 7, 2007 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) This is the converted Dutch Military 110 HC P/U mentioned in my earlier thread. Worked very well in this capacity, but watching the driver on the road, it was obvious that the steering had far too much play. ( I was in the right seat.) We had a tech on board from San Antonio, so I asked the driver whether he had a tool kit. He did! Asked the tech whether he'd mind adjusting the lock-nut on this manual steering box. Naturally any good tech loves a challenge, even though he was unfamiliar with this box. (I am not, but don't like getting dirty. ) The driver got much improved steering in about five minutes and we got a ride at the end of the tour all the way into town over the highest bridge in the islands instead of going back to the ship! What a bargain!!! That coral reef with the cacti on top in the background is one of four "shelves" on this island which date from a period before the last ice age when sea levels were much higher. It is full of caves which were occupied by the first Indians who inhabited the island and there are many cave paintings. We stopped to have a look at one of these caves which gave me a chance for this "portrait". All the "green" comes from the six weeks of rain these desert island get each year. Otherwise, Curacao has the largest desalinization plant in the world which supplies all the island's needs. BTW, many of the large cacti burst each year with all the rain and the tiny local wild goats have a feast for a few weeks. Saw a few at a distance. They are skittish and mainly skin and bones. Now that it's so cold, can you feel the heat? ~ 30 C. Right now it's -13 C here in New Jersey... I'm no story-teller, but how was that, Chris? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/15535-for-land-rover-buffs/?do=findComment&comment=163886'>More sharing options...
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leicamann Posted February 7, 2007 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2007 Great shot Wil.... yeah sounds cold there. At least you didn't get the horrible devastation "typhoon like" storms we had in December...winds up to 180kmh here the winds at Point Atkinson reached 148kmh...our beloved Stanley Park was abolutely devasted..up 9 million worth of damage.. I am uncertain wether to post the images of what happened...might make people depressed. Thanks again..I assume 160NC Regards, Leicamann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotandcom Posted February 7, 2007 Share #3 Posted February 7, 2007 William, I reckon you've been having us on. You are really a travelling minstrel masquerading as a vendor of automobiles! I have been a sucker for a story ever since the days of 'Listen with Mother' (Englishmen of a Certain Age will understand the reference). I have to be honest and say that photographs of Land Rovers (no matter how good technically) have limited appeal for me, but putting this one in the context of your trip and the natural history of the island makes all the difference. Every picture tells a story? Not necessarily, so far as I am concerned. I don't suppose I'm the only unsophisticate who appreciates some context. Besides, the forum is a community and I would expect members of a community to be interested in what their fellows get up to; especially in our case enjoying reading about how they try to communicate their experiences photographically. I don't think that photographs should be 'explained' - they are a bit like jokes, in that if they have to be explained they haven't worked, but I find a little context adds greatly to my appreciation. So, for me this is a technically excellent shot that would otherwise mean little but now has great interest. You shouldn't put off those typing lessons any longer! All the best, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 7, 2007 Share #4 Posted February 7, 2007 William - Lovely "portrait" for its colors, framing, light and details. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted February 7, 2007 Share #5 Posted February 7, 2007 Hi William. The more experience I gain shooting the more I appreciate the subtleties the lenses bring out, particularly in the color and hues they can reproduce. This one really hits home for me with the warm pink/browns and light shades of green in the picture. John, I had a chance to talk to two fellows from Vancouver last week while in Daytona and they told me of the winds and how much damage was recorded. I pray the community finds the courage to hang in and rebuild their beloved park. Personally I would not be offended to see the damage through your eyes, as it would give us all something to compare in the years to come when Stanley's magnificence is restored. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADP Posted February 7, 2007 Share #6 Posted February 7, 2007 William, thanls for the shot of the Land Rover. I love Rovers, and have wanted a Defender 110 for years, but the limited availability in the US and the prices they command is absurd. I still love 'em though. The colors are great, and I like the coral shelf with cacti in the BG. The description of the caves reminds me of an island off Puerto Rico called Mona Island, where I spent one New Year's camping with friends. There were cave systems all throughout the island and lots of cave paintings by the earlyinhabitants of the island. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted February 8, 2007 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) William, This shot looks great in the larger size you posted here. Great to get a story with it. Must be getting wet there now and then or is that snorkel just for decoration.... or Land Rover dive trips If it makes you feel any better it is supposed to drop down to -20 C again tonight. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted February 8, 2007 Hello John, Long time no speak! Wasn't crazy about these scans. Not from my usual guy whose Agfa machine was down. Similar machine but different operator. They look grainy which Portra 160 NC is not! Like the way it handled the light and colors though. Can you feel the heat? In 1990 I visited the U.K. in April after they had had something similar, though the winds could not have been that high, but the devastation was huge. Ancient oak trees were uprooted, stone walls were even down and it was sad. The mayhem was widespread. You needed a Land Rover just to get around. Two years later and there was not a trace to be found. Must have been a huge job but it's possible. Chris, In future I'll see what I can do..., but I think you are too easy. Stuart, Had plenty of time to frame this shot. Glad you don't mind the vignetting... Allan, Agreed. This is probably as close to reality as you are likely to get, only the lenses usually see a bit more than I do. Leicas are pretty good at faithful recording. Anthony, Thanks for dropping in, but why do you need a 110?! Are you taking a whole crew? Do you want to sleep in it? 90's go places a 110 can't. The NAS 110's were Charlie Hughes's personal project and they were a nightmare for Special Vehicles. The 90's were a project developed by five of us and Paul Ferraiolo and I pushed for the wagon. If Dan sees this thread, he can post a picture of mine. (1995 V8i CSW #021/500) Most are in poor shape by now because the owners did not know how to preserve them, so a clean one is rare unless it comes from the SW. Afraid you missed your chance. None were imported in 1996 because all the work for the On-Board-Diagnostics had not been completed. All the 1997's were automatic 4.0's. The DOT raised the SRS (air bag) exemption from 6,000 GVWR to 8,500 for 1998 which killed the Defender in the U.S. because there is a lot more to fitting air bags than fitting the units themselves. Defenders don't have "crumple zones"... Paul and I came up with an idea of a 110 crew cab based on a 110 HC P/U to which we could fit 130 axles and springs to get us up to the exemption limit. Sadly, it rode like a brick unless you loaded it with a ton of cargo. End of project..., except that Land Rover liked it so much that they produced it for 2000 and it is now one of their best-selling models with normal 110 springs... Peter, That's Dutch ex-millitary and I believe it gets wet in Holland. Still -9 C at midday in NJ and way too cold here for this old fart! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotandcom Posted February 8, 2007 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2007 Chris, In future I'll see what I can do..., but I think you are too easy. William, that's what all the girls say! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted February 9, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 9, 2007 William, They didn't modify to much. The cold never hit here it clouded over and we got 4" of white stuff instead and it started snowing again...... might have to scrape off the driveway in the morning. we are a comfortable - 8 C right now. That is outside of course a lot warmer by the fire Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted February 9, 2007 Share #11 Posted February 9, 2007 let's put the cold beside and think about the summer in a landy... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/15535-for-land-rover-buffs/?do=findComment&comment=166092'>More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted February 9, 2007 Share #12 Posted February 9, 2007 That time will be here soon Good shot Bernd. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted February 9, 2007 Share #13 Posted February 9, 2007 thanks Peter. This day in Warwick was the hottest day in the UK. Bernd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealf Posted February 9, 2007 Share #14 Posted February 9, 2007 William, Because 110's are cool. Defenders get beat up because people use them as they were intended, off road,,, and it is character not beat up. Neal Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/15535-for-land-rover-buffs/?do=findComment&comment=166134'>More sharing options...
lambroving Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted February 9, 2007 Chris, I wish they said it to me. Well..., maybe not. Good thing you have a nice wife who also knows where to find a decent meal! Peter, Send some of your "warm" weather this way, sans the white stuff. Still -10 C here. Lots of winter left I'm afraid. Bernd, You must have been there about the same time Ron and I were at the end of July? Neal, From what I've seen, other than a bit of beach use, most NAS Defenders never saw anything rougher than an unpaved road. Out West, of course, where there is a lot of BLM land, some were actually "used". With no road salt and a dry climate, they are not suffering from bimetallic corrosion. These are in decent shape. (No black mud out there either.) The vehicles in the NE are the worst because owners never Waxoyled them nor did they use Dinitrol where recommended, HHS 2000 on the door hinges, etc... I treated mine and caulked it before it ever left the road. The paint itself has been very durable. Needed an intake manifold gasket last year, otherwise only a set of wires a few years ago. I maintain it myself and use BG lubricants exclusively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted February 9, 2007 Share #16 Posted February 9, 2007 William, it was in may 2003:rolleyes: a very hot day and every warm stuff was for sale. I could get a drastically reduced sheep skin jacket for my roadster tours but unfortunately the Sprite is so small, well nearly impossible to store this bulk of jacket in the trunk:D Here another pic of that day, it's a Hot Rod or HighBoy which I overtook and shot at the same time. The reflection at the door is my wrist watch mirrored in the glass of my door: Cheers Bernd Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/15535-for-land-rover-buffs/?do=findComment&comment=166386'>More sharing options...
ddp Posted February 12, 2007 Share #17 Posted February 12, 2007 Now here's a rare bird indeed...I'm sure William could explain the provenance of this vehicle far better than I can. MP, 35/1.4 aspherical and 100UC Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/15535-for-land-rover-buffs/?do=findComment&comment=169143'>More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted February 12, 2007 Share #18 Posted February 12, 2007 William, If you want that warmer wetter you have to take the snow with it, snowing again tonight. Looks like it will be winter up here for a wile longer. Nice collection of Land Rovers happening. Nope I don't have one, just have to make do with my old truck. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADP Posted February 13, 2007 Share #19 Posted February 13, 2007 Great shots of Defenders. William, that is a clean D-90. I would be happy to own either a D-90 or a 110. Maybe one day. There are two high end used car dealers near me in L.A. that both sell Defenders. They always have clean, original ones. Of course the prices they command make one pause. For now I'll have to be content with my '03 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. I've turned it into a Baja off road exploring machine without detracting too much from its road manners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share #20 Posted February 15, 2007 Dan, Thanks..., I think. This is the vehicle I mentioned above. Only 500 were built with a 3.9 V8 and 9 prototypes. (Neal's is equally rare with 500 built and ten prototypes.) Mine is 021/500 and was the first white one imported and was built specifically for me by Special Vehicles with a special chip for the EFi and some hand-cast alloy trinkets and some U.K. only accessories. It arrived on Christmas Eve, 1995 and the port manager for Land Rover in Baltimore called me and told me to find my cheque book! I picked it up on December, 31st and it was the last vehicle to leave the port individually. On January 1st., all subsequent vehicles had to be shipped by truck due to a change in port regulations. Since you've had a couple of rides in this rig, you can comment on the ride and handling, but I think it works quite well on the road with the suspension we specified for the NAS 90's while still working quite well off-road. Twice I've driven a similar vehicle from Telluride to Denver, 620 miles off-road with no problems, 19 passes over 12,000'... Peter, Thanks for nothing. I have 10" of snow, sleet and ice outside since last night..., and it's still -10 C! Anthony, No more of these for reasonable $$$ but we may have a modern version in a few years with all the high-tech stuff which will work as well or better off-road..., and you might even be able to hear the radio! Actually you can hear the radio somewhat in a wagon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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