What to do...

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:42 pm

ok guys, i need some help cos im useless at making smart decisions...i dont know whether to sell my l wagon and get something else or spend money on it and bring it up to scratch. engine wise its brilliant, getting on average 700ks out of tank with most of that city driving...however, the brakes, suspension, steering rack and tyres and a few other things are fair shagged and im looking at $2500 or more to bring it up to where i want to it to be, i also want to make it 4wd as mentioned in a previous post. so...do i do all that or get something else and break my l wagons heart? please help

Bret

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:28 pm

For the money you would be able to get an early Liberty but if you have your heart set on the L series then you could get a donor rusted touring wagon and instal all its good bits. if you are going to 4wd from a 2wd you will need to change the fuel tank as well as the rear end and gearbox. It isnt that hard to do and if you have a few mates at it with you easily done in a day. The bonus with a touring wagon is you will most likey end up with power steering, AC and a nice interior.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:34 pm

hmmm, an early liberty wagon would be nice, but i live in sa...and for some reason the only things for sale atm are autos...i cant stand autos...whats a good price for an early liberty with a few k's on the clock? also, why do i need to change the fuel tank?

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:47 pm

With a 4wd model tank on the L series there is a dent in the tank to clear the rear diff. Should you choose to do the 4wd conversion on your L series.

If you hunt around you can get early Libs with around 250000-300000kms on them for around $2000-$2500.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:53 pm

beauty, thanx fellas, ill let ya know how i go.

Bret

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:11 am

Subi Wan, I'm pretty sure that the 2wd's were fitted with the same fuel tank that clears the rear diff - my sister's '84 L has it, I'll double check this on the weekend.

If you do want an L, you could probabily get an L in reasonalbe nic and put that on the road. The touring wagons have something special about their shape I think plus they come with electric everything

And MPFI or Carbie...

Cheers

Bennie

Fang · Post by **Fang** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:16 am

Yeah - the MPFI 2WD L Series we got off Brett had a the lump for the diff in it too. Of course its entirely possible someone has put said tank in there.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:33 am

what do u guys think of this?

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotiv ... esult=true

username · Post by **username** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:33 am

Looks pretty rad...

preno · Post by **preno** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:13 am

That looks to be an MY. If i was to get a wagon i would stick with the L series. but it does look pretty decent for an MY...

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:12 pm

The trusty MY - its no L series and many will tell you thats a good thing!

Its a little smaller for space in the rear, but does still have all the touring wagon options with exception to central locking I think.

You ditch the digi dash in these if you don't like it - get to that down the track if you end up with it.

The unit looks clean - you'd want an inspection of course! I don't know if its really worth $2000 - I've seen units like this and just as clean at the wreckers, you can usually pick them up for around $500 - $800, may have dead engine but would still be a clean "canvas" to start with.

Matatak will beable to give you a good idea of how good these cars really are. He's modified his a little which is always an option with these vehicles.

Keep an eye out, you don't always buy the first thing you see - get to know the model you're after

Cheers

Bennie

Post by **Alex** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:17 pm

if youre looking to spend 2grand, sell your l-series should be able to get 2-3k for it. Then youve got 5grand to spend. Can get a nice dual range liberty wagon for that, with strong suspension EJ22 with a bucketload of grunt, etc etc.

alex

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:08 pm

mmmm shes a looker from far away, but oh dear, up close...rust, oh look some more rust...hey, shouldnt there be a door where that rust is?

Im gonna stick with my L, besides shes only done 217000k's id rather spend thousands on new suspension, brakes and 4wd system after looking at that MY...which brings me 2 my next question, if im gonna spend stupid amounts over the coming years, should i get part time 4wd system or awd system?

i should probably mention that im not too keen to get rid of my L because it has the EA82 carby engine which im preparing to run hydrogen through...this should make an almighty (controlled) bang...and save me a pile of money in fuel...

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:57 pm

L series gearbags are part time 4wd but there is an AWD version available however if you are after ecconomy then the part time would be the choice.

bretgc · Post by **bretgc** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:17 pm

i think i might just save up gradually and go for the awd conversion. does anyone know what sort of price they're tagged with?