WCMatt Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hello List! Well, it looks like I'm going to be the new owner of a Land Rover Lightweight (Air transportable). It's coming up from Florida via uship. My question (the first of hundreds I'm sure) is does anyone know what the shipping diamensions (Length, width & height) of a lightweight w/hardtop installed? Thanks. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hi matt DETAILS of series 3 air portable Landrover LENGTH 12 FEET HEIGHT 5 FEET 8INCHES WITH HARD TOP WIDTH 6 FEET 6 INCHES REGARDS WALLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Some errors above :- LENGTH = 12 ft HEIGHT 6'-6" max. with 7.50 tyres on WIDTH 5 feet. (over-body width, add 6" more for door mirrors folded) Edited June 15, 2013 by ruxy amd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 HI THE details I posted came from mark cooks book half ton and shipping details used by 47 air depatch as the question was about shipping I think that is agood referene regards wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 HI just remembered that all the air portables that came in to our workshops mostly where fitted with 6 x 50 x 16 tyres as standard very really did we ever see any fitted with 7x50 x16 tyres regards wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I am aware MJC corrected a few thingies in his latest re-print. To save me time - could you please give me the page number ? ---- The dimensions - I have given , I added a extra inch for 7.50's (just in case not on std. 6.50 x 16) , + another 1" for the early hard-top with external ribbing to roof. The dims. are more or less in my head - and will fall into line with what is stated in the User Manual (that only gives dims for sticks & hood Utility. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 HI Try page 176 i also checked BART VANDERVEENS i for data and then went for the largest sizes which are the mod ones these relate to shipping and not what i think is right regards wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 HI I have just rechecked all the data and i have misread one number height should read 6 feet 8 inches but that is all thats wrong and at least i admit it regards wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) There is a error on Page 176 Top half of page states the width (correct) at 60" / 1.52m However down below on the dimension sketch - it states DD (but does not have arrowed line for DD) Overall width 1.52m / 80" I will mention this to Mark , I don't have the latest revised edition - possibly it was corrected ?? As you know - the Lightweight body was reduced to 60" , as were the original Lightweight axles. From abt. 1979 "rationalized" axles were fitted with the civilian style grease cups , that project abt. 1.1/2" - giving a additional 3" overall width on this later model, so the query should to be safe list the width at least 5'-4" to be safe (this should also cover for any door mounted mirrors that are folded flat to the glass). -------- Both places - stated - Overall height with hood 67" , I know this is correct as you have just 1" clearnance with a 6'-6" height Up-N-Over door ,, BUT not if the drive has a incline LoL -------- Overall length is 144" at both places - correct. regards Edited June 15, 2013 by ruxy spelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Well - I have consulted with Mark (MJC) , it seems that all editions inc. the very latest have the error, yes - he has already been made aware of this . It seems a 6 became a 8 when a data sheet enlarged by publisher. This explains all :- http://lightweightlandroverclub.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3267&start=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 HI In answer to your points what was the original question it was what are the shipping diamensions not what are the general diamensions which is what you are working from i said that went for the mod document after looking at all three and as barts and mark cooks only refer to the general diamension and did not even agree on that you have pointed out that lenght 12 ft i said the same height 6 ft 6 I said 6ft 8 a differance of 2 inch lastly width i said 6 ft 6 you say 5ft I respecfully suggest that the shipping diamensions are for a different purpose and requirement regards wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I was aware of the query regarding "Shipping dimensions" , that is for the Forum Member to discuss with his agent regarding containerization (that I think the query relates to - obviously , although not stated such) , I doubt if it is going to be crated & that would be a different matter but still based around the physical dimensions - that can be stated with accuracy. The User Handbook etc. gives all dimensions accurate , with bumper & rear bumperetted fitted or removed, over hood or flat packed over tub / bulkhead with screen / vent panel removed . All info. for stripped air-freight or MSP etc. but of little use to a civvy in 2013.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 btw , containerization , shipping dimensions rather than the physical dims. are only important on such as a car (some cars). That is - if you wish to apply the hand-brake without having to first remove the rear screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hey guys, thanks for (all) of the replies! The LW is being shipped via truck from Florida(USA) to Virginia(USA). Should be here in a week or two. I've never owned a Land Rover before and the purchase of this one was actually a computer "whoopsie". I placed a bid on one on ebay and then won .... So much for being outbid! Anyway, instread of backing out, I descided to go ahead with the deal. I like LandRovers & am really partial to the D110s but I've never actually owned one. Hopfully this will be a good experience & eventually lead to a D110 in my (near) future... Wish me luck! Regards, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 When it arrives - you will have to post up a few photographs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hey guys, thanks for (all) of the replies! The LW is being shipped via truck from Florida(USA) to Virginia(USA). Should be here in a week or two. I've never owned a Land Rover before and the purchase of this one was actually a computer "whoopsie". I placed a bid on one on ebay and then won .... So much for being outbid! Anyway, instread of backing out, I descided to go ahead with the deal. I like LandRovers & am really partial to the D110s but I've never actually owned one. Hopfully this will be a good experience & eventually lead to a D110 in my (near) future... Wish me luck! Regards, Matt I did that - with 10 tons of derilict truck in the back of a Bloomingburg quarry in an auction that I won by a single cent.....Still it turned out great so have fun with the Landy. There are some good landrover sites - be sure to have a look a them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 I did that - with 10 tons of derilict truck in the back of a Bloomingburg quarry in an auction that I won by a single cent.....Still it turned out great so have fun with the Landy. There are some good landrover sites - be sure to have a look a them! So like me, you were watching the auction wind down thinking to yourself C'mon somebody place another bid..... I don't think I paid too much for it. The lwt is complete & running w/hardtop all for 5k. Two questions that come to mind as I sit here are: 1) does the LWT use any off the shelf componentry or is everything unique to that vehicle? And 2) can anyone recommend a site that caters to the lightweights? Regards, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 http://lightweightlandroverclub.org/phpbb/ http://www.emlra.org/ http://www.series2club.co.uk/forum/forum/ ( & stick to the S2A Rover 1's - so as not to upset) This Forum , in a small way. + the odd dedicated Forum that you should soon Google up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 ... does the LWT use any off the shelf componentry or is everything unique to that vehicle? ...... Matt, most of the mechanical parts are the same as on a standard civilian spec Series 2 and 3 vehicles but the bodywork is unique to the lightweight. When you get it, post a few pictures and we'll tell you more than you could ever want to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon_M Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I did that - with 10 tons of derelict truck in the back of a Bloomingburg quarry in an auction that I won by a single cent.....Still it turned out great What is the current Mack status Paul? Been too busy on all the other stuff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 The Lightweight arrived last Wednesday and I must appologize as I haven't taken/posted and pics of it yet. To be fair, I am a bit of a computer caveman..... It is a 1974 DoD and it's registration number (stamped into the data plate) is 22FM62 . Now the quest for spares begins! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 What happened to the lightweight landrover club? www.lightweightlandroverclub.org They seemed to have moved...:embarrassed: Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 http://www.lightweightlandroverclub.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5264&sid=cbc4c9bcadea0f01c50e4de56014aea3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Cheers!:thanx: Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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