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THE LION ROARS THE T DV8 IN THE USA THE WORLD’S MOST VERSATILE VEHICLE ALL NEW ALLOY UTILITY BODY Introducing our new rear alloy utility body for 109 and 110 Land Rovers. Standard features include: Available options: Corrosion resistant alloy, and galvanized material. Rear trailer hitch extension. Removable, bottom hinged sides and tailgate. Electric hydraulic rear dump assembly. Removable rear corner posts Call for more information. Also included: ADB109 Rear Alloy Utility Body. 109 ............................ $ 4,900.00 Rear alloy light panel. One piece moulded flexible rear fenders ADB110 Rear Alloy Utility Body. 110 ............................ $ 4,900.00 Genuine lower cab body assembly 2 Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: ww w.roversno rth.com Rear utility body with light panel. 15” 67” 83” 70” Genuine lower cab body assembly One piece moulded flexible rear fenders Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: ww w.roversno rth.com 3 SSAAFFEESSTT L E U F WWAAYY TTOO CCAARRRRYY EEXXTTRRAA FFUUEELL!! AA B RNF246 W/ RNF245 RNH776 RNF245 CD (A) Fuel Can Authentic British Army five gallon containers with built-in vent for easy pouring and leak-proof lids with locking pin. Designed for extreme conditions. Out perform domestic containers. RNF246 Green Fuel Can, 5 Gallons ..................................................... $39.00 RNH776 Red Fuel Can, 5 Gallons D.O.T. approved ............................ $39.00 (B) Filler Spout RNF245 Filler Spout for fuel can allows easy, no mess pour. Mounts to fuel can as shown above top left ...................... $17.80 (C) Seal RNF244 Replacement seal for fuel can lid. ....................................... $ 5.20 (D) Water Container RNF244 RNF247 RNF247 Tough, impact resistant, easy to clean plastic. Holds 5 Gallons. ...................................................................... $ 5.20 4 Orders: (800) 403-7591 website: ww w.roversno rth.com THE ROVERS NORTH NEWS CONT ENTS The Rovers North News is a publication of 6 Letters to the Editor Rovers North, Inc. 10 The 2007 Defender by Jeffrey B. Aronson Publisher: Mark Letorney Editor: Jeffrey B. Aronson 16 First Annual Spring Rover Run by Shirley Vander Veen Designer: Matthew Martin 28 Behind the Steering Wheel by Jeffrey B. Aronson ©2006 Rovers North Inc. 38 Roadside Mechanic by Eli Cambridge This publication may not be reproduced without the express written permission of Rovers North Inc. 48 Running with Women by Diana Fisher 1319 VT Route 128, Westford, 50 You Say It’s Your Birthday by Pamela Petroff Vermont 05494-9601, USA 52 Dunning it in Morocco by Robbie Basaras Sales & Tech Line: 1-800-403-7591 / (802) 879-0032 Website : www.roversnorth.com 54 Sightings Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 5:30; Sat: 8:30 - 12:30 EST Prices subject to change without notice. Sightings submissions may be sent to our above address COVER ST ORY or email to [email protected] 18 Lion Rampant (LRL Reprint) By Mike Gould FUEL ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION MECHANICAL COOLING LET TERS TO THE ED ITOR Dear Rovers North, of the pleasure of ownership of Land Rovers I just wanted to say that the snazzy, new, rests in the high quality Genuine Parts high-backed seat that I bought for my and/or Rovers North tested components. Series II-A fits excellently. It didn’t take more They do make maintenance and upgrading than 15-20 minutes to take out the old a Land Rover quite a pleasure –ed.] non-ergonomic flat seat and put the new spiffy one in. I especially like the neck Dear Rovers North, support and the countered seat portion. My A few weeks ago I ordered an NRP cat back lady friend is certain that my bad back is due exhaust and OME shocks for my 1997 to the standard II-A seat. Discovery Series I. The NRP was a wonderful Another product that was surprisingly installation. The pre-welded hangers were in easy to install was one of your stainless steel the exact right position. It’s tucked out of the exhaust systems. Before beginning, I gave way better than the stock system, doesn’t everything a shot of “Kriol,” especially the slip rattle, the car breathes much better, and the joints and the bolts into the header and sound is very nice – certainly better than the manifold. All the old bits came off quite blown pipe that I’ve been driving with for pleasantly. Then, I was dumbfounded to see much too long! that each part of the new system slipped right As for the Old Man Emu shocks, one of into place; the bends were all correct and all your service technicians called after I placed the hangers and fittings fit perfectly. When I my online order. He asked specific questions got to the last hanger, I was disappointed to about the vehicle’s use, and recommended a find that the very last hanger did not line up different spring rate. I’m very pleased with the with the old hanger mount – just outboard of results. While not as simple as the exhaust the frame rail on the right. I looked install, it wasn’t bad and the car drives much everywhere and finally had to give up and better than the stock suspension every did. Hi Folks, wire it in place – so fitting for a Series Land Thanks for the excellent service! Just had to tell you that I was very satisfied on Rover! Monday morning, I called Rovers Steve Czadzeck my last visit to Rovers North. I was received by North and a service chap asked me if I had [Via email ] Steve Haskell and I really appreciated the way looked inboard of the frame rail. Back out to [Congratulations on the upgrades of your that he treated me during my stay. Steve is the garage, and sure enough, there was Discovery. The staff at Rovers North works doing a very nice job; he really knows how to a similar hanger point just inboard of the hard to learn about every product and its take care of a customer. I also really frame rail. best application. We want your Land Rover appreciated visiting your warehouse and I have bought a lot of aftermarket British experience to be the best possible. –ed] shipping department – I was impressed! spare parts over the years, mostly for my Congratulations to all of you for your motorcycles. This seat and exhaust system Dear Rovers North, professionalism. Land Rover has to be proud were a breeze to fit. It’s a sign of really well Has anyone else mentioned how the of a flawless Land Rover distributor like you. thought-out and fully developed spare parts. Greenpeace logo looks like the Land Rover Thanks, Steve, and the entire Rovers North And thank you for your continued logo? team, for your help with my Defender 110. support of us Series [Serious] Land Rover William Kendall With your help, I will keep it for a long time! drivers. We often receive supposed “Land Centerville, VA Mario Poulin Rover parts catalogues” that have nothing for [Greenpeace does use a green oval, but it’s Drummondville, Quebec, real Land Rovers – Series! I get very not THE Green Oval – ed] Canada frustrated. I’m afraid I’m of the faction who [Rovers North’s home in Westford, VT, is feels that “if it’s got plastic on it, it ain’t a real Dear Rovers North, within an hour of the border with Quebec. Land Rover.” Miss my ’94 AA Yellow Defender – love my We enjoy working with many customers Glenn Shriver Series ’59 Series 109 Regular! from Canada and always enjoy a visit from Chicago, IL Scott Maurere them. Bon chance with your Defender 110 [Whoa, Glenn, even a Series III has a Florence, OR – we love to see them used as they were plastic fascia and grill. After a 6-8 hour [You have really lived in two wonderful intended! –ed] drive in my Series II-A, a Range Rover Land Rover worlds – a Defender and then a Classic wouldn’t look that bad to me! Part Series II. Wow! –ed] 6 to receive a “Sightings mug.” I had sent in a Dear Rovers North, Dear Rovers North, Sighting a couple of weeks ago and I haven’t We were coming home from the movies I loved the May issue of the Rovers North heard one way or the other if I won a mug (Shrek 3 – no Rovers in it) and happened to News. Thanks for being the best! (I’m assuming no news means I didn’t win pull up next to the Russian “Around the Ryan Smyth one). It would be nice to know one way or the World” team, a Defender 110 and a Toyota Montclair, NJ other. Thanks for your time, Land Cruiser. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a [Thanks for being an avid reader! –ed] Matt Chelf chance to talk…darn traffic. But it was nice Wooster, OH to see a 110 in El Paso, TX. That makes a total Dear Rovers North, [The Sightings is one of the most popular of three Defenders I’ve seen and the only 110. I have a wonderful 1993 Range Rover Classic sections of the magazine. We receive Not bad for a guy who owns an 88”, eh? LWB with 64,500, but would love a Defender nearly 100 entries between each issue and Chuck Carrig 90 hardtop (minus any Lucas options –lol) we credit every participant (unless the El Paso, TX and hope to get one soon. Sighting has been mentioned in a previous [Unless I go to Land Rover rallies, I don’t D. Aaron Conway issue ). We gather all the Sightings just see many Defenders on the road, either, but St.