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JW911

Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6

Just bought a Lightweight

Evening all. I’m a longtime member of FullFatRR (on my third L322) but I find myself as a new owner of a Lightweight. I always wanted one (probably since riding around in yellow ones as an air cadet) and if there was a perfect time to get one, this isn’t it but it’s here (or being fettled elsewhere in fact) as I speak. 1974 S3 24V FFR.

I’m not a rivet counter (much respect to those with show cars though, love them) and it’s not perfect but I’d like it to be useable without having to worry about it. The idea is a weekend fun car, pub, kids out for picnics and the odd tip run. That kind of thing. If I do more than 2000 miles a year, I’ll be surprised.

It’s currently having rear seats and belts and an electronic ignition fitted. Needs some minor chassis welding to be done in the summer (no point now) and a serious dose of Fabsil to the tilt but that’s about it. Photos to follow when it gets home.

Any top tips please?

I also need to source some new 7.50-16s (times 5) - any deals out there? Also JW911 on FullFatRR

1974 LR Series 3 Lightweight FFR
2012 RR TDV8 Westminster (third L322)
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Portfolio
2014 BMW 640i SE Gran Coupe

6th Dec 2023 7:29pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3326

Welcome to the coolest club in town

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6th Dec 2023 7:31pm

JW911

Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6

Many thanks. I did work experience with the Red Arrows in 1990 so I suspect I may have ridden in a red one as well.

Also JW911 on FullFatRR

1974 LR Series 3 Lightweight FFR
2012 RR TDV8 Westminster (third L322)
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Portfolio
2014 BMW 640i SE Gran Coupe

6th Dec 2023 7:34pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3326

The red one was in the red arrows from 1985 to 1994.
It was the last one built

Green one is 05kd63 and 3rd from last

6th Dec 2023 10:26pm

JW911

Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6

Thought it looked familiar. Also JW911 on FullFatRR

1974 LR Series 3 Lightweight FFR
2012 RR TDV8 Westminster (third L322)
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Portfolio
2014 BMW 640i SE Gran Coupe

7th Dec 2023 4:22pm

JW911

Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6

Now going down the tyre wormhole. I want to go tubeless so will need new rims to give a better choice of 7.50x16s. This is a long term project but I want it to be safely drivable for the next couple of years and the tyres are the only things letting it down.

Anyone know where I can get a decent set of 5.5 original tubeless steels without paying a fortune? Don’t mind refurbing them as they’ll inevitably be white. Also JW911 on FullFatRR

1974 LR Series 3 Lightweight FFR
2012 RR TDV8 Westminster (third L322)
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Portfolio
2014 BMW 640i SE Gran Coupe

9th Dec 2023 10:32pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7875

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I can't help much with Lightweights, but welcome to D2N. I look forward to seeing some photos.

You can get new steel rims and 7.5 tyres relatively cheaply new from 4x4tyres, otherwise they frequently come up on eBay etc but unknown history. Here is a good place to ask too. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

11th Dec 2023 2:02pm

JW911

Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6

Thinking of a set of Wolf wheels (not riveted) if anyone knows where k can get a set of five please…. Also JW911 on FullFatRR

1974 LR Series 3 Lightweight FFR
2012 RR TDV8 Westminster (third L322)
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Portfolio
2014 BMW 640i SE Gran Coupe

17th Dec 2023 6:16pm

gcc130

Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 687

Bodstruck on here put a set of wolf rims on the For Sale section yesterday I think.

17th Dec 2023 8:33pm

JW911

Member Since: 06 Dec 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6

Thanks. Those have been sold now but looks like I’ve got hold of some alternatives. Also JW911 on FullFatRR

1974 LR Series 3 Lightweight FFR
2012 RR TDV8 Westminster (third L322)
2018 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Portfolio
2014 BMW 640i SE Gran Coupe

20th Dec 2023 10:12am

ScarboroughSeadog

Member Since: 21 Jul 2022
Location: Scarborough
Posts: 110

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Keswick Green

I’ve had my lightweight nearly 25 years. Best of the best- enjoy!

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2nd Jan 2024 3:33pm

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