Rustics Old Maverick

jims-terrano · 13-10-2019, 18:54

Hi All, I’ve picked up a new truck today but unfortunately I’ve just got back and it’s too dark to take a photo but I reckon a number of people would recognise it since it used to be on here a couple of years ago. I’m now the custodian of Rustics old Maverick, after laying in slumber for a few years only moving for MOT each April it’s just driven nearly 100 miles without missing a beat. The battery was replaced for MOT but unfortunately was totally dead today, I’d taken a good battery with me so changed it over with my son. My son gave it two goes on the heater plugs before cranking and it fired up first crank and ran as if it had been run yesterday.
Roz got in touch with me a couple of weeks ago saying the time was right to let it go, family had thought about we buy any car .com

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So the Mav runs again and I think it’s beautiful condition and the way it’s run today is testament to Uncle Rustic. My plans are to see what on earth all these switches and wires do, all sorts of cables left right and centre. I do not intend to modify suspension or engine intakes and I don’t intend to take it off road other than supermarket car park. The steering is a little heavy so along with a good looking over and a service it’ll be pretty much kept as is. Hopefully take a few photos in the daylight and post them up for you.

elty001 · 13-10-2019, 19:07

Nice that it's still in the Forum family

macabethiel · 13-10-2019, 19:25

Wow that was one cared for one owner motor !

solarman216 · 13-10-2019, 20:20

Glad you got it Jim, gone to a good home, Rustic lives on, Rick

Blocky10 · 13-10-2019, 20:36

Excellent news Jim. Glad you are it's new carer.

jims-terrano · 13-10-2019, 20:48

Cheers guys, some how it feels like a responsibility too. I’m so i pressed that it started up first crank without any problem at all.
One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow. I’m sure there will be a few updates regarding this truck as time goes by, I’ve had to take a completely new insurance policy out without any NC bonus so it’s a very limited mileage policy so it’ll have an easy life.

13-10-2019, 18:54	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Rustics Old Maverick Hi All, I’ve picked up a new truck today but unfortunately I’ve just got back and it’s too dark to take a photo but I reckon a number of people would recognise it since it used to be on here a couple of years ago. I’m now the custodian of Rustics old Maverick, after laying in slumber for a few years only moving for MOT each April it’s just driven nearly 100 miles without missing a beat. The battery was replaced for MOT but unfortunately was totally dead today, I’d taken a good battery with me so changed it over with my son. My son gave it two goes on the heater plugs before cranking and it fired up first crank and ran as if it had been run yesterday. Roz got in touch with me a couple of weeks ago saying the time was right to let it go, family had thought about we buy any car .com . So the Mav runs again and I think it’s beautiful condition and the way it’s run today is testament to Uncle Rustic. My plans are to see what on earth all these switches and wires do, all sorts of cables left right and centre. I do not intend to modify suspension or engine intakes and I don’t intend to take it off road other than supermarket car park. The steering is a little heavy so along with a good looking over and a service it’ll be pretty much kept as is. Hopefully take a few photos in the daylight and post them up for you.

13-10-2019, 19:25	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	Best Provence you could have! Wow that was one cared for one owner motor !

13-10-2019, 20:20	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Glad you got it Jim, gone to a good home, Rustic lives on, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

13-10-2019, 19:07	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,825	Nice that it's still in the Forum family

13-10-2019, 20:36	#5
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Excellent news Jim. Glad you are it's new carer.

13-10-2019, 20:48	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Cheers guys, some how it feels like a responsibility too. I’m so i pressed that it started up first crank without any problem at all. One thing that I noticed and that’s the steering is very heavy when manoeuvring at slower speeds, didn’t check the power steering fluid today so that’ll be for tomorrow. I’m sure there will be a few updates regarding this truck as time goes by, I’ve had to take a completely new insurance policy out without any NC bonus so it’s a very limited mileage policy so it’ll have an easy life.