80" ?49 is it worth it? - Page 2

digger · #11 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

ouch
where is the donor car from where you are. and do you know if you can get it yet or is it not for sale?

still working on donor car.... hard to work out owner... but on it...

also have some other things I spotted whilst away I'll chuck in here...
wide wheel set for s1..

deepdish s1.JPG

deepdish s1 (2).JPG

havent seen them before!

Landy Smurf · #12 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 10:25 PM

all rims will fit s1, is the difference between the s1 and later ones the width?

digger · #13 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

all rims will fit s1, is the difference between the s1 and later ones the width?

aware of that thanks mate,the 49 i looked at has rangie rims on it at present!

Landy Smurf · #14 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 11:10 PM

what does it look like withthe rangie ones.oh i was unsure if the difference was the width i was wondering if you knew?

digger · #15 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

what does it look like withthe rangie ones.oh i was unsure if the difference was the width i was wondering if you knew?

I actually think theyre normal width but offset rims.. I think anyway!

slug_burner · #16 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

what does it look like withthe rangie ones.oh i was unsure if the difference was the width i was wondering if you knew?

Yes the 80" have narrower rims than later vehicles I think there may be 4 1/2" rims later ones I belive to be 5". There is also something about where the valve stem pokes out in relation to the wheel centre either in the void or in the place where the centre is solid and welded to the outer rim (round bit)

Landy Smurf · #17 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 11:38 PM

just wondering how common is it for s1 rims to be flogged out where the stud holes are?

JayBoRover · #18 (**permalink**) 20th January 2011, 11:57 PM

There's a fair amount of detail on the rim widths and measurements, including an excellent diagram from Diana, for the various models here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2...-rim-size.html

The measurements I made of the Land Rover rim on my S2A were later checked against my 80" S1 and the rims are identical. The S1 rims are stamped as 10/49 and it's a 1950 model sold out in April 1950, so the rims seem genuine and correct for age and model. (There is of course a possibility that the spare on the S2A is in fact a S1 rim). I don't understand why they are 6" wide rims when all advice I've had to date says it should be a 4.5" rim, but that's another matter.

Cheers
John B

260AC · #19 (**permalink**) 21st January 2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by digger

I have the chance to obtain one I am advised is a 49, it is rough and so although Im keen Im unsure..

R8666136 'In' 20/05/49 'Out' 08/08/49 To Champions Adelaide

123rover50 · #20 (**permalink**) 21st January 2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by digger

many know I am partial to a few different types of landy...

the s1, the ex mil swb s2a, the gunbuggy (MMM THE GUNBUGGY!) but I was attracted to the marque originally by the appearance of a 80" s1.

(everyone knows them! )
I have the chance to obtain one I am advised is a 49, it is rough and so although Im keen Im unsure..

Im after an idea of a good price, Im sure the seller isnt trying to rip me off, (he is a good bloke and straight as a die) BUT is this a reasonable price or should I wait?

photos follow:-
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firewall is shot, not sure about chassis (neither is he!)
will come with front panels etc, a ringpull or push button "AUTO" gearbox/transfer case and 2l motor (running) probably from a '54 model.

will look at what else is needed (eg 4 correct rims) and add as he can, has extra dashes with dials and steering wheels, ..

asking $1350 ... I also have negotiated for an allegedly rustfree firewall from a 49 for under $500..

so-what do you think, is it worth it?

digger

YES> YES> YES> I would go for it at that price.

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