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    Show us your... '58 2L Series II!

    There was a thread a little while ago in which a number of early 2L Series IIs came out of the woodwork - linked below:

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2...th-saving.html

    For those who don't know, the very first Series II SWB models made in 1958 came with the 2L engine from the Series I. The LWB came with the 2.25 from the start and at some stage during the year the 2.25 was introduced into the SWB as well.

    From the other thread, there are at least 5 of them on this forum - any others?

    so far:
    143800259 (Shonky)
    143800263 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800310 on eBay April '09
    143800359 (Sth65Pacific) *for sale May '09*
    143800386 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800391 (lro11)
    143800485 (dickyjoe)
    143800557 (gromit)
    143800622 (Seriestwo)

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    Please cut and copy above list into your post and include your Chassis No. keeping in order, describe current status and PICS!


    I will start:

    You have all seen "Gus" my shorty. (what the hey you can see it again )

    Chassis number 143800259, currently in bits awaiting rebuild. Has a 186 Holden at the moment but will cop a 2.25 during resto. Not going back to original - building up as practical bush truck. May restore to original one day.



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    1958 Series II SWB - "Gus"
    1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"
    1981 Mercedes 300D
    1995 Defender 110

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    so far:
    143800259 (Me)
    143800263 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800386 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800485 (dickyjoe)
    143800557 (gromit)

    and 143900699 (Chazza).

    1958 ex-army Truck Command Recconaissance called Roger. Totally shagged chassis and axles from putting boats into salt water for years. I have every intention of restoring it, after it nearly went to the tip a few years ago.



    If you think the chassis is bad; my S1 was worse and I have restored that

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    Sadly I wrecked mine and turned it into a series 3 but still with the original 2ltr engine. The things you do when you are young and stupid, anyway it lives at Straddie and if you see it, let me know I want it back I need to make it right again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chazza View Post
    143800259 (Shonky)
    143800263 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800386 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800485 (dickyjoe)
    143800557 (gromit)
    143900699 (Chazza).
    That's interesting Charlie... I thought all the CRs were purchased after the change to the 2.25?

    It is likely I am wrong though.

    EDIT - I note your chassis number makes it a '59... I am almost certain there were no 2L Series IIs made in '59... Might wanna check that, or let me know if I am mistaken.
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    1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"
    1981 Mercedes 300D
    1995 Defender 110

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    Looks like that was it then?

    Only 5 (maybe 6?) of the 2L Series IIs on here... gee I knew they were uncommon but I didn't think they were that uncommon...
    Andrew

    1958 Series II SWB - "Gus"
    1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"
    1981 Mercedes 300D
    1995 Defender 110

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    I've known about them ever since I had a 58 Landrover 88 in 1963-65 - but it was a 2.25 (original). So definitely no 1959 2.0s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shonky View Post
    That's interesting Charlie... I thought all the CRs were purchased after the change to the 2.25?

    It is likely I am wrong though.

    EDIT - I note your chassis number makes it a '59... I am almost certain there were no 2L Series IIs made in '59... Might wanna check that, or let me know if I am mistaken.
    Whoops sorry - saw the 1958 bit and missed the 2 litre part.

    I didn't know it was a 1959, so thanks for pointing that out Shonks; I assumed that the 1958 contract date on the plate meant that it was made in '58.

    Cheers Charlie

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    No worries mate.

    These chassis numbers are pretty easily calculated - the 4th number is the year.

    The later and earlier types were different and not as sensible IMHO.
    Andrew

    1958 Series II SWB - "Gus"
    1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"
    1981 Mercedes 300D
    1995 Defender 110

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    G'day All, All of the S2 C/R vehicles I have seen have 2.25lt engines fitted, but they are different to the later type 2.25lt, they are 1 bolt less on the water pump (hence a different timing case cover), the elbow on the head for the thermostat is different, the military must have specified that the exhaust must point downwards as I've never seen the upside down type ex/manifold fitted, I suppose there a few more diferences as well anyway cheers Dennis
    ps I'm not infallible either LOL,,.

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    Found one more:

    From this thread - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2...-own-up-4.html

    Quote Originally Posted by Seriestwo
    Ralph is the series 2 who has a 2L engine and I believe it to have all matching numbers, but I can find the numbers at the moment. But because it is on the farm and many miles from here I will post them when I get them.
    143800259 (Shonky)
    143800263 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800386 (Lordmacclesfield)
    143800485 (dickyjoe)
    143800557 (gromit)
    ?????????? (Seriestwo)
    Andrew

    1958 Series II SWB - "Gus"
    1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"
    1981 Mercedes 300D
    1995 Defender 110

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