say hello to the "Royal Princess"

[Landy Smurf]

hey just got a 1954 86 inch series one
this is the 6th land rover in our collection
my intentions are to leave it the way it is and just do minor tinkering and see if she will run,i got this from a guy on here,i will get some photos up shortly

[shaunh]

hey tony
good to hear
can u get me a photo of those springs we were talking about last night
keen to see more photos of it

Shaun

[Landy Smurf]

here are the photos of when we got her here
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1013.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1433.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/680.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/392.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1501.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/35.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/36.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/37.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/38.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/39.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/40.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

drained about 23 litres of some super fuel

[shaunh]

interesting centre seat, looks pretty good rust free wise
what is this 'super fuel'

[Landy Smurf]

the super fuel is super fuel

[Dinty]

G'day All, Super grade fuel was available a few years back now, it had Lead in it, it was replaced with unleaded fuel cheers Dennis:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

yep thats it.just wondering how should i approach the engine

[shaunh]

thanks for clearing that up:)

Shaun

[Landy Smurf]

you could say it was a bit of a pun

[shaunh]

you could say that

[Lost Landy]

Hey i love the tread pattern on those tyres what size/brand are they:D

[Landy Smurf]

i shall check tomorrow.hehe your not the first person to say something to me about the tyres

[circlework]

I'm guessing the tyres are old Bridgies?

Am I seeing incorrectly, or is the fan touching the radiator??

[Landy Smurf]

i know it is close but i would think not but i shall check tomorrow and i will get some better photos

[Landy Smurf]

only did a little tinkering with it this morning playing with leads and a bit of cleaning,and she fired up in about 3 seconds :D but there was a bit of oily crap in the radiator :( but with a few flushes its nearly gone :confused: so i took it for a run down the paddock and back a few problems no brakes except hand which works ok,and the tyres on it are 7.5inch wide which is to wide and when going over extreme bumps the rear tyres rub on the tub:o but over all fairly happy its the first time i have driven a series one and even though it seems to have a s2 engine it goes fairly well even though a little thirsty

[Landy Smurf]

by the way the tures are bridgestone jeep service

[101RRS]

It has a 88 radiator panel - definitely 86 mudguards though.

[windsock]

The tread pattern on those tyres look very much like the Dunlop Super Grippers we can get over here in NZ. 7.50 16R at NZD225 each and the set I am currently running on have done 40000km and have approx 6mm of tread left out of the original 15mm (approx).

Nice truck mate.

[Landy Smurf]

It has a 88 radiator panel - definitely 86 mudguards though.
how do you tell the difference

[JDNSW]

how do you tell the difference

Radiator panel - 86/107 - three apertures, 88/109 - only the big hole

Mudguards - the bolt for the stay on the bottom of the side panel is right at the edge of the wheel cutout on 86/107, two inches further back on 88/109.

The radiator panels are completely interchangeable, so this is not a good indicator of the model!

John

[101RRS]

This an 86 front panel - see the extra air holes at the bottom behind the upside down T grill.

Also I don't believe that series 1s had that horizontal front panel in front of the radiator panel between the chassis rails. Maybe the lot has come off a series 2

.

Garry

[JDNSW]

.......

Also I don't believe that series 1s had that horizontal front panel in front of the radiator panel between the chassis rails. Maybe the lot has come off a series 2

.

Garry

No, although some royal review models did, so it may be an optional extra. But more likely came from the same place the engine did!

John

[Landy Smurf]

yes the panel at the bottom of the radiator is off a s2 i am assuming easy gone and its ok i have a few 86inch radiator panels so no sweat even so i will leave the one that is on there.a few more pics coming up

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1641.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1642.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1643.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

can yous read the engine number,it looks like 568750 so can that tell you what model or yr this engine is

[101RRS]

can yous read the engine number,it looks like 568750 so can that tell you what model or yr this engine is

I do not think that is the engine number as that number is cast into the casting - maybe a part number.

Engine numbers are usually stamped into the block. I know where they are on a 2 litre engine but not a 2.25.

Garry

[Landy Smurf]

yes i thought they were on the side of the block but i wasnt sure i have not had much to do with these motors

[JDNSW]

yes i thought they were on the side of the block but i wasnt sure i have not had much to do with these motors

Go to your first photo, just below the front edge of the exhaust manifold, on the sloping bit, just behind the join to the timing case.

John

[Surly One]

If you are really keen I might have a 1954 front panel and d-lights to spare.

[Landy Smurf]

thanks for the offer but i am not spending any money on this one until i finish my 80inch

[Landy Smurf]

so how much compression should the clutch pedal have

[groucho]

so how much compression should the clutch pedal have

All depends on how big ya leg is:p

[Landy Smurf]

lol but mine reely doesnt have any compression until it gets very close to the bottom

[460cixy]

ok for those of you on the ball enough to spot the grill. not the elbow on the top of the carb any one tell me what model thats off or if its even a rover part i have a 54 with the 2.25 engine and the factory elbow hits on the bonnet

[Landy Smurf]

yeah feel free to pivk out anything doesnt look original i dont care whats original that much

[Landy Smurf]

well i have not had time to do anything with it and i cant drive it very far since the brakes dont work except the handbrake and now that dad is working on his defender which is in front of mine i cant even drive it but i can start it and it still starts easily i took a video but i have been having problems getting it up on here

[Larry]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/1433.jpg


S1 x2 1953 80in(the twins) :) :)
S1 1954 80in(royal princess) :)
S3 lwb 1974(for sale) ;)
S3 swb 1979(shorty) ;)
defender 110 1996(kind of dads but meh i drive it) :p






That's a funny looking 80".:o Is that measured in metric inches?:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

oops

[Landy Smurf]

here is the video
View My Video (http://tinypic.com/m/alkkcp/2)

[mildred]

here is the video
View My Video (http://tinypic.com/m/alkkcp/2)
Tony ,
you have all that history about you and all the fun of playing around with it every week end and you want to exchange it all for a B....y Toyota?
Toyota's are only fun for Toyota dealers counting all the loot from selling heaps of spares and promises of how it will make it to the next checkpoint?
Take my advise and get your self ppppppp****ed :angel:

[Landy Smurf]

LOL i was joking about the toyota thing you dont honestly think i would get jap crap do you? it was just a figure of speech that i made up.i just wished i got started on my other s1 earlier instead of having to rush it.and i am looking forward to getting this one registered one day dont tell my dad but this one is my present to him when i am finished my other 80 inch series one as a thank you for helping,he doesnt know it yet,but i want to have them registered so we can go to shows together and show off our work hehe

[mildred]

LOL i was joking about the toyota thing you dont honestly think i would get jap crap do you? it was just a figure of speech that i made up.i just wished i got started on my other s1 earlier instead of having to rush it.and i am looking forward to getting this one registered one day dont tell my dad but this one is my present to him when i am finished my other 80 inch series one as a thank you for helping,he doesnt know it yet,but i want to have them registered so we can go to shows together and show off our work hehe
lucky DAD :clap2::TakeABow:

[Landy Smurf]

the only catch is he cant sell it and i am still allowed to drive it

[mildred]

the only catch is he cant sell it and i am still allowed to drive it

Good catch , good rules,
make it ....only you are allowed to drive it :burnrubber:
no lead foot brothers....

[mildred]

S1 x2 1953 80in(the twins) :) :)
S1 1954 80in(royal princess) :)
S3 lwb 1974(for sale) ;)
S3 swb 1979(shorty) ;)
defender 110 1996(kind of dads but meh i drive it) :p







That's a funny looking 80".:o Is that measured in metric inches?:angel:

At least you are sure that you wont be overtaken by that series one, unless it has wings.
And by the way Tony, where do you find all these landies, or do they simply find you?
great find and hosta la vista baby....:D

[digger]

nice plan, you are a jolly good SMURF!!!


you still working??,... got a deadline to meet there sonny jim????

get off this and onto that chassis/project!!

cheers mate
digger

(official friend of the Smurf population--- especially the smurf girls and always when Im feeling blue!!!!)

[Landy Smurf]

At least you are sure that you wont be overtaken by that series one, unless it has wings.
And by the way Tony, where do you find all these landies, or do they simply find you?
great find and hosta la vista baby....:D
i just watch ebay carsales aulro trading post and auctions all the time.i normally put them up on aulro if it sounds interesting

[Landy Smurf]

nice plan, you are a jolly good SMURF!!!


you still working??,... got a deadline to meet there sonny jim????

get off this and onto that chassis/project!!

cheers mate
digger

(official friend of the Smurf population--- especially the smurf girls and always when Im feeling blue!!!!)
i think the deadline is the 16th of august,give or take a week.i am working on my chassis agin this weekend i have not had a full week end for a while been way to busy but i spend most of my time on here when i am at my mothers as there are no land rovers there wel except for my models,have you noticed what colour i write in.

[Landy Smurf]

well i took it out for a spin on the weekend had to show my brother and then his girlfriend wanted to come she was scared because it didnt have any breaks hehe so the whole time she was saying she hates it then i accidently hit the horn and she saw then she was pressing it then she was like this is cool.oh the creek was flooding today so i took it for a spin not through the creek though,anyway here are some photos and i have a video i will get up later to show yes it does drive.

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1398.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1399.jpg

[mildred]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1398.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1399.jpg
Did it come complete with the farm gate on the front,
BTW that type of gate is illegal in south Australia , because of the angle, it pushes little ole ladies and joey's Under instead of over the bonnet.Just a BTW :)
Nice landie none the less, brakes and all :angel: magnificent country behind, only Australia could produce such a backdrop to a landie!
you live in a special part of the world Tony, hope that you appreciate it :spudnikwaving:

[Landy Smurf]

yes it did come with the gate and certainly do aprreciate it they call the area where i am "greenlands" and it is certainly living up to its name at the moment.we have had 3 floods in the last few weeks including today

[mildred]

yes it did come with the gate and certainly do aprreciate it they call the area where i am "greenlands" and it is certainly living up to its name at the moment.we have had 3 floods in the last few weeks including today

Tony have you ever thought that your next restoration should be an ex army DUCK, great for the floods and famine relief in singleton?:angel: we have a green drought here to..

[Landy Smurf]

i have just found an ex army one i could make it into a duck.i was at maccas today and what shall pull in the famous 6x6 ambo happy happy joy joy oh it gets better he did a reverse park loved it

[mildred]

i have just found an ex army one i could make it into a duck.i was at maccas today and what shall pull in the famous 6x6 ambo happy happy joy joy oh it gets better he did a reverse park loved it
would you please translate into Australian with sub titles in Swahili

[Landy Smurf]

i was at macdonalds you know the plastic factory and a 6x6 wheel drive army ambulance came in and it did a reverse park.it was a later model county

[mildred]

i was at MacDonald, you know the plastic factory and a 6x6 wheel drive army ambulance came in and it did a reverse park.it was a later model county

dont forget the DUCK possibilities:p?

[Landy Smurf]

and as soon as i say my name is tony schmierer they will say your hired infact your the boss here is a blank check with my signature write any amount on here.i dont know i might have to turn it down though

[easo]

and as soon as i say my name is tony schmierer they will say your hired infact your the boss here is a blank check with my signature write any amount on here.i dont know i might have to turn it down though

Living the dream then Tony?

I would like to see a scratch build landie an-fib.

Easo

[Landy Smurf]

well give me until i finish school then i will have it done no sweat

[easo]

Good to see mate.

[Landy Smurf]

no probs

[easo]

Beauty...

[Landy Smurf]

at least it has a lightish body good starting point

[easo]

I did notice she had a even tan. Defiantly not over done.

What a little Princess.

[Landy Smurf]

lol

[Landy Smurf]

well had problem starting it today the dash lights came on but it wouldnt turn over just had to play with a few leads and started no worries but later today went to start it and same problem then after the same treatment it turned over but i stopped it and there was smoke coming from under the bonnet so quickly disconnected the battery and got some water and it is coming from around the carby exhaust starter moto area and was smoking for about 10 mins not heaps but still noticeable what are your thoughts of this

[The ho har's]

well had problem starting it today the dash lights came on but it wouldnt turn over just had to play with a few leads and started no worries but later today went to start it and same problem then after the same treatment it turned over but i stopped it and there was smoke coming from under the bonnet so quickly disconnected the battery and got some water and it is coming from around the carby exhaust starter moto area and was smoking for about 10 mins not heaps but still noticeable what are your thoughts of this

maybe a sort in the wiring...

Mrs hh:angel:

[numpty]

maybe a sort in the wiring...

Mrs hh:angel:

A good sort I hope:D

[Landy Smurf]

well apparently not a good sort if it was to short out that is

[Johnno1969]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

[mildred]

well apparently not a good sort if it was to short out that is
If its wiring problems and you see smoke, the smell is very important to notice and is distinctive.
what type of smell did you notice Tony?
Oily smells are totally different to burnt insulation and wire! :eek:
Also carrying a fire extinguisher in the vehicle is a good idea, I have one in all my vehicles.
The super-cheap aerosol ones are fine.

[Landy Smurf]

honestly i couldnt smell but dad did think it was probably just oil

[mildred]

honestly i couldnt smell but dad did think it was probably just oil
ok electrical has an acrid smell like you will never forget:spudnikguitar:

[Landy Smurf]

it must be the oil but what triggered it do you think

[mildred]

it must be the oil but what triggered it do you think

you probably forgot to bring in the wheelie bins and put the dog out? :D

[Landy Smurf]

lol

[Landy Smurf]

here is a few more photos i do have a video but cant get it uploaded yet
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/391.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/390.jpg

[mildred]

here is a few more photos i do have a video but cant get it uploaded yet
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/391.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/390.jpg
Ahh mate,
just put a snow plough on it and it would rock.
awesome machine for a plonker

[Landy Smurf]

it certainly is does need quite abit of service work just the steering brakes prop shafts exxhaust and a few little bits here and there but realy not much

[mildred]

it certainly is does need quite abit of service work just the steering brakes prop shafts exxhaust and a few little bits here and there but realy not much
yes that's not much considering the weather lately. bald tyres , leaking master cylinder and yucky , sticky steering wheel is not bad for a plonker .
binding wheel cylinders , acrid smoke from the coil and points is a bonus for some............. ahhh to be free and cruise the outback of lower Mosman and cremorne..
such is life :bangin:

[Landy Smurf]

it willl get back on the road one day

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/829.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/830.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/831.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/832.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/833.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/834.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/835.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/836.jpg