Series IIA Restoration - it all starts here!

[buxton]

Hi All,

Long time reader on this site but first time on the forum. Reason being I finally have a meaningful reason for being here. I'm about to start a restoration of a 1969 Series IIA diesel. As a complete first-timer I expect it will take up a great deal of time - and money - but am looking forward to the challenge. Any tips/advice/do's/dont's as I progress will be much appreciated.

Cheers

[JDNSW]

Looks like you have a reasonable base to start from. Look forward to seeing progress reports!

John

[buxton]

Looks like you have a reasonable base to start from. Look forward to seeing progress reports!

John

Thanks John, the car was originally a petrol, converted in '78 to a diesel. Came with about 3 cubic metres of tools and spares (many Land Rover originals in original packaging); a spare complete motor, diffs, drive shafts and all sorts of stuff. First task is to figure out and catalogue all what's there!

[subasurf]

What condition is the firewall in?
She looks to be in good nick.

[buxton]

Firewall and Chassis appear to be rust free. There's a fair bit of oil and grime on the chassis and I haven't had a day to devote to to tackling a clean-up of the thing yet but I do know it's been garaged for it's entire life and was a true 'one owner'.

[Shonky]

A SWB Station Wagon - nice! :D

I have only ever seen one of these (in a paddock - alas it has gone to scrap now) before...

What is your chassis number? Is it a home market (ie: UK) vehicle or a CKD export model?