wheelbase challenge #2

[dreamin']

Can anyone help me work out if this is an 86 or 88?

No chassis number, pictures are a bit rough, and they don't show the bits I usually look for to tell the difference (steering wheel centre, bulkhead corners, steel radiator panel, dumb irons, etc).

The only thing I can see is the horn - round type mounted on chassis x-member, not 'trumpet' type under the bonnet. Does this make it an 86?

Cheers

[Lost Landy]

Going by he bonnet rubber buffers and the bonnet arm being on the left i would say most likely an 86"

[Northern Lander]

Id say early 86" due to rear x-member has no large holes but only the 4 smaller ones for the towing plate. Also it has a ag bar, which was done away with by 1955 and made optional.

Wardy

[dennisS1]

86"
Dennis

[pop058]

got a tape measure ??:D

[mildred]

Can anyone help me work out if this is an 86 or 88?

No chassis number, pictures are a bit rough, and they don't show the bits I usually look for to tell the difference (steering wheel centre, bulkhead corners, steel radiator panel, dumb irons, etc).

The only thing I can see is the horn - round type mounted on chassis x-member, not 'trumpet' type under the bonnet. Does this make it an 86?

Cheers
go for gold
buy it
it is an Australian treasure
save it now

[dreamin']

Thanks fellas - the verdict seems unanimous.

Amazed yet again by the collective wisdom of this group.

And thanks Mildred for reminding me of my patriotic duty.

Cheers

[dreamin']

New addition to the family safely home now.


No bulkhead plate and haven't found chassis number yet, but definitely 86

chassis solid except for base of rear crossmember
bulkhead pretty much rust free, minor dings only
horn button broken, dipswitch there but weathered
original brake master cylinder, fluid reservoir holding fluid
spings and swivel hub housings appear OK
gearbox/transfer case all there - condition unknown
remains of siamese bore block - I think - oil filter to left of block at front, not on right at rear?
right front mudguard is from an 88, bonnet from 86, left mudguard from 86, extended at rear to match other side - nice work too
have been told a small id card holder mounted on bulkhead next to steering wheel is typical of vehicles used by Hydro - maybe?
Dilemma now is whether to strip parts for others, or build on this one. I did get it for parts, but am starting to like its 'character'. Just nice to have.

Happy days