Show us your S1.

[Yarraville]

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Thanks for that, I have attached another image that may or may not assist. This was taken about 18 years ago just after a quick spray in John Deere colours.

Thanks

[Larry]

My nephew came over last night to do a 'shoot' on my 80".
Amazing what you can do with the right equipment & the knowledge how to use it!! :D:D:arms::arms::clap2::clap2:

You can see some of his other work here - Commercial Photographer Sydney - Farrow Photography (http://farrow.photography/)

[Larry]

Larry's getting a wider audience.:D

https://www.facebook.com/AltoLandRover/?fref=nf

[jerryd]

^^^^ I thought your Series 1 looks great with those larger wheels, so I've stolen the Dormobile rims and put them on my Series 1 :) Trouble is now the Dormobile looks ridiculous with 600x16 tryes on it :D

[Larry]

^^^^ I thought your Series 1 looks great with those larger wheels, so I've stolen the Dormobile rims and put them on my Series 1 :) Trouble is now the Dormobile looks ridiculous with 600x16 tryes on it :D

Once you've gone large, you won't want to go back!!:p:D:p:D

[isaac_taylor]

Hi there,
Im Isaac and I am 13 years old, I just wanted to share my pride and joy, my 1955 series 1 107in. I purchased it when I was 12 years old (last year) and now am in the process of restoring it by the time I get my license and can drive it on the road. Ill pop up some more pictures of it later :)
-Isaac

[numpty]

Good on you young fella. That's a nice looking 107.

Are you going to return it to its original colour?

[Lost Landy]

Just bought this gem :D

[numpty]

Just bought this gem :D

Great stuff. The ultimate Meccano set.

[jerryd]

Just bought this gem :D


Where was that hiding ?? :)

[Lost Landy]

Long drive away from this one I bought :D

[jerryd]

^^ Having two is just plain greedy :D

[123rover50]

Dont worry Jerry.
They will be sold on eventually.:angel:

[123rover50]

Dont worry Jerry.
They will be sold on eventually.:angel:

Land Rover 1958 Series 1 LWB 107' Station Wagon FOR Serious Landy Enthusiast in QLD | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/232062831807?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[cjc_td5]

Oh the indignity of it all!!!!...:D:D:D:D:D
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=113188&stc=1&d=1472430212

Having fun on the Team W4 Challenge near Perth on the weekend. The 86" on half worn AT tires acquitted itself very well against some much bigger competition, its weight, narrow width with no upper body and low gearing being its biggest assets. I got caught out here being in the wrong gear in a very deep hole and thinking about the rock ledge just behind the photographer:):):).

Any event that you can drive the car onto the trailer at the end of it is a good event :):):).

Chris

[cjc_td5]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/113190d1472432209-show-us-your-s1-20160827_113455-m.jpg

And my other "non-proceed" for the weekend:(:(:(

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=113191&stc=1&d=1472432228

You can see the punch hanging from the tree branch behind the 86" and I tried to get up on the bank on the right of the photo, but the side slope got me and I got hung up on a log:(:(:(:(. Was time for a winch out rather than risk damaging a cross member underneath.

Unfortunately I don't have any photos of it doing the good stuff as I was too busy driving!!!

[andy_d110]

A few pics of the finished 1954 86" now powered by a thundering 2.25 diesel, we also had a punt around the recent W4 challenge weekend in the old girl. Had a great time!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/1086.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/1087.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/1088.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/1089.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/1090.jpg

[Ohlord]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=114840&stc=1&d=1475425473

Hi, just acquired this nice 1957 Series 1
One of fewer than 500 sold in the States in 1957.
Will be picking your brains if I get stumped :D
Thanks
Rob

[123rover50]

Well done and welcome:D
Looks a nice straight example.
Keith

[Ohlord]

Now rebuilding DM2 or dropping in a spare 25D4 distributor add fuel and bring it back to life.
https://youtu.be/BZwUteeoZ4g

[Dinty]

Is that carburetor a 'Carter' cheers Dennis :)

[Ohlord]

https://youtu.be/UPPQtYaGJGY

And drives

https://youtu.be/hn4OnHEVzf8

Lots of sorting to do, however having sat unused not running for 30 years and me having it for just 2 weeks, highly encouraging :)


As for the carb I haven't looked at what it is, just noted it leaks and needs work.
Brakes are shot but that's to be expected. Driving with no brakes at low speed is one of life's grand adventures.

[redrovertdi]

my latest project and first series, any body got a more repairable dash/fire wall top?

[bv73]

Roadtrip..

[Landy Smurf]

Was this one from Narrabri clearing out sale by any chance?

[russellrovers]

my latest project and first series, any body got a more repairable dash/fire wall top?hi i have a good repaired fire wall here if you need one its the last of the cheap ones regarsd jim

[bv73]

Was this one from Narrabri clearing out sale by any chance?

Yes and the dilemma is the night after the auction I got the call I had been waiting on, a 49 that I have been chasing for a while . Trust me I'm doing a lot of house work since that weekend....

[bv73]

pics

[jedwards]

Newly acquired, although I learned to drive in one of these about 50 years ago at a mates farm in South Australia.

[Summiitt]

Took the 80 for a spin from Burra NSW through Canberra to Brindabella and back, went like a grounded rocket..

[Fathermarc]

G'day, this arrived for my B'day this year and I've spent the past few months getting her ready for the rego'd.
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[123rover50]

G'day, this arrived for my B'day this year and I've spent the past few months getting her ready for the rego'd.
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Link did not work for me[bigsad]

Keith

[JDNSW]

There is some sort of an issue with your attachments!

[Chops]

Ohhhhh, I hadn't seen this thread, I'll have to have a good gander on the comp when I get home,, might have to start one for the 2A's me thinks ,,[biggrin]

[101RRS]

I just went back over this thread and certainly the demise of the free Photobucket service has had a major impact. Here are my two 57 series 1s - both 56 builds.

The first is a complete basic 88 with lots of patina - has the usual issues brakes etc but did run when parked up.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/09/684.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YDUWRm)Pickup 004 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/YDUWRm) by Garry Collins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150171671@N02/), on Flickr

The second is my genuine 88 Station Wagon - did run when parked but requires full restoration.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/09/685.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YDUPDA)P9210026 (https://flic.kr/p/YDUPDA) by Garry Collins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150171671@N02/), on Flickr

Now 86/88 station wagons are pretty rare - I know of only two others in Australia - mine, an 88 in Hornsby NSW and the Malcolm Douglas vehicle in the west. If you know of any others, particularly the 88 please let me know and ideally post up some pics.

Cheers

Garry

Ps - I will be these pics back in my old post at the start of this thread.

[Posty]

129885
Here's my recent purchase. 86inch, somewhat modified by prior owners but rust-free. Gradually refurbishing it so a decent list of things to do. Looking for hood sticks to get a soft top on it, and some front seats to replace the bucket seats if anyone has some that will fit? Anyone want the bullbar?

[Summiitt]

First run in the 80in for a while.. no dramas fitting between the lines..

[123rover50]

Masalai the 88"
Fitted with a 200tdi with LT77 Defender box and Disco LT230.
Tyres are 750 x 16 Michelin. Diffs are 3.5.
Cruises at 110 on the Motorway at 2,250 RPM.


Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141809689@N05/shares/10bLKQ)

OK I just get a link.
How do I get a Photo up instead of a link?

Keith

By George, I think I got it.
Copy and paste the BB Code.
K
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/583.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22E5Jhj). (https://flic.kr/p/22E5Jhj) by Keith Cree (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141809689@N05/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/582.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21n1vMk). (https://flic.kr/p/21n1vMk) by Keith Cree (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141809689@N05/), on Flickr

[123rover50]

Another daily drive on full rego.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/602.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21DEpJ5). (https://flic.kr/p/21DEpJ5) by Keith Cree (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141809689@N05/), on Flickr
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/603.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21DEtVw). (https://flic.kr/p/21DEtVw) by Keith Cree (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141809689@N05/), on Flickr

[rar110]

Keith, you must have a big shed up there. Nice. PTO belt drive at back and a PTO at front. How does that work? Nice new seats.

[JDNSW]

Front capstan winch is not a PTO drive, but has a dog clutch onto the front of the crankshaft pulley.

[123rover50]

Keith, you must have a big shed up there. Nice. PTO belt drive at back and a PTO at front. How does that work? Nice new seats.

I wish I had a big shed but only manage over time to afford a few smaller ones. The seats I made for comfort not originality.
As John said, the front capstan works with a simple dog clutch from the front of the crank pulley.

Many years ago I sold a series one fire truck. Was it to you? I cant remember.[bigsad]

[rar110]

No. I dropped off some drive flanges or shafts or both as changed to MD ones. It was on our way up to a DIP trip I think.

[DBLR]

Hi Guys

Just thought I would share a couple of photos of my little 1950 I picked up mid 2017
No. 06102238 (tel:06102238)

Found her here in SA, but the story goes that she was the young guys Grandpas off of his family property just over in North Western Vic... the guy was using it as a shooting rig that he would go out on weekend camping trips with his mates with.

So she runs, drives, and the lights work! I have been just slowly trying to find parts to complete her eg steerig wheel, doors and D lights
Plans are a quick freshen up and keep the patina then drive her [smilebigeye]

Cheers

Darren

[123rover50]

Way to go.[thumbsupbig][thumbsupbig]

[Larry]

Oh the embarrassment, having to get a 'lift' home!:Thump::BigCry:

[Chops]

Oh the embarrassment, having to get a 'lift' home!:Thump::BigCry:


No, you’ve got it on show for all, nice and high so everyone can see [thumbsupbig]

[russellrovers]

Hi Guys

Just thought I would share a couple of photos of my little 1950 I picked up mid 2017
No. 06102238 (tel:06102238)

Found her here in SA, but the story goes that she was the young guys Grandpas off of his family property just over in North Western Vic... the guy was using it as a shooting rig that he would go out on weekend camping trips with his mates with.

So she runs, drives, and the lights work! I have been just slowly trying to find parts to complete her eg steerig wheel, doors and D lights
Plans are a quick freshen up and keep the patina then drive her [smilebigeye]

Cheers

Darrenhi darran i can help with original d lhghts or repros and steering wheel as new jim

[shamirj]

Found on internet.

[Mules]

This is the little 86 inch seen at the start of this thread - now in another life and a bit of work later! (two photos about 12 months apart)

Landy Smurf - thought you might be interested. I suspect it has changed hands a couple of times now...

New exhaust + manifold, new tyres, rims sandblasted and painted, and a bunch of other bits and pieces over the last 12 months...

[Landy Smurf]

Glad to see it with someone who is on AULRO. I certainly regret selling that one.
I use to enjoy driving it around, it actually had great power.

[Mules]

Your right, she does have some go! Must be that 2.25 engine...

Thanks for sharing those photos, they're great. Really ads to her story.

Rest assured it is in good hands, although i wish had a property to drive her around - as opposed to cutting quick laps around the block 😕

[ABI 52]

Hi Guys,

A Photo of my 1952 S1, I rescued her in PNG in the early 80's and partially restored her, then shipped her here in the mid 90's when I moved to Aus and completed the restoration.

[Chops]

Hi Guys,

A Photo of my 1952 S1, I rescued her in PNG in the early 80's and partially restored her, then shipped her here in the mid 90's when I moved to Aus and completed the restoration.

Pic ??

[Dop]

I got this little beauty for the cost of a carton of VB! Yee Haa!

[OneOff]

Can't argue with that price!

Does it go??

[scarry]

I forgot about this thread,posted this pic in another.
This is the vehicle in my sig,in her younger days,around 2 to 4 yrs old.
It would be nice to have her back in this condition.[biggrin]
We actually still have those plates..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/251.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/G2Qhzj)[/url][url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/138972781@N07/] (https://flic.kr/p/G2Qhzj)

[Dop]

Can't argue with that price!

Does it go??
I was told it was running about 6 months ago, if true. I have used the crank, there is still compression. Haven't had time to play with it yet, with Corowa coming up. After I get back from that I will start to get into it. I will post some photos of the engine over the weekend. Still has original radiator, air filter and oil breathers. Fire wall is shot, fair bit of rust on the chassis, panels are very straight. Can't believe I got it, and yes, what a price! Cheers mate.

[Gordie]

Had I known the asking price...I would have trumped you with a carton of West End Draught! [tonguewink]

[numpty]

I got this little beauty for the cost of a carton of VB! Yee Haa!


Plus a carton of Tooheys Old [wink11]

[Dop]

I am surrounded by drinkers! Thanks for your help though Numpty, I am sure you have not seen, or heard, the last of this little project mate.

[Dop]

It appears to be all there.

[LR1953]

G'day all. Had reason to take out the second row seats from my Defender, then had reason to take them "down the shed". The wider piece fits perfectly across the back of my '53, converting it from a 3-seater to a 5-seater. (Don't try this on the road......) Anyway had to share a few pics.
BTW the wunnie runs like a swiss watch, despite appearances.
Cheers, Rob S

[LR1953]

Making a bit of use of my '53 of late. Gathering rocks to place around some fruit trees to stop the chooks scratching at the the roots, etc. Consider it as a motorised wheelbarrow. Anyway, while I had the camera out, I took the old girl up to this spot overlooking the Yarra Valley for a little photoshoot. Apologies to some of the pic's in James Taylor's book on restoring S1's. Note the absence of the standard grille and what I think is one of the listed Chaff Guards in the '52-'53 parts catalogue. It was fitted to the car when I bought it from a farmer in Trentham in 1978.
Cheers, Rob S

[jethro]

[emoji3] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/b6aaab2ecade5d5b872b02fea501de8a.jpg

[scarry]

Took her out for a look around

That paint seems to look more and more patchy,its the result of an alteration with a Valiant in the late 60's[bigsad]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1949/31052185808_d722335385_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PiYyZW)[/url][url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/138972781@N07/] (https://flic.kr/p/PiYyZW)

[grey_ghost]

Here is my Series 1 "May" - when I bought her:

https://i.imgur.com/xKT2Ts8.jpg

And with the roof off - which I think will be how she stays:

https://i.imgur.com/hNbBEqd.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[67hardtop]

Nice....

[gromit]

OK whose hand can I see holding the nameplate ?

Colin

[grey_ghost]

I wondered how long it would take somebody to notice that! [tonguewink]

Not mine! [bigrolf]

[67hardtop]

I wondered how long it would take somebody to notice that! [tonguewink]

Not mine! [bigrolf]I think GG is hiding the fact that he "stole" it from SA Landy enthusiasts...[emoji12] [emoji12] [emoji12]

[Homestar]

I’m just impressed you drove it down to the bottom of your block without brakes... 👍

[67hardtop]

I’m just impressed you drove it down to the bottom of your block without brakes... [emoji106]Brakes just stop ya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Sugarat]

'58 Series 1.
Petrol 88. Mostly there and relatively rust free...

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[tomkelly88]

Dragged home this S1 almost 15 years ago from the farm next to my parents.
I only just started getting serious with it this week!
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[Chops]

Ohh good stuff Tom (?),, are you going to do a build thread for it?

Just because,, we love pics [biggrin]

[Larry]

Didn't do a great deal to Larry today. Took him across the road for a pic after changing the coolant, then back into the garage.:(
May take him for a longer drive tomorrow.:burnrubber:

[Tom1988]

Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a 1949 Series 1 and am based in Sydney. Does anyone know of a good mechanic to assist with a couple of things that need doing? based on the Northern Beaches so someone local would be great!

Cheers,

Tom

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[67hardtop]

Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a 1949 Series 1 and am based in Sydney. Does anyone know of a good mechanic to assist with a couple of things that need doing? based on the Northern Beaches so someone local would be great!

Cheers,

Tom

149978Looks to me like u already have an assistant there [emoji12]

[OneOff]

Nah, he's just checking if the wheels need a quick wash...

Neat little truck, you'll have heaps of fun in that.

[Chops]

Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a 1949 Series 1 and am based in Sydney. Does anyone know of a good mechanic to assist with a couple of things that need doing? based on the Northern Beaches so someone local would be great!

Cheers,

Tom

149978


I dont know of any mechanics up your way, but I do know of a great little private mechanic down Tangambalanga way [thumbsupbig]

Can't promise I'll return,, ahh, oops, I mean,, I can't promise that person will return it though [bigwhistle]




What a great looking little buy, so jealous,, I will have to pull my finger out if I'm to have one in my stable I think. [bighmmm]

Cheers Chops

[scarry]

How about this one?
Not mine.


1951 Land Rover Series 1 80-inch Utility
SOLD: $61,500
Sold: Land Rover Series 1 80-inch Utility Auctions - Lot 153
- Shannons (https://shannonsinsurance.cmail19.com/t/y-l-uuhtllk-iyukjukuit-q/)
Image 20-11-20 at 7.24 pm.jpg

[frantic]

I just bought a 1953 series one 80in, one of the last 3 dozen made afaik.
36662206.
It runs fairly roughly , not for long, but has original engine and gearbox (hard to get into reverse)with a normal filter on top of carb, not a big oil bath vertical filter.

[101RRS]

I just bought a 1953 series one 80in, one of the last 3 dozen made afaik.
36662206.
It runs fairly roughly , not for long, but has original engine and gearbox (hard to get into reverse)with a normal filter on top of carb, not a big oil bath vertical filter.

This thread is about showing us your S1 not talking about it [bigrolf]

So where are the pics - hop too it - chop chop [thumbsupbig]

[1950landy]

This thread is about showing us your S1 not talking about it [bigrolf]


So where are the pics - hop too it - chop chop [thumbsupbig]

I was going to say same thing[bigsmile1]

[frantic]

Hope it’s here

[JDNSW]

It looks to be reasonably complete, and remarkably straight for an unrestored 80"!

[frantic]

It looks to be reasonably complete, and remarkably straight for an unrestored 80"!
It’s not to bad so far, seats are as expected stuffed but frames are there, probably just get exmoor.
two questions for those with a lot more knowledge than me
1:do 86in door tops fit an 80
2:also how do I find it’s history, bloke I bought it off near Dubbo was given it for payment for a job 30+ years ago.

[akelly]

just bought a pretty rough S1 project, not sure exactly how I feel about it yet because I still have an incomplete IIA project.... but the price was right.

Haven't seen it in the flesh yet and I don't know much about S1s at all, nor did the seller. Anyone ID what year this is?

Got the dreaded holden 149 conversion which I'll be getting rid of. Thinking about a S3 driveline maybe? Is this heresy?

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Plan for right now is go pick it up then it will have to go into storage for a little bit as I don't have any room for it right now.

Cheers,

Adam

[JDNSW]

It’s not to bad so far, seats are as expected stuffed but frames are there, probably just get exmoor.
two questions for those with a lot more knowledge than me
1:do 86in door tops fit an 80
2:also how do I find it’s history, bloke I bought it off near Dubbo was given it for payment for a job 30+ years ago.

I must have missed these questions - sorry!

1. No. Even 80" door tops varied.

2. With great difficulty! Sounds likely your seller got it from the family of the original owner, seeing it was rural, who was probably deceased, but after thirty years even this link is likely to be broken. Someone on here has some of the NSW records, and the British Motor Heritage centre in the UK has most dispatch records from this period - but all this is likely to do is to confirm whether it was sent to Australia.

[Larry]

....Got the dreaded holden 149 conversion which I'll be getting rid of. Thinking about a S3 driveline maybe? Is this heresy.......

Cheers,

Adam
My 80" has a Series 3 2.25 litre diesel & gearbox in it. Maybe not original, but still Land Rover powered.:burnrubber:

[frantic]

I must have missed these questions - sorry!

1. No. Even 80" door tops varied.

2. With great difficulty! Sounds likely your seller got it from the family of the original owner, seeing it was rural, who was probably deceased, but after thirty years even this link is likely to be broken. Someone on here has some of the NSW records, and the British Motor Heritage centre in the UK has most dispatch records from this period - but all this is likely to do is to confirm whether it was sent to Australia.

Point one, yes, I've got some 80in ones that are Just about right shape, but not quite,[happycry]

Point 2 if anyone has any nsw records it would be good to fill in a few gaps, thanks.

[akelly]

Okay so I just drove 3,000km to pick up this pretty rough 1954 S1. She's all there minus an original engine, but nary a straight panel on the whole vehicle... Not to worry, the chassis and running gear all looks to be pretty good (minus butchered front crossmember) and the bulkhead seems pretty solid minus a small hole in one leg. She'll go into storage for a bit while I sort out somewhere to live and finish the SIIA.

Amarok towed it like a dream, added about 5l/km to the average which was surprisingly low. Will add some more photos before it goes to the storage.

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[wally]

This is my new 1955 86 inch. His name is Wilbur. He's complete, running, driving and stopping, rust free as far as I can tell, and cosmetically very tidy. He's been given quite a bit of love at some time, but appears to have suffered from neglect more recently. So I have a bit to do to get him all properly sorted. But rego shouldn't be too much of a drama, and once he's on the road I'll just put him to regular use and work through all these things as time permits. I'm a long term Defender but first time series 1 owner, so there's plenty to learn.

I was unable to get any kind of history on this car, only that it came from Victoria. So if anyone thinks they know it and can offer any info I would be grateful.

[Stu A]

Hi team

Just getting used to the forum - thanks for all who pointed me in the direction of a mechanic.

This is my new beast!

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[Larry]

Hi team

Just getting used to the forum - thanks for all who pointed me in the direction of a mechanic.

This is my new beast!



Very nice.:thumbsup: Who did you end up taking it to?

[Stu A]

I am yet to take it anywhere- I just got rego last week! I’m excited to get out for a drive!!

[AJF]

Hi all

A few years ago my sons and I did a full restoration on a Series 2. We took it to Cooma and can report that it is now (2022) almost finished.

Bitten by the bug, we have bought another - a 1950 series 1. Photo attached. We are still working on a name, but plan to keep the patina. It hasn't run for 5 to 20 years. All in all, we are just debarking on this project and still scoping out what needs to be done.

Cheers
Angus

[akelly]

I fear my landy collection is growing again. Just bought this 109 tray back. Heading off Friday to pick it up. Had a back-to-bare-chassis resto done a few years ago, running a series IIA engine and gearbox. Owner opted to go with the original panels which gives it an interesting look. Needs a little tidy up but is currently registered. Will make a separate thread about it and the ongoing work.

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[B.S.F.]

Fixed up (not restored) and with a canvas back, I reckon that would be the most useful Land Rover you'll ever own.
.W.

[Don 130]

1958 107

I've recently acquired this. I've started a sympathetic type restoration of this 107. While the engine runs quite nicely, there is a hole in the block next to the rearmost leg of the exhaust manifold. it goes through into the water jacket. What are the options for sealing up something like that?
Don.

[1950landy]

1958 107

I've recently acquired this. I've started a sympathetic type restoration of this 107. While the engine runs quite nicely, there is a hole in the block next to the rearmost leg of the exhaust manifold. it goes through into the water jacket. What are the options for sealing up something like that?
Don.
The Aluminium threaded plugs are available , they have a conduit thread. All three S1's i have owned had a pipe thread tapped & pipe plugs fitted. If you go this way you will need to make sure you grind the plug flush or you will brake the rear lug off the manifold . 179919 179920 179921

[B.S.F.]

Are you sure it's a 107 and not a 109" ?
.W.

[1950landy]

Are you sure it's a 107 and not a 109" ?
.W.
Think you are correct , front guards look like could be 109

[JDNSW]

If it is 1958, and not a wagon, it is 109. Mind you, there is a great deal of uncertainty about the actual date of any Series Landrover these days, especially Series 1.

[scarry]

Here is the one in my sig off for a holiday.

Backing onto the ferry,Kingfisher Bay,Fraser island,last week.

She hasnt been on the island since '74.

All went great,one flat tyre,which we were prepared for.


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[Don 130]

Yep, my mistake, it's a 109. From CALvin;

1 Type: Land Rover
23 Model: Land Rover, Series I
Body type: Basic
Wheel base: 109in (Long Wheel Base, LWB)
Engine: Petrol
Destination: Right-hand drive (RHD), completely knocked down (CKD)
8 Model year: 1958
00154 Serial number

Having got that small matter cleared up, I'm still curious about that hole. Is it a 'factory' hole that should have a thread in it or is it a casting fault that can be stopped up with a threaded bung. If the latter, where do I get the bung? The hole is about ø5mm.
Don.

[1950landy]

Yep, my mistake, it's a 109. From CALvin;

1 Type: Land Rover
23 Model: Land Rover, Series I
Body type: Basic
Wheel base: 109in (Long Wheel Base, LWB)
Engine: Petrol
Destination: Right-hand drive (RHD), completely knocked down (CKD)
8 Model year: 1958
00154 Serial number

Having got that small matter cleared up, I'm still curious about that hole. Is it a 'factory' hole that should have a thread in it or is it a casting fault that can be stopped up with a threaded bung. If the latter, where do I get the bung? The hole is about ø5mm.
Don.
179959 As you can see they were put in by LR , you will see them here at front & back of exhaust ports . I would say the centre of the Aluminium screw in plug has corroded , the plug is approx 1/2" dia , that hole looks like around 1/4 to 5/16 dia . As I have already said in my 1st reply the plugs are available but you will need to get the old plug out & hope the thread in the engine will clean up , all 3 S1's I have owned had the hole tapped to take pipe plugs before I owned them . As I said previously what ever you do the plug needs to be flush with the machined face or you will brake the manifold. The Series One Shop AU lists them around $30 each & you will need two. Plug can be seen here No 6 , one front & back 179960

[Don 130]

179959 As you can see they were put in by LR , you will see them here at front & back of exhaust ports . I would say the centre of the Aluminium screw in plug has corroded , the plug is approx 1/2" dia , that hole looks like around 1/4 to 5/16 dia . As I have already said in my 1st reply the plugs are available but you will need to get the old plug out & hope the thread in the engine will clean up , all 3 S1's I have owned had the hole tapped to take pipe plugs before I owned them . As I said previously what ever you do the plug needs to be flush with the machined face or you will brake the manifold. The Series One Shop AU lists them around $30 each & you will need two. Plug can be seen here No 6 , one front & back 179960

Thanks a lot for that extra explanation 1950landy. I've had a Defender for a while, but these older Rovers are something new to me and there's a great deal for me to learn. There is a bigger hole at the other end of the exhaust port line. I thought perhaps it should have had a welch plug in it. When it arrived there was a plug of wood in that one!
Don.

[scarry]

Didnt know where to throw this up,a friends S1,1958,and one of my Brothers with his S3,1972,Bramwell Station,Cape York.
Pic taken mid '80's.

Hard to see,but on the roof of the S1,Jim always carried made up ladders to get up out of the creeks,through the mud and mulch.


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[Larry]

After an extended drama getting the engine rebuilt, I finally got to take Larry for a drive today, fourteen months after the start of something I was originally told would only take a few weeks.:Thump::wallbash:

At least the engine now runs without smoke going everywhere, & so far, not leaking any oil (& yes I did check there is oil inside).:p

[Larry]

Who says you need a LWB to carry stuff? 318 bottles & cans to the return & earn.[wink11]

[Stuart Arthur]

Bought this one in 2013.
Always puts a smile on mine and others faces every time I’m out.
Cheers
Stuart