Show us your S1.

[easo]

G'day all, I'm unsure If this has ever come up. However we all love our little landies and I recon it time to have a thread to show case our pride and joys. Maybe it could even be made a sticky.

Easo

[juddy]

Not mine, but spotted at the all British day....
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/699.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/700.jpg

[easo]

G'day Juddy, must have miss you that day, but I had a good prev at your 130.

Easo

[Landy Smurf]

1954 86in
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/651.jpg

[juddy]

1954 86in
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/651.jpg

Look at the size of that bar, it could kill a Rhino....

[Landy Smurf]

1953 80 inch
well so far
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/648.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/649.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/650.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

yeah it could nearly kill a rhino it is certainly quite the bar i would say it was for ploughing over small trees

[easo]

Here is my old girl.

Came to our family in the late 80s.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/657.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/658.jpg

She is now a family heirloom and has been with me from Albury, Darwin, Seymour, Wagga.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/659.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/660.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/661.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/662.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/663.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/664.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/665.jpg

My little bloke and his friend.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/666.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/667.jpg

Look forward to seeing others.
Cheers Easo.

[Landy Smurf]

it is a female for sure your series one it has heaps of different tops

[shaunh]

hey easo
whats the colour paint of your s1??
nice rig by the way :)

[shaunh]

'55 86"

[easo]

Its just an off the shelf Brunswick Green. Its was re-painted about 15 years ago as the front guards were repaired. You'll see gray guards in one pic. She is basically as is. We have just keeped her maintained over the years, replacing what is need when its needed. We have added the PTO and Austin Champ split rims, sourced the ute top but that was a long time ago. In recent years I've replaced the head gasket, suspension bushes, diff seals, coil, dizzy cap and other bits.

Easo

[shaunh]

it looks to be neally the same colour as mine
i think ill repaint it the same colour to keep it original as my pop had it :)
as yu can see the front guard top has no paint and the firewall is being stripped and repainted as is the rest of the car

[chris1983rangie]

hi two of my S1's cheers, Chris

1955 S1 SWB 86"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/560.jpg

1950 S1 SWB 80"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/574.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

that 80 inch looks like a great restoration starter

[easo]

Cheers Chris, I like the look of that No5 in the back ground too.

Easo

[Larry]

Noisey, bumpy & not that comfortable - but a heap of fun!!:woot::woot::woot:

[Northern Lander]

Here my 52 with winch and 53 which is waiting for attention :( soon

[easo]

I can see the draw bar to a No5 in your photo too.

[Northern Lander]

:D Yes Easo you can see the draw bar to a No5, its a tight squeez where it is
Maby No5's are catching

[Papa Smurf]

wow you guys have got some great series ones i have been following this website for a while and searching through some of the archives and i have seen some of the restoration work you guys have done makes my mouth water its absolutely outstanding i take my smurf hat off to you
papa smurf

[Northern Lander]

And the 49 :)

[101RRS]

Some pics of my two 88s.

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

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

Past series 1s
My first series 1 when I was a little tacka
129841

A mil series 1 that I bought but too much work was required and soon sold it on - was a genuine Mil 1 though.
129842

Garry

[Lost Landy]

Some pics of my two 88s.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Pic017.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Pic015.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Pic049.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Pic051.jpg

Garry

Looking at your 88" SW makes me wish i had placed a bid on ebay for it when it was listed, worset thing is at the time I had a spare 4K to spend lolz

[101RRS]

worset thing is at the time I had a spare 4K to spend lolz

Well send me the $4K and restoration will start immediately :).

It is listed as project No2. Due to its rarity it will be a full restoration job. I am still researching how the interior should be and trying to find if there are any suppliers of dedicated SW bits. It looks like I will have to fabricate most bits myself.

The engine is the wrong engine - it has an earlier siamese engine fitted rather than a spreadbore. I have a spreadbore and the first job for the project will get it rebuilt.

I will most likely rebuild the car to "basic" standard without the top on but in SW grey. Then install the SW trim and other bits to complete.

Garry

[862993]

My 52 and 53 80's

29916

[dreamin']

Hi 862993

Thanks for the pics - great Landies

What tyres are those on the 'undressed' one?

D

[Scallops]

Distinguished Colleagues,

Wonderful thread and great to see so many of the finest Land Rovers... A couple of shots of mine - my true pride and joy....

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3569/dsc0188l.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/dsc0188l.jpg/)

Off on a club trip with the Military Jeep Club....

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9283/img0080cm.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/img0080cm.jpg/)

Another club trip - Colleges Crossing, Ipswich ....

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2558/dsc0222bt.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/dsc0222bt.jpg/)

The "Top Brass" doing an inspection...

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8900/dsc0218w.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/dsc0218w.jpg/)

Home from a great day out....

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6232/img0116lx.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/img0116lx.jpg/)

[862993]

Hi 862993

Thanks for the pics - great Landies

What tyres are those on the 'undressed' one?

D

Hi dreamin', tyres are an old set Nitto Snow's. Not sure if they are still available. Here's a more close up shot.

[dreamin']

Hi dreamin', tyres are an old set Nitto Snow's. Not sure if they are still available. Here's a more close up shot.

Thanks - never seen these before - I love them!

The proportions look just right to me - tall and skinny.

Are they radial or cross-ply, and what size? 6.50 x 16?

Thanks again

D

[862993]

Thanks - never seen these before - I love them!

The proportions look just right to me - tall and skinny.

Are they radial or cross-ply, and what size? 6.50 x 16?

Thanks again

D

They are a 6.00 x 16 light truck tyre. I think they are radials.

Cheers.

[862993]

For fear of sending the thread off topic with tyre conversations here are some pics of my other little landy.

[Lost Landy]

For fear of sending the thread off topic with tyre conversations here are some pics of my other little landy.

Looks a bit knocked about so I will gladly take it off your hands :D

[Scallops]

A few more from last weekend....

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6074/dsc0075qo.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/dsc0075qo.jpg/)

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3426/dsc0047jy.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/dsc0047jy.jpg/)

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6451/dsc0049sc.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/dsc0049sc.jpg/)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/641/dsc0086ry.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/dsc0086ry.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5199/dsc0041sz.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/dsc0041sz.jpg/)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/8350/dsc0099sd.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/i/dsc0099sd.jpg/)

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/4376/dsc0092e.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/i/dsc0092e.jpg/)

Just love it! :wub:

[Newbs-IIA]

Scallops that is just in awesome condition :thumbsup:

Here is my '51 80inch, it's been butchered a fair bit in the past but I am breathing new life into it :D

When I bought it (check out that flex :p)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1484.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1485.jpg

What I'm up to in the resto now, pulled the 186 & gearbox tonight. Work can not begin on stripping & repairing the chassis

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1486.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1487.jpg

[easo]

Just loving the show case of S1s, keep'em'rolling.

Easo

[cjc_td5]

"Len" the 1954 86" was acquired after a couple years of on-and-off searching. The colour is original and it appears that it was a SA vehicle from the old number plates that came with it and from discussions on here.

It has been stripped down to the chassis and is in the process of being rebuilt. I have replaced all of the brake system and most oil seals but that is about it mechanically. Special thanks must go to master_chief on here for my multiple raids to his farm for second hand panels and various other bits.

Some pics of the build are here - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/66750-meet-len.html

In Sept 10 we made the move from NSW to WA. After Easo's comment about his S1 following him around the country, I don't feel so bad now about packing it in with our furniture to make the trip across Oz. The car was hastily bolted back together for the trip as per the pics. It is now waiting in the garage of our rental house (trying to protect the concrete from oil leaks!) until I build a new shed on our new block so its restoration can be completed.

Enjoy,
Chris

[123rover50]

After fifteen years of ownership it is finally on the road.
Still minus the chrome.

[isuzutoo-eh]

Wow 123rover50, you must be a proud fellow indeed! Looks beautiful! Would you share some more photos please?

[Scallops]

After fifteen years of ownership it is finally on the road.
Still minus the chrome.

Is that a Tickford? It's just lovely. :)

PS - sorry - just read the thread again! :bangin:

[123rover50]

Wow 123rover50, you must be a proud fellow indeed! Looks beautiful! Would you share some more photos please?

I didnt want to post the same in all fora. The latter part of the build is in the Transtasman Series one forum and the LRSOC forum. I started this before Didgital cameras and computors.
Thanks for the comments.

[Scallops]

After fifteen years of ownership it is finally on the road.
Still minus the chrome.

There couldn't be many of these in Oz, right? Is yours what, 1 of 1?

[123rover50]

No, there are a few others around getting worked on quietly.

[easo]

What a great looking tickford. Do you have links to the build??

Cheers cobber

Easo

[123rover50]

Sorry, cant do links. Go to LRSOC or the Transtasman site and put Tickford 384 in the search.

[101RRS]

Sorry, cant do links. Go to LRSOC or the Transtasman site and put Tickford 384 in the search.

Other than yourself does anyone use the Trans Tasman site - I stopped going due to the apparent lack of use. You and one other guy seem to be the only active users these days.

[123rover50]

You are probably right but there is tons of good info for series one owners there and the way it is set out it is easy to find.

[Outlaw]

For anyone keep on getting out and showing your S1's in force... this may be of interest to you ;)
Inaugural Gold Coast LAND ROVER HERITAGE EXPO - 8-9th October 2011 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/upcoming-events/125244-qld-gold-coast-land-rover-heritage-expo-oct-2011-a.html)

[tytower]

Got one of these about 1950-52 (more detail tomorrow)still working round the farm
Want to sell it soon
Will put a picture on here as soon as I can
Ty Tower Cairns FNQ

[tytower]

Got one of these about 1950-52 (more detail tomorrow)still working round the farm
Want to sell it soon
Will put a picture on here as soon as I can
Ty Tower Cairns FNQ
Could not find an edit so had to do it again

[Lost Landy]

Looks to be a quite stright 86" series 1 nice find.

[Drew Parker]

Hi Ty - Am interested in your S1 when you get around to selling. I am rebuilding a 1952 up on the tableland and always on the lookout in and around FNQ. Thanks - Drew

[Drew Parker]

I see someone tried to send me a private message against this thread - my computer didn't allow me to open - thanks if it it can be resent to acparker@unicef.org - cheers Drew

[tytower]

Yep thanks Drew will let you know
I tried to edit my post and although the permissions listed below say I can edit my posts I cannot find an edit button if it is there. ( Hah , I see its only there for a short while , not long enough to come back and finish post another day )

So Iv'e got a couple more pictures to add so I'll stick them here
Its up for sale - Say $30,000 ? anyone want 2 off ?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Yep thanks Drew will let you know
I tried to edit my post and although the permissions listed below say I can edit my posts I cannot find an edit button if it is there. ( Hah , I see its only there for a short while , not long enough to come back and finish post another day )

So Iv'e got a couple more pictures to add so I'll stick them here
Its up for sale - Say $30,000 ? anyone want 2 off ?

$30,000? What a bargain! :cool:

I like the blue :)

[Avion8]

Quite new to all of this but a few photo's of my new "Lionel" attached. He is a 1951 Land Rover 80":

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/580.jpg

General view above.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/581.jpg

Nice face:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/582.jpg

Interior shot.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/583.jpg

All that power!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/408.jpg

Easy to hose out the dirt!

Still need some work - R/H rear spring has sagged so probably need both rear springs, fuel tank has some corrosion so will need work, but apart from that he is all ready to go & he brings a huge smile to my face everytime we go out, which is not as often as I would like.

Also need a full tool kit:
Wheel brace (15/16 AF I believe)?
Lifting jack. And any original tools in the "contained leather tool roll" are desired.

Also broke the middle seat leather restraint strap today hefting the spare wheel into it's proper location behind the middle seat - boy those wheels are heavy or I have become old and week. I guess one of my wife's leather belts in in for a useful modification:wasntme:

Cheers Nigel

[tytower]

What a top job !

Some observations, Originally the wiring all had a black material type covering which still remains usually in places. Use technical grade 85% Phosphoric acid diluted 1 to 1 on the manifold to stop the rusty appearance . Then heat proof black would be my choice.

What do you think he would be worth ?

[johnlandie]

here iis my landie

[numpty]

Quite new to all of this but a few photo's of my new "Lionel" attached. He is a 1951 Land Rover 80":



General view above.



Nice face:



Interior shot.



All that power!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/08/408.jpg

Easy to hose out the dirt!

Still need some work - R/H rear spring has sagged so probably need both rear springs, fuel tank has some corrosion so will need work, but apart from that he is all ready to go & he brings a huge smile to my face everytime we go out, which is not as often as I would like.

Also need a full tool kit:
Wheel brace (15/16 AF I believe)?
Lifting jack. And any original tools in the "contained leather tool roll" are desired.

Also broke the middle seat leather restraint strap today hefting the spare wheel into it's proper location behind the middle seat - boy those wheels are heavy or I have become old and week. I guess one of my wife's leather belts in in for a useful modification:wasntme:

Cheers Nigel

Bloody nice Nigel.

Yes, 15/16th AF will fit, but the wheel bolts are 9/16 BSF. So either a 9/16th BSF or 1/2 Whitworth will fit.

Perry

[Avion8]

Thanks Perry for confirming 9/16 BSF. I shall go track down a wheel brace. Also don't suppose you know where the starting handle would originally have resided. Currently it takes up the entire length of the the tray. I note that the jack handle is supposed to live on the left hand side on clips. Mine has no clips or jack handle for that matter.

Typower, thanks for the advise on cleaning up the exhaust manifold, I was planning on painting it one day, as also have to do the same on the TEA20 Fergie. Just another job to add to the list. As for cost, you could probably buy a small European country for less than I paid for Lionel - Spain would be nice?

Cheers Nigel

[numpty]

Not sure re the 80" Nigel, but in my S1 the starter handle lives behind the seat backs in clips on the bulkhead.

[digger]

Hopefully this is some help...

(opps!! sorry too big to download!)

PM me your email address and I'll send you the operation manual (1950) on a PDF file. and whatever else I can find for your vehicle. Mine is a copy via an o/s website, but I believe better copies etc though are avaiable on the RAVECD in daves shop.

Cheers
Digger

[Avion8]

Hi Digger,

I have the Land Rover Operartions Manual (1950) but no mention of the starting handle, although it does show location of the wheel brace handle (N).

Numpty, Thanks for the advise on location of the starting handle, will check out Lionel on our next visit. I guess it must be behind the spare wheel. The 13th National Historical Machinery Rally is coming up this coming weekend in Pinjarra so hopefully will check some series one's out. Wish I had known about this earlier.

Cheers Nigel

[digger]

Hi Digger,

I have the Land Rover Operartions Manual (1950) but no mention of the starting handle, although it does show location of the wheel brace handle (N).

Numpty, Thanks for the advise on location of the starting handle, will check out Lionel on our next visit. I guess it must be behind the spare wheel. The 13th National Historical Machinery Rally is coming up this coming weekend in Pinjarra so hopefully will check some series one's out. Wish I had known about this earlier.

Cheers Nigel




On my '56 and on 2/2a's its behind the seats on the front of the tray (seat side) I believe this was the same for the early ones, Havent looked at either my 49 or 53 trays so cannot tell you (sorry) but will look tomorrow-- arvo!

cheers
Digger (also a Nigel!)

[B.S.F.]

Clips no 32 are for starter handle.Clip 31 forjack handle

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/bsfnut/StarterhandleclipsA.jpg

[Avion8]

Thankyou B.S.F. Nut,

I have the holes but non of the clips. But at least I now know where it all fits. Thanks for your assistance.

[wrinklearthur]

Hi All

Sorry to be a pain, but on some of the very first 80"'s the crank handle was clipped inside the engine bay along the side of the inside panel of the mudgard.

Cheers Arthur

[Rowan]

Scallops, well done, I hope to meet up at the GCLO event, here is noddy a 57 or 58 currently in under restoration
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[bulletproof]

This is my 49. into dispatch 9/5/49

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/110.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/111.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/112.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/09/113.jpg

R8665576 is quite original as well with most of its original running gear. Here are the numbers and dates.

Chassis R8665576 build No 5701
engine 865695 build date 13/4/49
Gearbox 865612
rear diff 865680
front diff 865645
PTO 860322 10 spline
Pulley 860152 10spline
Rover Clutch pressure plate and oil slinger
choke switch 2/49
dynamo 3/49
Regulator 4/49
Radiator 4/49
Tail lights 11/48
Starter motor 10/48
Amp meter 11/48 20/20
Distributor 4/49
Glass 1st quarter 49
Fuse box 4/49
Stop light sw 3/49
5 4.5 inch wheels 48-49
Flat 4 spoke steering wheel


Cheers Richard

[rayhyland]

Here is our "new" 1954 86".

It appears to have the original engine, gearbox, axles, wheels, brakes and steering wheel.

It needs a carb, exhaust, rad. Plus everything else probably since it is a non runner right now, and no idea how long it has been since it did run.

It is a long term dad and boys project.

Cheers

Ray

[101RRS]

That has a station wagon hard top - could have have been added later but the car could be a station wagon.

Garry

[rayhyland]

Yeah, it appears to be an original Station Wagon.

47134912

Cheers

Ray

[101RRS]

Don't base that conclusion on the hardtop though - you need to look for the clues in the rest of the body. Unfortunately unless you have some sort of dealer records - there is nothing in the chassis number to identify a station wagon.

Things like door stay fittings under the dash, rear seat mounting brackets and holes, evidence of front upholstery, internal light switch and bracket on the dash, rear step mounting holes on the rear cross member - original car colour (most often grey). If you have the front doors - the door stay mount, locks on the door, locks on the windows and evidence of door trims.

Garry

[bobslandies]

Don't base that conclusion on the hardtop though - you need to look for the clues in the rest of the body. Unfortunately unless you have some sort of dealer records - there is nothing in the chassis number to identify a station wagon.

Things like door stay fittings under the dash, rear seat mounting brackets and holes, evidence of front upholstery, internal light switch and bracket on the dash, rear step mounting holes on the rear cross member - original car colour (most often grey). If you have the front doors - the door stay mount, locks on the door, locks on the windows and evidence of door trims.

Garry

Also the rear tub aperture upright galvanised finisher panels on either side of the tub door/tailgate aperture. These have hinge fittings and door catch positions and are quite different to the standard tub tailgate aperture that only has tailgate seals.

Bob

[bulletproof]

Yeah, it appears to be an original Station Wagon.

47134912

Cheers

Ray
Hi Ray
The one sure way to identify a genuine Station wagon is by looking at the rear corner of the tub

On all Landrover EXCEPT Station Wagons their is a hole punched for a bolt to hold the rear pipe for the canvas

On Station Wagons the hole is only half punched out.

Rear corner above the rear light

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/278.jpg

Zoomed in you can see the half punched hole

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/11/279.jpg

Cheers Richard

[bobslandies]

Hi Richard,

I believe you meant to say on all 86/88 Series 1 Station Wagons that the rear corner finisher socket tube is incomplete compared to a standard 86/88 vehicle. Great photo illustrating the socket tube!

Series 2 and later have the hood sticks/bows retained by a u-shaped plate above the capping clamping a flange on the hood stick/bow.

Bob

[rayhyland]

Also the rear tub aperture upright galvanised finisher panels on either side of the tub door/tailgate aperture. These have hinge fittings and door catch positions and are quite different to the standard tub tailgate aperture that only has tailgate seals.

Bob

yep, that's what mine has so that's why I concluded it was a station wagon.

I will look for the "half punched hole" tomorrow in the daylight.

[101RRS]

Also the rear tub aperture upright galvanised finisher panels on either side of the tub door/tailgate aperture. These have hinge fittings and door catch positions and are quite different to the standard tub tailgate aperture that only has tailgate seals.

Bob


yep, that's what mine has so that's why I concluded it was a station wagon.


Be aware that when someone puts a station wagon roof on a basic they often also take the parts that Bob mentions above and put them on the basic to make the rear door work.

Do you have all the specialist station wagon bits like rear seats and doors or did you just get what are in your pics?

Cheers

Garry

[rayhyland]

So far, just what's in the pics.

It did have what appears to be a factory-installed or dealer-installed heater in the rear area. There are two asbestos-wrapped water pipes coming from the engine that pass under the seating compartment, and come up and through the rear tub's front bulkhead to a heater core that was mounted on the back of that rear tub bulkhead. The holes in the rear bulkhead for the heater-tubes appear punched, not drilled, that's why I am guessing it was factory installed.

But then, I am only a week into this, and everything is new still.

Cheers

Ray

[bulletproof]

Here is our "new" 1954 86".

It appears to have the original engine, gearbox, axles, wheels, brakes and steering wheel.

Cheers

Ray

Hi Ray

If that is a Genuine Station Wagon it will be very rare. The first Station wagon appeared in April of 1954 and very few still exist to this day.

I belong to the Series I Landrover club and Register in the UK and there is only 1 1954 Station wagon in the gallery

I have a 1955 86 inch Station wagon built and into dispatch on 30 Nov 1954 and even those are quite rare.

Well worth restoring

Best of luck
Richard

[rayhyland]

Checked today and yes it does have the "half holes" as in the pictures.

Coolio!

[bulletproof]

Here is a small video clip of R8665576 on a test drive before it was registered for the Road


R8665576 :: NVEExport0040.mp4 video by hilux2008 - Photobucket@@AMEPARAM@@http://vid299.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid299.photobucket.com/albums/mm283/hilux2008/R8665576/NVEExport0040.mp4@@AMEPARAM@@vid299@@AMEPARAM@@299 @@AMEPARAM@@mm283/hilux2008/R8665576/NVEExport0040@@AMEPARAM@@mp4

Cheers Richard

[PhillH]

Hi all,

Got this photo in a funnies email. Thought this would be the best spot for it.

Enjoy.

Phill

[HSE30]

43709
1957 80'
43710
107' lots of work here
43711
Does anyone know what these numbers represent???
43712

43713

The 80' is pretty well fully operational except for a few lights, the plan is to restore" Stella" and get her back on the road.......

[digger]

nice,
the 57 is either earlier or its not an 80!
(in 57 I think all swb were 88" maybe 86" at shortest!)
(easy way to check is via CALVIN )


Love the old radio too! Nice stuff!

[HSE30]

nice,
the 57 is either earlier or its not an 80!
(in 57 I think all swb were 88" maybe 86" at shortest!)
(easy way to check is via CALVIN )


Love the old radio too! Nice stuff!

Ah...ok I'm learning every day with theses old girls. Yeah the radio's funny, old push button select takes me back to the 60's/70's

[digger]

Ah...ok I'm learning every day with theses old girls. Yeah the radio's funny, old push button select takes me back to the 60's/70's

no worries, thats what we are all here for (to learn or to share)

pop your chassis number into here...

Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands (http://www.clifton.nl/index.html?calvin.html)

it will tell you what year and how it all started (eg ckd- home delivery etc..)

[digger]

43711

does anyone know what these numbers represent?
......

could they be an old rego?

the door looks a different shade so maybe stored or off another vehicle??

[HSE30]

no worries, thats what we are all here for (to learn or to share)

pop your chassis number into here...

Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands (http://www.clifton.nl/index.html?calvin.html)

it will tell you what year and how it all started (eg ckd- home delivery etc..)

Where do I find the chassis number????

[digger]

start by looking at rear left spring hanger (stamped on plate there)
may need some sand paper or a wire brush to bring it up, do not use a angle grinder!!!

(I suspect thats where you'll find it)

If not I believe it will work with an engine number! (I think so anyway!)

[Larry]

nice,
the 57 is either earlier or its not an 80!
(in 57 I think all swb were 88" maybe 86" at shortest!)
(easy way to check is via CALVIN )


Love the old radio too! Nice stuff!

The '57? is not an 80". An 80" will have the front vent in the windscreen frame, not part of the firewall as in the pic. :)

[dennisS1]

From the pics it is an 88"
Sno: should be on panel screwed to firewall just in front of gear stick also may be stamped into top of left hand chassis rail just behind front panel.
Dennis

[HSE30]

Ok, it's an 88" as most have said. I can't find a chassis number but did find a small alloy badge behind the gear stick with a body and serial number. The serial number is 88 8684. I have run this by CALVIN but I'm not getting a complete description.:o:o

[easo]

Do you have a link for CALVIN?

Easo

[101RRS]

Ok, it's an 88" as most have said. I can't find a chassis number but did find a small alloy badge behind the gear stick with a body and serial number. The serial number is 88 8684. I have run this by CALVIN but I'm not getting a complete description.:o:o

88 8684 is most likely on a blue plate (see attached pic of mine) - this is the Pressed Metal Corporation (Sydney) assembly plate - your vehicle is the 8684th 88" assembled by PMC in Sydney. This is not a landrover number and is not in Calvin.

See the second pic - the car number is at the top of the plate that is below the PMC plate - this is the number you need to put into Calvin - but it will show you have an 88, RHD, CKD Export.

Garry

[HSE30]

Do you have a link for CALVIN?

Easo

Yes Thanks...

[HSE30]

88 8684 is most likely on a blue plate (see attached pic of mine) - this is the Pressed Metal Corporation (Sydney) assembly plate - your vehicle is the 8684th 88" assembled by PMC in Sydney. This is not a landrover number and is not in Calvin.

See the second pic - the car number is at the top of the plate that is below the PMC plate - this is the number you need to put into Calvin - but it will show you have an 88, RHD, CKD Export.

Garry

yes mines has the small blue plate, but the large plate is missing. Someone has removed it to cut a hole to access the head or engine:angrylock:

[101RRS]

In that case get your wire brush out and start on the tops of the spring hangers - there will a number there somewhere.

Garry

[Beckford]

Well a dream has finally come true. I am now the proud owner of a series 1. (see attached)

Boy do I have some work to do when I get back from South Australia.

Nothing like jumping in the deep end?

Beckford.

1950 Series 1 (custom engine and canopy :o)
1957 Series 1 (in bits :eek:)
2010 110 Defender (Puma)

[Larry]

Well a dream has finally come true. I am now the proud owner of a series 1. (see attached)

Boy do I have some work to do when I get back from South Australia.

Nothing like jumping in the deep end?

Beckford.

1950 Series 1 (custom engine and canopy :o)
1957 Series 1 (in bits :eek:) Looks like of LOTS of bits!!!
2010 110 Defender (Puma)

I can see what you'll be doing every available hour when your not at work!:p
What's the "cusom engine"?:burnrubber::whistling::D

[Beckford]

It's a Holden engine. Scrap metal?

Going to start on the one which is already in bits.

The first challenge is to clean up my shed, so I can roll the chassis inside.

[praxis]

I finally got the 80" (that i bought on ebay a week or so ago) home with a lot of help from Hodgo and Andrew (Poverty). Andrew lent me his amazing 130 TD5 "Cooee" and Hodgo came for the run and lent a hand.
There don't seem to be any numbers left on it - the LHS engine mount was cut off to install what looks to me like a later 2 litre diesel. (eng no. 118601594).
She will be getting stripped (to complete my other 80" when I get it back home as well) and the diesel, firewall, chassis, tub and PTO will go onto evilbay to finance the resto.
Boy, didn't the combo get some attention on the way home!
Dave

[Lost Landy]

I finally got the 80" (that i bought on ebay a week or so ago) home with a lot of help from Hodgo and Andrew (Poverty). Andrew lent me his amazing 130 TD5 "Cooee" and Hodgo came for the run and lent a hand.
There don't seem to be any numbers left on it - the LHS engine mount was cut off to install what looks to me like a later 2 litre diesel. (eng no. 118601594).
She will be getting stripped (to complete my other 80" when I get it back home as well) and the diesel, firewall, chassis, tub and PTO will go onto evilbay to finance the resto.
Boy, didn't the combo get some attention on the way home!
Dave

Aha so you bit me in the ebay auction that old truck went for silly moneys any ways hope that you enjoy your little 80"
Cheers Brendo

[Mick-Kelly]

I finally got the 80" (that i bought on ebay a week or so ago) home with a lot of help from Hodgo and Andrew (Poverty). Andrew lent me his amazing 130 TD5 "Cooee" and Hodgo came for the run and lent a hand.
There don't seem to be any numbers left on it - the LHS engine mount was cut off to install what looks to me like a later 2 litre diesel. (eng no. 118601594).
She will be getting stripped (to complete my other 80" when I get it back home as well) and the diesel, firewall, chassis, tub and PTO will go onto evilbay to finance the resto.
Boy, didn't the combo get some attention on the way home!
Dave

Tell me more about the firewall. Mine has the rust gremlin. What year is this one and what condition is the firewall in?

[Beckford]

She will be getting stripped (to complete my other 80" when I get it back home as well) and the diesel, firewall, chassis, tub and PTO will go onto evilbay to finance the resto.

Let us know when the diesel and PTO go on eBay.

I also transported my 1950 Series 1 the final leg home yesterday.


Still haven't cleaned up my shed. Too wet on Saturday to empty it out. :(

[praxis]

Tell me more about the firewall. Mine has the rust gremlin. What year is this one and what condition is the firewall in?
G'day Beckford, the firewall is quite good with (as far as I can see) rust only along the bonnet line on the front. footwells and interior look quite good. Unfortunately the instruments have been smashed. There are a couple of bits welded on but should grind off OK.
The year is a question mark, as the chassis number is missing.
Dave

[praxis]

Let us know when the diesel and PTO go on eBay.

I also transported my 1950 Series 1 the final leg home yesterday.


Still haven't cleaned up my shed. Too wet on Saturday to empty it out. :(
So wheres the photos? And will do.
Dave

[Beckford]

Scoll down.

About 7 posts ago.

[4x4 MORE]

Here is my old girl.

Came to our family in the late 80s.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/657.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/658.jpg

She is now a family heirloom and has been with me from Albury, Darwin, Seymour, Wagga.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/659.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/660.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/661.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/662.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/663.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/664.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/665.jpg

My little bloke and his friend.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/666.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/667.jpg

Look forward to seeing others.
Cheers Easo.

That's awesome in that yiou have kept it for so long.. looks a beauty!:)

[magilla]

Ok Guys, here is my project, It will not get started for a bit due to building a tear drop camper trailer at the moment , once that is done the disassembly will begin


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/314.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/529.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/530.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/531.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/532.jpg

[Ghost]

Heres a couple of photos of my 1951 REALLY earning it's keep
I posted these photos on REMLR the day it went feral so i don't know if anyone got to see them.

Regards,
Robert Williams.

[easo]

That's awesome in that yiou have kept it for so long.. looks a beauty!:)

She has sat for too long unattended, she last ran for the Vic AULRO X-mas do at Puckapunyal Tank Museum.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/275.jpg

And since then she is collecting Army junk in the shed, must be time for a clean up.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/276.jpg

Easo

[The ho har's]

Heres a couple of photos of my 1951 REALLY earning it's keep
I posted these photos on REMLR the day it went feral so i don't know if anyone got to see them.

Regards,
Robert Williams.


That is a realy nice looking series there, do you think it would look as good in Qld;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Rowan]

Here's a pic of Noddy, I got him in Tin Can Bay about a year ago.
All the gal parts are back from replating and ready to go on, then time for a paint

[The ho har's]

Connie-sue 1951 80"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/781.jpg

Mrs h:angel:

[101RRS]

So what makes this supposedly an ex mil series 1 - certainly the tool holders and the rear lights would seem to be later add ons?

Cheers

Garry

[The ho har's]

So what makes this supposedly an ex mil series 1 - certainly the tool holders and the rear lights would seem to be later add ons?

Cheers

Garry

Previous owners beleives so..

I am trying to establish if this is correct....however we have rechecked the chassis number so now we are back to square 1:(

Mrs hh:angel:

[101RRS]

If it is Ex mil and I had to put money on it, I would be looking at NZ military records.

It could have been ex RAN but there would be little in the way of body features to confirm this - I suppose you have checked the Navy delivery records from the 50s that are floating around on the forums somewhere.

Good luck with the search though.

Garry

[TOJO 12HT]

G'Day, heres my 80" soft top
Sent to Duncan & Phelps dealer in West Wyalong 1/5/1950
customer Trenerry
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/843.jpg

[TOJO 12HT]

n my other 80''
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/842.jpg

[Northern Lander]

Here is my new addition to the stable, took a bit to get but was worth it.
Its a 1956 109 Ex RACQ vehicle
Wardy

[Hebe]

Hi everyone,

It's been a long time since I was on this forum. My daughter was ill but as you can see below she is feeling much better.

Hebe, my 1958 88" has gone through a few changes. You can see the full story on my website www.landroverseries.org (http://www.landroverseries.org)
http://www.landroverseries.org/LRS1/Hebe-Presentation/Hebe%20and%20my%20daughter.jpg (http://www.landroverseries.org)

Take care,

Kris

[Landy Smurf]

looks spectacular. good to hear your daughter is getting better

[ellard]

Hi there

Welcopme back Kris - and your right familys are important.

All the best

Wayne

[jvr]

This was left behind by a neighbour who sold his property and said we could have the S1.

186 Red motor - runs like a dream and a real work horse as you can see.

JvR

[Landy Smurf]

looks quite good too. what a score indeed

[mfc]

hi all ,my 55 86 inch. Club rego comming soon {fingers crossed}

[Avion8]

Wife is away, & it seems Lionel has a new shed mate, just arrived a couple of weeks ago. 1955 107" pick up. He has been named Thomas & has a lovely worn patina, but mechanically is excellent - 2.00 spread bore & on the flat & down hill goes like a rocket. Shown in camping mode which we (I) shall be doing a lot of. Did find last night that the swag is short on space when the dog wants to share!!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/545.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/533.jpg

Cheers Nigel

[wrinklearthur]

hi all ,my 55 86 inch.

The pads for where the spare wheel sit's on the bonnet are the same as for our 'HECter', IMHO they are in the wrong place and that allows the wheel to put too much pressure in the middle of the curve of the bonnet.

.

[mfc]

The pads for where the spare wheel sit's on the bonnet are the same as for our 'HECter', IMHO they are in the wrong place and that allows the wheel to put too much pressure in the middle of the curve of the bonnet.

.

wrong design wise or placed in the wrong place at some time in the past by a p owner?
cheers mark

[wrinklearthur]

wrong design wise or placed in the wrong place at some time in the past by a p owner?
cheers mark

As far as I know, it was done that way on the assembly of all of the early 86's / 107's, I think they where all the same until about 1957 with the introduction of the 88" and 109".
Have a look at a bonnet of a later assembled Series 1 , the pad are placed in a way to share equal load of the wheels weight.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/533.jpg

.

[S3ute]

wrong design wise or placed in the wrong place at some time in the past by a p owner?
cheers mark

Hello from Brisbane,

Take a look at the second photo in the post a couple above by Avion8.

Cheers,

[123rover50]

The 80" and the 53 build 54 86" have N , S, E, & West pads with the side pads thicker to make up.
Later 86,s and 88,s have diagonal pads of equal thickness.
See my photo in Arthurs HECter thread.

[numpty]

Wife is away, & it seems Lionel has a new shed mate, just arrived a couple of weeks ago. 1955 107" pick up. He has been named Thomas & has a lovely worn patina, but mechanically is excellent - 2.00 spread bore & on the flat & down hill goes like a rocket. Shown in camping mode which we (I) shall be doing a lot of. Did find last night that the swag is short on space when the dog wants to share!!



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/533.jpg

Cheers Nigel

Noice.

What is it about 107's and Thomas? :D My kids named mine after Thomas the Tank Engine, because he's pale blue with red wheels.

[The ho har's]

Noice.

What is it about 107's and Thomas? :D My kids named mine after Thomas the Tank Engine, because he's pale blue with red wheels.

You know, I was going to say the same thing:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[LoveB]

About to join the ranks with this

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Will make a proper thread on it over the weekend when I take it home...

[Landy Smurf]

LOL you didnt muck around. That is a great restorer right there and for the money you paid even better

[LoveB]

I posted it to keep myself away from it but stayed up till 4am thinking about it.

next thing you know my aunt told me I can keep it up at her house (she actually wants to buy it off me already as a gift for her husband) and you told me to get it so I had no choice really! hahahah. looking forward to the joys of restoration

[Landy Smurf]

it was a really good buy and has some really good bits on it. I am looking forward to your thread

[wrinklearthur]

I am so pleased that this Landy is going to a good home.
What sort of top will you get for it ?
I had a Land Rover truck cab on my last registered 86", it was magic and I was always getting looks, I used to tell people that I could get more looks than a V12 Ferrari. :eek::eek::eek:!
.

[mfc]

About to join the ranks with this

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/482597_611702582179247_1941757475_n.jpg

Will make a proper thread on it over the weekend when I take it home...

nice!!
when you start youre thread could you please put up some pics of the soft top and its fixings? Im putting a soft ute cab on mine ,the hard tops are realy noisy..
cheers mark

[Landy Smurf]

is the truck can home made or land rover?

[Avion8]

Noice.

What is it about 107's and Thomas? :D My kids named mine after Thomas the Tank Engine, because he's pale blue with red wheels.

Hi Numpty, The only reason was that he has a built in air pump bolted to the passenger floor, & it is a "Thomas" brand. I bet the red wheels look good on your Thomas. Mine I believe is or was RAF Blue, it's kind of faded & battered now & will stay that way, as scraping down tracks like the Holland track has left its mark on Lionel, wont notice on Thomas.:D

[LoveB]

Ill get pics up in a bit.was gon a get it next week but went to see it and now its on ots way to me lol

[101RRS]

Where did you get it from and where was it advertised??

Garry

[LoveB]

Garry, out in Yass. Was on Gumtree. saw the ad yesterday and slept on it. Went as far as posting it on the 'ebay online finds' thread so I could stay away as I have no space for it..

My aunt told me last night I could keep it at her warehouse in sydney where they store their race cars anyway so was an easy choice really. Rang up this morning, inspected, paid and now just took delivery of it. I am gonna need some help with it as I was never a massive S1 fan. If you have time you're more than welcome to have a look! wont be towing it to sydney till next weekend perhaps.

Thread on it coming up in a few mins :)

[LOZZA s1]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[LOZZA s1]

Hi , Iam not very good at this computer thing, how ever I finaly got my picture on, the landy on the trailer looks in really good nick for it age, does it have original motor?
My landy is a 1957 88in, was used in an Australian movie called SEPTEMBER, was a sandy colour with bars on the back, has original motor untouched, no smoke but low on compression
Regards
Lozza

[LOZZA s1]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[LoveB]

Hi lozza,how would I go about finding out if its the original motor? its got 212192 stamped by the spark plugs.

[lkkipping@bigpond.com]

LoveB
Fossicker
Hi , I am 99% sure my eng is original, speedo reads 49,315mls, 2Ltr Spread bore.
ENG No 111713372
Chassis No 113701415
G/BOX No 111713173
F/Axle No 11170707743
There may be some other members who can point you in that direction , ENG No to match the Veh chassis No.
Regards
Lozza

[The ho har's]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=56856&stc=1&d=1361144900


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=56858&stc=1&d=1361147486


According to your location you are not far from us:) Would love to see your series 1 :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[LOZZA s1]

I don't live far at all , Crestmead.

[LOZZA s1]

I would gladly take the old girl for a drive to meet when the weather a bit more friendly.

[mfc]

nice car lozza, do you know who made youre hood? Im getting one for mine.
cheers mark

[LOZZA s1]

Hi Mark
No I don't know who made the hood, I think the hood was done when the movie people had the seats recovered and the veh painted for the movie also brakes were done, as the landy carried a family of Aboriginals in the back, OC health and safety issue I would think.
Regards
Lozza

[Avion8]

Hi Numpty, The only reason was that he has a built in air pump bolted to the passenger floor, & it is a "Thomas" brand. I bet the red wheels look good on your Thomas. Mine I believe is or was RAF Blue, it's kind of faded & battered now & will stay that way, as scraping down tracks like the Holland track has left its mark on Lionel, wont notice on Thomas.:D

Just a quick photo of the Thomas pump in question. Switch is mounted on the dashboard, & 15 mtr hose & air pump under the passenger seat.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/262.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/263.jpg

[1950landy]

Here are three photo's of my early 1950 80" Landrover. The 1st was talen at the ROAQinc meeting , it is of Arthue Goddard & my self , the 2nd is at the 2011 Malaney Show in 2011 . Landy is there in good company , the other L/R's belong to Keith Cree , Rick Thurgood & John Bradshaw, the rover P3 belongs th Rick Thurgood also. The 3rd photo is my 1950 wooden box trailer with landy at work pumping warer at steam train day Mitchelton rail way station. Wayne

[Landy Smurf]

cool photos and cool landys. You are very lucky to get such a good photo with arthur

[easo]

The 3rd photo is my 1950 wooden box trailer with landy at work pumping warer at steam train day Mitchelton rail way station. Wayne

Any chance of some more photos of the pump set up. Its a display that I've been wanting to do for years.

Easo

[1950landy]

Hi Easo, If yor go to page 29 on keith' s royal restroation I have some on there , I put them there by mistake when trying to work out how to put photo's on the foram & now they are there i cant re post them. Wayne

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Easo, If yor go to page 29 on keith' s royal restoration I have some on there , I put them there by mistake when trying to work out how to put photo's on the foram & now they are there i cant re post them. Wayne

Click on the thumbnails and when the expanded photo comes up, use the "copy image url" function to take them across to this thread.
Then place the copied url, http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/slow-workshop/56986d1361482631-1954-royal-review-47160049-010. jpg, between
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/slow-workshop/56986d1361482631-1954-royal-review-47160049-010.jpg
.

[1950landy]

Thanks Arthur, I get my son inlaw to show me on the week end. Wayne:cool:

[numpty]

Nice to see that you still havent sold it Wayne.

[1950landy]

This is part of my collection of Landrover models. The 80" in the first photo is the most valueable , it was made in 1950. I payed $2 for it & I hav seen then at the diecast swap at yp to $300.The landrover to the right of the Viking head actually has 4WD & has 2 proper diffs in it. Wayne

[1950landy]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[wrinklearthur]

---

Good work!
.

[easo]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/slow-workshop/56987d1361482870-1954-royal-review-47160049-007.jpg

Exactly what I want to do with a demo set up, cheers Easo.

[1950landy]

Hi Easo, when you get it set up I would like to see a photo. I've had my display about 15 years now ,t upgraded the safty fencing to pool fence insread of star pickets with plastic orange safty fence. I also kave a wooden box trailer which was built in 1950 to cart all the gear to displays. Wayne

[easo]

Could be a while, the S1 is in the shed with my lovely, beautiful, caring and ever understand wife's horses getting all the attention. So its on a back burner for a bit.

Easo

[1950landy]

There is a guy on ebay at the moment with a saw bench thst can be driven off a PTO Ebay no 161002694798. Looks a bit dangerous , you'd have to count your fingers before & after using it I think:( Wayne

[Landy Smurf]

Yeah I dont think I would be to keen on cutting firewood on it

[easo]

I did have one a few years ago. Poorer condition. Tony the bench and safety guard slide so you pull the bench back, put the wood on and slowly push it in. Takes a bit of common sense to work and yes they are unforgiving, will rip your arm from the socket.

I also had a chaff cutter/hammer mill, but it posed a massive transport issue.

Being Defence they refused to move any of it, so it all stayed at the farm until they cleaned up and the scrappy took them.

Easo

[1950landy]

Hi Easo, Same with capstan winches , farmers took them off the Landrovers with intention of fitting on other vehicle , they were put on shelf in shed & nobody knew what the small bits were for so went for scrap or when farm auctioned the auctioner didn,t know what they were for so only sold the winch. Wayne:mad:

[1950landy]

Could be a while, the S1 is in the shed with my lovely, beautiful, caring and ever understand wife's horses getting all the attention. So its on a back burner for a bit.

Easo
When yiu doo duild it , make it out of lite weight meterial. I built mine out of thicl wall SHS & 3mm plate than had it galv & the pipe is heavy gauge with heavy pipe flanges . It was oK 15 years ago when iwas younger & i could lift it into the back of Landy by my self but i now finf it is too heavy to lift thats why i have the wooden box trailer now , not as far to lift & saves damaging Landy's rear tub. I built it heavy thinking it would need the weight to stop it moving but the weight of the water is plenty of weight for that . The only time it moves is when it is on tar mac serfaces which are smooth & there is not enough friction between the ground & frame. A liter pump would help also:cool:. Wayne

[mfc]

I figured after all youre advice and my swearing, bitching and bleeding ,and scince rego i best put up an as is now pic
still needs body work and paint etc etc but.....mobile


ill pop up a front shot when i go out next time

[mfc]

There is a guy on ebay at the moment with a saw bench thst can be driven off a PTO Ebay no 161002694798. Looks a bit dangerous , you'd have to count your fingers before & after using it I think:( Wayne
we used one affixed to a grey fergie in the 1970,s ....i fear chainsaws far more, they do need setting by a saw doc

[Northern Lander]

This vehicle has been used as a roo shooting rig for the last 30 odd years. Was originally purchased by the NSW Government for the Dept of Forestry.

Wardy

[1950landy]

Found this 80" landrover cutout on the internet . Googled series 1 Landrover slot cars & it came up. Going to male some for grandsons:banana:

[110NAM]

Hi all

This is my Series 1 109 went and fetched it on Sunday. its a runner without any brakes.
paid just over the $1,000

[Landy Smurf]

that is a great buy :D

[TheTree]

Hi

I sadly no longer own this beastie, and these are the only two pics in existence. Very very fond memories though !

MY57 SWB full rebuild around 1973-74 and fitted with Rover V8 :p

Steve
PS: dunno who that bloody hippy standing next to it is :eek:

[daryls]

hello,
i need to 'fess up to buying a '53 series 1 ex-farm vehicle so little paint, panels with plenty of character, 149 holden motor, no foot brakes but buckets of character. starting with primer on the bulkhead and killrust on the chassis to stop thinsg getting worse.

[Hayden M]

This is my latest addition to my Rover fleet; a 1955 S1 86" in relatively original condition. I have had a few surprises since its arrival in Perth but it is a project for the future to get mechanically & electrically A1. First surprise was that it is fitted with a FoMoCo carby so first job is to source a Solex 32-PBI-2. Has anyone used the new reproduction units available from CP Competition or can recommend another supplier ?
Cheers H :confused:

[wrinklearthur]

------ so first job is to source a Solex 32-PBI-2. Has anyone used the new reproduction units available from CP Competition or can recommend another supplier ?

Welcome aboard to the forum.:)

I have a reproduction carby that I sourced locally, I paid a good price for it but was dismayed when I realised after a long wait for it to arrive that I could have brought it oversea's cheaper and had to wait the exact same time to receive it. :mad:

If you want, the top cover with the name 'Solex' cast in the top, is interchangeable with the blank top of the aftermarket copy.

What I have read is that the jetting in the copy is designed for the later spread bore 2 litre engine, which should be the same as yours if your engine is still the correct one for that pictured Land Rover build year and the jetting is close enough back to the earliest 1.6 litre engine.
.

[Hayden M]

Many Thanks Arthur; she has the original engine so from what you are saying the repo should be fine. Cheers H

[russellrovers]

Many Thanks Arthur; she has the original engine so from what you are saying the repo should be fine. Cheers Hhi welcme to the site jim

[Cobber]

That's a beauty, well done :BigThumb:

[Northern Lander]

Went to pickup some stuff and the fella said he had an old landy in the back paddock. Apparently he's dad did a conversion to it and fitted a VW engine and SII rear tub in the mid 60's. It's a 1950 model

Wardy

[digger]

Went to pickup some stuff and the fella said he had an old landy in the back paddock. Apparently he's dad did a conversion to it and fitted a VW engine and SII rear tub in the mid 60's. It's a 1950 model

Wardy

If its not too far gone, that'd be worth getting going again....

I reckon it'd be a great novelty at show (bring it to a melrose show!)

I wonder if it bolted up to the box etc reasonably easy or if it was a nightmare!! (I could use the front guards though!)

[Northern Lander]

Its not a bad conversion, its has one original guard and one later 80" one.
The engine still has the VW gearbox on the back and its output is converted onto the LR gearbox (complete) the gearbox has been moved back a bit.

[Northern Lander]

Been trying to track down this apparent early land rover for awhile and today managed to get a look see. Turns out its an early 52 last registered in 1958, missing rear diff/radiator and genny. The other car is an early 56 CKD model SWB. The shed they are in had rotted out and is now about to fall on them and the other cars/tractor sharing the shed. Oh and the 80" has a boat stored on the roof.
Wardy

[Rick Fischer]

My newly acquired 80" 26660298 1952 :)

C/w original 2ltr (still turns and oil looks good) and PTO, is straight and nearly all there. Rear diff problem???

Cheers

RF

[110NAM]

My newly acquired 80" 26660298 1952 :)

C/w original 2ltr (still turns and oil looks good) and PTO, is straight and nearly all there. Rear diff problem???

Cheers

RF



What a beaut...


the most beautiful picture if a defender brings home a series....

[russellrovers]

My newly acquired 80" 26660298 1952 :)

C/w original 2ltr (still turns and oil looks good) and PTO, is straight and nearly all there. Rear diff problem???

Cheers

RF hi rick what wrong with the rear diff jim

[Rick Fischer]

Rear diff - dunno yet

Been in shed for past 20 yrs with rear shaft disconnected. Was only used to drive silo lifts with PTO before that.

As story goes, belonged to a Garage/mechanic in Emerald, the guy I purchased it off of (indirectly) bought it from him and used it only to drive the lifts for the silos. After that it sat in shed for 20 years.. I now have him.:)

First things first, juggle the other cars and boat to give him a semi permanent resting place for the next, however long, and get him stripped to rolling chassis, clean and troubleshoot/investigate. See if I can get him to run and move. Make a "defects list" :) :( Proceed from there.

KISS, new seals, new oils, new wiring...................etc.

Cheers

RF

[123rover50]

Is that the one from Gympie?
If so , I looked at that.
Was tempted to get it but too many already. Its a good buy:)

[Rick Fischer]

Yep :)

[101 Ron]

I was going though some old photos and found a series one which we had at the farm at kangaroo valley.
I know nothing about it..........what year model......anything special about it.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/929.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/ron%203/Scan0079_zpsb3bd598f.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/930.jpg (http://s131.photobucket.com/user/101Ron/media/ron%203/Scan0078_zps3f6780e0.jpg.html)
Ron

[lro11]

Looks like a 51 with big boots

[1950landy]

Looks like a 51 with big boots
YEP:cool:

[Rick Fischer]

hi rick what wrong with the rear diff jim


Found out the rear diff problem, pinion not engaged with crown wheel and the drive input is very very wobbly/rattley :o


Would reckon pinion bearing collapsed and took everything else with it


Down to chassis behind firewall and confronted with what was once "Black soil" to be chipped off.



Cheers



RF

[russellrovers]

Found out the rear diff problem, pinion not engaged with crown wheel and the drive input is very very wobbly/rattley :o


Would reckon pinion bearing collapsed and took everything else with it


Down to chassis behind firewall and confronted with what was once "Black soil" to be chipped off.



Cheers hi rick spare diffs here jim



RF


hi rick spare diffs here jim

[Rick Fischer]

Thanks - will bare that in mind :) Will be looking for a tailgate as well and wipoer motors and lpts and lots :)

Cheers

RF

[dav1d]

S1 wagon in need of work

[Lost Landy]

Love the LWB series1 station wagons wish I bloody didn't sell the one I had, would give my left arm for one. Great find by the way keep us up dated on its progress.

[lro11]

I just caught up with a mate in Chiddingfold and went for a spin in wagon #7 to a local gun shop where we found a lovely 51 in the car park.

[praxis]

I just caught up with a mate in Chiddingfold and went for a spin in wagon #7 to a local gun shop where we found a lovely 51 in the car park.

Thanks for that - maybe it will spur me on to get mine finished.
Dave

[Boofrmb]

Well Guys, great to see so many Series 1 there, but my question, how did you guys get nice straight front fenders, did you purchase new ones, or just lucky finding good ones?

Rob

[TheTree]

Well Guys, great to see so many Series 1 there, but my question, how did you guys get nice straight front fenders, did you purchase new ones, or just lucky finding good ones?

Rob

Mine never had straight guards (fenders) and I like the attitude that Ant took when he restored the Series 1 on "For the love of Cars" he said that they were never truly straight even from the factory and that the imperfections were a part of the character of the vehicle :)

Steve

[jamesnedtaylor]

thought you all would be quite happy with this little beauty of a series 1 found on facebook

[digger]

thought you all would be quite happy with this little beauty of a series 1 found on facebook

Thats a factory photo, I love it.

Thanks JNT

[jamesnedtaylor]

I wouldn't dare take mine up like that lol even being a iia lol

[oscarf7]

Hi all,
This is my 1955 S1. It's an ex fire chiefs car from the Jingellic BFB. I will post some more photos up soon. Needless to say, it's the perfect Sunday car when the weather is warm; subsequently, since I've had it, the canvas roof has never been on.
Oscar
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1144.jpg[/URL]

[shamirj]

found this on tumblr

[Larry]

Hi all,
This is my 1955 S1. It's an ex fire chiefs car from the Jingellic BFB. I will post some more photos up soon. Needless to say, it's the perfect Sunday car when the weather is warm; subsequently, since I've had it, the canvas roof has never been on.
Oscar
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1144.jpg[/URL]

Andy, the previous owner, enjoyed using in it. His wife not so much.:(
Good to see it not sitting in mothballs some where.:)

[woodsa]

Hi all, thought I would show you my latest acquisition! Got it last week!

[wrinklearthur]

Hi all, thought I would show you my latest acquisition! Got it last week!


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/87440d1416656571-show-us-your-s1-image.jpg

It a interesting find as it is towards the last build of the 80" Land Rovers, if you look at the door top it hasn't the triangular canvas flap to reach through to open the door with the inside door latch handle. The 1952 build's were factory fitted with the outside handle and the last of the 1953 80" had a recessed outside door handle like the doors on a 86" / 107".
.

[woodsa]

Cheers Arthur,

I was told its a 1951, however the build number starts with 2 so I'd say its a 52.

Yeah, the doors are one of the only original things on it, unfortunately!

It has a Rover 90 (aka 2.6 F head) 6 cylinder in it, which is pretty well seized! To top it off the chassis /radiator instruments are all modified to fit it.. So big job getting it running again!

[woodsa]

Here are some more pictures!

Rover 90 steering wheel/column, gauges, the fuel tank is mounted behind the centre seat. Heaven knows what else is out of a Rover 90..

[shamirj]

Having a look at some older LRs i have owned and come across this beauty, unsure of age, prob too young back then for me to realise the importance or age, have no paperwork, from the pic what year would you put this model, did have the smaller lights on either side of bulkhead, lights behind grille and a funny looking LR emblem on grille with wings attached, no idea what that is, never seen it on others, enjoy pic

[shamirj]

attached two series ones i have owned, ipad upload did not work.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Having a look at some older LRs i have owned and come across this beauty, unsure of age, ...Its a 1950 model, between R06103841 and R06111546 unless things have been swapped around, and probably between R06103841 and R06105462, because it has flat hood bows.

The image of the grey one in post 222 is either 1952 or 1953 but can't reduce the model further than that.

[numpty]

Leon. My 1957 88".

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1459.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Perry1953/media/Leon%201957%20Series%201/IMG_2471_zpssa8rjwk5.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1460.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Perry1953/media/Leon%201957%20Series%201/IMG_2472_zpsn3olsciw.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1461.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Perry1953/media/Leon%201957%20Series%201/IMG_2473_zpsxn4cys73.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/1462.jpg (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Perry1953/media/Leon%201957%20Series%201/Series1033_zps61508309.jpg.html)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

while this is obviously not mine,,
some may enjoy them,,
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/223.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/224.jpg

[Pedro_The_Swift]

and the only (:() other LR in the National Motor Museum--

[numpty]

What's the story behind that one Pete?

[landypoint]

See attached its a 58 with a Holden engine makes me smile every time I drive it

[B.S.F.]

A few weeks ago we got caught in a hail storm between Retreat and Manilla in N.S.W. Fortunately no damage was done as the hailstones were only about the size of small marbles, but the sound was deafening.
.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/04/734.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/bsfnut/media/travel/IMG_2052%20R_zps4gsxmvtn.jpg.html)

[Summiitt]

Spreading some super with the 80.

[aussieneil]

After decades of dreaming of owning an original Series one Land Rover, today I picked up a very original and unmolested example from near Heathcote in Victoria, Australia. In coming days I will take some more detailed photographs.

The vehicle had been advertised with the following description - "This Land Rover has been used on the farm only for checking on sheep ,fences and general use,always kept clean and tidy and driven quietly,it is still in use and goes well,odometer reading is 25236 ,Ideal for a land rover lover,Body number 1446,Serial 109-1446,chassis 123700921.The sale is for pick up only.reason for sale, ready to retire."

The Land Rover will join my much-loved stable of classic cars and motorcycles in northern Victoria. Other vehicles can be seen by clicking here (http://www.grouseguitars.com.au/cars.htm) . My intention with this vehicle is to preserve rather than restore it, as its honesty and originality are quite something!

[numpty]

After decades of dreaming of owning an original Series one Land Rover, today I picked up a very original and unmolested example from near Heathcote in Victoria, Australia. In coming days I will take some more detailed photographs.

The vehicle had been advertised with the following description - "This Land Rover has been used on the farm only for checking on sheep ,fences and general use,always kept clean and tidy and driven quietly,it is still in use and goes well,odometer reading is 25236 ,Ideal for a land rover lover,Body number 1446,Serial 109-1446,chassis 123700921.The sale is for pick up only.reason for sale, ready to retire."

The Land Rover will join my much-loved stable of classic cars and motorcycles in northern Victoria. Other vehicles can be seen by clicking here (http://www.grouseguitars.com.au/cars.htm) . My intention with this vehicle is to preserve rather than restore it, as its honesty and originality are quite something!

And a fitting addition to what is a lovely collection.

Perry

[aussieneil]

I finally got some time today to photograph the old girl. They can be seen at 1957 Land Rover 109 (http://www.grouseguitars.com.au/landrover)

Cheers!

[cactipus]

Picked up my New old series 1 this weekend. Wrapped to have it have, it's amazing sitting beside the defender how little they are even though there's only 2 inches in it.
Now the process of getting it road worthy starts.

Richard

[Bohica]

Hello all,
After driving between Adelaide and Melbourne for 31 years, I stopped at Keith, to look at the "Land Rover on a Pole".

[mick88]

My Series 1 Land Rovers that I owned back in the early 1970's.

The SWB had the original motor in this photo, but eventually I fitted a Holden 186 into it. This photo was taken in the Parachilna Gorge, Flinders Ranges, on our way to Darwin.
The LWB is pictured here crossing a creek in the Flinders Ranges whilst on our way home from a trip to Alice Springs. At this stage I had already converted it over to a Holden 186. My Honda XL350 is in the back of it.

Cheers, Mick.

[Langers]

Hi all

Attached is an image of my series 1 ute which I picked up in September 2015. It spent the last 40+ years as a farm vehicle but was kept out of the weather when not in use. The firewall and chassis are in great nick with no major rust issues. It runs and drives and only stops using the handbrake. The body is in OK shape, it's had a couple agricultural repairs but no hideous modifications to deal with, but I will need an education in working with birmabright (help!). The engine was reconditioned at some point by Champion Motors in Currie Street, Adelaide, and I understand that this was the dealer that sold it.

I am in the process of building a shed exclusively for its restoration.

Cheers

Andrew

[digger]

Hello all,
After driving between Adelaide and Melbourne for 31 years, I stopped at Keith, to look at the "Land Rover on a Pole".

Strewth. Adel to Melb - 31 years! And my missus complains when we take 8 hours. :)

[1950landy]

My 1950 80" hard at work. Also my 1967 MGBGT & 1950 wooden box trailer in back ground.

[crackers]

Hi all

Attached is an image of my series 1 ute which I picked up in September 2015. It spent the last 40+ years as a farm vehicle but was kept out of the weather when not in use. The firewall and chassis are in great nick with no major rust issues. It runs and drives and only stops using the handbrake. The body is in OK shape, it's had a couple agricultural repairs but no hideous modifications to deal with, but I will need an education in working with birmabright (help!). The engine was reconditioned at some point by Champion Motors in Currie Street, Adelaide, and I understand that this was the dealer that sold it.

I am in the process of building a shed exclusively for its restoration.

Cheers

Andrew

She's a right corker too. A bit rough round the edges but she'll come up nice.y :BigThumb:

[jerryd]

Thoughts please........... I've been offered this but need convincing :)

1951 rust free, engine / gearbox been rebuilt, all matching numbers. No idea what it might be worth.

[Avion8]

Hi Gerry,

Apart from that front bumper which is totally not original, this looks to be a very nice '51 lights through the full grill. Wish I'd kept mine. I would be putting it back to full soft top which it most probably would have been. If the chassis & bulkhead is as good as the pictures suggest I would definitely go for it.

[Avion8]

Just realised it has the wrong front wings, as side lights should be on the bulkhead, & no lights at all on the front wings. So not worth much!, but still worth a acquiring.

[Landy Smurf]

Looks good. Around 9k I think without knowing too much about it.

[Larry]

Just realised it has the wrong front wings, as side lights should be on the bulkhead, & no lights at all on the front wings. So not worth much!, but still worth a acquiring.

Late '51 models (like mine) had the side lights moved to the guards, so it's not incorrect.

[Ynysmardy]

first go at putting pic on here so see how we go. this is my 53 80' i an restoring. just completed the fire wall which was quite bad.would like to see one finished, i am in stockton. are there any series 1 show s on any where around newcastle where i could go and look at them. mike mstroud2@bigpond.com 0423356250

[Dinty]

Euro Day this Sunday @ Lambton park Elder street , I could have my 1955 86" there, a few other locals John T & Geoffery M both could have their 80" on display, their are quite a few S1 enthusiasts in the Valley, cheers Dennis

[Yarraville]

108941
Does anyone know what year my Land Rover is from this photo??

[1950landy]

Looks like it could be a 48 , 49 or 50 L/R 80" with the tractor lights behind the grill , Bit hard to see with the small photo but it looks like some one has cut the grill bars in front of the lights . Need the chassis no to identify the year. It may have a date stamp on top radiator tank or wheel rim centres.

[B.S.F.]

Probably 1950. No fish plate chassis.(If you open the link you get a bigger picture).
.W.