Chassis Number

[Ghost]

Hello there,
I am about to historically register my 1951 80" series one.
I was told the chassis number would be above the left rear spring hanger..... but there is no sign of it there. Where would it be ? This is probably a question that has been asked & answered many times over but I am pretty new to this forum. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Robert Williams.

[russellrovers]

[QUOTE=Ghost;1414135]Hello there,
I am about to historically register my 1951 80" series one.
I was told the chassis number would be above the left rear spring hanger..... but there is no sign of it there. Where would it be ? This is probably a question that has been asked & answered many times over but I am pretty new to this forum. Any suggestionsnumber

[russellrovers]

Hello there,
I am about to historically register my 1951 80" series one.
I was told the chassis number would be above the left rear spring hanger..... but there is no sign of it there. Where would it be ? This is probably a question that has been asked & answered many times over but I am pretty new to this forum. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Robert Williams.
hi robert it is next to the near side engine mount hope this helps jim

[Ghost]

hi robert it is next to the near side engine mount hope this helps jim
Thanks Jim,
Would this be on the outside , inside or on top of the chassis (underneath the battery carrier?) The reason I am asking specifically is because I have already removed a heap of paint looking for these numbers!
Thanks,
Robert.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Actually Robert in 1951 - it should still be on top of the LHS engine mount. The only people who stamped next to the engine mount were Annand & Thompson in Brisbane and in 1951 they were still stamping (where they were supposed to stamp) on top of the mount.

By 1953 they were stamping in front of the mount.

Don't be confused - there should be 2 different numbers - an 8 digit one that commences with 16 (for 1951) is the chassis number - the other (3, 4 or 5 digit) one is the chassis build number that is only used till the official chassis/car number is stamped.

BTW: Near side is the Kerb side for a RHD vehicle. If you're looking near the battery you're on the wrong side.

[russellrovers]

sorry to wake you diana just testing keep up the good work regards jim

[Ghost]

Actually Robert in 1951 - it should still be on top of the LHS engine mount. The only people who stamped next to the engine mount were Annand & Thompson in Brisbane and in 1951 they were still stamping (where they were supposed to stamp) on top of the mount.

By 1953 they were stamping in front of the mount.

Don't be confused - there should be 2 different numbers - an 8 digit one that commences with 16 (for 1951) is the chassis number - the other (3, 4 or 5 digit) one is the chassis build number that is only used till the official chassis/car number is stamped.

BTW: Near side is the Kerb side for a RHD vehicle. If you're looking near the battery you're on the wrong side.
Finally!..... The answers I have seeked!
The reason I quoted "under the battery carrier" is that my Landy has 2 battery carriers ( and 2 fuel tanks + 2 fuel pumps ) these were put into it sometime during the 1950's whilst it was in previous ownership - I am guessing military due to certain other fittings attached. But once again - thankyou.....another series one back on the road.
Thanks
Robert Williams.

[digger]

Finally!..... The answers I have seeked!
The reason I quoted "under the battery carrier" is that my Landy has 2 battery carriers ( and 2 fuel tanks + 2 fuel pumps ) these were put into it sometime during the 1950's whilst it was in previous ownership - I am guessing military due to certain other fittings attached. But once again - thankyou.....another series one back on the road.
Thanks
Robert Williams.

Rob, military history? photos and more explanation please?

digger

[Ghost]

Rob, military history? photos and more explanation please?

digger

Some of the other fittings on my 80" - apart from dual fuel tanks ,fuel pumps & batteries are:
- Tac sign holders on the tailgate
- military (WW2) style fire extinguisher on the firewall
- remains of bridging plate on the left front guard
- series 2 military taillights put on at some time
- pioneer tool holders
- khaki paint brushed on
- extended dash panel with 15 individual fuse holders neatly mounted in it.

Now I'm not saying that this stuff was put on in service - I don't know if it was ever used by the forces - but I know it was put on to the vehicle in the fifties or early sixties & has remained the same since then when it came to the area.
Photos will follow when I move enough stuff out of the way so I can get it out of the shed later today (Australia Day)

Regards
Robert Williams

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Robert

There were very few Australian Army 80", that we know about (2) and one of those was actually ex-British Army.

If you have a genuine ex-Army vehicle a lot of people will be interested in the details and lots of photos desired by many of us.

On the same theme, a long time has passed since 1951 and likely many owners with different tastes. There are a lot of Lara Croft Land Rover look-a-likes but only one genuine article and unfortunately there are many ex-Army look-a-likes too.

Diana

[wrinklearthur]

Rob, military history? photos and more explanation please?

digger

Thanks for the info on serial numbers !! :) but is that info State/dealer related ?

I am still looking for the serial Number on my MF 203 backhoe engine :(

photo's please and yes, I will do some as well . :thumbsup:

[digger]

did not the kiwis and the poms have s1's? and with woomera having been set up etc some may have come from service...early but possible?

chassis number and photos will tell, if it is ex mil would be great find!

[Ghost]

G'Day
Got a few photos before the batteries in the camera "failed to proceed".
Very hot today - even for up here.

Regards
Robert Williams

[ellard]

Hi there

Many thanks for the pictures, It looks to be in great condition for its age but not yet convinced of its Military origin.

As for heat, we have been also having a heat wave with every day this week over 40 and Tuesday temperature reaching 49.7.

All the best

[Lotz-A-Landies]

did not the kiwis and the poms have s1's? and with woomera having been set up etc some may have come from service...early but possible?

chassis number and photos will tell, if it is ex mil would be great find!Digger

Quite correct the poms did have S1s but we don't know if the ones on Woomera were British Army or the Australian Survey 80" given that we know that Len Beadell's 80" were Australian.

The Kiwi's also had lots of 80", we also know that Australian Army units were issued with 80" Land Rovers in-country for the Korean War, Cypress and possibly Malaya all from British Army stock.

We know of a British Army 80" under restoration in Sydney and we also know British Army vehicles had their formation signs painted directly onto the bodywork so the vehicle at the theme for this thread is unlikely British army.

So what we are really interested in is any Australian Army 80", particularly one that we don't yet know about! :)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/32806d1296014199-chassis-number-003.jpg

It would be very difficult to get the tac signs into those holders, also given that this is a 52/53 vehicle it is not ARN 153-952. The British Army 80" did not have the tow plate, which is used for agricultural implements.

[digger]

G'Day
Got a few photos before the batteries in the camera "failed to proceed".
Very hot today - even for up here.

Regards
Robert Williams

unusual dash, well done by the looks, but usually army would add a whole another plate to put bits on?... the BWD and the tac plate holders are an interesting addition but the tool holders are australian (pommie ones are on tailgate I believe) unless aus mil wouldnt be right??

I think its a bitsa, dont touch it, keep away, I'll (to help out Im sure you understand) be over and take it away from your sight asap and Ill "get rid of it" for you!!

Seriously, a Nice car, really good find, the tool holders only started (I think) on the s2 or s2a's so that may assist as to what date they may have been fitted, I doubt they'd retrofit a s1 and then sell it ...but I have been wrong before.... :)

thanks!
digger

[russellrovers]

robert still a top looking landrover jim

[Ghost]

I have finally got my little rover historically registered. A bit of a clean & straighten up have improved the look of it (marginally).
It was great to meet some of the REMLR people down at Corowa.
I am just waiting on a few new parts - thermostat housing etc. & I am taking it for a run through the local gorge country - I haven't done that since I was a teenager.

Regards
Robert Williams.

[B.S.F.]

That looks like a genuine Land Rover towing hook. A rare item indeed these days.

[The ho har's]

I have finally got my little rover historically registered. A bit of a clean & straighten up have improved the look of it (marginally).
It was great to meet some of the REMLR people down at Corowa.I am just waiting on a few new parts - thermostat housing etc. & I am taking it for a run through the local gorge country - I haven't done that since I was a teenager.

Regards
Robert Williams.


Ummm did we met you??...not sure but we were there:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ghost]

Ummm did we met you??...not sure but we were there:D

Mrs hh:angel:

I think I spoke to you briefly at the swap meet whilst checking out the early little series one on the trailer. I must have forgotten to introduce myself. Had a couple of meals with Masterchief, Hilton, Pheonix, Shonky as well as others at the Jump Shack - Great company.
I had a trailer full of International Acco & Landrover parts but it nearly all sold before I could even get it untied!

Regards
Robert Williams.