Another one

[keith73]

Found this series 2 just around the corner chassis number 143100617 couldn't resist the temptation.Its was a soft top just the iron sheets are pop riveted to the hood sticks.Still has the 2.25 petrol.


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[keith73]

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[TomBrulinski]

Nice Find :) Where abouts was it?

[keith73]

Nice Find :) Where abouts was it?

Ben Bullen about 35kms north of Lithgow

[JDNSW]

Looks like a nice find. Howw nice depends on how much rust. It does not look to have been knocked about a lot, though. And an original jack?

John

[keith73]

I haven't really looked for all the bits yet.The chassis seems ok at the moment I need to give it a good clean.As for the firewall theres a little bit on the footwalls but its nothing i can't fix.

[Dinty]

G'day All, Good find, complete with Capstan winch as well, cheers Dennis:angel:

[RobHay]

Aaaaahhhh Geeeeee Dinty, Ya had to go and let the cat out of the bag..:mad:...I was going to tell him that 'That hunk of metal, bolted to front is no good' and as I need a new boat anchor t'was going to do him a favour and unbolt it for him.:angel:

[wrinklearthur]

Don't tell him that's a Land Rover jack on the front seat either!

Cheers Arthur

[Brit Tech]

wow what a find!
if you need any bits, simon at LSD (on this forum), can get just about anything, and at a great price!!
keep us up to date with pics.
jake

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

wow what a find!
if you need any bits, simon at LSD (on this forum), can get just about anything, and at a great price!!
keep us up to date with pics.
jake


Great find!! Jake's right, we've just ordered a bundle for our own Series 2a:angel: Weren't meant to start it for a few weeks but can't seem to help ourselves.

Would love to see some more pics as you go along!

[keith73]

Some bits that came with it.


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[keith73]

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[JDNSW]

It certainly looks very original. A good find!

John

[keith73]

Got it going this afternoon,all it needed was a bit of fuel in the tank then it started after a few turns.Although the idle was a bit rough and a few water leaks.Besides that it sounded pretty good and hardly any smoke:).Cant drive it yet though no clutch and no brakes.:(

[keith73]

wow what a find!
if you need any bits, simon at LSD (on this forum), can get just about anything, and at a great price!!
keep us up to date with pics.
jake

I certainly will but ill have to get the 2a ready and i need build a shed for it first.

[UncleHo]

G'day keith73 :)

Nice :D 143100617 is the 616th RHStg CKD vehicle for the 1961 year model and fitted with the 2.25 engine :D and it is very complete with a lot of original tools, that screw bottle jack was also a Landrover supplied item in the later years of 2a's (aka Holden jack);)

Very nice find



cheers

[keith73]

G'day keith73 :)

Nice :D 143100617 is the 616th RHStg CKD vehicle for the 1961 year model and fitted with the 2.25 engine :D and it is very complete with a lot of original tools, that screw bottle jack was also a Landrover supplied item in the later years of 2a's (aka Holden jack);)

Very nice find



cheers
Thanks,I first heard about it long after i got the red 2a.A bloke who i see at the pub at times told me he a capstan winch for one but it was still on the land rover which he wanted to sell so naturally i went around to have a look.I pretty much bought it on the spot.

[keith73]

Ive finally had some time to work on the Land rovers this weekend and so i decided to take the SWB for a spin for the first time.:D:D

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[keith73]

Need help!Got a few mystery items on the series 2,the first the blinkers i can not find them in the parts catalogue or even on google all it says on them is '"campbell lamps" factory or after market??
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the second is two switches in the back corners inside any ideas?https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/197.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/198.jpg

[debruiser]

My vote is:

Batman lights

Ejector seat switches!

Haha. seriously though, I like your new beast!

[chazza]

Need help!Got a few mystery items on the series 2,the first the blinkers i can not find them in the parts catalogue or even on google all it says on them is '"campbell lamps" factory or after market??

the second is two switches in the back corners inside any ideas?

Your indicator switch and the lamps themselves, look like after-market ones to me, which might mean that the car was made before indicators were required by law. What is the build-date of the car?

The switches in the back might be to turn on the rear tail-lights from outside the car - this was a strange requirement in some States - trace the wiring and see where it goes,

Cheers Charlie

[keith73]

Thanks chazza,only know the year which is 1961

[keith73]

Been a while since i did an update.Been busy with the 109' and the defender.So far a new water pump and a good second hand radiator plus all new hoses and more cleaning and still more cleaning to do.
I recently found out it was first owned by the Electricity Commission of NSW.
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[Phil HH]

Nice pickup. Some time ago I had a Series 2a SWB hardtop ute (a Plus 35). It also was ex-ECNSW, and had a capstan winch. It was last seen, unregistered, in the Lithgow area. Let me know if you can't control your acquisitive urge, and I'll provide some details.

[keith73]

Some details would be great,mine was one off about dozen ordered with a few going too each different area's.:)

[keith73]

Made progress after emptying the shed and made room for two land rovers (just).A big thanks too Micheal and Brendan for there help.I Couldn't have done it without there help.:)https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/875.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/frippy73/media/IMG_0164_zps3af336bc.jpg.html]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/876.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/frippy73/media/IMG_0166_zps21189b0d.jpg.html)

[keith73]

Fuel tank cleaned,lined and painted just need too put it back together and it'll be ready to put back in.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/874.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/frippy73/media/IMG_0158_zps521a0fee.jpg.html)

[keith73]

Still scrapping mud off:(https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/873.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/frippy73/media/IMG_0163_zps395743e4.jpg.html)

[keith73]

More parts that needed painting.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/871.jpg[/URL[URL=http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/frippy73/media/IMG_0157_zps3cc5a371.jpg.html]https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/872.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/frippy73/media/IMG_0159_zpsa513738b.jpg.html)

[67hardtop]

Keep up the good work.

Cheers Rod:wasntme:

[keith73]

Fuel tank back in.I still haven't bothered too order new brake parts yet,I like too order everything at once.Mean while I've been doing rust repairs which is only a small section on one footwall thats needs doing and also stripping down the 80".
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[TeamFA]

Keep up the good work!

Are you planning on keeping it a soft-top? If not, we're chasing down some hoops for our S2a that came with a hard top.

Cheers!
Michael.

[keith73]

Keep up the good work!

Are you planning on keeping it a soft-top? If not, we're chasing down some hoops for our S2a that came with a hard top.

Cheers!
Michael.

Thanks but Im definitely keeping it as a sof-top.

[debruiser]

Keep up the good work!

Are you planning on keeping it a soft-top? If not, we're chasing down some hoops for our S2a that came with a hard top.

Cheers!
Michael.

Have you tried to ho-hars?

[keith73]

New brake shoes,the wheel cylinders has new rubbers seals.Parts off the fire wall have been repainted.
Ordered a new harness hopefully that'll arrive soon.
Next is removing the springs too clean them and fit new bushes.

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