'55 86" help!

[shaunh]

need help with some sources for my 86"
im in need of new indicators stop lights and such i need lens and casing i have tried searching but to no avail
also paint codes? found numerous ideas but all contradicting
and in need of a new radiator anyone know of places that do them? im located in lismore nsw but can travel within reason

thanks in advance
shaun.

[incisor]

is it intended to be a concourse vehicle or a working vehicle?

[shaunh]

just restoring it for my pop who is now deceased lens are all cracked and faded and radiators shot

[Timj]

Hi Shaun,

In 1955 it's quite likely that indicators were not on the vehicle. The ones that had indicators were usually a trafficator style which mechanically flips out from the side rather than flashing. So most of the indicators you see on early series vehicles aren't original and people basically find the ones that they think suit the vehicle best. Brake lights on a 55 should be a "pork pie" round light and they are very hard to find original. The Series One Club in the UK have reproductions for sale that are very good. They are about 100 GBP for a set I think. I have seen originals for sale for $500+ for a pair.

Radiator should be possible to get recored or repaired at pretty much any radiator works, there are a number in Brisbane though I would be surprised if there are none in Lismore.

Hope that helps some,

TimJ.

[ellard]

Hi there

I do agree with a 1955 series one's didnt have indicators fitted.

I fitted them to my 1958 S1 Fire Engine replacing the holder in the parkers to dual filliaments (blinkers & Parkers)

You can purchase new "D" lights in Australia (classic Bulbs) and repoduction Della's from the series I forum (UK)

Do you have any pictures of the vehicle.........

Good luck with the project

Wayne

[shaunh]

my grandfather has retrofitted them some time in the past obviously then haha

theres a few photos here ellard
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/103740-1955-86-restoration-les-5.html

[shaunh]

any body know where i can source the lights from? im not in need of headlights just the parkers

[pgxif]

You asked about paint codes. Try this:
Series 1 Paint (http://home.lyse.net/BJensen/BJLR/series1Paint.htm)

[Timj]

any body know where i can source the lights from? im not in need of headlights just the parkers

Here are some that might do the job on ebay.

STC5012 Land Rover Series 1 2 2a 3 Front Side Light Lamp | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/STC5012-Land-Rover-Series-1-2-2a-3-Front-Side-Light-Lamp-/370585731893?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5648a18335#ht_1402wt_1226)

[Lost Landy]

If you would like a more period style of indicator you could try these Pair Flasher/Indicator Lights Assys for DAIMLER Dart SP250 Sports 1959-64 L594 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Flasher-Indicator-Lights-Assys-DAIMLER-Dart-SP250-Sports-1959-64-L594-/330670604093?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfd80ff3d)