Where to Look in Perth for a series 1

[Defender Mike]

Hi all ever since we brought home the new 90 we have been thinking of getting a series 1. Then surprise I went to a mates place Jaybo (member) and he has aquired 2 series 1's and now a new 90. after my motorcycle adventure a couple of weeks back up the Gibb River road i have come to realise that i need a more sedate pastime and something other than bikes to fiddle with in the shed. I am keen to find a restorable series 1, there have been a few for sale but I missed out working away.

Ps .Love to get me hands on that grey ute out at Andamooka.:o

Mike

[andy_d110]

Hi Mike,

There are plenty of series ones in WA you just need to look in the right place. I have four of the bastards and have found at least 8 in the past year. Everything from 1949 to 1958 models are available.

What are you looking for?

80", 86" / 88", 107" / 109"...

Let me know what you're chasing and I'll keep my ears peeled.

Cheers,

Andy.

[Defender Mike]

Hi Andy,

We thought of getting an 80 originaly but i wouldn't pass up a longer wheel base if it was a good restorable prospect. I have found 2 restored for sale one in Perth on trading Post and another in Warwick Qld on Ebay that is a brand new rebuild but they put a holden 186 in it. We like the idea of having a vintage car that is still quite usable although we have the new 90 for long trips and serious off roading . we read the story of the series 1 club crossing the simpson a few years back and we like the idea of teamimg up with others for similar adventures.:) Im a 58 model myself so that year apeals to me but its not that important .


If you come across anything let me know.

Mike

[Defender Mike]

The more I read about them the more i want one. I joined the series 1 club online and read about the history of early Australian models 004 etc. definatly want an 80 after reading the history and a 48 would be nice. does anyone know who owns the one for sale in Perth on trading post .:)

Mike

[andy_d110]

Mike,

I don't want to burst your bubble but you may have missed the boat in regards to buying a 48, of the five that came to WA only three are known of. They are very rare and increasingly sought after. There is also a responsibility to do any 48 model 110% accurate, so any rebuild will be costly and time consuming.

The later 80" models 1949 & 1950 retain the same looks as the 48s but are more common and have a range of improvements over the first 1500 vehicles.

This would be a better way to start your series one ownership and maybe upgrade to a 48 later if the opportunity arises.

Ps you won't find one on trading post, I do know of later 80" vehicles around the place.

Andy

:banana:

[JayBoRover]

The one on the Trading Post is a '55 or '58 and will be a 86". I might play with my 86" '55 a bit this weekend Mike, and see what my thoughts are. I might be tempted to pass it on so I have some money to spend on the 80" '50. I'd have to decide that before I get the 200sqm shed built though! There'll be plenty of room to keep it then:D.

I'd love to get my hands on a '49 chassis to drop my '49 sideplate engine into. That's about as close to owning a '48 as I'm ever likely to get! I can live with having my '49 engine in my pretty mint '50 chassis though.

[andy_d110]

I have found a nice 1951 80" hardtop recently. It is just off great eastern highway on the right hand side [bighmmm]

[Defender Mike]

I have found a nice 1951 80" hardtop recently. It is just off great eastern highway on the right hand side [bighmmm]

Sent you a PM ,John B and i will check it out once whe have a better idea of location.

Mike.

[andy_d110]

I tried to send you a reply but apparently you have turned off private messages.

Check your email,

Andy.

[Defender Mike]

I tried to send you a reply but apparently you have turned off private messages.

Check your email,

Andy.

Hi Andy
New email added old one scapped by my work. I can now recieve pms again dont know what hapend there. please have another go.:)

Mike

[russellrovers]

The one on the Trading Post is a '55 or '58 and will be a 86". I might play with my 86" '55 a bit this weekend Mike, and see what my thoughts are. I might be tempted to pass it on so I have some money to spend on the 80" '50. I'd have to decide that before I get the 200sqm shed built though! There'll be plenty of room to keep it then:D.

I'd love to get my hands on a '49 chassis to drop my '49 sideplate engine into. That's about as close to owning a '48 as I'm ever likely to get! I can live with having my '49 engine in my pretty mint '50 chassis though.
hi jaybo have a 1949 chassi to sell email me jim

[JayBoRover]

hi jaybo have a 1949 chassi to sell email me jim
Hmmm. Email on it's way!:)

[russellrovers]

Hi all ever since we brought home the new 90 we have been thinking of getting a series 1. Then surprise I went to a mates place Jaybo (member) and he has aquired 2 series 1's and now a new 90. after my motorcycle adventure a couple of weeks back up the Gibb River road i have come to realise that i need a more sedate pastime and something other than bikes to fiddle with in the shed. I am keen to find a restorable series 1, there have been a few for sale but I missed out working away.

Ps .Love to get me hands on that grey ute out at Andamooka.:o

Mike
hi mike ring me regards s1 1953 1954 107 1957 109 jim 0428732001

[digger]

Ps .Love to get me hands on that grey ute out at Andamooka.:o

Mike

Mike,

The grey ute at ANDAMOOKA was an early Mine Dept vehicle, I was offered it but at the time the town history was being stolen away in droves, as I was part of the town I agreed for it to stay with the other machinery we have collected from all over the opal fields to make a type of display.

I still have dibs on the landy if it ever comes "off" the display as that was the agreement I made (and it cost me $500 to get the car to start with!)

I myself sometimes regret not taking it myself, it has added plastic tanks fitted into the toolbox areas on rear sides of tray, a monster bull/scrub bar and some rudimentary underside protection as it used to barge through sand hills to get from field to field.

It is a great example though and needs to stay there as part of the town history so we can all admire it!

The ute was nicer with its original "patina" as were the other machinary, but some "person" thought it would be better with a "anti nuke" slogan daubed across it, so those affected were repainted by the locals.

[Defender Mike]

Mike,

The grey ute at ANDAMOOKA was an early Mine Dept vehicle, I was offered it but at the time the town history was being stolen away in droves, as I was part of the town I agreed for it to stay with the other machinery we have collected from all over the opal fields to make a type of display.

I still have dibs on the landy if it ever comes "off" the display as that was the agreement I made (and it cost me $500 to get the car to start with!)

I myself sometimes regret not taking it myself, it has added plastic tanks fitted into the toolbox areas on rear sides of tray, a monster bull/scrub bar and some rudimentary underside protection as it used to barge through sand hills to get from field to field.

It is a great example though and needs to stay there as part of the town history so we can all admire it!

The ute was nicer with its original "patina" as were the other machinary, but some "person" thought it would be better with a "anti nuke" slogan daubed across it, so those affected were repainted by the locals.


Hi Digger,

I know this vehicle came across it a while back when working at Roxby and living in Andamooka. It was the mine inspectors or so the story goes . It is a very restorable example but I was sure it was not for sale. If it is i am interested. There are others around that town as well I saw a few roofs and grills through or over fences possibly 1's or early 2s. There should always be these type of examples around a bit like the spitfire gate guardians at old air force bases. You think they will never get restored but over time things change and next thing you know there up and running again.:)
Mike

[digger]

Hi Digger,

I know this vehicle came across it a while back when working at Roxby and living in Andamooka. It was the mine inspectors or so the story goes . It is a very restorable example but I was sure it was not for sale. If it is i am interested. There are others around that town as well I saw a few roofs and grills through or over fences possibly 1's or early 2s. There should always be these type of examples around a bit like the spitfire gate guardians at old air force bases. You think they will never get restored but over time things change and next thing you know there up and running again.:)
Mike

Mike,
I lived in ANDAMOOKA just short of 5 years leaving in 2007.
The landy was on the block where there was going to be an eco village...
(thats another story!)

I had the oppourtunity to buy and take it but felt that as it was a mines dept vehicle with locally adapted scrub bar (made of stobie poles!!) that it should stay.

I paid $500 for it but left it there on condition it was for the display. If the display goes I am leaving to collect it and bring it back here with a trailer as quick as I can!!.

There are some series 2's and 3's very few series 1's left except for Repco's which I saw he was still driving when I was there in February.

There were a few great series 1's at a house (in the yard) along with panels etc etc, but the owner had died and his wife didnt want to part with them.
I kept enquiring but at the right time Len (ex Lens Landrovers) spoke to them and she sold the lot to him!! :o I was a bit peeved at her but understand it was obviously the right time for her and as Len has always been considerate and helpful to me I couldnt even be upset at him!!

I tried to get an ex mil in ANDAMOOKA (other than the two I already have got!) but the owner wouldnt part with it ~possibly because of my occupation!.... I tried a number of times but haven't tried for a fair while...

Recently a member on the forum had a go, and I understand was much more succesful than me, but possibly because circumstances have changed with the former owner (he is dead!)
Its a great part of the world isnt it!?

Cheers
Digger

[ellard]

Hi there Digger


I tried to get an ex mil in ANDAMOOKA (other than the two I already have got!) but the owner wouldnt part with it ~possibly because of my occupation!.... I tried a number of times but haven't tried for a fair while...


I suspect your right Digger it could have been your occupation - All things going well money has changed hands and I have officially purchased the IIA SWB Ex Military

PS - I am now going to sell the CR as I have just to many.

Wayne

[Defender Mike]

Wayne would remember when I wrote up i had found this Series 1 a few years back when I was "Disco Mike" I must admit it was this very vehicle that got me interested in srieis 1's. I went on to by the defender and now chasing a 1 . Mike:)
Ps My company is back in Roxby and I may end up there again myself.

[Defender Mike]

Looks like I will have to get out into the wheat belt and start looking myself. Maybe put up some wanted posters at local shops. I've got a few good leads to follow up . Word of mouth is the go I feel. Its seems that the real value of any object is what someone is prepared to pay for it and some will try and test that to the upper limit .

Mike:)

[russellrovers]

Looks like I will have to get out into the wheat belt and start looking myself. Maybe put up some wanted posters at local shops. I've got a few good leads to follow up . Word of mouth is the go I feel. Its seems that the real value of any object is what someone is prepared to pay for it and some will try and test that to the upper limit .

Mike:)
HI MIKE WHEN YOU FIND A A SERIES ONE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETE VEHICLE AND MATCHING NUMBERS AND THEN YOU WILL BE HALF WAY THERE HAPPY ROVERING JIM

[Cliffy]

I might have a 80" by the end of this weekend or Andy will have some spare parts.
Might even be a 48' :cool:
There are a few landies on this farm and they all need to be saved from the scrapper!

[ade30946x6]

It is important to be realistic and not to denigrate the marque. Early S1 people are looking for decent money, in the rare event that they want to sell their early S1 and that is because they are worth it. Look at prices in the UK and look at early jeep prices. You will get what you want, provided you are prepared to pay fair market price for it. There are not many decent early S1 available below $10K and they are worth more. Early S1 values cannot be compared to the value of derelict shooting rig S3.

[Cliffy]

I think they are worth what you are prepaired to pay for them.
What price would you put on a totally unrestored 80"? I mean like a real beat up farm hack but relatively complete?

[andy_d110]

48's arent worth much Cliffy. Too small, slow, only 1600cc, hard to get bits for etc etc.

What you really want is a nice series three from the Leyland years. Now that's land rovering at its finest.

I will swap you a carton of bush chooks for anything of interest! :p

Andy.

[ade30946x6]

Well, this is why you cannot get them. Overseas buyers are prepared to pay decent money for them. They are going overseas at a rapid rate because overseas buyers have decent money to spend with no hassles, when many Australian ockers offer a slab of beer for a square bulkhead 48 and hassle and winge about that. It is bad for Australia and reflects badly on Australians level of intelligence and respect. Soon, you will not find a ring pull land rover at all, but it is probably best that they go to those that are proper custodians of them.

[Cliffy]

Yeah, us Okker Aussies don't deserve to have the vehicles that were marketed towards farmers and explorers.
Poms will spend more on a Pommy vehicle and Bogans will spend $$ on 75' Torana's. I understand you cherish the marque but I think it's great that an enthusiast still has a chance to luck onto a "rare" vehicle and good on him if he does!
We have the Internet today. If a seller is financially motivated, he can easily get an idea of how much a vehicle is worth using Google.
Rant over...!

[andy_d110]

Well, this is why you cannot get them. Overseas buyers are prepared to pay decent money for them. They are going overseas at a rapid rate because overseas buyers have decent money to spend with no hassles, when many Australian ockers offer a slab of beer for a square bulkhead 48 and hassle and winge about that. It is bad for Australia and reflects badly on Australians level of intelligence and respect. Soon, you will not find a ring pull land rover at all, but it is probably best that they go to those that are proper custodians of them.

Do you know of one for sale? My mate had one but is was too slow and struggled to pull his boat off the beach. It eventually snapped in half from rust and overloading. We still got $70 off the scrappie for it though so not all bad.

Would be good with a 186 and high speed diffs. :D

[Cliffy]

Whoa slow down there cobbler! Crikey, he should have a Kingswood. I think us bogans are allowed to own them?

[andy_d110]

Whoa slow down there cobbler! Crikey, he should have a Kingswood. I think us bogans are allowed to own them?

I do have a couple off kingers down the back. All rusted to buggery, got a HK Brougham with a red hot 186 in it. Apparently from a Torana, goes like sh*t off a shiny shovel. Its only a paddock basher now so could use that engine if the rite Landy turned up.

[Defender Mike]

I think they are worth what you are prepaired to pay for them.
What price would you put on a totally unrestored 80"? I mean like a real beat up farm hack but relatively complete?


This is the question I have been asking. There was one last week on Gumtree in SA a farm hack not a single straight panel it started and could be driven onto a trailer price $500 all there even had a pto. It was only on Gumtree for 2 days and disapeared. Then there is a 48 ringpull in Mildura on carsales .com been there for ever it is restored mechanicly only and the owner wants $12,800 it would require a lot more work to get to fully restored. Recently in Perth there have been 2 very nicely restored 80's sell for around $12,000 fully restored in immaculate condition. I can see the value here a fully functioning vehicle that someone has spent hundreds of hours working on and the price is reflected in the amount of work thats been put into them. Then there was the 80 in Warwick QLD that had 45 g spent on it going for $15,000 but they holdenised it WHY?
I myself think a complete vehicle unrestored to be worth up to $3000 depending on condition with most paddock jobs around $500.
Mike:)

[andy_d110]

Mike,

What about the 109" series one on carsales? It is down south of Perth.

Or have you set your heart on an 80" now? :)

I'm still looking, if anything suitable comes up you'll be the first to know. I haven't had any luck with that 51 yet, old mate hasn't been home.

[Defender Mike]

Mike,

What about the 109" series one on carsales? It is down south of Perth.

Or have you set your heart on an 80" now? :)

I'm still looking, if anything suitable comes up you'll be the first to know. I haven't had any luck with that 51 yet, old mate hasn't been home.

Just had a look at that one on line , nice . I would have to source a rear stylside tub . :)

[russellrovers]

Just had a look at that one on line , nice . I would have to source a rear stylside tub . :)
hi mike there is a cheapi on flee bay it has the wrong heading s2 its a 86 0r a88 inch it looks fairly complete in victoria thats closer to you item no is 180923441041 if that helps regards jim

[Cliffy]

48 turned out to be a 50.
Just a pile of pannels.

[andy_d110]

Maybe someone would buy it for a carton then? Surely there some uneducated bogan would be interested in it...;)

[Cliffy]

Mike,

I think you need to decide 2 things:

1) Do you have the skills / money / knowledge and patience to get a bunky and restore it or should you go for one that has had the hard yards done.
2) After decicion 1 decide on your budget and stick to it. One will present itself. Of course the waiting period is inversly proportional to the budget!:)

I waited 20 years for my LRPV but I got one in the end and it's a ball tearer! Within my budget too!!!:p

[Cliffy]

If someone is interested in the pile of 1950 panels, I can try to get them for a carton of p!ss or a AC/DC poster I have on my dunny door.

[Defender Mike]

John B has a 50 missing some panels . Im sure he would be interested I will let him know.I am looking at a 107/109 chasis number 277600604 tis a bit rusty but all there.:)
Mike

[Cliffy]

Ah!
All this 80" talk has got me juices flowing.
Gota get me one! And a series III.....

[Defender Mike]

You just hang back a bit there Cliffy and wait till I get mine then you can pick through the leftovers of the leftovers. These things are getting more difficult to find than Spitfires in Qld Coal mines . :)

Mike

[andy_d110]

What have you found Mike? That chassis number is a 1955 107" CKD RHD

[Defender Mike]

Mike,

I think you need to decide 2 things:

1) Do you have the skills / money / knowledge and patience to get a bunky and restore it or should you go for one that has had the hard yards done.

Yes I have the skills ,knowledge, money and money and small amount of patience and my modesty is only exceeded by my good looks. [tonguewink]
2) After decicion 1 decide on your budget and stick to it. One will present itself. Of course the waiting period is inversly proportional to the budget!:)
I am a tight arse and dont ever spend more than I have to on anything hence the money and money .I know what I want to pay, yet I would hand over a bit more for a good one like on Ebay down Bunbury way if it was a 2g cheaper. :whistling:



I waited 20 years for my LRPV but I got one in the end and it's a ball tearer! Within my budget too!!!:p
All things come to those who wait it took almost 20 years to get my Mosquito Sailplane :wheelchair:I bought it a mess and now it looks like a new one.
Mike








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[Defender Mike]

What have you found Mike? That chassis number is a 1955 107" CKD RHD

I thought so 600 ckd . Its a bit of a mess but worth a drive in the new 90 to pick it up. Anyone got a car trailer they can hire out for a few bottles of vino and a wheelbearing repack.:)

Mike

[andy_d110]

Splendid work!

My 107" is 57261794 - 1955 Basic Vehicle RHD Export.

Will be interesting to compare the two and see how a CKD and a fully assembled vehicle from roughly the same period compare.

What sort of condition is it in? I know of a couple of 86" that might have a donor engine.

Andy

[Cliffy]

Oh, I'm not worried Mike. I have an uncanny knack of turning up rare Landies.[wink11]

I'm thinking pre-production model privately imported to Oz...........:cool:

[Defender Mike]

Oh, I'm not worried Mike. I have an uncanny knack of turning up rare Landies.[wink11]

I'm thinking pre-production model privately imported to Oz...........:cool:


Yes I have looked at that one 1948 pre production $29,950 pounds or $38,000 Ausy dollars before you put it on a boat to Perth. Bit pricey for me Cliffy .
Some of the others for sale in the UK are probably a good deal depending on shiping cost.. Could make a nice trip out of it visitthe son in laws parents,drive his porche ,hop over to Paris to get some doggy do on me shoe,visit the wifes rellys in Holland , hmmm pick up a new glider in Germany .

:)
Mike

[Defender Mike]

Splendid work!

My 107" is 57261794 - 1955 Basic Vehicle RHD Export.

Will be interesting to compare the two and see how a CKD and a fully assembled vehicle from roughly the same period compare.

What sort of condition is it in? I know of a couple of 86" that might have a donor engine.

Andy

Im getting a few more pics but i know its rusty and has a holden motor . But the photo sent so far doesnt look so bad .I know where I can get a new bulkhead. Has a spare chassis as well if i can fit it on the trailer.

[Cliffy]

There has been a few 107 wagons come up in NZ recently. That would be my ultimate S1....sooo ugly but sooo beautiful at the same time!

[russellrovers]

Im getting a few more pics but i know its rusty and has a holden motor . But the photo sent so far doesnt look so bad .I know where I can get a new bulkhead. Has a spare chassis as well if i can fit it on the trailer.
hi just 4 wheel drive have a very nice 107 in fully restored condition in western australia jim

[russellrovers]

Im getting a few more pics but i know its rusty and has a holden motor . But the photo sent so far doesnt look so bad .I know where I can get a new bulkhead. Has a spare chassis as well if i can fit it on the trailer.
sorry mike its swb 86 inch softop ute 62.374 miles on clock good buying jim

[russellrovers]

Im getting a few more pics but i know its rusty and has a holden motor . But the photo sent so far doesnt look so bad .I know where I can get a new bulkhead. Has a spare chassis as well if i can fit it on the trailer.
hi mike have you seen the 1953 80 inch on ebay very all to gether and also some very rare parts item no 230827586428 to check let me know if my messages are getting to you jim

[Defender Mike]

Hi Russel,

Cedar grove out back of Samford in Qld is a bit far from Perth. I used to live just up the hill from here at Nt Nebo and have probably sat in this very vehicle if it is the one at the falls at the end of Cedar Creek road. There is an old Matilda tank there as well or was back in the 70's.
The distance i will travel is directly related to the condition of the vehicle for example i would have gone to Cairns for Tezza's 90 but the price he wanted was a bit much when I added travel etc. The one in Coffs Harbour is just a bit far for the condition , The 107 I found has disapeard the owner no longer talking must have got a better offer he didnt send the pics he promised . The bunbury 109 is probably the best thing going at the moment . Never mind I will sit back and wait have a few people keeping an eye out. Im spending a small fortune on the new 90 at the moment getting it ready for a big trip.:)
Mike

[russellrovers]

Hi Russel,

Cedar grove out back of Samford in Qld is a bit far from Perth. I used to live just up the hill from here at Nt Nebo and have probably sat in this very vehicle if it is the one at the falls at the end of Cedar Creek road. There is an old Matilda tank there as well or was back in the 70's.
The distance i will travel is directly related to the condition of the vehicle for example i would have gone to Cairns for Tezza's 90 but the price he wanted was a bit much when I added travel etc. The one in Coffs Harbour is just a bit far for the condition , The 107 I found has disapeard the owner no longer talking must have got a better offer he didnt send the pics he promised . The bunbury 109 is probably the best thing going at the moment . Never mind I will sit back and wait have a few people keeping an eye out. Im spending a small fortune on the new 90 at the moment getting it ready for a big trip.:)
Mike
hi mike will keep eye out for you cedar creek is 10 ks from beaudesert jim

[andy_d110]

What about a nice 86" with 2.25 petrol fitted? There is one for sale in Albany.

[Landy Smurf]

if i lived close by i would snap that lot up quick smart

[Defender Mike]

What about a nice 86" with 2.25 petrol fitted? There is one for sale in Albany.


Andy where is it advertised ??????? I fly back to hell:twisted: tomorrow arvo for 2 weeks.
Mike

[Landy Smurf]

gumtree

[Defender Mike]

hi mike will keep eye out for you cedar creek is 10 ks from beaudesert jim

The Cedar Creek I know well is at Samford on the other side of Brisvegas , I also know the one down Beaudesert way . Cedars where once plentiful all over SE Qld and Northern NSW. My Grandad had a mill at Northarm in the 1920's and my family where cedars cutters in Moerton Bay from 1840 onwards after they arrived on the Shackamaxon from Scotland.I wish they had kept the land they owned up Maleny way.
Mike:)

[Lost Landy]

Now heres a great buy in W.A. looks the goods too :D

1948-53 Land Rover (4X4) 80 inch | Cars | Gumtree Australia Wanneroo Area - Wangara (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangara/cars/1948-53-land-rover-4x4-80-inch/1003796376)

[Landy Smurf]

i wouldnt mind having alook at that one

[Defender Mike]

I can never find that one on gumtree unless I use a link like the one above. I thought it was gone. I go back to work for a few weeks so there wil no doubt be several become available as soon as I get on the plane.

[Landy Smurf]

here is the link to the other one 7 x Series 1, 2 and 3 Land Rovers Sell as Job Lot- | Cars | Gumtree Australia Albany Area - Elleker (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/elleker/cars/7-x-series-1-2-and-3-land-rovers-sell-as-job-lot-/1004645164)
that other s1 that was linked a few posts ago has been there for a fair while and is way down on the list when i search land rover

[Cliffy]

I've tried the Albany guy a few times to no avail!
The other Landy must be too highly priced ( more than 2 slabs).
I was tempted though!

[Cliffy]

I know where a 107 might be that had a motor in it (rooted) but may have been good for panels. Not too far from Perth too!

[klonk]

The add on gumtree is Kris, the mate I bought Klonk from, early evening after 6pm WA time is the best time to get hold of him. The 86'' is a pretty tidy one,as said, does need work but would be worth it. Thought about it myself but better finish the one Ive got.

Cheers Steve

[Defender Mike]

My 107 guy is back sent me some pics tonight. Its all there holdenised with a rusty firewall and probably chassis as well but at a couple of cartons price it will do me for a starter.:)
Now who wants to lend/lease me a trailer for a couple of days. Will repack/replace wheel bearings and throw in a box of vino calapso.:angel:
Mike

[Cliffy]

Hmmm...
After speaking with Andy I think I need a 86" & and a 80"!:D
I'd like to have the 80" as it's the first version of the marque but the 86"as well as I have always wanted an ANTICHRIST like in the Gods must be crazy!:twisted:
5 Landies isn't too many right???;)

[Defender Mike]

I know where a 107 might be that had a motor in it (rooted) but may have been good for panels. Not too far from Perth too!

I will be chasing a few 107 panels especialy a firewall.:cool:
will gladly hand over a carton for 1.;)
Mike

[Defender Mike]

Hmmm...
After speaking with Andy I think I need a 86" & and a 80"!:D
I'd like to have the 80" as it's the first version of the marque but the 86"as well as I have always wanted an ANTICHRIST like in the Gods must be crazy!:twisted:
5 Landies isn't too many right???;)



Hmmmmmm Cliffy I think you are aptly avtared :wacko:

[Cliffy]

Shut up!

[Landy Smurf]

thats not to bad apart from the rust but those firewalls are not to hard to find

[Defender Mike]

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:
Shut up!

[Defender Mike]

thats not to bad apart from the rust but those firewalls are not to hard to find

Yes its all there a new firewall bulkhead. Are they all the same or do 107 differ from 80,s 86's etc? There is one in Coffs harbour available from an 80 blasted and undercoated ready to go.
Mike

[andy_d110]

The bulkheads are different Mike.

80" will only fit 80". 86" & 107" are the same, 88" & 109" are the same. There is a lot of info on the lrsoc.com forum Mike, you should have a look on there.

I believe that the bulkhead from 88"/109" will fit a 86"/107" vehicle and vice versa. There are some differences in them but no one in Perth will know :wasntme:

I found a completely rust free 88" out at Menzies a few months back, if someone needs a great 88" chassis I may go back and drag it home!

[Defender Mike]

Well the next step is to get her home i go on RNR in a couple of weeks so might do a quick trip across and pick her up. Hope to fit the long range tanks in the 90 that week as well so will be busy.:)In the mean time if any one has a 86 /107 bulkhead let me know. I am sure the cahssis will need some work as well. I used to work for TJM years ago programing cnc stuff and it would be interesting to map the chassis rail coordinates so they could be laser cut . I am told they are a 4 piece with weld in each corner so would be easy to cut with a laser ending with a very nice neat repair or even a brand new chassis .

Mike

[andy_d110]

Went on a Series one trip this weekend. Quite a few good vehicles tucked away in the south west. Nice 86" for sale, a 1950 80" in very good original condition (not for sale) a few more 86" a few 107".

Also went to look over a 1949 80", the vehicle is too far gone for restoration. If anything it Would be a good donor vehicle as it already has had a replacement 2 litre, later gearbox, late front axle without long nose diff, manually adjustable brakes, alloy wheel cylinders etc etc. I have asked the owner if he wants to sell parts of it as it may help a few vehicles back on the road. Does anyone need anything?

[Defender Mike]

John B needs 49 bits. I will need 107 parts as mentioned earlier. See there is a daily driver 1957 series 1 for sale in Carnarvon in todays paper.
Mike

[Cliffy]

I'm soooooooo close to getting an 86 and yet sooooooo far!:(
You know what I mean Andy.:cool:
If need that son of a marahka!!:p

[klonk]

Andy

Sorry I missed you at the weekend, seems work always gets in the road of fun. Good to see you didnt find all the 80''ers though.
Bit of a shame things werent as expected down the swamp, you have just destroyed a local legend, but maybe the locals should have known better!

Cheers Steve

[andy_d110]

Andy

Sorry I missed you at the weekend, seems work always gets in the road of fun. Good to see you didnt find all the 80''ers though.
Bit of a shame things werent as expected down the swamp, you have just destroyed a local legend, but maybe the locals should have known better!

Cheers Steve

Hi Steve,

Yes there are some goodies down your way. There are a few more 1950 80" I know of in Mt Barker too but I didn't get to catch that bloke either! Hopefully be coming back down to Denmark soon to pick up some parts from the 49 wreck.

The little 80" at the swamp looked good though from what I could see. It is a shame that it's not a 48 but this is the reality 99% of the time. It's the 1% that keeps us looking though!

How's Klonk coming along?

Andy.

[Cliffy]

Ooooooo VERY close now!!
Just need SWMBO sign off!

[klonk]

How's Klonk coming along?

Andy.

Its good to have something to look forward to! Worked last weekend, work this weekend, State 10m air rifle comp for daughter in Freo after that. Then maybe.

Cheers
Steve

[Cliffy]

I now own an 86!!!

[Defender Mike]

C'mon Cliffy show us some pics.:)

[Cliffy]

Nothing I would like to do more BUT it has not left it's old owner yet!! ;o(

[klonk]

Good to hear Cliffy,

It will be a nice landy when its finished. Sorry to hear its still here, but it will give me more time to get my badge off the front grill. Its the wrong one for it anyway.:tease: (ask Andy about that).

Dont forget to drop in if you come down to get it.

Cheers Steve

[Cliffy]

It's on it's way!!

Should have pics Monday night.
Yes the previous owner has told me some more of this vehicles history......I'm stoked!!

[Defender Mike]

Karma they say is a good dead that comes back,well I am now inclined to believe in it. I found a very nice Series 2 wagon in Albury on Friday a genuine barn job 6 cyl original paint unmolested or modified. Its not what I want so put some pics up on the series 2 page. Quick as a flash the series 2 boys were onto it. Pm'd the details of the owner off on Saturday morning. Now I asked Gromit if he knew of any series 1's and he put me onto a lady selling one in Victoria. I checked out the photos and have bought it .:)50570

[Landy Smurf]

that is heaps nice looks very straight ans fairly rust free. what is like inside and what is it like mechanically.

[Defender Mike]

5057650576
that is heaps nice looks very straight ans fairly rust free. what is like inside and what is it like mechanically.

Seats have been recovered and I would not be surprised if the vehicle was restored previously back in the 80's or 90's it should not look this good. I also notice the front grill panel apears to be steel not aluminium. John B tells me some replica ones where made of steel.It was running 6 months ago before storage now has no battery needs a repair to the fuel pump (diaphram) and rear brake slave cylinders . I dont think it will need a complete restoration just a tidy up and repair mechanicaly.I cant believe my luck:).

[Defender Mike]

This one shows more inside with a blinker switch and very tidy bulkhead.

[Landy Smurf]

i wouldnt bother with a full resto either. it is in very good condition in and out. just a tidy up and general mechanical fix(hopefully). are you going to start a new thread on it? oh and what is it going to be called?

[Landy Smurf]

is it a late 88inch s1?

[Landy Smurf]

i am pretty sure that plate in the middle above the gearbox tunnel will have the chassis number on it

[JDNSW]

Your Series 1 looks very nice. And I guess that answers "where in Perth" to look for a Series 1!

John

[Defender Mike]

South Australia is the place to be, i have found 2 good series 1's over there of late not to mention the couple that got away. The prices are oright and vehicles have fared better due to the dry conditions. Now who wants the 107 at Milicent that is now surplus to my requirements, Andy this is right up your alley!!!!

mike :)

[andy_d110]

Looks good Mike.

Definitely a lot better start to series one ownership than the 107" you found! There aren't many 88" series ones getting around Perth. There is one more now!

Now the fun part of getting it home and ready for a summer of fun.

Andy

[Cliffy]

Good find!!
Damn, my series vehicle trips may finally get some takers??!!!

[gromit]

5057650576

Seats have been recovered and I would not be surprised if the vehicle was restored previously back in the 80's or 90's it should not look this good. I also notice the front grill panel apears to be steel not aluminium. John B tells me some replica ones where made of steel.It was running 6 months ago before storage now has no battery needs a repair to the fuel pump (diaphram) and rear brake slave cylinders . I dont think it will need a complete restoration just a tidy up and repair mechanicaly.I cant believe my luck:).

Mike,

I think there was a period when the front grille panels were made of steel, my '56 has a steel panel (you can tell by the surface rust....).

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1327.jpg


Glad the Series 1 is going to a good home for a fair price.


Colin

[JDNSW]

Probably wrong, but I seem to remember reading that 88s & 109s went to steel, perhaps with the vibration of the diesel in mind. And, of course, being interchangeable, these could now be on any of them (well, not 80" - I don't think they are interchangeable)

John

[Landy Smurf]

why would they not fit on an 80

[Cliffy]

Ah! Should have got the Anti-christ tonight but I delayed delivery due to the storms.
Pics tomorrow?!

[marcushemsted]

Hi,

This is my first post so please bare with me!

I have a '58 very early series 2, I believe the 142nd short wheel base off the production line. It is a hard top ute, and I have the old canvas hood which is too rotten to go on but could be used as a template.

The car is fitted with a V8 SD1 motor and runs through the standard 4 speed box with a fairey over drive attached.

It was running until the clutch master cylinder failed a year or so ago. I changed the master cylinder but never got round to bleeding it as I could work out how to get under the floor to the slave cylinder.

I am looking for a home for the car and am open to offers.

The car needs a bulk head, and I have one which is as good as new, no rust and kept under cover sitting next to the car.

I also have a spare transfer box housing with specially machined gearing to increase the high ratio by 23%, this will allow the removal of the (weak point ) overdrive or mean that it can be run in line to up the gearing even more, if the box will take it. This will fit the early series box I'm told, I bought it of a guy that made them in the UK about 10 shears ago and fitted one to a diesel series 2 ute and towed a heavy trailer and he said he had no issues.

The chasis needs a rear 1/4 welded on, or start with a new chasis, a few other bits and bobs to go with it, bonnet, window frame and glass etc etc

Cheers,

Marcus
Across Africa in a 101, 2003!

[Landy Smurf]

best bet when selling things is to place it in the markets section and ad a few photos

[Defender Mike]

i wouldnt bother with a full resto either. it is in very good condition in and out. just a tidy up and general mechanical fix(hopefully). are you going to start a new thread on it? oh and what is it going to be called?

whats in a name a series 1 by any name is but a series 1 but bluey may stick by the sound of it due to the colour. I will see what turns up when i pick him up. He's already sexed by the sound of it. :)

[bella008]

Hello there everyone! Newbie here.:D Anyway, I read an article which may interest you guys since I know most of us here are fascinated by Series 1 Land Rover. According to it enthusiasts will have an opportunity to buy a Series 1 Land Rover that had been custom-built for Winston Churchill in October. The renowned vehicle will be sold off in England. You can get a car finance bad credit loan (http://www.cardealexpert.com/auto-loans/) if you want the new car.

[Landy Smurf]

some one has posted that before. but thanks for posting it anyway. i thin they said 50k-60k pounds i would not be surprised if it gets more

[Defender Mike]

Good find!!
Damn, my series vehicle trips may finally get some takers??!!!

Yes I will be there Cliffy but if that is really you in the avatar I might have second thoughts. Mike

[Cliffy]

Yes I will be there Cliffy but if that is really you in the avatar I might have second thoughts. Mike

Shut up!

[Defender Mike]

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[Cliffy]

That's cause you iz a orrible little man bomardeer Beaumont!

[JDNSW]

why would they not fit on an 80

Early 80" do not have the round headlight cutouts, and I have an idea some of the dimensions are slightly different even in the later 80" with round light cutouts.

John

[Defender Mike]

[ATTACH]50813[/ATTACHjK

Just drove it straight up onto the trailer. Found out all the history from the owner who has been looking after it for me for the last 40 years. Now for a leisurely drive home across the nullabour .ile

[Landy Smurf]

now for the interesting half of the trip. good luck interested to seee more photos and info when you get back

[Defender Mike]

50869 just up the road from Bordertown is Keith the home of the late Andy Caldacotte we miss him . Also the home of the Landrover on a pole see pic a waste of a 80 inch of you ask me perhaps they could be persuaded to replace it with a fibre glass relics.50870

made it to Ceduna tonight and phoned ahead and booked an ocean view room and a seafood platter with a nice bottle of Chardonnay . 50871
The 90 defender is doing a top job as a prime mover I am very impressed with the power on hills it just keeps pulling. Should be back on Perth tomorow night . 50872 see if you can find the 3 landrovers on this picture.
Mike

[Defender Mike]

I reckon a few Perthy series 1 people need to get together over a steak and an ale and meet face to face yes even Cliffy scary as it may sound. I looking forward to some serious series 1 fun.

Mike

[Cliffy]

Yeah I'm up for that, even if we all have to get there in non-series 1's (130 for me~!):cool:

[Defender Mike]

Arrived back in Perth yesterday evening unloaded and trailer returned. Absolutely exhausted after driving from Ceduna almost non stop. Had a power nap for 2 hrs.I havent had a chance to real god look yet but these is some rust in the bulkhead that will need to be repaired nothing major. The brake matercylinder is seized. The water pump needs replacing and the carby cleaned. It runs but wont rev. Should be able to get it driveable in a week or two. I found an owners and workshop manual under the seat plus some spares. At Ceduna we ran into another member From this site Bob on his way to pick up some series 1 fire pump bits. I have some leads on where I can get hold of a sft top frame and possibly a capstan winch.
Mike:)

[andy_d110]

Well done on making it back to the good side of the country. It looks even better now it's in WA.

I see you have an early 80" badge on the rear cat flap. Hang onto that!

How bad is the bulkhead rust? I know of a rust free 88" out in menzies that would be good for parts.

[Landy Smurf]

it would be a fair effort for someone to steal it. i saw a s1 on a pole near toowoomba but i think it was a later s1.looking forward to seeing some more photos and more info.

[Cliffy]

Chinook?!

[Defender Mike]

I'm am sitting in it just taking it all in the rust is easily repaired nothing major.50948 both sides under the trays same place and in the centre just below the screen50949 I can't believe how good this thing is its. 2 years older than me and only looks half my age lol. 5095050951 all the wiring is working lights etc but the internals of the headlights have rusted away I'm the lower side.50952 will post a few more pics later.

[Defender Mike]

A few more pics50953 1948 badge on rear door50954 swing down number plate50955inside the tub50956 pork pies without the cut out for number plate light50957 original wheels are all ROH Australian made not year dated like most.

[Defender Mike]

5095950960[/ATi
Inside the tank like new[ATTACH]50961build number it is a ckd assembled at pressed metal company .50962

[Defender Mike]

50966 spare spark plug thinghy's50967other bits and pieces 50968crank handle50969 mystery bits 50970manuals

[digger]

Mike,
I have been advised you didnt apply for a historic item of significance release from SA... as a result it will need to be returned to SA please... I can meet you half way if it helps...say coffin bay at the yaught club for seafood night?

[Northern Lander]

Congratulations its a good find. :D
The year date on the rims will be on the inside under the tyre near the valve.
It changed around 52/53. I wrecked a vehicle that had 2 dated rims on the outside and 2 dated on the inside, they were only 2 months apart.
Hope this helps

Wardy

[Defender Mike]

Mike,
I have been advised you didnt apply for a historic item of significance release from SA... as a result it will need to be returned to SA please... I can meet you half way if it helps...say coffin bay at the yaught club for seafood night?
Its over the border now and what comes to WA stays. Although it nearly didnt pass the border inspection they made me get bthe gurnie out and do a bit of extra cleaning.:)

[Defender Mike]

Chinook?!

Over kill,a huey would do the job but a Franna would be cheaper especially off peak at around 3am LOL<:)

[Cliffy]

Yeah but where's the fun in using a crane!

[digger]

why is the title of this thread
"Where to Look in Perth for a series 1 "???

So far you've popped over to GOC (Gods Own Country) to pinch one
(a nice one by the looks!) and started planning to rip another one off!!??
(It is a waste but also if you read the plaque with it , praises them for opening the country up...)

Methinks may have to close that border again!!!



Keep showing us the photos!

cheers

[Defender Mike]

why is the title of this thread
"Where to Look in Perth for a series 1 "???

So far you've popped over to GOC (Gods Own Country) to pinch one
(a nice one by the looks!) and started planning to rip another one off!!??
(It is a waste but also if you read the plaque with it , praises them for opening the country up...)

Methinks may have to close that border again!!!



Keep showing us the photos!

cheers

WE wont be pinching any more for a while. I must say they look after them over in SA. There is still a 107 down at Milicent .:)

[andy_d110]

WE wont be pinching any more for a while. I must say they look after them over in SA. There is still a 107 down at Milicent .:)


Wait till you see what myself and another character have found...

[Defender Mike]

I will tell you tomorrow!!!!!!:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

While having a few vino calapsoe's yesterday we have come up with a name for our new S1. We went from safari to daktari to Elsa my wife loved Born Free. So Elsa it is a bit of an African flavour but there were lots over there.:)
Mike

[back_in]

Digger
Have a word with the Traffic boys at Ceduna
a defect or two would make it a hard
if all else fails
I could sell you one or two
cheers
Ian

[Defender Mike]

The border is manned by West Australians and they didn't want us bringing any SA dirt across the border. In fact they pulled out the gurnie and made me wash a bit more off that I had missed. They worried about die back although I thought that was in WA not SA.:) Funny thing is the dirt washed off on tye WA side of the border and would be picked up by the tyres of vehicles heading further into WA.

Mike

[Landy Smurf]

i have been buying seeds lately and noticed that i can buy from any state but people from TAS and WA cant

[Defender Mike]

To coincide with the acquiring of one of South Australias most treasured assets (my 56.... 88 inch) I have found a new abode complete with swimming pool to make the wife happy and huge shed for yours truly with 3 phase power if requried . The perfect place to host a gathering of landrover series 1 & Defender nutters. As soon as we have moved in and settled into the rythem of life in a new suburb an event worth your attendance will be advertised. :o


Mike

[digger]

To coincide with the acquiring of one of South Australias most treasured assets (my 56.... 88 inch) I have found a new abode complete with swimming pool to make the wife happy and huge shed for yours truly with 3 phase power if requried . The perfect place to host a gathering of landrover series 1 & Defender nutters. As soon as we have moved in and settled into the rythem of life in a new suburb an event worth your attendance will be advertised. :o


Mike

Congrats, but I know you are only moving to try and dodge the SA mob reclaiming our heritage!!

Enjoy and I hope the house (and shed and pool!) are a source and place of great happiness and prosperity!

[Defender Mike]

Nice 109 on farmclearingsales.com.au $6000 registered and running original condition . http://www.farmclearingsales.com.au/images/marketplace/ads/1335702640.jpg

It's in SA sorry digger!

[Landy Smurf]

it looks pretty good. for 5k would be fairly good. but maybe even 6k would be ok if it runs well

[digger]

Nice 109 on farmclearingsales.com.au $6000 registered and running original condition . http://www.farmclearingsales.com.au/images/marketplace/ads/1335702640.jpg

It's in SA sorry digger!

Mike Im starting to think this thread needs re titling....

something like "NOwhere to look in Perth for a Series 1 so rip em out of SA!!":D

:) It does look OK doesnt it?...unsure its not one they had up before and may have had some work.

[andy_d110]

Mike Im starting to think this thread needs re titling....

something like "NOwhere to look in Perth for a Series 1 so rip em out of SA!!":D

:)

You still have time to join the Land Rover 48-53 register and receive the next issue of "Full Grille", then you can see what is still being found in WA!

[digger]

You still have time to join the Land Rover 48-53 register and receive the next issue of "Full Grille", then you can see what is still being found in WA!

But if I do that I cant afford to get bits for my cars!!

I looked at a 49 built 50 the other day (firewall lights etc) still
straight as a die, on a farm, has no windscreen, fuel tank leaks and unusable and tailgate replaced with a wooden planked one! (actually looks good, uses hinges made to look same etc and still has the horns and chains on it!) had short truckcab, but no doortops..

Belonged to his g/father, still runs and he wont sell, reckons he wants to keep using it for the kids to drive on the farm!!!... I have offered a running/registerable S3 109 hardtop 6cyl in exchange even offered to put new wiring loom through but he wont budge.... Looks like his kids will be driving around in it in the paddocks and around the shearing sheds etc...

(I am still checking but I may have a spare suitable tank and windscreen but am not sure want to part with them! will keep talking to him about it-- they are nice people and I dont think will trash it for no reason etc..)

Didnt get the numbers... dated via radiator/generator and grille (lights thru grille model) and I take their word that it is as it has always been since g/dad had it... apparently he didnt like the talgate and swapped it fairly early, they cannot locate the metal one..

[andy_d110]

I looked at a 49 built 50 the other day (firewall lights etc) still
straight as a die, on a farm, has no windscreen, fuel tank leaks and unusable and tailgate replaced with a wooden planked one! (actually looks good, uses hinges made to look same etc and still has the horns and chains on it!)... apparently he didnt like the talgate and swapped it fairly early, they cannot locate the metal one..

LR053 should be able to tell us but I remember something about wooden tailgates being standard on a certain chassis range from a certain dealer. Does it have the land rover logo painted on it?

[digger]

LR053 should be able to tell us but I remember something about wooden tailgates being standard on a certain chassis range from a certain dealer. Does it have the land rover logo painted on it?

No not that I recall, but they believe their g/father did it. (Interested to hear about the story there though!! do tell LRO53!)

[Cliffy]

Just looked at a 86" & a 107" just over and hour from Perth.
The 86" is just a shell but the 107 is about 95% complete and in pretty good nick.
Both had great bulkheads and chassis as they came from station country.

[Cliffy]

And i just found an 80" + 86".

Plenty of Series 1's in WA.

[digger]

And i just found an 80" + 86".

Plenty of Series 1's in WA.


great! I need a pair of front guards and a tub :) (for an 80")

[Cliffy]

There is a guy here in Perth-ish that has alot of dismantled 80" units.
Will you pay freight?

[digger]

There is a guy here in Perth-ish that has alot of dismantled 80" units.
Will you pay freight?

will PM you...very interested!

[Defender Mike]

There is a guy here in Perth-ish that has alot of dismantled 80" units.
Will you pay freight?

That wouldn't be you would it Cliffy

[Cliffy]

Not me bro.
Guy wants me to buy all thought but alot of unusable gear and I have to take all.

[Defender Mike]

Well we better check it out i suppose any winches, pto's ,88 bulkheads, wiper motors, etc:)

[Cliffy]

get Andy in a car and pick me up on the way thru.
Can go and look at the 80" & 86" on the same day.

[Defender Mike]

I finished moving cleaned up my new shed. Put the series 1 in the shed up on stands pulled off the wheels and brakes ,master cylinder ,water pump all removed and soaking in clean up fluid. need sum tubs and some molasses next week. next job the roof and door tops scome off ,guards off , bulkhead out and off to Ferace auto rust.
Mike:)

[Defender Mike]

get Andy in a car and pick me up on the way thru.
Can go and look at the 80" & 86" on the same day.
Sent you a PM. Now John B has finished the Aus Safari (12 th place not to shabby) We should all get together and have alook at what this guy has. John has a 86 and a 80.
Mike:)

[JayBoRover]

Sent you a PM. Now John B has finished the Aus Safari (12 th place not to shabby) We should all get together and have alook at what this guy has. John has a 86 and a 80.
Mike:)
Yep - and I have a trailer or two.;) (...and miraculously I finished the Safari and I'm still fit and healthy:angel:). I'm heading down to Busso this weekend for a bicycle ride ("Lighthouse to Lighthouse" = 120km's) but happy to work in if I can to look at S1's.

[Cliffy]

You guys will have to wait till Nov.
I'm off to Japan.
I found an old series II over there and a 50th anniversary v8 auto 90 which was sold b5 Incould buy it!

[Defender Mike]

Yep - and I have a trailer or two.;) (...and miraculously I finished the Safari and I'm still fit and healthy:angel:). I'm heading down to Busso this weekend for a bicycle ride ("Lighthouse to Lighthouse" = 120km's) but happy to work in if I can to look at S1's.

push bikes are more dangerous than rally bikes be carefull:D

[JayBoRover]

push bikes are more dangerous than rally bikes be carefull:D
Cycling:
- Broken jaw - surgery, two Titanium plates
- Broken hand - surgery, pinned and cast for 6 weeks
- Lot's of missing skin on knees, shoulders, elbows, forearms, lower back, scrubbed clean with surgical scrub brush to remove sand grains:eek:

Rally / enduro motorbikes:
- Posterior dislocation of shoulder - 7/8ths torn rotator cuff, fractured humerous head, Burkhart lesion - surgery, permanent restricted movement.
- Ruptured spleen, several fractured ribs - dodged a bullet with no surgery (good at self healing - practice makes perfect:D)
- Torn MCL and grade 2 strain of ACL - self healing again, phew.
- Multiple fractures to 7 bones in foot - no surgery (no bones left large enough to operate on!)

Still closer to death on the motorcycle I think, so it depends on your perception of "dangerous".

[klonk]

Mind if I join in, Sounds like a good excuse for a weekend off to come up and kick some skinny landy tyres. Im getting lonely down here! Im also after some bits, mainly a rear spring for an 80''.

John
Sounds like I need to come up and help you with your 80'', its lower to the ground and it wont hurt so much when you climb in.:) Goodluck this weekend.

Cheers Steve

[Defender Mike]

Cycling:
- Broken jaw - surgery, two Titanium plates
- Broken hand - surgery, pinned and cast for 6 weeks
- Lot's of missing skin on knees, shoulders, elbows, forearms, lower back, scrubbed clean with surgical scrub brush to remove sand grains:eek:

Rally / enduro motorbikes:
- Posterior dislocation of shoulder - 7/8ths torn rotator cuff, fractured humerous head, Burkhart lesion - surgery, permanent restricted movement.
- Ruptured spleen, several fractured ribs - dodged a bullet with no surgery (good at self healing - practice makes perfect:D)
- Torn MCL and grade 2 strain of ACL - self healing again, phew.
- Multiple fractures to 7 bones in foot - no surgery (no bones left large enough to operate on!)

Still closer to death on the motorcycle I think, so it depends on your perception of "dangerous".

I think have had more big scares on the pushy although fewer injuries. At least when racing everyones usualy going the same direction.

[Defender Mike]

On my way back from Xmas Creek stopped off in Meeka for the night. Got talking with a local next thing I'm out in the bush looking for lost landys. We found heaps several with good bulkheads unfortunately all are very early series 2. Not a 1 to be found. An old mate looked like RM's dad told me that the 80's were the best mustering vehicle ever. He wished he still had one instead of the 20 or so suzuki's laying around.
Mike

[JayBoRover]

On my way back from Xmas Creek stopped off in Meeka for the night. Got talking with a local next thing I'm out in the bush looking for lost landys. We found heaps several with good bulkheads unfortunately all are very early series 2. Not a 1 to be found. An old mate looked like RM's dad told me that the 80's were the best mustering vehicle ever. He wished he still had one instead of the 20 or so suzuki's laying around.
Mike
Don't be too close minded there Mike - a good S2 bulkhead is a worthy candidate for a project to many people!

[Defender Mike]

Do they fit ? I also found attached to bulkhead already relased from its vehicle a very nice looking throttle or govener control with notched quadrant. Heaps of gearboxes, diffs, wings straight tubs for utes a nice hard top for swb. Dash panels look the same as S1 . because its so dry up that way everhting looked pretty good. There is even a later model V8 wagon with light roll damage.
Mike

[Defender Mike]

Back in Albury if I get a chance will have a look for any barn finds.