1954 Royal Review 47160049

[1950landy]

Bit more done this week.
The bumper has to go on first, then the valance panel, then the radiator support panel.
Next job is finish off and bolt up the mudguards.
The boosters for the 6x6 camper arrived so I guess I better get on to that job too.
So much to do, so little time.
Keith
Never enough time when you are retired , especially when you have a couple of daughters & son inlaws always wanting something done at there place . Glad i didn't have 6 kids:angel: would never work on the cars

[1950landy]

Picked up the parts today . & called into John Bradshaw . He will tell you about all the parts when he sees you. I have to go back up as there was twice as many parts as he origionly showed me so a ute & box trailer wasn't enough room , at least a nother ute load to pick up :D

[1950landy]

Keep with the period. Should it not be a black enamel?;)
Took your advice & painted frame black enamel , just have to paint the Singer sign & badges on the ends gold & work out how the tentioner goese together , it was pulled apart when i bought the sewing machine:mad: Meryll now wants the 1904 singer S/M done up , i will have to replace all the veneer on it & find some draws:cool:

[digger]

Took your advice & painted frame black enamel , just have to paint the Singer sign & badges on the ends gold & work out how the tentioner goese together , it was pulled apart when i bought the sewing machine:mad: Meryll now wants the 1904 singer S/M done up , i will have to replace all the veneer on it & find some draws:cool:

Have a very similar singer here to the one photographed, the Minister for War and Finance tuned it up too (timing was way out at first) .

Can I send you photos of anything at all to show you how its set up?

On the Royal, this is one of the best resto threads Ive seen for ages, well done and great work.. as said it would be magnificent to see it in MELROSE.. or in fact anywhere!

[1950landy]

Have a very similar singer here to the one photographed, the Minister for War and Finance tuned it up too (timing was way out at first) .

Can I send you photos of anything at all to show you how its set up?

On the Royal, this is one of the best resto threads Ive seen for ages, well done and great work.. as said it would be magnificent to see it in MELROSE.. or in fact anywhere!
Yes thats is OK . I still have to do up the 1904 Singer , I am going to see how the tentioner is put together on it so I can get this ones right.
Yes Keith is a clever bugger , can turn his hand to anything.

[123rover50]

Photos of the tour show Police drivers except for Queensland which shows Army.
Can anyone identify the uniform, colour of the beret, regiment etc from this photo?

Keith

[Steve Td5 130]

Hi Keith

Cannot help with that,

Looks like the one that Paul Freestone bought and removed the glass back from claret red was the colour.

Steve

[123rover50]

Hi Keith

Cannot help with that,

Looks like the one that Paul Freestone bought and removed the glass back from claret red was the colour.

Steve

Thanks Steve, Have not heard of that one, can you tell us more?
Is Paul Freestone still around?

[Killer]

Keith, if you read the caption on the photo, it says it was an ex serviceman display, so that may explain why someone in the forces was given the honour of driving HRH.

Cheers, Mick.

[Steve Td5 130]

Hi Keith

Paul Freestone owns Freestone Transport in Melbourne

He bought the car at Government Auction about 7 years ago for about $ 25,000

When he bought it he cut the back off and put a hoop set and canvas from standard series 1 on it so he could drive it at the beach house.

That's as much as I can tell you because I no longer work for him.

He did show me some photo's of it.

Steve

[123rover50]

Keith, if you read the caption on the photo, it says it was an ex serviceman display, so that may explain why someone in the forces was given the honour of driving HRH.

Cheers, Mick.

Here are a couple of photos of them at the Toowoomba Show Grounds.
Both cars have Army drivers there as well.

Keith

[123rover50]

Another at Townsville.
Sorry its a bit small.

[1950landy]

Hi Keith

Paul Freestone owns Freestone Transport in Melbourne

He bought the car at Government Auction about 7 years ago for about $ 25,000

When he bought it he cut the back off and put a hoop set and canvas from standard series 1 on it so he could drive it at the beach house.

That's as much as I can tell you because I no longer work for him.

He did show me some photo's of it.

Steve
It may have been one of thosr later S1's the gov . sold 2 of them.

[bobslandies]

Here are a couple of photos of them at the Toowoomba Show Grounds.
Both cars have Army drivers there as well.

Keith

Army drivers from Royal Car Company. See earlier posts.

Bob

[bobslandies]

Army drivers from Royal Car Company. See earlier posts.

Bob

Can't seem to edit the last post so:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/1736823-post33.html

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/50177-ceremonial-series-1s.html

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/1747954-post37.html

Bob

[123rover50]

Army drivers from Royal Car Company. See earlier posts.

Bob

Why only Queensland?
Photo,s of other states show Police drivers.
Which earlier posts Bob In this thread or another?
Got a link?

There we go .
Thanks, you were doing it while I was posting.

Read all those last year. Still cant find the explanation for drivers from different services.
What colour beret and what regiment they came from.

[123rover50]

Hi Keith

Paul Freestone owns Freestone Transport in Melbourne

He bought the car at Government Auction about 7 years ago for about $ 25,000

When he bought it he cut the back off and put a hoop set and canvas from standard series 1 on it so he could drive it at the beach house.

That's as much as I can tell you because I no longer work for him.

He did show me some photo's of it.

Steve

Wow, paid $25,000.00 for a Royal Review then cut it up:o

[bobslandies]

Why only Queensland?
Photo,s of other states show Police drivers.
Which earlier posts Bob In this thread or another?
Got a link?

There we go .
Thanks, you were doing it while I was posting.

Read all those last year. Still cant find the explanation for drivers from different services.
What colour beret and what regiment they came from.

Hi Keith,

I have spoken to the ex-Australian Protective Service officer who used to drive the two later Series Land Rovers and the Daimler (just to keep them running) that were stationed in Sydney at the Commonwealth Vehicle Pool. He is trying to find some of the retired Commonwealth drivers who may have other photos. Not sure yet if only Army drivers drove in the first Royal Tour but certainly in later Tours there were also what would be now called "close protection" officers from the Commonwealth Police and some from the Commonwealth Investigation Service involved in the immediate vicinity (to look out for troublemakers such as those who write letters to the Queen and Governor-General about real or imagined grievances and mentally disturbed persons who considered they were of Royal descent) and they were all competent to drive the various vehicles if necessary.

When he finds out more I will add to this great thread.

Bob

[Steve Td5 130]

Wow, paid $25,000.00 for a Royal Review then cut it up:o

Yes I know it was very disappointing to see a car of that vintage in mint condition having that done to it.

What he did tell me about the car is that it only had 8000 k's or miles on the clock and it was serviced every 3 months by the government mechanics.

If you want any more information about it you should give them a call I am sure he will send you some pictures and a story about the vehicle if you ask.

Steve

[123rover50]

Yes I know it was very disappointing to see a car of that vintage in mint condition having that done to it.

What he did tell me about the car is that it only had 8000 k's or miles on the clock and it was serviced every 3 months by the government mechanics.

If you want any more information about it you should give them a call I am sure he will send you some pictures and a story about the vehicle if you ask.

Steve

I have already, and sent Paul an email. See what happens now:)

Keith

[Steve Td5 130]

Hi Keith

Let me know how you go:)

Steve

[Landy Smurf]

Your project is going great , where are you up to now?

[123rover50]

Hi Keith

Let me know how you go:)

Steve
I got his email address from his workshop but have not had a reply from him.
Keith

[123rover50]

Your project is going great , where are you up to now?

I keep getting sidetracked with other things that have to be done:(
All the wiring is pretty much done, I just have to work out what to do with the rear indicators and number plate. They did not have a number plate so I am thinking towards a removable light board such as found on boat trailers.

Keith

[Landy Smurf]

That would be the go make what ever has to be on it that wasn't originally on removable.

[123rover50]

Bought some plastidip to do the handles. It will need a couple of coats.

[OverlandByLR]

Hi there
Just finished reading the whole thread.
Excellent workmanship:D
How is the restoration going??
All the best
Kc

[123rover50]

Thanks for the kind words.
Gee time gets away. October since my last post.
Been out of action with a buggered back again. The discs are disintegrating but on pills that seem to have deadened the pain a bit so am getting around now.
Started sewing up the rear seats to try and get the back done .
Pics later.

[wrinklearthur]

A bout of bad back isn't the best.

Take it steady mate.
.

[The ho har's]

When we were down in Kyogle the other week, someone was talking to me about a Royal Review that has never been registered. It went straight to the Goondiwindi property ??? after it ferried HRH around on an early tour. Maybe I should have asked further questions for you:( Do you know of it??

Mrs hh:angel:

[123rover50]

Nope. Might be worth someone chasing it up.
No reason why there is not more out there.

[1950landy]

Thanks for the kind words.
Gee time gets away. October since my last post.
Been out of action with a buggered back again. The discs are disintegrating but on pills that seem to have deadened the pain a bit so am getting around now.
Started sewing up the rear seats to try and get the back done .
Pics later.
Did you find out any more about your knee, can they fix it ?

[zulu Delta 534]

Photos of the tour show Police drivers except for Queensland which shows Army.
Can anyone identify the uniform, colour of the beret, regiment etc from this photo?

Keith

That shot shows one of a select few drivers who were selected from various RAASC units (predominantly the RAASC school) and especially trained to form the Royal Visit Car Company for the 1954 visit.

Whilst studying various photographs of the use of the Company vehicles, you may note two different uniforms worn on separate occasions and this was dictated by the formality of the event. (either dress "blues" or standard Khaki drill.)

This Company not only operated the LandRovers that this forum is interested in but also a fleet of cars (Daimlers/Humber Super Snipes), as well as trucks used for the transport of luggage; which if you imagine the scale of the events held across the country, plus the staff involved and also the variety of different types of functions the Royal Party attended, you will visualise as being slightly more than the normal suitcase per person!
One or two original members of this elite Company still survive today and are members of the Army Transport Association.
I have taken the liberty of contacting one of the original drivers involved and he is only too happy to answer any questions you may have on the subject should you contact him. Just remember that he is an even older phart than either you or I, so make allowances and you should get the info you require. (See PM re contact details)

For further info see; Neville Lindsay's book "Equal to the Task" where a short description of the Unit is given on page 106. (About halfway down the paragraph)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/1141.jpg

The Uniforms you see in the photo from the book is standard army "Blues - Walking Out" uniform (Formal gear). If you look closely you may note a red stripe down the side of the trouser leg as well as a red band around the cap. In a black and white shot the uniform is easily to mistake for a Police uniform but when seen in colour there is very little similarity.

This diagram is taken also from "Equal to the Task".
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/1142.jpg

Berets were navy blue and the cap badge was the RAASC badge which in turn was based on the Order of the Garter.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/1143.jpg
Hows that for a selfie? Excuse the fluff, it hides away for years at a time nowadays.
You may have some difficulty finding a RAASC badge as the Corps was disbanded in 1972 and replaced by the RACT. Similar shape badge but they have lost the "Order of the Garter" (which to the youth of today means very little!!)

This Unit was raised and based in Sydney and all operations and logistical planning was carried out from there. Vehicles were despatched to the various areas as they were required, as were the staff, and as the Royal party flew from centre to centre (eg in NSW; from Sydney to Canberra then Wagga and Lismore etc.) the vehicles and staff were "leapfrogged" in advance to these areas. When she arrived at an airport, a car and driver was there to meet her, or in the case of a showground visit (as in the case of Wagga Wagga where I lined up as a tacker) a Landrover was dispatched, as well as a truck or two for the Royal Party's luggage - Massive logistical organisation just in that alone). This was duplicated in every state the Royal Party visited. (With a bit of investigative detective work and endless searching and dating photographs, you may be able to ascertain at what points of the tour your vehicle was actually used for the purpose it was designed.)
Most Country Area visits were centred around larger cities/towns where rail access was available, and this made it easier for, firstly transferring kids from outlying districts to travel to the centre and secondly allowed these vehicles to be ferried around the country in advance by the same means.
This Company provided the Transport for HRH all around Australia at all her stop-over points.
Hence the number of vehicles and staff required for the short visit.
Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
Regards
Glen

[123rover50]

Thanks Glen. Great info.
Shows I was wrong in assuming the other uniforms were police. B&W photos in the books dont show the red stripes and band around the hat.
Keith

[123rover50]

Rh corner seat

[123rover50]

Both corner seats.

[123rover50]

Pulled the glass from the old rusty frame ready to install in a better one.
For those that dont know, it is possible to date the glass with the Triplex code etched in.
On the logo the letters T,R,E,X, represent the four quarters of the decade.
Our is in the 50,s so a dot above the R means the second quarter or April, May or June.
The word TOUGHENED has a dot under a letter representing the year of the decade. No dot is 1950, a dot under the T is 51 etc.
In my case the dot is under the U meaning 1953.
The dot for the quarter is over the I where it is not supposed to be, so could be an R or an E.
Most of the dated bits on this 54 model are dated mid 53
These are LHS and RHS screens.
Its amazing to think that after all these years roo shooting etc , the original glass is still intact.

[digger]

24 Feb 1954 - Sleek cars for the Queen (http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/26592802'searchTerm=) "williams land rover"&searchLimits=

stumbled across this article about Royal vehicles for the tour, thought it
may interest you and spark some more movement in the thread
(I'm getting Royal Review withdrawals!) :)

[123rover50]

Thanks Digger, I missed your last post, dont know why as I go into new posts each time.
Anyway, I am back into it again. Got some other stuff out of the way.
Wet last weekend so spent both days carving this flagpole out of some stainless then polished it.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/564.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/jackstaff_zps6f00bdfd.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/565.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/jackstaffampflag02_zps6e23a7c3.jpg.html)

Keith

[1950landy]

Cant be much more to do to it. When are we going to see it in the flesh?

[123rover50]

Patience Wayne:angel:
I know its been a long time but will finish it this year as it is the 60th Anniversary of the Royal tour.

Sewing up the bum rests this weekend, picking up the perspex for the screens next week. Still have to sort out how I will fit the carpet up front but getting there:)

[1950landy]

Hasn,t been that long restorations usually take at least 3 years . I've been 5 years on the mini & still have to do the body & trim. Can't get interested keep finding other things to do.:cool:

[Homestar]

Hi Keith, Cam has his heart set on painting his series 3 the same colour as the Royal Review. Do you have the paint code by any chance for it, or the car shown in a previous post.

This one -

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

[digger]

Keep it up Kieth, doing a superb job!

Love your work.

[123rover50]

Hi Keith, Cam has his heart set on painting his series 3 the same colour as the Royal Review. Do you have the paint code by any chance for it, or the car shown in a previous post.

This one -

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/slow-workshop/60905d1369467274-1954-royal-review-47160049-rover-emerald-car-club-day.jpg
The colour of the originals was called Royal Claret.
I had to make it up from some of the faded original left under the numerous coats and from photos of the one in the Gaydon Museum.
It was too red I thought at first so we added more black. To me it still looked too red so I put a flat black undercoat under it. That looked OK.
It may not be true to the original but it suits me:D
See if this spec sheet is readable.

[123rover50]

Well thats the Bum Rests finished.
Carpets next then pick up the Perspex Tuesday (hopefully)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/475.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/rearseatsroyal_zpsfae07e0c.jpg.html)

Keith

[1950landy]

I've said it before & I'll say it again Keith , " You are a clever bugger":BigThumb:

[123rover50]

The Crown, courtesy 1950 landy.

Thanks Wayne:clap2::clap2::clap2:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/321.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/Royal/IMG_1345_zpsf98c0d63.jpg.html)

Keith

[1950landy]

VERY SMART . Just need for ann to dress up as the Queen.:D Is she practiceing the wave.:o

[wrinklearthur]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/320.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/321.jpg

Well Done! :)

[123rover50]

Thanks Arthur, bit of a difference.
Picked up the Perspex for the rear today.
See how it fits tomorrow. I cant find the proper big headed set screws to hold it so will have to use washers. But hey nobody will know.
Really needs some kind of a clip on cover so when towing on a trailer it does not get full of dust, rain ,etc. Needs thinking on.

Keith

[JDNSW]

Thanks Arthur, bit of a difference.
Picked up the Perspex for the rear today.
See how it fits tomorrow. I cant find the proper big headed set screws to hold it so will have to use washers. But hey nobody will know.
Really needs some kind of a clip on cover so when towing on a trailer it does not get full of dust, rain ,etc. Needs thinking on.

Keith

It looks good enough that a closed trailer would have its points! How about fitting pipe hoops to the trailer and a tarpaulin over that? Depends of course on your having your own trailer!

John

[123rover50]

It looks good enough that a closed trailer would have its points! How about fitting pipe hoops to the trailer and a tarpaulin over that? Depends of course on your having your own trailer!

John

We looked at a second hand one yesterday. Bloke said it cost him 6 grand and he has only used it once. we offered 4 1/2 but he knocked it back.
I could build one for less.
We have the single axle you saw with the Tickford on at that wet expo a couple of years ago but if I ad a cage it would go over the max wt hence just a cover to keep the wt down. A full cover would flap and wear out the paint on a big trip.
Another trailer , tandem axle and cage would be the best.

Keith.

[1950landy]

Hi Keith, why don't you sow up a tonneau cover for the Royal, you could attach it to the pipe between the windscreen brackets than use sky hooks to attach it along the sides & back.:cool::cool:

[123rover50]

Thats the plan:angel:
Actually I will make it in two pieces. One for the back and one for the front.
I find it hard to sleep at nights as my head seems to be buzzing with ideas. Then by morning they are just a memory:(

[1950landy]

I know what you mean some times I am still awake at 3am :mad:. You will just have to shape it up over the steering wheel. I beleave you'll do it you seam to be able to achieve anything .:D

[123rover50]

Working against the clock now.
Towing it to the Expo in Sydney, leaving Wednesday.
Fitted the perspex screen and spent all day working out the cockpit cover.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/1110.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/IMG_1369_zpsb560489b.jpg.html)

Keith

[1950landy]

VERY SMART , THE VEHICLE & THE OWNER. SEE , I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT. :BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb: :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

[digger]

Superb work... a great thread too!

Dont forget a mob of photos when its on display (and of course gleaming in whatever sun you can find)

excellent work.

[123rover50]

Thanks Digger.
I have been trying to bring up a bit of a shine. Wet sanded back with 1200 grit then use a cut and polish. Its not too bad but my spray painting skills have to be worked on. There is still a bit of orange peel underneath.
Perhaps needs more wet sanding.
Next time.

Keith

[Seriestwo]

What an amazing transformation, you have done a great job there. Cant wait to see it in the flesh one day.

[123rover50]

Well its all snugged down ready to roll in the morning.
I have left the hubcaps off in case they "go missing" on the way down:(
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/880.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/Royal/IMG_1375_zps50cde17c.jpg.html)

Keith

[Killer]

Have a great trip Keith and Anne, hope to see the finished Royal in the flesh soon.

Cheers, Mick.

[1950landy]

DITO :)They should be the most interesting vehicles at the Landrover Expo.:D:D:D

[incisor]

bet you get a few waves on the way down :p

have a great trip!...

[1950landy]

bet you get a few waves on the way down :p

have a great trip!...
But did Ann take her Tiara with her so she can wave back:D Has she beeb practicing the wave.:o Hope we do see you at ABD the following weekend.
You need to show it off your good work.:p

[123rover50]

But did Ann take her Tiara with her so she can wave back:D Has she beeb practicing the wave.:o Hope we do see you at ABD the following weekend.
You need to show it off your good work.:p

So we have to leave Rosevale early Sunday.
Who is going to lead the way.

[digger]

Well its all snugged down ready to roll in the morning.
I have left the hubcaps off in case they "go missing" on the way down:(
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/09/880.jpg (http://s939.photobucket.com/user/123rover50/media/Royal/IMG_1375_zps50cde17c.jpg.html)

Keith

I see you took them off the Royal also :D

[wrinklearthur]

Well Keith, I can see a couple of reasons in your photo why I am disappointed that I'm not going to the Sydney Expo. :(
.

[1950landy]

Well Keith, I can see a couple of reasons in your photo why I am disappointed that I'm not going to the Sydney Expo. :(
.
ME TOO:(

[123rover50]

Anne has just put the birds that are coming into their cages and we are off.
She is currently careing for two Rainbow Lorrikeets, one dove, one galah, and one Tawney Frogmouth.
I dont have mobile internet so last post till return.

Keith

[1950landy]

I wonder who got the best Series1 restoration at the Landrover Expo:cool:
Would it have been Keith:banana::banana::banana: YES :BigThumb:

[Landy Smurf]

I am not sure if this has already been posted but just encase it hasn't. at 3:47 onward there is some video footage of a 1954 series 1 land rover in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TIgMoQCja4

[Landy Smurf]

and some close up footage in this one at 27:57 and again at 1:01:30. some maybe same footage as the above video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4VxxkSwHvw
Here is one on bondi beach at 1:13
Video: Archive footage: Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh make first visit to Australia in 1954 - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/8831485/Archive-footage-Queen-Elizabeth-II-and-Duke-of-Edinburgh-make-first-visit-to-Australia-in-1954.html)

[123rover50]

Good find Tony.
Thanks for posting those and good to meet again at the Expo.

Keith

[digger]

It looks positively black doesnt it.

Great footage

[1950landy]

Ha Keith , I see :eek: Princess Ann is in Brisbane for 4 days, they are probely looking for a sutable vehicle to show her the sites of Brisbane in . She would be quite safe in the back with the bullet proof perspex screen around the rear tray:D It should be worth a few grand in rental :cool: then you could get a limo licence & do weddings:(
Wayne

[123rover50]

Ha Ha.
Saw that on TV last night.
Said the same to Anne. Its a low key trip so low profile.
They can look me up if they want too:cool:

[Landy Smurf]

Just as you are about to finish I found you a model to work off :p
1954 Land Rover Series I 88" Royal Review Diecast Model | Legacy Motors (http://www.legacydiecast.com/1954-land-rover-series-i-88-royal-review)

[123rover50]

Yes Tony, they have only just been released.
I bought one:cool:
Its modeled off the one at Gaydon so has bits the Aussie ones did not have.
Also they call it an 88" instead of an 86".
Still its quite good though:)
I should ad I got mine from Apex Replicas in W.A. Local rather than OS. Andrew seems a good bloke and is a Land Rover owner as well.
file:///C:\Users\KEITHA~1\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\ 01\clip_image001.jpg (http://www.apexreplicas.com.au/)

Keith

[Steve Td5 130]

Hi Keith

That looks the same as the Landrover that Paul cut up and modified to use at his beach house.

Cheers

Steve

[123rover50]

Steve, you better tell us more, is it able to be rescued?
Keith

Sorry Steve, just reading back through the thread and you have mentioned that before. I had tried to contact him but no luck.
Why anyone would pay 25000 bucks for a Royal Review then convert it to a ute is beyond me.

[Steve Td5 130]

Hi Keith

I totally agree with you.

Cheers

Steve

[123rover50]

Andrew from Apex Replicas from whom I bought the model Review had access to some of Faulls Motors Import Ledgers and found this and sent it to me.
Third line down, a 54 Land Rover to the Royal Tour.
The Month is missing but as its after Nov 13 it is possibly Dec the 2nd as the next line is 1955.

Thoughts in this, Diana, Bob, anyone?

Keith

[Carzee]

Trawled some photo results from 1970 and 1977(!!!!) and number plates..

see NAA pics attached

[Carzee]

more att

[Lotz-A-Landies]

All the NSW Royal Tour cars were re-built and sold off as regular vehicles after the tour finished.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/slow-workshop/91192d1424928237-1954-royal-review-47160049-royal-tour.jpg

[1950landy]

Keith, John Dean tells me the LRO mag with the article on the Royal is out in the UK now . I am going to the paper shop at Milton tomorrow to see if they have it yet, they get them sent air mail, if they have them I will get two And send you one . Most paper shops won't have it until April.

[123rover50]

Thanks Wayne.
John writes a good story so it should be an interesting read.

K

[digger]

Kieth,
want a preview??

Royal Review Land Rover restoration | LRO.com UK (http://www.lro.com/features-reviews/featured-vehicles/1503/royal-review-land-rover-restoration/)

[123rover50]

Thanks Digger.
John (the writer) looks the part in the uniform ay.

Keith

[1950landy]

So do you:D

[S3ute]

Keith,

Hello from Africa - sitting in the departure lounge at Johannesburg airport and picked up a copy of LROI on the news stand.

Great article on your truck. Came across really well.

Cheers,

Neil

[1950landy]

HI Keith , The LRO mag with the story about your Royal is in news agency now. I picked up a copy this morning & just about to read it.
Wayne

[123rover50]

Thanks Wayne.
We are going in to town shortly, I will pick one up.
Keith

[wrinklearthur]

I went into my Newsagent yesterday and there wasn't any. :(

But today I looked through the window and there it was. :banana:

And I have already read pages 114 through to 118. :D
.

[123rover50]

Well I guess we are allowed them.
I had decided to make a new light board to hang on the step. While in autobarn I thought a couple of LED combined indicator, stop, and tail would work fine, so bought them.
Went to fit them up.
No go.
Of course I know diodes only work one way but I have used singles before by swapping the polarity of the wires around. That works on singles but not with a cluster that has a common earth.
Why wont it work? HRH is 1954 and wired positive earth:o
I dont want to change that so its back to the store for a couple of bulb clusters.

Keith

[Killer]

Glen (Zulu Delta 534) had a similar problem when he put LEDs on his 80", I think he came up with a solution in the end.

Cheers, Mick.

[1950landy]

I couldn't get LED's to work on Landy or the MG & i've made them neg to earth.

[wrinklearthur]

If you are handy with a soldering iron and if you can get into the insides of the light, all that needs to be done is lift each LED and resolder the LED back in, the opposite way around.

[seanyb]

Hi Keith,


A mate of mine, Bobslandies mentioned to me quite a while ago that you were after a set of the plates that were used on the old Royal Visit vehicles. I know that you had some repros produced for your Land Rover, but I just tracked down a collector in WA who has a set in his collection. He said he was more than happy to send through some hi-res photos of the plates if you wanted to look at them. I've attached some low-res images. Not willing to trade or sell them unfortunately but for your info.


Cheers,


Sean

[123rover50]

Thanks Sean, nice photos.
Arthur Goddard has an original that 1950landy photographed for me. We based the repro on that and I think it came out OK, so that will do for now. Thank your mate, the collector, for the offer. Nice collection.
I would like to make up a Uniform one day like the driver in that pic of yours. I have made up one of the "Dress Blues" like the Tassie Drivers wore.

Keith

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and now its a source that you can use to measure pennants, pennant posts etc with to see correct sizes.

Its amazing whats out there, someone has collected all these emblems etc and yet the car itself was out rabbitting!!

[123rover50]

I appear not to have updated this for a while.
It was not getting any use while I was caring for my late wife so I decided to sell it.
While it was advertised , I had no serious offers. Admittedly it was during Covid so a bad time to sell.
I put it on the UK Land Rover Register and sold it the next day. I would rather it stayed in OZ but thats the way it goes. The buyer organised all the shipping etc , all I had to do was get it to Brisbane Wharf.
Now its for sale again in the UK.
I was sent a link to this .

Testing the Queen's modified Land Rover Series 1 around Goodwood - YouTube (https://youtu.be/WxizHnxg_y0'si=3Yc_5AS6sFLiNdzg)

Keith

[123rover50]

And now its sold again. 86000 quid.

Bonhams : 1953 Land Rover Series I 4x4 Royal Review Vehicle Chassis no. 47160049 Engine no. 47103609 (https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27998/preview-lot/5736828/land-rover-series-1-86-royal-review/)

Keith

[incisor]

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[1950landy]

And now its sold again. 86000 quid.

Bonhams : 1953 Land Rover Series I 4x4 Royal Review Vehicle Chassis no. 47160049 Engine no. 47103609 (https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27998/preview-lot/5736828/land-rover-series-1-86-royal-review/)

Keith

Hi Keith, Patrick sent me the selling price other day, was going to send to you but with having to go to hospital for Meryll to have tests every few days just didn't get around to it. Don't you wish that was in your pocket.
Wayne

[1950landy]

LR 860002 made 109.000 Pounds

[123rover50]

Hi Keith, Patrick sent me the selling price other day, was going to send to you but with having to go to hospital for Meryll to have tests every few days just didn't get around to it. Don't you wish that was in your pocket.
Wayne

Well Patrick knows what they are worth now I could not get $30000 here in Oz and I was not going to give it away. The Poms appreciate that sort of thing.
Just used the money from it to buy a new John Deere 5050 Tractor. Coming tomorrow. I cant use the money where I am going so may as well buy something useful. The Stepson who gets the place when I kark it does not like my A414 or my Ford 3000 so might as well sell them. The JD should keep him happy[smilebigeye].

[123rover50]

https://live.staticflickr.com/4691/39251518321_9f308c34f5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22NwhTT)Royal 01 (https://flic.kr/p/22NwhTT) by Keith Cree (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141809689@N05/), on Flickr