86" - 1954

[ellard]

Hi there all

Well after years of hard life around the farm - the time has come of a bit of a tidy up........


Electrically (D lights are tempermental on rough roads).
Engine - still runs but did have water in the sump (I suspect it was drowned in the creek by the kids)
Body - needs a tidy up and possible a re-paint (sustained a few dents - due to a 9 & 12 year old kids driving it)
Considering a hard top - although they can be difficult to find.
etc
I obtained this little vehicle for parts - but soon realised it was more than just a parts vehicle when I had it running the day it was dropped off (What more do I say but thank you Ian)

Well sharing some pictures:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/741.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/742.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/743.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/744.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/745.jpg

All the best

Wayne

[101RRS]

Definitely too good to wreck

[stevep]

Wayne,
It looks great - just needs a coat of red paint to match the others:D

regards
Steve

[JDNSW]

Wayne,

How many is that?

John

[OverlandByLR]

Hi Wayne
What Type of hard top cab or full hard top?
if you are looking for a cab top there is one on Gumtree
LAND ROVER SERIES 1 86'' 107'' UTE CAB | Engine, Engine Parts & Transmission | Gumtree Australia Bathurst City - Bathurst (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bathurst/engine-engine-parts-transmission/land-rover-series-1-86-107-ute-cab/1006968089)
all the best
Kc

[WillD]

I don't know what it is, but I am suddenly and completely in love with these beauties. Dad got himself a new SWB defender, which must be making me see these oldies in a new light.
I live in the city but think that an 80" or an 86" like this would be so good for chucking a surfboard in and shooting over to one of the beaches. Perfect summer truck. I honestly don't think that there is a cooler car out there then these series 1s...

I am so jealous of your truck! Don't paint it, the rust and faded paint adds character!
If you ever want to get rid of it PM me :)

Will

[Landy Smurf]

that is a heaps good s1 as others and yourself have said to good to wreck. seriously you must be a s1 magnet

[wrinklearthur]

Oh for a series one 1954 86" soft top fix!
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[OverlandByLR]

Hi again
Here is a full hard top on ebay
landrover series 1 swb | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/landrover-series-1-swb-/261110641655?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ccb6833f7)
all the best
Kc

[Defender Mike]

Found one laying on the ground at a station near Meekathara a couple of days ago. I might even get rid of mine to help fund the rag top.
Mike:)

[Mike_S]

I've got to get me one of these little S1's for summer trundles. I know where there is one, but I'm buggered if the owner will sell it :( barely has a scrap of paint left on it and that's really a massive part of the charm I reckon. Much like the one at the top of this thread, I'd have that in a heartbeat. The numberplate's a belter as well !!

[ellard]

Hi there all

Sorry been away for a few days, the 86" are great little off road machines and as some one said:


Oh for a series one 1954 86" soft top fix!


They are the best, cruising down the dirt tracks with the wind in your face "Priceless"

All the best

Wayne