Series IIa chassis under Series II?

[Grizzly_Adams]

Hi folks,

The Chassis on Molly (1959 Series II 109) is not in a good way and I've been offered a Series IIa chassis in good condition.

Will a Series IIa chassis work for a Series II?

From what I've read there should be minimal (if any) differences between a Series II and Series IIa chassis, however my concerns were raised when in my research I noticed that Richards Chassis in the UK have a separate section for Series II and Series IIa chassis.

Any advice appreciated.

Regards.

[Bearman]

Same chassis as far as I am aware.

[isuzutoo-eh]

There is one bracket in the II's engine bay that the IIa doesn't have, that's the only difference I know about. May be only on 2 litre petrol engined sII chassis though.

[snowbound]

many moons ago on a remote island in PNG I had to build 1 useable LR from a series 3 and a 2A The S3 had a good chassis, not much else. The S2a had more good components but the chassis was shot. Somehow I got a workable machine out of that and in a non resource situation. hence started my love affair with land rover. AND yes it is a love affair :)

[wrinklearthur]

Was the result a love-rover? :p

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Actually, according the registration authorities, this thread should be Series II body over a Series IIa chassis, because that will be the result of the rebuild.

Make sure you get the ID plate to match the chassis.

[123rover50]

many moons ago on a remote island in PNG I had to build 1 useable LR from a series 3 and a 2A The S3 had a good chassis, not much else. The S2a had more good components but the chassis was shot. Somehow I got a workable machine out of that and in a non resource situation. hence started my love affair with land rover. AND yes it is a love affair :)

Many many years ago on a remote island in PNG (New Ireland) I did much the same. Anything is possible with a bit of effort:)