1968 Series 2A Rebuild

[Landy Nut]

OK not sure if this the right forum page but you can enlighten me if it needs to be relocated.

OK attached are some pictures of my next project. A 1968 Series 2A 109" Station Wagon. It is ex Germany via Zambia and registered in SA as a 1970 model but the chassis plate and chassis number indicates it is a 1968.

Over the next few months, 5 or 6, it will be pulled to bits and restored back to it's original standard.

The colour will be Chrome Green with Cream wheels and Cream roof. The interior will be Chrome Green with cream roof linings and black upholstery. The seats are very nice "bucket" type which are original from when it was imported. The interior was originally fully upholstered and it will be done like that again.

Started today to remove axles and springs so that can be stripped down and serviced. Spring will be refurbished and new shackle bushes and shocks fitted.

Had a Chev motor fitted when I bought it with 3.9 diffs. The engine is already out and getting ready to fit a reconned 2 2/5 and refurbished gearbox. Will then also fit 4.7 diffs.

[JDNSW]

Looks like a very interesting project. A couple of questions/comments.

The colour and history suggest to me that it may have come to Australia with the German geophysical company Prakla Gmbh (now after several mergers/takeovers part of Schlumberger). I remember seeing one that looked similar in Qld in 1969. Do you know whether this is the case, or do you have any more information on its history?

If delivered in Germany, it will have had a number of differences to Australian delivered ones, including LHD. It would be interesting to note evidence of these during your restoration.

John

[Landy Nut]

Looks like a very interesting project. A couple of questions/comments.

The colour and history suggest to me that it may have come to Australia with the German geophysical company Prakla Gmbh (now after several mergers/takeovers part of Schlumberger). I remember seeing one that looked similar in Qld in 1969. Do you know whether this is the case, or do you have any more information on its history?

If delivered in Germany, it will have had a number of differences to Australian delivered ones, including LHD. It would be interesting to note evidence of these during your restoration.

John

OK.

The feedback on this vehicle, was that it first went to Germany to SULZBACH ROSENBERG in West Germany in 1970. According to the chassis number beginning 262 it was a RH drive for export. It was then sent to some Zambian mission and the ended up in SA in 1971/2. According to the chassis number this a 1968 model. :cool:

It has different trim inside and the seats are a smallish type of bucket seat with contoured backs. It is fully upholstered including all the doors, roof linings and fully matted which is rare. :)

Will take about 5 to 6 months to complete the project.;)

[ezyrama]

OK.


Will take about 5 to 6 months to complete the project.;)

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: That's what I said about Ralph. 5 yrs later I am almost finished.:D. Seriously though, nice truck.
Cheers Ian

[Landy Nut]

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling: That's what I said about Ralph. 5 yrs later I am almost finished.:D. Seriously though, nice truck.
Cheers Ian

The last Shorty rebuild took me 5 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This one has a bit more work so am estimating about 6 months.;)

Attached a picture of my last completed project. A 1961 Series 2 88". Was a hybrid 2/2A station wagon and converted it to a Series 2 truck cab.:)

[loanrangie]

The last Shorty rebuild took me 5 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This one has a bit more work so am estimating about 6 months.;)

Attached a picture of my last completed project. A 1961 Series 2 88". Was a hybrid 2/2A station wagon and converted it to a Series 2 truck cab.:)

Thats a beautiful shorty, 5 months i guess you must be retired, what part of SA are you located ?

[Landy Nut]

Thats a beautiful shorty, 5 months i guess you must be retired, what part of SA are you located ?

Hi, yes I am retired and live on the South coast at Winklespruit about 60Km form Durban.

I have attached a couple more pictures of my Shorty recently completed.

Regards

Landy Nut

[russellrovers]

Hi, yes I am retired and live on the South coast at Winklespruit about 60Km form Durban.

I have attached a couple more pictures of my Shorty recently completed.

Regards

Landy Nut
hi ex lewis drive toti well done jim

[Cobber]

Looks like a good wagon, with an interesting history :BigThumb:

I wanted my 2a to take 6 months, it now been 8! :D work does seem to take up a lot of my time! :D Good luck with the build. It should be interesting for sure :BigThumb:

[ezyrama]

The last Shorty rebuild took me 5 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This one has a bit more work so am estimating about 6 months.;)

Attached a picture of my last completed project. A 1961 Series 2 88". Was a hybrid 2/2A station wagon and converted it to a Series 2 truck cab.:)

Very very nice!!. I like the chequer plate side sills. I haven't been able to find any sills for Ralph, so I might go that way. I have to fit a spring loaded side step for SWMBO anyway, so that would work well as a kick plate. Look forward to watching the re build.
Regards Ian

[Dinty]

Is Ralph a 88", I have a set of deep sills for a Series 2, I'm located in the Hunter Valley NSW cheers Dennis:angel: