Series 2 & 2a pics.

[gumby190]

Post your pics.
I would just like to see what others have done to their Series 2's & 2a's.

[Dinty]

G'day All, I cant post pix but if you have a bo peep at the link you can see what I have been up to over the past 6 years or so Series 2A 88 GS restoration -REMLR (http://www.remlr.com/dmshed.html) that should give you an idea or 2 cheers Dennis:wasntme:

[JDNSW]

As you can see, it is used for work......


John

[Slunnie]

This was my IIa shorty that I bought cheap with a Datsun SD30/5sp with Salisbury and lot of rust.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/12/695.jpg

It was a great learning experience for me as it had a V8/LT95 out into it, sprung over on 37" claws, Toy axles and pushed out to 100 wheelbase from the rear axle with a coil conversion. Sadly it was chopped up and scrapped as I wasn't happy with the chassis condition. My thoughts were confirmed when disposing of it, as there were some weak points found.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/12/181.jpg

[Slunnie]

The next is a Series II ute which I named Ute2 - as it was the second ute after the blue shorty. The name was a bit of a play on words with the band U2 also.

I bought it on Ebay a year ago and decided that this would be the "hindsight" truck, including everything that I would have done differently after the previous jigger. I was a semi ex-mil in great shape with what seemed to be a replacement chassis. It had a 2.25 petrol, whined and smelt like it was burning. Something special to drive, especially after coming out of a Disco2.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/12/698.jpg

This one has evolved somewhat over the last 12 months, and has a V8/LT95, Toyota steering, Toyota boosted brakes, Toyota axles etc. the guards are also an enhanced military cut. Tyres in the pics are 37's, though these will come back to a 35/36 to clear the headlights. This pic is a little old, but it's running now, but just waiting for a wire job.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/328.jpg

[Phoenix]

I didn't realise that you'd cut the first one up, let alone gotten that far with the 2nd one Slunnie :eek: Nice work though :cool:

[Gromit68]

Hello everyone,
My name is Gromit the Land Rover. I was sent over to Australia in a box and assembled by the Pressed Metal Corporation in early 1969. I can't remember much of my early days in Australia but somehow I ended up in Orange, NSW where I was forgotton about. Many of my parts were taken away from me for other Land Rovers while I sat sadly in a paddock.

I was rescued from Orange and taken to Cowra by Mike Leys. Mike gave me a diesel engine from a Series 3, a new gearbox, fixed my brakes and gave me a new coat of green paint.

But then Mike got more interested in an older Land Rover called Fitzgerald. So I sat in Mike's garden under the washing line for a few more years. One day, a young couple arrived in a fancy green Range Rover and took me back to the naval base in Jervis Bay. I took a long time to get there but I didn't break down! I lived proudly at the Naval college for another year until I helped my new owners move house again to southern Sydney.

I regularly help with the gardening and I am the only car big enough to carry my owners and their labradors around. I do like to leave messy oil stains on my driveway to mark my territory though.

I've also proudly taught at least two young people to drive!

My current owners are in the process of tidying up my interior and preventing me from leaking oil everywhere. My worst one is the rear diff pinion seal.

I have a Toro overdrive and can do nearly 60mph on flat roads, but I don't like going up steep hills very quickly.

I also have two horns: an 'angry' horn in the centre of the steering wheel that I use to yell at those funny cars from Korea that like to swerve in front of me.
My 'happy' horn says "oooooohgaaaah". I often use this to say hello to other Land Rovers and nice people who wave.
I have tough ex-Army Olympic bartread boots to make lots of noise when I go fast and they help me keep my grip on muddy roads.

I look forward to another 40 years of getting around, although I do hear my owners talk excitedly about a new Defender. I haven't seen one on the road yet, but I'm sure it can't be as useful as I am.

I'll be trundling around the southern highlands and the south coast over the Christmas holidays, so if I pass by, please give a wave to my owners or flash your lights at me.

Merry Christmas
Gromit

[Gromit68]

Two more pics of Gromit

[olmate]

If you use the link to (olmate) in my signature block you will see what I have done to my 2A.

[Fusion]

All i can say is .... i hope my IIa turns out as well as all these great landies :)

[Bisho]

lovely to meet you gromet! all us sydney series owners should catch up as soon as i fix desmond's half shaft breakage. I missed the drive out to wiseman's ferry!

john

[wayne]

I am toying with the idea of doing a 2A rebuild I was just wondering if military vehicles have more robust drive trains and chassis than civilian models

[Dinty]

G'day All, No they are exactly the same with some minor exceptions, diff/strengthening ribs as std on all S2A's cheers Dennis:wasntme:

[ellard]

Hi there

Its been seen around a few times - but now we have our own section "2 & 2A"

Its a 1964 Series IIa Ex Army Fire Tender - with a PTO centre mounted coventry climax pump. The restoration took over 5 years but well worth the wait.

Well enjoy

Wayne

As found

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1422.jpg

Pictures taken at the Royal Adelaide Show - used for a display of Firefighting equipment throughout the ages.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/09/1513.jpg

Picture taken on route to Blinman for the Jamboree 2007

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/12/89.jpg

[2a utestar]

HI,This is my major project a series 2a ute a lot of work has been done and a lot is just reassembley,just can't wait to drive it.:)


Glenn.

[numpty]

HI,This is my major project a series 2a ute a lot of work has been done and a lot is just reassembley,just can't wait to drive it.:)Glenn.

Shame about the Holden engine.:D

[UncleHo]

G'day Numpty :)

Yes, it would much nicer with a 2.25 litre 4 cyl in it or even a 200 TDI;) but at least it is being restored, and it looks like it will be a good job too :D

cheers

[Getting out of Landys]

Post your pics.
I would just like to see what others have done to their Series 2's & 2a's.
hi its Bruce, thanks for the link!

[gumby190]

No worries, I hope you manage to clear out your collection.

[stage1slave]

here is our ex military 11a with it's younger stage1 brother. The 11a has been highly modified. These include holden 173, high ratio tc, barn door,dulux weather sheild duco, head lights moved, bucket seats etc. All done by previous owner/s. The interior has also been changed heaps by someone who had far too much spare tome on their hands!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/01/466.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/65.jpg

[discopete]

My 1970 2a.

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Cheers,
Pete

[Newbs-IIA]

Here is my IIA - yet to be restored
(click for bigger pic)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/505.jpg (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/newbs-MOPAR/Land%20Rover/MaryvaleNewShed200308039.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/234.jpg (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/newbs-MOPAR/Land%20Rover/LandRover028.jpg)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/507.jpg (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/newbs-MOPAR/Land%20Rover/LandRover026.jpg) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/235.jpg (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/newbs-MOPAR/Land%20Rover/LandRover025.jpg)

[Dauntless]

Here are some pics of my 1970 Series IIA. Obviously it needs some work...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/635.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/636.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/637.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/638.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/639.jpg

[Rangier Rover]

Here are some pics of my 1970 Series IIA. Obviously it needs some work...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/635.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/636.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/637.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/638.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/639.jpg
That is a good original. Not many of them left. Very straight for its age:)

[Dauntless]

That is a good original. Not many of them left. Very straight for its age:)Thanks mate. It's been in my family since the early 70's, and I'm happy to say it still has the original 2.25 petrol 4 in it.