II and IIa owners own up !!!

[Fusion]

Just interested to know how many AULRO members have series II and IIa's .

[Blknight.aus]

yep that would be Kermit.

[LR V8]

ummm....

Convict, Rusty, Missy and Wreck

:twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:

but Wreck is about to be reduced to components.....:angel:

Pete

[Slunnie]

Yeah, I do. :blush:

Ute2 I call him.

[UncleHo]

G'day Folks :)

Yup! a 1968 2a GS would be my mode of transport "Aggie" by name "Reliable" by nature,AKA 172-484 that's it in my avatar :D owned it since 1986.

cheers

[Lucy]

Lucy is a circa 1962, 2a shorty, had her for 7 years, currently locked in the shed waiting some care and attention, was my daily driver for 4 years. She is part of the family!

[BigJon]

I have one and a half IIa's. One is the chassis, diesel engine block, rear tub and axles of a 109.
The other is a complete tray back 109 with the LR 6 cylinder petrol engine.

[Brisruss]

"VirginBlue" is a IIA trayback.

[incisor]

sig says it all

[Lotz-A-Landies]

The closest I can get is 3 series 2Bs. 1 December 1967 then a January 1968 and a June 1968.

Diana :(:(:(

Addit: Pic of Capt. Pneumo
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/1125.jpg

[sujoslandy]

just joined the forum and i have a series 2 landy under restoration, motor just completed.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

The Numpty's have one

1864 SWB ex-mil named Castrol...needs some work still...going but not road registered as yet

at 143 years old I don't doubt poor Castrol needs some work! :D;)

Diana

[Outlaw]

Rachael is a '70 2a ex-mil GS

Pics to come of restoration once i start :D

[Grizzly_Adams]

Molly is a 1959 Series II LWB w/ hardtop under restoration.

Part of the restoration work will be removing the hardtop and replacing it with a softtop, so if anyone needs a hardtop......

[Fusion]

This is my 2a under restoration :p

[gumby190]

Daisy

[olmate]

olmate. ;)

[medic455]

I have one that goes. NZ Army SIIa Shorty that is my everyday transport and a SIII 109 GS that is my first complete rebuild project (once we get our new house build, or so I'm told:wasntme::angel::oops2::rulez: by SWMBO) and I have the best part of two others that are for "parts"

[JDNSW]

My farm ute is a 2a - see the thread with pictures of 2as.

John

[2a utestar]

As my name says i'm own a 2a ute thats getting restored slowly

[4bee]

Restored 1966 SWB soft top with Capstan Winch.

I don't call it anything, unless something busts.:D

[George130]

Should be picking up mine around the end of Jan:D

[srowlandson]

1964 SIIA 109 Tray for me,

just pulled down for a respray. should be on the road in 6 weeks (famous last words)

[RobHay]

1964 Military Series IIA 109 ex Fire Tender but in a GS Configuration - running.

1971 Military Series IIA 109 Workshop - running.

Both are due to be restored once this damn shed of mine is built/finished:mad:

[p38arover]

This would be easier with a poll.

I have a IIA trayback

[tony]

1963 2A workshop under on off again resto..

called landrover

T

[rovers4]

I have a modified IIa SWB.
It started life as an oil burner but now has a Holden 6 with Genie extractors.
It also has Salisbury rear and Ser III front diffs, and therefore 10" power drum brakes.
There is a Fairy O/D unit. Also a big Bull Bar, two big Cibies and recliner seats.
There are multiple shades of green paint on it and it has tow bars front and rear. It will probably go on the market in around twelve months.

Rovers4.

[Turtle61]

Yup. 1961 88.

- iRek

[stage1slave]

yep, we're guilty, got 1 an 1/2 of them .....1968 109 an a chassis whats having a s3 body put on it.

[akelly]

Yep - The Ute With No Name (TUWNN). SIIA SWB ute, 6 cyl holden, toro OD, mil springs and shackles, 3/4 tilt.

Anyone with a late diesel motor in good nick, just taking up room, let me know :)

[Rangier Rover]

Just interested to know how many AULRO members have series II and IIa's .
Yep... 67/109 and 69/88. They are a bit rough on the edges. 69 is still in use here. Has been a good one.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Here she is pushing a large auger pack. Has been moded a bit but still all original runing gear.
Cheers RR.

[Rangier Rover]

Yep... 67/109 and 69/88. They are a bit rough on the edges. 69 is still in use here. Has been a good one.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6077&stc=1&d=1200189582
Here she is pushing a large auger pack. Has been moded a bit but still all original runing gear.
Cheers RR.
Here is the 109. Pulled head and replacing expasion plugs.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6118&stc=1&d=1200291915

[Getting out of Landys]

i have 5

[Rangier Rover]

:
i have 5
:o:eek:

[rondo]

I've got two series 2a's both manufactured in november 1972.

[Seriestwo]

I have a Series 2 1958, first of the series 2 with series 1 engine. It now resides on the family farm and only gets used to run around the paddock.

[rockley12]

Got a series IIa tat goes but need help for rego. 1967 - as old as me!

[master chief]

Hey all,4x 2A workshop Landys,2x G.S.109 2A,s.:D

[MickS]

Series II - just got it the other day. :D And lovin' it.....

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Hey all,4x 2A workshop Landys,2x G.S.109 2A,s.:D
:nazilock::angrylock::bat::rocket::rulez::bangin: No one should be allowed to have that many Workshops!:)

Diana

BTW I will take the one in the top carport nearest Windsor off your hands. Then you won't feel so guilty!

[dolphint]

Yeah ...me too:cool:

[bent]

Yesere I have a 2A 1968 SWB
:)

[master chief]

:nazilock::angrylock::bat::rocket::rulez::bangin: No one should be allowed to have that many Workshops!:)

Diana

BTW I will take the one in the top carport nearest Windsor off your hands. Then you won't feel so guilty!

Hello all,Guilty,whats that,did i tell you W/S no.5 is on the way!:eek::cool:

[pk.hoarder]

Hi Mick,
another 2a ute for your list
called Betsy, not road reg'd at the moment but trundles around a property in the Adelaide Hills.
Power brakes but booster leaks so you have to stand on them REALLY hard...
Cheers

[Sleepy]

Just aquired a lovely SII ute (1960 model). Got no idea where to start, but I'm a sucker for punishment.... ;)

Paul

[Dauntless]

I have a 1970 IIA SWB. Link is in my sig.

[garryseries3]

Hi I have a Short Wheel base, year not sure, just started the motor today finished the rewire last week. All seems OK to road register. Am interested in talking to someone local regarding making this a daily driver. The motor revs excessive over 80 kms, not sure what is the most bullet proof, reliable chepist option to achieve it, has a 202 in it.
Regards Garry

[DODGE]

G day. the only real way to get the revs down is to see if you can find a cheap overdrive unit or change the diff ratios to 3.55 i think it is. even better would be the original 4 cylinder with a overdrive. enjoy:D

[Bigbjorn]

Quite easy to modify the 202 to handle sustain higher rpm's. Remember you are using a passenger car/light commercial vehicle engine that as built was meant to provide economical reliable travel mostly under 3000rpm for a long life. I had them in fleets that ran 300,000 plus k's without the lid coming off. Now a Holden car with 2.78 diff and auto as most were, cruised at 110k's at 3000rpm with no problems. Now remember the Torana with XU1 option. These ran 500 miles at Bathurst mostly between 5500 and 7000rpm, so high rpm durability is achievable and with factory bits. for a red engine you can fit big valves, stronger springs, after-market highspeed hydraulic lifters, and also hardened seats whilst you are at it. Two x 1 3/4" SU's and 186S/GTR split exhaust headers or extractors combined with a twin 2 1/4" exhaust system. Balanced engine. Mild camshaft regrind. Ask the grinder for recommendations. you want more oomph at higher rpm without too much affect on the excellent low speed torque curve. If you really want to get into it, get the crank and rods from a blue 12 port engine. Any decent crankshaft shop can modify the fully counter-balanced crank from the alter engine to fit a red engine.

[Jonno]

I've got 2 as well :D

[BBC]

My S11A just as she is:

http://www.aulro.com/app/showfull.php?photo=9368

She was our wedding Car:

http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/9367

[dandlandyman]

1969 88 2a - 243.....G. Lights still in the middle though.
Named 'Jess' in a fit of frustration - "I jess wanted to fix this and now I've got MORE to do.
4cyl petrol, 6cyl 2a clutch, s3 gearbox, Toro overdrive, 6cyl brakes (unboosted), blue hardtop with added vents and 'safari lights', goes topless in the Dry.

'Dorothy' is my 1968 2b 6cyl FC, named because she looks like a dinosaur (but in a good way). Needs a lot of TLC so I'm looking forward to the challenge.

[Shagy]

Guilty as charged, I have a 1969 series 2a, with original 2.25 petrol engine. Great mode of transport I suggest that everyone should have one the world would be a better place.

[Sideroad]

add me to the list,
1968 2A 109 ute, with over drive, capstain winch and holden 202.
and lots of bits and pieces.

[Newbs-IIA]

Sweet - 2nd post woooooo

got a 1970 109" IIA, ex-millitary too

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/2009/03/235.jpg (http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p255/newbs-MOPAR/Land%20Rover/LandRover025.jpg)

[Sleepy]

OK, Problem.
Bought donor vehicle.Solid 65 SIIa (no engine, no rust)
Mmmmmmmm.........Looks too good to dismantle.
Perhaps I could source a 186 or a nice 5 bearing or maybe even a Tdi and get this one going too?
Perhaps I need 3rd vehicle to get the other two going?
Perhaps I should join Land Rovers annonymous ;)


"Hello my name is Paul it's been three weeks since I've bought an old land rover...."

[Aaron IIA]

That tray top does look too good to pull apart. I would look for a 2.25 diesel to put into it. They are very efficient. You won't set any land speed records, but it will pay for itself at the bowser. This engine will bolt straight in, as it is the same block as the petrol.
Aaron.

[Sleepy]

That tray top does look too good to pull apart. I would look for a 2.25 diesel to put into it. They are very efficient. You won't set any land speed records, but it will pay for itself at the bowser. This engine will bolt straight in, as it is the same block as the petrol.
Aaron.

Good idea Aaron. I think it was originally a 2.6/6cyl so may have to frigg with engine mounts. But, hey, it's a Land Rover - anything's possible.

[Aaron IIA]

I don't know if the 6 cylinder was available in 1965. Post a picture of the inside firewall (just infront of the gearsticks) and this will show us.
Aaron.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

add me to the list,
1968 2A 109 ute, with over drive, capstain winch and holden 202.
and lots of bits and pieces.
Sideroad

Very interested on how your vehicle has a capstan winch connected to a Holden engine?

I don't know if the 6 cylinder was available in 1965. Post a picture of the inside firewall (just infront of the gearsticks) and this will show us.
Aaron.
The 6 cyl was only available in the Forward Controls until May 1967 - Series LR Dates - Timeline (http://www.series2club.co.uk/Time%20Line%20-%20Series%20Land%20Rover%20Dates.htm)

Diana

[Sleepy]

I don't know if the 6 cylinder was available in 1965. Post a picture of the inside firewall (just infront of the gearsticks) and this will show us.
Aaron.

I ran the serial number in CALVIN and it came up as a 67 SIIa 6cyl. (Previous owner told me it was a 65). Does that sound right?

This is the best shot I have at the moment.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I ran the serial number in CALVIN and it came up as a 67 SIIa 6cyl. (Previous owner told me it was a 65). Does that sound right?

This is the best shot I have at the moment.

If calVIN has given you that information, then it was an original Rover 6 cyl. What CalVIN can't tell you is exactly when it was built, only a date range when a particular suffix was used.

Diana :)

[Sleepy]

If calVIN has given you that information, then it was an original Rover 6 cyl. What CalVIN can't tell you is exactly when it was built, only a date range when a particular suffix was used.

Diana :)

thanks Di,
it shows as:



34703819D
347 Model: Land Rover, Series IIA
Body type: Basic
Wheel base: 109in
Engine: 6-cylinder
Model years: 1966-1971
Destination: Completely knocked down (CKD), right-hand drive (RHD)
03819 Serial number
D Design: Three significant design modifications
Suffix used from April 1967 till March 1968




I guess that makes it an 67/8 6cyl.

[UncleHo]

G'day Sleepy :)

Yes, your 6 cylinder 2a would be a 1967 model, as those vehicles would have been assembled in Australia at PMC corp at Enfield in Sydney, and as the 6 cylnder was more expensive, heavier on fuel, and not a lot more powerful, they sat on the showroom floors for quite some time, as you could buy a Toyota Landcruiser, or Nissan Patrol both of which had more useable power and better road speed for less money, and with vastly better after-sales service. so there were 6 cylinder vehicles sitting in showrooms for up to and sometimes over 12 months :( most of them being sold to Govt Depts at a large discount.

cheers

[Sideroad]

I'll post some pics soon, would be the best way to show it.

Sideroad

Very interested on how your vehicle has a capstan winch connected to a Holden engine?

The 6 cyl was only available in the Forward Controls until May 1967 - Series LR Dates - Timeline (http://www.series2club.co.uk/Time%20Line%20-%20Series%20Land%20Rover%20Dates.htm)

Diana

[gil'slandR]

hi yes I have two 109 tray tops , or you could say that one is not complete. It hase a 202 in it but ,not for long , the other is 6 cylinder.
also have a 96 tdi

[Sideroad]

8340


Sideroad

Very interested on how your vehicle has a capstan winch connected to a Holden engine?

The 6 cyl was only available in the Forward Controls until May 1967 - Series LR Dates - Timeline (http://www.series2club.co.uk/Time%20Line%20-%20Series%20Land%20Rover%20Dates.htm)

Diana

[kombi1976]

Just bought a '68 IIa ex RFS ute....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/228.jpg

[jerryd]

Hi,
I drive a 1964 Series IIa SWB, named "Stumpy". It's completely original including mechanicals etc. and I use it as everyday transport.It's totally rust free and just has a few dings here and there. I must say I prefer driving it to my other car which is a Ford Territory :eek:

[dickyjoe]

Gday All

I have 2 Series 2's.

The first is a 1958 Series 2 with the 2litre OIVSEV motor - In bits at the moment.

The second is a 1968 Series 2a ex army. Its also in bits :angel::angel:

[Olive Drab]

66 2a 109 one more brakeline and she's on the road again

[Olive Drab]

1966 11a 109" on the road in a matter of days. I want more of them and a forward control basket cases anything will do.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

... I want more of them and a forward control basket cases ...

I may have one of them - December 1967 - as for basket case I was planning on a ground up re-build and was acquiring parts when I ended up with 2 more. Now it's pretty much surplus to needs.

Haven't decided how/when to dispose of it yet.

Diana

[Shonky]

'Gus (short for Vagus) is a 1958 Series II SWB Hardtop. Would have originally been a 2L but has a 186 in it at the moment.

I have owned him since I was 15 but only recently started work on him.

Restoration is being documented in the Projects / Tutorials section. :)

[rover4life]

i have a series 2 shorty ex army that has been rolled and a rusted out chassy used to use it for the farm until the chassy consatinned on its self it sits doin nothing now...\i have a tray back 109 with the LR 6 cylinder petrol engine i am swapping out the shortys engine g-box and axel assemblys into the tray back to build an daily driver and for a bit of fun in the bush

Cheers Shaun

[blackbuttdisco]

I have a 1970 2a, it was a 6cyl but one of its pistons decided to part company at 100kph. didn't do it any good either. Then the search was on and father found a series 3 engine n gearbox from a coal mine landy north of adelaide. Vehicle had been run over by a big mine truck. Anybody who thinks it is easy to change from a 6cyl rover motor to a 4cyl diesel motor, had better think again. Despite it being the optional engine for the Landy the frustrating things were the small bits that had to be made up. leaving the gearbox where it was resulted in the injector pump being hard up against the firewall. Moving the whole lot forward meant making a distance piece for the rear propshaft and shortening the front one. This engine had the butterfly valve fitted to the inlet manifod which I used until I could get an alternator with a vacuum pump on the rear. When this was all up and running I fitted a turbo to it about 5000k later. This made it as fast (and better acelleration) as the old 6yl and a lot cheaper to run. I also had a 4core holden statesman radiator made up to fit in front of the grille. Also made a new fibreglass grille to cover the radiator, looks a bit like the 110's. It also had an extra shaft running off the crankshaft driving a large fan. This was controlled by an aircoditioning compressor clutch via a temperature sensor in the top hose, later changed to just fastening it to the radiator with a cable tie. 15 years and about 200000klm later and it needs a lot of TLC and it has not run for the last 2 years since we upgraded to a S1 Discovery, with a V8 on LPG. Looking back, I should have put a V8 on LPG in the 2a instead of the diesel.

[JDNSW]

Considering the problems Landrover had when they put a turbo on that engine, you must be a sympathetic driver! (Although to be fair, Landrover put it on the 2.5 version, but that had a five bearing crankshaft, which you probably did not.

I don't know about the V8 - although some have successfully run V8s through the Series gearbox, more have found that they go through a lot of gearboxes. But again, sympathetic driving would probably make a lot of difference, and they have mostly been using the S3 box - the late S2a ids probably the pick of them.

John

[Slunnie]

OK, Problem.
Bought donor vehicle.Solid 65 SIIa (no engine, no rust)
Mmmmmmmm.........Looks too good to dismantle.
Perhaps I could source a 186 or a nice 5 bearing or maybe even a Tdi and get this one going too?
Perhaps I need 3rd vehicle to get the other two going?
Perhaps I should join Land Rovers annonymous ;)


"Hello my name is Paul it's been three weeks since I've bought an old land rover...."
Sleepy, 10 months down the track, what did you end up doing with the 65 IIa ute?

[Slunnie]

Here is my 1960 Series II ute. Its still a work in progress and has been for the last 2 years.

Its got/had the following
3.9 V8
ZF auto + LT230
LC60 front and rear axles
Hybrid Defender/LC60 Power steering
1310 propshafts
LC60 power brakes
37" Maxxis Creepy Crawlys on 16x10's with 2" spacers
Guard trim - extended military cut
Recoloured to Rustgard Blue with Rustgard white over the window sills.

still lots more to come.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/385.jpg

[kombi1976]

Geez, Slunnie, that thing is a total pig! :D
Bet it'd just about climb trees.

[Slunnie]

Geez, Slunnie, that thing is a total pig! :D
Bet it'd just about climb trees.
It wont even move itself yet. I've still got to paint and put the roof back on and wire it first. It hasn't been drivable for the last 6months or so when from the engine/gearbox swap.

[Big Unit]

65 109

[wozapinin]

I've got 71 2a swb, 61 2 lwb and half a lwb 2 (literaly):D

[seano87]

1969 2a 109" GS in a state of being brought back to former glory.

[RobHay]

Sold the 1971 SeriesIIA.Workshop:(
Still have the 1964 SeriesIIA 109 Firetender. (Running)
and have accquired a 1968 Series IIA 109 GS (Running)

[Jock The Rock]

Burt 1960 something IIA 88" - Part mine part the old mans :)

Been in the family for 5 years now

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/08/565.jpg

[Sleepy]

That looks pretty straight Jock. Which part's yours?:D




(Jock: "Dad, you can have the bullbar and the wheels - the rest is mine!":p)

[Jock The Rock]

That looks pretty straight Jock. Which part's yours?:D




(Jock: "Dad, you can have the bullbar and the wheels - the rest is mine!":p)


:D As of the other day all of it. I used to have a pretty good downhill bike. With front and rear shockies. Dad had a car accident a couple of years ago and needed a push bike with shockies so I did a bit of wheeling and dealing and got the Landy :)

More pics here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2a/60952-correct-me-if-im-wrong-series-ii.html

Looks straight but :( poor ol' Burt is a bit crook, lots of bog in the panels, interior was lined with carpet which is all falling out, and the bottoms of the doors have corroded out. Needs a bit of work. But the motor is good which is a start. He was sitting out in the paddock for about a year and a half without being started. I took pity on him and drained the fuel tank, put fresh fuel in, topped up the oil and water, had a fiddle with the plug leads, took off the air filter, put some fuel down inside the carby and vroooom away he went :D

I then found the back axle had snapped, so I sourced a whole diff and just put that in, as well as rear springs out of a 109 Series III.

One day Ill get a shed to pull him apart in :)

[Rock Doctor]

Yep, I have one. Recovered it from my parent's hay shed in Vic at Christmas and stored it. I now have to get it to WA where I live and start work on it. It is a diesel SWB to add to my 110 Defender and P38A RR. Luckily it missed getting burnt by about 500 metres - so far anyway - fires still burning in Taggerty area.
Regards
Rock Doctor.

[grill]

Our family, specially my dad and I own two land rover series II..

Land rover 88' 1961 ("totop markotop")..still in daily and family use..
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/985.jpg
my dad own this for about 35 years now..
we still using this a lot, for daily activities and also light offroad activities...

Land rover 88' 1960 ("daniel's little helper") - modified to land rover series III..actually this vehicle is rested for a restoration job...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/986.jpg
this one have the same age like me, 21 year old of ownership...my dad got in the same year that i was born..this one belongs to me because he (dad) said so..heheh...

regards,
daniel prasetyo :)

[UncleHo]

G'day Grill :)

Is that 88" (B 126 DM) a station wagon with 7 seats? and is it a 6 cylinder 2a as the grille indicates :) the second set of bumpers (over-riders) would suggest it is to British MOD specifications.


cheers

[mikesolo]

I have 2 , a series 2a 88in and a 2003 defender. I would post some photos for you all to see, if I could work out how to post them.
Mike

[grill]

G'day Grill :)

Is that 88" (B 126 DM) a station wagon with 7 seats? and is it a 6 cylinder 2a as the grille indicates :) the second set of bumpers (over-riders) would suggest it is to British MOD specifications.


cheers

hi UncleHo :)...
yes the B 126 Dm is a station wagon, but its only a 5 seat..we change the back seat become only two wide long seat , one in the left and one in the right..
But to be honest long time ago (before my dad got it) its an soft top..because back in the old times series landy era (50's - 70's), mostly the landy that imported to indonesia is a soft top model...if we want a hardtop or a station wagon we should order the body parts to the dealer..the only hardtop or a station wagon models imported that era are the special use like the government project, post office (according to the info, some of the station wagon for the indonesian post office is donated from australia, some of them are 6 cyl), and other non civilian/private use...
luckylly my dad finally got an original hardtop for B 126 DM that time...
the engine is a standard 4 cyl...we love the 6cyl australian grill and we got it from a friend and installed it..:D
and yes the front bumper belongs to the UK military style...:)
we have a so much combination of parts here..hehehe..my dad loves the UK military front bumper style, and i do like the australian grill...thats why we combine it...it looks awesome...kind a mix and match style here...the original series II grill with a brace (i guess its a UK military),kept for a spare,...:)
my other landy (B 126 FG) is also a soft top back that time...and we finally got the original hardtop from a friend (again..:D) and fitted it...the engine is also 4 cyl, but we use the series IIa 6 cyl grill too...

its pretty much mix and match style here in indonesia...
that sometimes make me conffused too...:D
once, i shocked..seeing someone's defender (2000) having a series II steel dashboard (note: the defender is an original defender not a leaf spung modified model)..
in other times i saw a series III body with a defender 90 chassis, engine and suspesion...:D

cheers.... :)

[foz.in.oz]

I just got one today :D:D:D

I don't know whether it is a II or IIa or even how old it is yet as I haven't had a chance to run the numbers. It has got the early tybe CB brake cylinder though and the starter is by a button and not the key. The gear lever has a very contorted shape to it. Nothing like my series III had. Any way heres a couple of pics.

http://www.cqlroc.org/1/SWB SII 001small.jpg

http://www.cqlroc.org/1/SWB SII 004small.jpg

Oh, it's a petrol, original motor by the looks of it.

And my trailer was made from a 1968 SIIa LWB

[kombi1976]

and the starter is by a button and not the key.Ahhh, the old starter button, eh?
That would make it one of the very rare Formula 1 Landys. :D

[JDNSW]

Ahhh, the old starter button, eh?
That would make it one of the very rare Formula 1 Landys. :D

The direct operation starter button was used on all petrol Landrovers up to Series 2a suffix 'C' in 1967. Only almost twenty years, including some of the highest sales rates in Series history, so hardly rare, although with the newest over forty, quite a few are "retired", if not dead.

John

[foz.in.oz]

I just ran the chassis number through CALVIN and it comes back as being between March '63 and April '66. How can I find out for certain?

[Jock The Rock]

I just ran the chassis number through CALVIN and it comes back as being between March '63 and April '66. How can I find out for certain?

Hey mate Ive just been through the same thing with my Series IIA.

Check this thread out, it might help

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2a/72965-burt-series-iia-88-a.html

[foz.in.oz]

That was helpful, mine was made before yours :D

That should make it a '63?

24305246b is the chassis number.

[d@rk51d3]

Here is my 2a SWB.

Managed to pick her up from the scrappies after an unsuccessfull attempt by the previous owner to sell her.


Had been unregistered for over 10 years, and only used on a farm to tow horse floats around the paddocks.

When I found her, she was on "Death Row" with only 48 hours left before the mobile crusher came and made coke cans out of her.

Was last registered as a 1961 model, although she was commissioned to the Army in 1963.

After a quick scrub up she looked like this, however has since been dismantled for a freshen up, and is now starting the long process of painting and re-assembly.


As delivered:

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n422/r33c1eb0y/Crusher001.jpg


After a quick wash, now has the 'Nam look. (no doors or tailgate)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n422/r33c1eb0y/Crusher022.jpg

[foz.in.oz]

Just had a look inside and found the plate with the body number etc.

Body no 7717
Ser no. 88 7711
chassis no 24305246b

Can nybody tell me what year it is? I would really appreciate that thanks.

[d@rk51d3]

Just had a look inside and found the plate with the body number etc.

Body no 7717
Ser no. 88 7711
chassis no 24305246b

Can nybody tell me what year it is? I would really appreciate that thanks.

243 Model: Land Rover, Series IIA
Body type: Basic or Station wagon
Wheel base: 88in
Engine: petrol
Model years: 1962-1971
Destination: Completely knocked down (CKD), right-hand drive (RHD)
05246 Serial number
B Design: One significant design modification
Suffix used from March 1963 till April 1966


About as close as you can get.

[foz.in.oz]

Ok, just being doing a bit of online research and found this.

http://http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.Chassis_Numbers.suffix.IIA.html

From what this says it makes mine a 1964 Series 2a. Based on chassis and gerabox numbers. Engine appears to be a series three 2.286cc petrol. Carbie is a Zenith, which doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere. Where does it come from? None Landy?

Anyway, time to update the signature!

[JDNSW]

Ok, just being doing a bit of online research and found this.

http://http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.Chassis_Numbers.suffix.IIA.html

From what this says it makes mine a 1964 Series 2a. Based on chassis and gerabox numbers. Engine appears to be a series three 2.286cc petrol. Carbie is a Zenith, which doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere. Where does it come from? None Landy?

Anyway, time to update the signature!

The Zenith carburetter was fitted to the 2.25l engine from engine suffix 'J' for 7:1 compression and suffix 'A' for 8:1. They are possibly more common than the Solex, having continued into S3 production.

John

[draper110]

Ive got "Red Rover": 1958 Ser2 109 Ute Ex NSWFB No. 312 Goes well on historic rego. 2.25 Petrol with Governor, 8 bladed fan, oil cooler, large oil filter, PTO, Missing Pump (can anyone help me), 3.9 ratio diffs.

[Shonky]

G'Day Draper - It's good to see some pics of the third of the trio. The two brother vehicles to yours are well known!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/DSCF0502.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/DSCF0503.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk188/670719/DSCF0505.jpg

I take it by your request for a pump that you are interested in returning it to it's former fire-engine configuration?

[draper110]

Yes the Amag two stage. I have pics of 313 and mine at Cooma Last year and would like to get all three together again.

[ellard]

Hi there

If you send me your home email address - I have a picture of all the Fire Engines at Cooma 2008.....

All the best

Wayne

[foz.in.oz]

Ok, just being doing a bit of online research and found this.

http://http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.Chassis_Numbers.suffix.IIA.html

From what this says it makes mine a 1964 Series 2a. Based on chassis and gerabox numbers. Engine appears to be a series three 2.286cc petrol. Carbie is a Zenith, which doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere. Where does it come from? None Landy?

Anyway, time to update the signature!

In my previous post I said I had a Zenith carbie. What I meant to say was it has a Stromberg that looks like a Zenith. Hence my question where does it come from?

[JDNSW]

In my previous post I said I had a Zenith carbie. What I meant to say was it has a Stromberg that looks like a Zenith. Hence my question where does it come from?

The most common Stromberg fitted to this engine is off a Holden - but they don't look much like a Zenith! It is possible that Stromberg have made carbies to Zenith design, in fact the name Stromberg-Zenith sounds familiar, but I can't place where I have heard it.

John

[foz.in.oz]

Stromberg-Zenith are mentioned in the manuals as being the type fitted to some V8s.
They as you probably know are a horizontal draught type. The one I have looks just like the vertical draught Zenith but has Stromberg written on it. I will take some details tonight when I get home and post them.

[numpty]

As JD said, the Stromberg you have is probably off a Holden. The S2/2A's were fitted with either a Solex or Zenith down draught carby.

[JDNSW]

A photo would probably lead to rapid enlightenment!

John

[AKW]

Yes i also have one
A '65 sIIa 88' (age going on vic rego)
Want to replace retred tyres & new door seals
then rereg back on the road


also 94tdi disco

[JDNSW]

Yes i also have one
A '65 sIIa 88' (age going on vic rego)
Want to replace retred tyres & new door seals
then rereg back on the road


also 94tdi disco

Pictures?

John

[Shonky]

^^^ What he said! :D:D:D

[AKW]

Sorry i play with spanners not computers
flat out doing this.
The age is close i know the previous owner well
his dad owned it.
I know the engine has been changed still 2.25p
rest original as far as i know.

[G.G. Sprock]

Well, you can check out the progress on my IIA at Project: Wilks - Land Rovers Only - Land Rover Forum (http://www.landroversonly.com/forums/f7/project-wilks-21863/)

This is going to be a long-term restoration because I lack in critical elements like time and money :-) but I try to get a little something done as often as possible.

[Seriestwo]

I have 2 series 2 land rovers. one is a series 2 the other is a 2a.

Ralph is the series 2 who has a 2L engine and I believe it to have all matching numbers, but I can find the numbers at the moment. But because it is on the farm and many miles from here I will post them when I get them.

Noddy is the series 2a bitsa, he has a holden 179 conversion, new axels and rear diff, and soooo many leafs on the front springs it wont climb hills due to bounce even with 16psi in the tyres. At the moment I am replacing the gearbox and when it is up and running again, I will hopefully kit it out as my camping vehicle.

[rijidij]

'72 2A Shorty Diesel

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/87.jpg

[Benny_IIA]

65 IIa, 88" 2.25p
70k miles, brought from second owner, who had owned it for 41years.
had not seen the light of day for ten years:o, until about 5months ago.
Pictures: soon:angel:

[GSKeeper]

G'day All,

This old girl "old yella" is not as pretty as some of those red fire appliances but has done it's fair share of work.

1971 Ex Army 109 GS Fitted with Winch - then Queensland Bush Fire Brigade.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/629.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/630.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/631.jpg

Cheers

Ben

[Unimog down under]

I have just this minute Joined your Group, I have had a Unimog 1300 for the past 12 1/2 years, a Mighty Mite for past 9 years & my son coming to 15 years said he would like a Land Rover.... I could not beleave my luck to fall upon a NZ Skippy IIa 88inch. It does need work, but as they say, thats the fun. I must admit I like the Mechano bites & bobs of it.
I am a mechanic by trade & I am enjoying working on it. So far rub & paint the out side, finding rage top & frame, need to cape the door hinge plates both sides. Will fill in more as time permites, as off at Easter for NZMVCC Rally.
regardes Stephen.

[td express]

My first car in 85 was a 1966 SII A. LWB ute grey in color 4 cyl. Cost me 800 bucks from a farmer in Glenorchy, Vic. Drove it all thru the Grampians for a few years before I sold her. Drowned it in Lake Lonsdale one time, what a great car. My ferrets used to travel in the tool boxes in the back near the wheel arches, until one day they all fell out. I didnt know about the corrosion holes in the bottom of the tool box did I :(. Will try and get some pics up...

[Benny_IIA]

65 IIa, 88" 2.25p
70k miles, brought from second owner, who had owned it for 41years.
had not seen the light of day for ten years:o, until about 5months ago.
Pictures: soon:angel:

Meeting the Fender:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/1402.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/07/1401.jpg

[isuzutoo-eh]

Benny, thats a lurvely example. Inspiration for my project :-)

Thanks for sharing the pics.
-Mark

[Benny_IIA]

Benny, thats a lurvely example. Inspiration for my project :-)

Thanks for sharing the pics.
-Mark


Thanks Mark.....

[3 ball]

Hey all
Just bought my first Landy
Its a 69 S2A 88 4 cyl petrol 85000 miles named Matillda
Engine still runs but clutch and breaks are u/s.
I am restoring her to be a dayly driver.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/leojlab/Rover/18042009.jpg

Cheers
Joel

[isuzutoo-eh]

G'day Joel,
Nice buy, your plans are much the same as mine. Looks funny with the 'pink bits' hiding under it.
Good name too! Might be a slow waltz down the highway though!
Cheers,
Mark

[HBWC]

'72 2A Shorty Diesel

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/87.jpg

i like (i dream for one like this) im also jelus

[kombi1976]

Personally I really like your pit.....must make working on them stacks easier!

[3 ball]

G'day Joel,
Nice buy, your plans are much the same as mine. Looks funny with the 'pink bits' hiding under it.
Good name too! Might be a slow waltz down the highway though!
Cheers,
Mark

Thanks Mark
The pink bit is the fuel tank hey, the truck spent the last few years up the cape so every thing is covered in red mud. that pic was taken befor I took her home and cleaned her up. Even after a good gurney there is still red mud every where!

Cheera
Joel

[procrastination inc]

Followed me home yesterday

Introducing "Doc"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/169.jpg

I'll be posting more pics in http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-2-2a/77925-my-first-series-landy.html

[chris1983rangie]

yep, i got a 68GS2a and a 69FFR2a both 109's. the FFR is running and the GS is awaiting an engine transplant!.



cheers,

Chris

[defender 110]

Gday i have rebuilt a 88 s2a its a 59 chassis but the rest is 61 -0 somewhere it had a chassis change

full chassis rebuild including a new rear cross member brakes etc - full rego it was all done for Cooma

Cheers

[sykes1]

yes i have a series 2a, under restoration at present,

[landyman]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/87.jpg

I've got a '69 2a 2.25 petrol just like this, same colour/ragtop/s3 grille/rangie diffs/no rust (took care of that when I bought it as a rolling chassis)
Was my daily driver for 7yrs to MMAL, til they stopped producing 380's last April, now she's under wraps awaiting development time/funds (household renos take priority, apparently) :o
Bought a truck cab roof and rear section for it a few years ago, then managed to score a full tropical hardtop last year, which is being stripped/repaired and un-dented at the moment.
Fortunately I managed to salvage some metal finish tools from the MMAL garage sale, which should make it a bit easier, but having a pit wouldn't go a miss either.

And for some reason, Huntsmen spiders love to live in the ragtop nooks and crannys, they also like to jump on your lap whilst driving, even had one tag along for a trip to Coles, freaked the checkout chick out as it crawled up the back of my shirt and politely sat on my shoulder waving at her.:D