Got myself a 107"

[Sleepy]

Well after much consternation, I have done a deal with olmate and purchased ol'ute; Troy's fantastically turned out 107" S1 (Haven't seen it in the flesh yet but reading Troy's thread was enough for me :) ). She looks a beaut!
Can't wait to get it to it's new home - I'll have to be patient and wait for a couple of weeks :(
Plans - fix the few small bits, maybe a couple of new tyres and get her registered!!!(Thinking of maybe putting a 2.25 in it but that'll be something to ponder for sometime in the future!)
It'll get a cushy life down in the 'burbs - maybe a few small day trips and the occasional burble through the hills.
Of course the name "ol ute" will stay - like a boat it'd be bad luck to change her name.
I checked the rego database and the original rego is available so I will look to use that too.

How excitement!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Rangier Rover]

Good to see it go to a good home. Good luck with the shake down Tony

[101RRS]

Nice looking landie - rather than putting in a 2.25, if the holden engines runs OK why not leave it until you find an original engine - I assume it is a siamese 2 litre rather than the later 2 litre - at least it will keep it close to original - but then it depends on what you will use it for.

Garry

[Sleepy]

I s'pose getting hold an original engine may be take a little while. If it goes as well as it looks I am sure the holden donk will do just fine for while. :)

[alexmassey]

Nice looking landie - rather than putting in a 2.25, if the holden engines runs OK why not leave it until you find an original engine - I assume it is a siamese 2 litre rather than the later 2 litre - at least it will keep it close to original - but then it depends on what you will use it for.

Garry

Actually it could be a later 2.0L.. Whats the Chassis number Sleepy?

[Sleepy]

57761332

From CalVIN,


5 Model year: 1955
7 Model: Land Rover, Series I, petrol
7 Body type: 107in, completely knocked down (CKD)
6 Destination: Right-hand drive (RHD), export market
1332 Serial number

[easo]

Good to see her going to another LR lover, esp one here on the fourm. Mate you wont be disapionted as I have seen her first hand and olmate has done a fantastic job. Try get him to chuck in a pint or two of his home brew.

Easo

[alexmassey]

Hello Sleepy,

I have a 1955 107" Number: 57761023 It has its original Late 2.0 engine in it so yours should be a late 2.0L. Which means full flow oil filtering, better cooling just generally a better motor.

[Sleepy]

Better than..............??;)

I'll certainly be on the lookout for an original donk but quite frankly I intend gettin it on the road and drving it, so maybe the 2.0 will have to wait til I wear out the holden 6 :D

It has a 202 mated to a series 3 gearbox and this sounds like a lovely combo for the gentle trundling that I intend doing.

[Shonky]

Picked it up yet Paul?

[Sleepy]

Got to borrow a car trailer and head up Sat week.

Olute day minus 10 and counting:D!

(Yes It wont happen without pictures ;))

[Shonky]

Got to borrow a car trailer and head up Sat week.

Olute day minus 10 and counting:D!

(Yes It wont happen without pictures ;))


You should put a countdown in your sig!

...and too right it wont! ;)

[olmate]

Well Paul, only a few days to go now :D. The Ol’ Ute has been parked undercover since you bought it and I have slowly been placing all the ‘stuff’ that goes with her into the tray. She got a run on last Sunday .. well I rolled her out and ran the motor for a bit… then she was put away again. ;)

Give me a pm if you need some boxes or the like to pack things with for the move and I shall see if I can sort some out between now and Saturday ( oh yes – I will pm you my home address … that would be a good idea :D:D:D).

The garage won’t be free from a series 1 for too long as I am planning on getting Shorty on Sunday – you know; so I wont sook for too long either……:o

I have the diary and receipts there for you, along with a CD with a heap of photos, make sure that you remind me when you pick ol ute up – that way you wont be driving off without them.

See you on Saturday.:)

[Sleepy]

Thanks Troy,

I'll PM you tonight with a few questions.

May not get the trailer til about 11 or 12 on Sat so that probably means I will not get there until mid to late afternoon :( (3 "ish" hours to wodonga from tullamarine?)

I was hoping to depart at sparrows but have to wait for the trailer to arrive from Stawell.

I was thinking of delaying until Sunday but I can't wait ! :D

How excitment!

[Sleepy]

Hey Troy,

Found your place on Google Street view! - Nice to see you've got ol'ute locked away;):D

Paul

[easo]

G'day Paul, you'll love his shed. I've hade a car trailer in there before so you shouldn't have any pick up dramas.

Easo

[olmate]

Hey Troy,

Found your place on Google Street view! - Nice to see you've got ol'ute locked away;):D

Paul

I must take a look at that site mate and see what its like. Ol ute will be ready to go onto the trailer any time after lunch. I am excited too as I have organised a trailer to pick up Shorty the next day. :D The wife just shakes her head...

[Sleepy]

The wife just shakes her head...

Yeah mine too.

"You've already got an old ute" she says
"Ah yes but this is a classic...It's a series 1". I say, like a puppy before dinner
"But it looks just the same as that one" she say pointing to the Series 2
"Nah this ones a beauty - you wait". I stress enthusiastically
"Ok whatever makes you happy dear" she says going back to the paper.

They just don't understand - It's a Land Rover thing ! :D