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Chrysler used their own Chrysler "Airtemp" air conditioner as an underdash unit and later an integrated a/c-heater. They used York 12cfm reciprocating compressors. Impressive cooling capacity and a real horsepower drain. My 265 engined auto CL would drop from 16 mpg to 12 mpg with heavy use of the a/c.Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleHo
G'day HangOver :)
As Incisor stated it is all in the Vin No.
SA=British Leyland, L=Landrover Ltd, LH=model code Range Rover, A=100inch WB, B=2dr M=4dr, V=eng type 3.5carb, 1=RHD 4spd, 7=RHD 5spd, A=model year (all to 1984)B=1985, "A"==Solihull built, "F"==CKD built,(Aust-Sth Africa+) then the Vehicle No :)
Hope that is of help
My 1985 3.5 carbied 4door 5speed(LT-77) is SALLHAMV7BA-151*** Solihull built 1/85 plated
cheers
hmmm just checked my rego/license papers it's listed as eight numbrical digits then an F, I cant actually see the vin on the RRC as I screwed something over it :D
So is it a good thing or a bad thing to have a CKD ?
If the 3 first digits are 356*****F, then you have a Range Rover assembled at Solihull/UKQuote:
Originally Posted by HangOver
If they are 357*****F, your Range Rover is assembled locally in Australia as a CKD kit.
The letter "F" here indicate "Suffix F" which actually is a 1978 Model Year, launched October 1977.
You can read more at my web site.
Range Rover Classic: Range Rover 1970's
Vidar
G'day Tuscan :)
I have a Vin No for you to interpret, I know the vehicle and driven it,
SALLHAMV1AF 504531 ;)
I think that the Number HangOver quoted is the engine number.
cheers
Hi Vidar,
Very interesting site you have done and very informative.
Off the topic .... I have a 1981 RRC two door automatic (3 speed) and it has the same shifter shown on the brochure of RR Super Schulter Automatic of 1980.
I was told Winterbottom Fauls (landrover, RR agents of the time) here in WA arranged the conversions for WA farmers who did'nt want to drive a manual, though the first autos were not (I believe) available as an option until 82
I've never had auto checked, would be interested if it has the Chrysler Auto box fitted as the shifter to me looked like early model Ford type, or if it was ordered and shipped here to WA.
Vehicle is badged "automatic" fitted to tailgate which looks original and matches styling of vehicle overall.
Would anyone know if they sent these RR Super Schulter Auto's to Australia?
Cheers,
Baggy
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Originally Posted by Tuscan
Hi Baggy, very interesting information regarding your Range Rover.
Are you able to provide pictures of your Rangie and some of the mentioned details ?
I read in an Australian magazine I have (Wheels, Dec 1985) about Range Rover Schuler FFRR 5000 in Australia.
The Schuler firm transformed to Overfinch later on in UK.
But in OZ looks like Schuler stayed on.... !
Here are some pics from the article: "The one that got away":
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...010/09/566.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...010/09/757.jpg
From the article:
"A distributorship agreement between Schuler and Hoerner's custom import company Quadramotive was signed in 1981 and since then he estimates he has spent about $100.000 developing the Australian version"
Very interesting.....................
Someone who knows more ??
Vidar
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baggy
Feel free to take a look at my updated Range Rover Classic - Australia-side of my website:
Range Rover Australia - Range Rover Classic
Any comments and more information regarding Range Rover Classic in Australia are very welcome !
Have a nice Range Rover Classic day !
:cool::cool::cool:
Vidar
That looks like the one I have :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuscan
Uncle, thakns, You is de man. Got one meeself SALLAMV(thought it looked like an I rater than a 1. then AF. Only thing it is an auto, Did they make them in '83.