Thread: Anyone give me some info on this Series wreck?

Originally Posted by pop058

when did the twin wire type spoked steering wheels change to the single spoke type ??

I think so, before changing to the solid plastic S3.

........... or did it change from single to double then solid plastic????

G'day Folks

I would put it as an early Series 2,no blinkers either inside or out, these were not required on commercial vehicles until 1960, 61 in Qld,(or they could be supplied as accessories) it has, and probably only had 1 wiper as the other one was an accessory it has/had Wipac/Butler type tail lights (the larger ones) and it would have had glass flat type front parkers held in by a chrome ring held by 2 screws, and yes,if it still has the original 4 cyl motor and the chassis is OK (it was what was called an 88" basic, canvas top,and the bare minimum of what was required),then it is a worthwhile restoration project


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G'day Pop058

The change to the dished rubber steering wheel was with chassis suffix "D" early safety bit,the steering column was also shortened by one inch from memory, this also brought in the change to NEG earth,cable wipers,and keystart, there were a couple of other things but they slip my mind at the present, I enjoyed my scotch--- es this evening


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A few numbers captured 3 years ago from the same vehicle that will assist you in positive ID.
Original 2.25l motor with Solarex carby.

Hmmm well that makes it a 1961 series 2 then, not 2a..

Originally Posted by pop058

when did the twin wire type spoked steering wheels change to the single spoke type ??

August 1965 - change to tapered spline and solid steering wheel

And you all missed the bolted on hinges for the windscreen ventilators - so very early 2A I would hazard a guess.

By the way the wingnuts fastening the windscreen were 5/16BSF, then 5/16UNF before being superceded by the "turret nuts".

All we need is a chassis number Chris! We must catch up.

Vehicle details supplied by Roger.

Bob

G'day Folks

Thanks for that extreme that makes it the 944th Series 2 88 for the 1961 model year and originally fitted with the 2.25 motor body No 4555



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Originally Posted by Xtreme

A few numbers captured 3 years ago from the same vehicle that will assist you in positive ID.
Original 2.25l motor with Solarex carby.

Thanks Roger,

Veh: 143100945; Engine 151113842; Std Vehicle; key 672; fitted with Olympic APL (All Purpose Lug) tyres; Supplied to McGuigan & Gough (of Mudgee) on 2 / 8/ '61 (with 143100944 also).

Bob