1970

**UncleHo** · 30th March 2005, 09:33 PM

G'day, Vlad [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
1970 saw the Series 2a still in production, and the start of the Headlamps in the mudguards, in both the Short and Long Wheelbase versions, the Military 2a's at that stage were still being fitted with the Grille Mounted lamps, as we were still commited in South Vietman and the recessed lamps were standard stores.

The other main indicators for later model 2a's are: KeyStart Ignition, Flick type switches, Headlamp, Wiper, Panel lamp, the later speedo has the Oil,Main,Cold Start(Choke) lights in the lower section of the Speedo, the other gauge unit has only the Temp, Fuel and a Red Ign light in it (no Amp meter). The Handbrake lever has a 85% bend in it so the h/brake can be pulled on when wearing Seat Belts (they had belt mountings fitted when new) belts were not mandatary at that time.

Chassis Numbers had a "D" or later Suffix letter, 2a's ended at "G" ALL military 2a's had a raised chassis and extended rear shackles on the springs.

Hope that helps
Uncle Ho. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

**adm333** · 30th March 2005, 09:39 PM

June 17 1970.....

The Range Rover is launched to the press at the Meudon Hotel, Falmouth, Cornwall. The press pack gets to play with the new model at the nearby Blue Hills Mine, near St. Agnes - site better known for the Motor Cycling Clubs' classic Lands End trial.

I found this site a while back, called Fulham Farmers which is the UK equivalent of Toorak Tractor. It tells the Range Rover story very well.

http://www.fulham-farmers.pwp.blueyonder.c....uk/default.htm

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 30th March 2005, 09:45 PM

that was a good year...happy birthday vlad.

also the year of the gt falcon

**noddy** · 30th March 2005, 09:48 PM

I am a 1971! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Have always wanted a 2-door Rangie and this might now be the excuse I have needed. :wink:

The problem is that every bastard is now chasing 2-doors for comp vehicles. There should be a heritage order placed on all 2-doors

Now....all I need is the space :x

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 30th March 2005, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by Noddy
I am a 1971! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Have always wanted a 2-door Rangie and this might now be the excuse I have needed. :wink:

The problem is that every bas**rd is now chasing 2-doors for comp vehicles. There should be a heritage order placed on all 2-doors

Now....all I need is the space :x

i could take kimba off your hands if you need space.....all you had to do was ask.

i can even wait till after your trip if you like.

**noddy** · 30th March 2005, 10:11 PM

Hmmm DZ -- are you in the storage game? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Not too sure how Kimba would handle the whole idea of being sent away for some old 'moss-back' Rangie [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 30th March 2005, 10:12 PM

thats not a problem...lurch will keep it company

**Phoenix** · 31st March 2005, 08:37 AM

Grover is my project vehicle.

I was born on the 31st of Jan 1981

My landy rolled off the production line on the 11th of february 1981, 11 days younger, about as close as you can get [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

Antaine · 31st March 2005, 08:44 AM

Well Vlad, next time we're in the same spot, I'll let you take '183' for a drive....delivered 3/70, she's all about being a '70s girl...she even likes Skyhooks "Living in the 70's"...ok..that might me on that one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

Sláinte

**Redback** · 31st March 2005, 11:34 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>also the year of the gt falcon[/b][/quote]

I thought it was 1967/68 the GT Falcon was born :?:

Baz.

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