Thread: Series 1 80"

G'day All, From memory the fully floating Series 1 axles were approx 20mm, 5/8" shorter than the Series 2 fully floating axles, just to add to the confusion cheers Dennis

Originally Posted by Dinty

G'day All, From memory the fully floating Series 1 axles were approx 20mm, 5/8" shorter than the Series 2 fully floating axles, just to add to the confusion cheers Dennis

Yes, narrower track as well. You can use the later half shafts by turning down worn drive flanges as spacers. I would have thought the difference was a bit more than that.

John

Originally Posted by chazza

Check out Mike Bishop's site here John; well worth a read.
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~lloyd/4/LandRover/S1/80/

"1951 - sidelights moved from bulkhead to mudguards."
My '51 has them in the bulkhead.

The one you have found looks to be in pretty good nick, especially what I can see of the chassis. Mine had most of the chassis missing, but it wasn't difficult to repair it. If you get a Series 1 there are heaps of enthusiasts over your way.

PM me, if you would like an email address to join a Series 1 forum which is mainly set up to cover NSW and Victoria.

Cheers Chazza

I have had Mike Bishop's site bookmarked for years - just didn't think of using it!

I have no intention of getting a Series 1 - I simply can't afford it! I was just bringing these to the attention of anyone in this forum who might be interested.

I know of at least one other 80" in this area that may be available. It is actually a goer, but not as early as this one.

John