Thread: New Owner of a 65 Series 2a...

Hello,
I'm new to the site and a proud owner of a 65 series 2a 88inch. I live in the states and I own four landies. I've owned my 71 series 2a for over 4 years so I'm spittle familiar with the rover. I recently acquired a 65 that had been sitting in a barn for some time. The truck was running when parked and hasn't been run in two years. Not really knowing what type of land rover I was purchasing, I knew I wanted it. The truck has a rear pto winch, disc brakes, power steering and a 6 cylinder holden engine labeled K290 grey 17.9. The bulkhead and frame are very solid with no surface rust what so ever. The truck also included a body cage around the entire truck plus a roll cage too. Can anyone give me some info on this type of truck amd why the extra accessories were added? I be been trying to get the engine started and no luck for two weeks know. Not really sure if I want to keep it in the truck or pull it and Place a diesel instead. Any information would be very helpful on determining the origin of this truck. Everything from the dist cap to the power steering is labeled Australia...thank you

Welcome!

That sounds like an interesting vehicle.....got to wonder about its history certainly. Power steering and disc brakes on a IIA?? I take it that the Holden six is a 179?