Thread: New Land Rover IIA 109 station wagon

Hi John - I haven't done my research on the rivets yet, I was just wondering how they were affixed. On the interior side of the car they are flush with the aluminium. I haven't ever seen this before so curious if there was a webpage that gave a thorough description etc etc.

More work on the car last night. We have tapped the entire chassis (as much as car be accessed) and no structural rust present. It seems that the white paint around the front area of the chassis has been added by a previous owner. Perhaps when the holden was put in. Suspect the transmission was also rebuilt/refitted at this stage.

Last picture shows a small rust hole just inside the door seal rail.

Removal of all the soundproofing adhesive is a slow process but almost done.

Still on the hunt for adjustable seat rails/square seat holders... Will try a few wreckers this weekend.

Cheers,

Nick

Originally Posted by nickcundy

Hi John - I haven't done my research on the rivets yet, I was just wondering how they were affixed. On the interior side of the car they are flush with the aluminium. I haven't ever seen this before so curious if there was a webpage that gave a thorough description etc etc.

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Cheers,

Nick

The rivets have a countersunk head like a countersunk screw, and a corresponding countersunk hole drilled in the aluminium floor. The rivet was inserted from that side, and the other end expanded using a 'set' or piece of steel with a domed hollow in it. Pressure almost certainly applied with a press during manufacture, but repairs would use a hammer.

John

Thanks very much John, very helpful.

Have you heard of the forbyn disk brake conversion? I have stumbled across it and wondering if anyone has any reviews etc?

cheers,

Nick

Some people have talked about disc brake conversions, not sure about that. One of the members here is setting up to manufacture conversions using what seems to be a better method. A search should find it, I think it is in the Series 3 forum, but all Series brakes are essentially interchangeable - if it fits Series 3 it will fit Series 2a, although you will have to specify which wheel studs you have. (Landrovers up to Series 2a used 9/16"BSF studs, very late Series 2a, Series 3, RR classic, Disco 1, 90/110 and Defender up to current production use M20.)

John

Several companies offer disc brake conversions but if you can buy a locally produced one that has been 'engineered' you will save a lot of expense over getting one engineered yourself.

Rivetting shown here [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDbTUt3OG9s[/ame]
You can get rivets on Ebay bits4landys | eBay


Colin

Thanks Colin.

Some more progress photos. A big issue we are battling with is how extensive we want to restore the vehicle... It is definitely an addictive hobby and the two nights a week a mate and I meet to work on the vehicle are becoming very late...and bloody great fun!

As the pictures suggest, seat box out. The many holes on top are from a few random sets of seats the previous owner had attached. I have found a seat box complete with seat rails and seats in excellent condition. It is from a 2a 109 ute 1960 model.

The old seat box will make its way onto gumtree after the new one is fitted.

Wire brushing and some protective primer on areas.

I have 6 wheels (272309) 5.5inch with tyres on the way. will blast and paint.

I have spoken to a paint shop in adelaide about potentially mixing up some paint (marine blue) and the correct white for the wheels. Its Dupont paint isn't it? I have found some Dupont paint codes but if anyone is able to confirm I'm on the right track that would be much appreciated.

I suppose we are aiming to repair any surface rust areas and repaint at the moment, before contemplating a full respray...

** The vehicles I have found at the wreckers;
- 109 2a 1960 model
- series 1 in reasonably good condition.
If anyone would like some pictures of these for parts or their location PM me.

Cheers and thanks for everyones interest.

Nick

Another question...

what is the bracket attached to the chassis at the bottom of the photo? rounded half circle

Originally Posted by nickcundy

Another question...

what is the bracket attached to the chassis at the bottom of the photo? rounded half circle

Sorry, can't see anything in that picture fitting the description.

John