Thread: AYI 077 (The Leyland Brothers S11a 109)

Originally Posted by Sleepy

You got a good shot of the Logo there Tony, a good sign-writer should be able to replicate it.

I know a bloke at work, who used to work as a cameraman at a couple of TV channels in Melb - I wonder if he can give us a lead. (I'll buy him a coffee!)

signs/logo's aren't a problem around here just need a good pic and some dimensions would be good...


Mrs hh

A good friend of mine has carefully made contact with Mal for me.
In respect for Mal and his family I wont post any details etc with out permission at this stage. The main thing is Mal is very interested in the fact AYI 077 has been saved and is happy to talk about her. She was in fact Mike's Landy so is a sensitive topic.
I'm about to write Mal a letter and send some photos etc.
I'm also hopeful of tracing AYI566 (Mal's Landy)or any remains of it. Will depend on the chain of contacts.

I like a lot of you am amazed how it all came to an end I think a lot can still be done to bring the Leylands back to light. Even if another book was produced covering their entire life to this current day in detail.


I have also been in contact with AYI 077's last owner who has done a fabulous job of keeping her as original as possible and in good mechanical condition. Seems a bit unfair refering her to being the Leyland brothers as the last owners had her for so long All part of her history so If they are happy I will document it all during the restoration.
Infact very little has been changed cosmetically or mechanically other than the usual wear and tear. One lay shaft in the gear box in 1976 being the only major thing to speak of other than a few GMH 186's
The bonnet was changed as the original had a well that used to collect water and conveniently drain it onto the fan with interesting results! Lots of other small details that we'll cover latter on

Tony.

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

This should give you an idea of what the interior looks like now. Would have been nice in its days.

So hard to know what is best to do here. Some of it is a bit far gone to leave the way it is I think.
Most of the doors need repairs for rust so will have to dismantle the door trims either way.

Originally Posted by groucho

R/R
I'll start the ball rolling. Will donate 2 good 109 front outriggers. They came off a S/3 should be the same,
2 inner splash guards. New. If you want 2 LWB rear springs.
May have a 2A grille somewhere.
See if we can organise a pony express from my joint to your place
Anybody else going to kick the can........Mark

I'm in Helensburgh, if you can get this to my place or if you not that far away, I can get it to Sydney or further if I have the time.

Baz.

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

One book has arrived! In great nic and an original.

I'm having a hard time getting my hands on the films though

So sorry RR,
I have just cut the ads out and burned it to DVD.
Will post tomorrow as I have a job interview I need to get ready for.......
As I said earlier the start is missing, but there is some great footage of the Landies in it!

Cheers,
Fraser

Send me a copy!!!! hahahha.

Fantastic news Tony. I am glad Mal is happy about your saving his brothers vehicle. He must have many great memories. Your right though, it all came to a sudden end in the 80's.
I think we were a little ashamed of our aussieness in the 80's. In the late 60's and 70's there were a number of Aussie naturewalkabout type shows on TV. Suddenly in the 80's we were so interested in being like America that we hid a "dorky" past and let Paul Hogan represent everything aussie.

Originally Posted by The ho har's

signs/logo's aren't a problem around here

Sounds like another offer

Originally Posted by fraser130

So sorry RR,
I have just cut the ads out and burned it to DVD.
Will post tomorrow as I have a job interview I need to get ready for.......
As I said earlier the start is missing, but there is some great footage of the Landies in it!

Cheers,
Fraser

Don't be sorry, I damn thankful you have some of it in captivity! Plenty of time yet.
If its not to late good luck with the interview

Tony