Thread: AYI 077 (The Leyland Brothers S11a 109)

hmmmmm diesel or petrol motor

Mrs hh

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

AYI survived the street parade OK. The unsuspecting driver had to do a three point turn to perform a simple U turn. Now under a large tarp being preserved till we make shed space and I have put the original plates on hold again with the RTA.

I have a massive wish list already for much needed parts and help with the ongoing refurbishment.

Main ones being a running Rover 6 donk complete with ancillaries, a 11A 6cylinder bulkhead, a 109 6 chassis in fair nick and Door frames (Mainly fronts)
From here will be door and window seals, Brake kits, minor trim work, several gauges to refurbish, working out how to age paint work to keep her charm, Some close to original decals (Two kind members have put wheels in motion for this) manufacturing the bars, racks and water tanks, winch as they used to be in the 70's.

Originally Posted by The ho har's

hmmmmm diesel or petrol motor

Mrs hh

they made a 6 cyl diesel ????

Santana do a six diesel.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoH2WA7ilqw]Land Rover Santana 109 Especial 6 cylinder diesel engine - YouTube[/ame]

Seriously thou,

I'd like to put the original troublesome 2.6 petrol six back in place of the very reliable 186 that now powers AVI. Seems a crazy thing to do, but I believe its in the interest of most to regain some originality. Besides, those old six's will pull a stump out at idle if running well.

Hi!
Any pics of the restoration of our dear old girl AYI077 yet? How's she going??It's been a while, miss her..
:-(
Ta,
Gal who grew up in AYI077 for nearly 30 yrs.

I know its a year later but did you find the six? I`ve got one down the back that I`m trying to give away. Its painted red as it is an army replacement from 4wd blackburn about 15 years ago. It was running OK 18 months ago but has been sitting under a tarp ever since. Your welcome to it if it suits your needs.....

Originally Posted by Tim Jones

I know its a year later but did you find the six? I`ve got one down the back that I`m trying to give away. Its painted red as it is an army replacement from 4wd blackburn about 15 years ago. It was running OK 18 months ago but has been sitting under a tarp ever since. Your welcome to it if it suits your needs.....

If it is not gone by the time I get over to SA, I'll pick it up.

I was kind of hoping it would go in AYI077 but if theres no interest go for it Mick...its looking a bit tatty tho.... Theres a 202 with an adapter plate down the back too....

Originally Posted by Tim Jones

I was kind of hoping it would go in AYI077 but if theres no interest go for it Mick...its looking a bit tatty tho.... Theres a 202 with an adapter plate down the back too....

No don't let it go...

I rang Tony, no answer....please let Tony, the owner of AYI 077 get first preference, will ring him again tomorrtow