Thread: identification help

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Shaun

Get a fine flat (wide) file and lightly file the LH end where the number is stamped. By removing some of the surface, you may be able to identify the remains of the missing digits.

Must be flat and ever so lightly, to not damage what's left.

17760317

CALVIN says


1Model year: unknown year code7Model: Land Rover, Series I, petrol7Body type: 107in, completely knocked down (CKD)6Destination: Right-hand drive (RHD), export market0317Serial number


Something odd here

Check the front bumper mounts

Originally Posted by dreamin'

CALVIN says


1Model year: unknown year code7Model: Land Rover, Series I, petrol7Body type: 107in, completely knocked down (CKD)6Destination: Right-hand drive (RHD), export market0317Serial number


Something odd here

Check the front bumper mounts

i have several times
i have found nothing as of yet
it should be going to the sandblaster in a week so time will reveal all

You're not looking for a number on the front chassis members, just the shape of the 'dumb irons' where the bumper bolts on.

If it is an 86 inch the chassis members will protrude a couple of inches past the front of the spring hanger. If 88 inch, they will be almost flush.

If an 88, you'll know its vintage down to a couple of years, then maybe work backwards through the numbers riddle.

Also look out for rubber buffers above the wheel arch on the wings. On 88s they have reinforcing behind with spot welds visible on out outer skin, 86s don't (I think this is right)

Originally Posted by dreamin'

You're not looking for a number on the front chassis members, just the shape of the 'dumb irons' where the bumper bolts on.

If it is an 86 inch the chassis members will protrude a couple of inches past the front of the spring hanger. If 88 inch, they will be almost flush.

If an 88, you'll know its vintage down to a couple of years, then maybe work backwards through the numbers riddle.

Also look out for rubber buffers above the wheel arch on the wings. On 88s they have reinforcing behind with spot welds visible on out outer skin, 86s don't (I think this is right)

what are these 'wings' you speak of?

and ill go have a look at the front mounts now

im kinda confused

Originally Posted by shaunh

im kinda confused

Going by the photo of that dumb iron you have a 86"

OK - hang in there

The dumb irons extending forward of the chassis mounts, shown in your photo, suggest this is an 86 inch chassis.

The bulkhead and radiator panel look like they come from an 88 inch model. They are interchangeable and do the same job, so no problem, but bulkeah and chassis numbers may not match up. Again, not an issue.

The wings are the mudguard body panels - yours are removed. They had little rubber buffers on the sides above the wheel arches to stop the doors damaging them when fully open. Buffers were mounted differently on 86 and 88 inch models.

Anyway - your landy looks really complete and comes with a long history and lots of memories - far more important than matching numbers.

Enjoy it