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I know exactly where you are, when I drove past my eyes almost fell out of my head. I wanted to go say gday but we didn't have the time.
So why are there so many there? What is the story behind the landy nut to collect so many. Surely there is a fine example in the shed with so many parts to choose from.
The S1's were the perfect vehicle for banana farmers, that is where they all came from, bananas are big around here!
The owner has a perfect example in the shed.
The concourse guys won't be interested but there are many good parts still there.
I definatly saw enough bits to make up one complete car! (1 firewall that nedded minimal work for example!)
When the owner contacts me I will post here what is happening, (he and his mum ar not into computers or ebay etc so I may help out.
Dave
As Stated,
Warren is a very nice fellow, and the place is well known to those with series. What is left is in very poor shape. What you can't see, is the corrosion on the chassis and housings due to being on banana plantations. All the motors have been stripped out, and there is not much left in restorable vehicles. What was, left several years ago, and the rest was going to the crusher then.
If you have a particular part you want, it is a good place to search for it, but keep in mind it will still need alot of restoring.
Lost count of the times myself and other Series people have been there,
but, hey,
What would I know?
CC
You living Burringbar pdd1098 know about the other collector of parts and vehicles? If you don't I will PM the info if you need it:)
1 of my other vehicles came from there:)
Oh and Warren has some fine examples in his shed and the series 3 'zara' in my sig pic is from there, in fact his mum named her;)
Mrs hh:angel:
Warrens mum told me about your "Zara"
I am interested in the other landyist in the area:)
Thanks
Dave
If I lived near there I would take the lot. (I have the room, just not the money to pay for their transport.)Quote:
Originally Posted by pdd1098
The two I picked up recently were going to the tip too!!!
Not a cheap exercise, after you throw in car trailer hire, fuel and new tie downs (if you don't own any). However it is very satisfying to save a bit of history.
I for one wouldn't like it at all if someone would discuss my property in an open forum including publishing the street I live on.
Why not wait till the owner gets back and discuss it with him.
W.
Digger,Quote:
Originally Posted by digger
I'm a little confused, the one piece front mudguards didn't come in until very late 1951, about 14 months after the early radiator support panel (headlamps behind grill) changed to the later 7" headlamps through grill design.
Keith Wadsworth makes excellent reproduction panels for the 80", but the volume of 2 one piece mudguards makes for very expensive shipping, unless you can find someone bringing a LCL container from the UK.
Land Rover Series One Club - Links - Parts Suppliers
Diana
Ohh, I was of the belief I should have single piece guards (the top running down to the front) -- so the original style was two piece (top joining front near bend?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies
Warren and his mum clearly want rid of the lot...They are lined up on a reasonably busy tourist route, his mum was happy when I said there would probably be lots of interest on the net(she is a landy fanatic and dosen't like the idea of them being crushed)Quote:
Originally Posted by B.S.F.Nut
This thread has snowballed, but as I first said I will talk to the owner asap to help him out.
Besides if any pikeys turn up in the night they will probably get shot by his mum!:)
Dave