Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: 1958 Series 1 109" restoration

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2022
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    6
    Total Downloaded
    0

    1958 Series 1 109" restoration

    Hi all,
    Ive start the restoration of my Series 1 with the vehicle now dismantled down to the bare chassis. as everyone knows this certainly highlights some bigger tasks than first thought - so i have some questions.
    Chassis parts
    1. i need to replace or repair the flywheel cross member. When looking at all the providers i notice they state only for SWB (80"). Can you use one of these in a LWB vehicle - internal chassis measurement 630mm.
    2. Seems John Craddock or Radfords are main chassis part supplier - can someone provide any idea of time to received deliveries from the UK please.
    Look forward to any help. Plenty more fixes required - especially spring hangers.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    S.E.Qld
    Posts
    1,334
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Because LWB chassis are about 1" deeper than SWB they use different crossmembers.
    .W.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2022
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    6
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Thanks BSF
    I note that the existing cross member does not cover full depth (120mm) of chassis. There are welded braces either side of the cross member as support to full full depth of chassis.
    Q. Is the specs of SWB crossmember not sufficient or can it be adapted for a LWB.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    S.E.Qld
    Posts
    1,334
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Sorry I can't answer your question. I know they are different because I used to have a S1 SWB and LWB. I now only have a LWB.
    .W.

  5. #5
    p38arover's Avatar
    p38arover is offline Major part of the heart and soul of AULRO.com
    Administrator
    I'm here to help you!
    Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Western Sydney
    Posts
    30,160
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Isn't a Series 1 LWB 107" not 109"?
    Ron B.
    VK2OTC

    2003 L322 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Auto
    2007 Yamaha XJR1300
    Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA



    RIP Bucko - Riding on Forever

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    S.E.Qld
    Posts
    1,334
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    Isn't a Series 1 LWB 107" not 109"?
    54-56 107
    56-58 109
    .W.

  7. #7
    JDNSW's Avatar
    JDNSW is offline RoverLord Silver Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Central West NSW
    Posts
    28,804
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by p38arover View Post
    Isn't a Series 1 LWB 107" not 109"?
    As BSF says - from 1956 109

    except lwb station wagons, which remained 107 until the end of Series 1 production, and actually remained in production alongside the Series 2 for several months until the Series 2 109 wagon was available.
    John

    JDNSW
    1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
    1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Westlake ,brisbane
    Posts
    3,922
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Craddock's should be able to quote a freight cost, I know every time I have bought from them, they have when I asked. As for delivery time frame the last three large items, I bought I had within a week, but it has been over 3 years since I bought anything & things have changed since covid. These days may be import deputy / GST as well when it arrives as well not all company's O/S quote these in the pricing & items won't be released from Customs until they are paid. You need to ask the seller up front so there are no surprises, had this problem with parts for my BMW from USA that added another $700 to the cost.
    It may be worth getting a quote to fabricate one, that is what I did with my 80" but I owned a Steel / Alum fabrication business back then, just cut old one out & used it as a template. It could be cheaper / quicker than importing these days.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Aug 2022
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    6
    Total Downloaded
    0
    [QUOTE=1950landy;3163113]Craddock's should be able to quote a freight cost, I know every time I have bought from them, they have when I asked. As for delivery time frame the last three large items, I bought I had within a week, but it has been over 3 years since I bought anything & things have changed since covid. These days may be import deputy / GST as well when it arrives as well not all company's O/S quote these in the pricing & items won't be released from Customs until they are paid. You need to ask the seller up front so there are no surprises, had this problem with parts for my BMW from USA that added another $700 to the cost.
    It may be worth getting a quote to fabricate one, that is what I did with my 80" but I owned a Steel / Alum fabrication business back then, just cut old one out & used it as a template. It could be cheaper / quicker than importing these days.[/

    Thanks for info. I will heed you advice and enquire re costs etc. I will also look at frbricating one here as some other welding needed on chassis.

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Search AULRO.com ONLY!
Search All the Web!