Where to find info on my S1 107 Ute

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Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland

Were all these types 107 inch , maybe my new tray series1 is a 107 too, the back on mine aint original, did these come out in tray back?, nice little buggy by the way, I have the series 1 bug big time, are the series 1 brakes hydraulic or mechanical or combination of both

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There were 107" and 109" series 1,s,i dont think the factory ever made a t/t they were all utes,some vehicles did leave the factory without any tub so that special bodies could be fitted,they are hydraulic.the handbrake is mechanical.:)

and there were also 107" station wagons.

Well i live in Londonderry NSW and ihave all of my life i would love to build a copy of the Landrover imortalised by Matchbox for the londonderry RFS i have heard it from a few people in the brigade that the actual vehicle was a lond wheel base ex military but i read today that the aus army never had series 1 so who knows one day i will approach the shed to find out moreinfo

i think the captain is a LR owner any way



Adam

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Originally Posted by boxhead

Well i live in Londonderry NSW and ihave all of my life i would love to build a copy of the Landrover imortalised by Matchbox for the londonderry RFS i have heard it from a few people in the brigade that the actual vehicle was a lond wheel base ex military but i read today that the aus army never had series 1 so who knows one day i will approach the shed to find out moreinfo

i think the captain is a LR owner any way



Adam

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I,m not sure what the actual vehicle was but the model is an 80" isnt it?.i think the captain has a firefly 2 or 2a.there were a few series 1 in the army but very few and most seemed to be for trial.

Hi there

I have done a fair bit of research and I honestly believe the Londonderry fire engine only exsisted within the Matchbox Range of toys.

The only one which I have seen wich comes close is one I know of which used to be in QLD - but its missing most of the firefighting equipment.

All the best

Wayne

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...007/08/148.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...007/08/149.jpg

Is that still around or for sale i would buy it would be a start

I think they have photos i will have to go ask to see if they have any but if i do they will want me to join



Adam

The last time I spoke to the gentleman it had been sold and was awaiting to be picked up.

He also had 2 x Series IIa Fire Tenders (Army).

All the best

PS I tried contacting the Londonderry brigade but they seemed very vague about the unit as well. If you have any sucess would love to hear your findings.

Wayne

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Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland

Were all these types 107 inch , maybe my new tray series1 is a 107 too, the back on mine aint original, did these come out in tray back?, nice little buggy by the way, I have the series 1 bug big time, are the series 1 brakes hydraulic or mechanical or combination of both

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If you measure between the wheel centres you'll either get 107" or 109". We just bought one that we were told was 109", but after measuring and checking the chassis number, is actually 107"

Wayne
do you know if the spare guards in the photos went as well?

Hi there

I have had these pictures for about 3 years - I have no idea.

But I have a few guards but live in SA - just to far away for a flimbsy alloy guard to be sent through via transport

All the best

Wayne