Thread: Just found and purchased my first Series 1

Well Neville - it is a start

I hope it all goes well for you - this is the place to get all the good information.

Now we all like to look at cars so you will have to give us some pictures as soon as you are able

Good luck.

Garry

Excellent!
The first thing you need for a Series Land Rover is a name. May I suggest, with inspiration from your last post, "Terry".
As in "Terry P"...

Well done mate way to go !!

Congratulations. I hope it helps with your rehabilitation and I also hope you find it enjoyable.

As Garrycol said if you can get any pictures for us we'd love to see them.

And when ever you need help don't forget to shout out to us or to tell us what you have learnt as no doubt someone else will be able to use your information that you put up here down the track.

Xavier

My S1 does wonders for my dicked heart, good luck and have fun, plenty S1 fans here

G'day and thanks for all the kind thoughts,

I am already thinking "what insanity possessed me to do this?"

First problem is going to be identifying the vehicle. Some bloody idiot has removed the ID plate! I know it is S1 '86 but not much beyond that from the various features. Where do I find the chassis number? Is there a register of chassis numbers? The motor looks like an original 2Litre, and I am told they are close to bullet proof.

I will get some "before" pics soon. It is more of a mess than I expected as someone has painted it blue with a very worn paint brush.

Regards Neville

Originally Posted by garrycol

Well Neville - it is a start

I hope it all goes well for you - this is the place to get all the good information.

Now we all like to look at cars so you will have to give us some pictures as soon as you are able

Good luck.

Garry

The chassis number should be stamped on the chassis somewhere, not sure on a S1, but Lotz-a-landies in particular may be able to help.

I would not describe the engine as bullet proof , but it is fairly tough, although it can develop a lot of problems if neglected over a long period, and can give all sortys of relatively minor problems, often more as matter of being over fifty years old than anything else!

John