Shorty - my 1952 80' Series 1

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Originally Posted by olmate

Shorty Runs ....... :D:D:D Yes the motor does go anow I can start on other things. She just needed the usual bits to replace the old crap around the dizzy - and she was off ;)

And as for that 1949 Landy I got to look at - it is an early 1950 80" that has a decent chassis and bulkhead. That was it, all panels stuffed and extras welded on here and there. He wants $1K for it so it shall be staying where it sits; in his 'dog yard', as a shelter come wind break for the 5 dogs.

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Ah! Good news with your motor and Bad luck re: the 50 ..

I had a similar experience .. I looked at a early 50 with a excellent chassis and bulkhead.. but the tub was a home made affair of angle iron and steel panels .. the front guards had been re-panelled with pop rivet on steel panels. It came with a spare motor .. but the car was very used and worn out .. badly worn steering box etc. It was running .. barely ! He wanted $2500 for it !!!!

I also got onto a wide front spring 51 ( with a Annund and Thompson I.D. plate on it ) .. been 'Holdenised' though . Fitted with a hardtop .. he wanted $1200 .

Mike

That's it - I've stopped for the weekend. Shorty is set well for me to start around the motor and that can wait for a bit. The chassis may get looked at next weekend (or I may get into the brakes) who knows.
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I am happy with how she is coming along tho.
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I lied - I went back into the garage abd took off the water pump and she is stuffed.(any body know where I can get a new one?)
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yes but they cost, can tell you how to fix it for about $50.
Dennis

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Originally Posted by dennisS1

yes but they cost, can tell you how to fix it for about $50.
Dennis

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Well, dont keep us in suspense Dennis ... PLEASE

I rebuilt one using a $50 Chev kit, but it was a lot of work and stuffing around.

Troy : Rover parts at Ballarat did have new S1 water pumps on their list at around $200 .. but the quality may be suspect ..made in India I think. Land Rover parts - Home

Mike

Hi there Troy

I have three rebuilt one's - which should be here next week (one is for Ian Turner as I borrowed one of his on the way to Cooma in March)

I have tried several ways of rebuilding (including using a fergy tractor water pump kit). The best way in my opinion is a retired gentleman at Milang (SA) whom has been rebuilding them for me for around $70. He does make a kit but strongly advises for the old water pump to be sent to him as there is a little bit of machining (he also casts up new impellors etc)

Give me a call and I will tell you more.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne - shall give you a buzz tonite. :D

Nothing done over the last few days except mounting the coil and fuel pump properly, repalcing the fuel line and starting on the wiring.

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Originally Posted by series1buff

Well, dont keep us in suspense Dennis ... PLEASE

I rebuilt one using a $50 Chev kit, but it was a lot of work and stuffing around.

Troy : Rover parts at Ballarat did have new S1 water pumps on their list at around $200 .. but the quality may be suspect ..made in India I think. Land Rover parts - Home

Mike

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Mike

IMHO How can anything that was designed and built for a purpose, be considered any worse than something hybridised by "a lot of work and stuffing around".

Products manufactured in India are now competing with the best from Europe, in fact Europe is sourcing a lot of Indian manufactured goods. The determining factor is the quality control. Just like Japan in the immediate post-War period there were problems, however like Japan, India's manufacturing sector is maturing and well made product will be the result.

Howdy Troy , Mate you have done a magic job on shorty so far . So going to get Goblin out of the shed tomorrow and do something to him :D;) . Thanks for the motivation :D. Good luck with the bits you need to get ;) .

Thanks Mick - I am really enjoying the 80" :D

I have been told that my 'new' bumper will be ready next week ;) - Thanks Ian; you are a legend mate :thumbsup: And (fingers crossed) I shall have sourced some front guards by the weekend :arms: as I am just waiting on a phonecall with some pics :D:D:D. I reckon that I can repair the tailgate and some of the doors ;) - I'll give it a go.

There shall be more photos this weekend as I continue with the tidying up around the motor and fix the rust on Sunday :)