Thread: S.1. 1956 LWB

Thanks Ian!


I was looking for you at the Model T clubrooms (port rd) on Sunday but
apparently you werent there!! It wasnt much of a swap meet unfortunately but they said only just starting "open" ones so expect better in future.
Didnt mind the G4 there so wasn't a wasted trip!

Hope your trip (and the wedding etc) went well

cheers
Digger

Originally Posted by back_in

Hi All
this the 2nd time I have posted this over time
I got a Electronic pump S.U. for Just over 50 Quid from U.K
landed with postage around 70 Quid
equal to about $130Aus
cheers
Ian

Hi Ian
I bought mine from Midas for about $ 250-00 from memory in Sydney. Your price from the UK is amazing. BTW the exchange rate is dreadful aus to UK pound. I have bought parts from America for half the price from UK because the exchange rate is superb at the moment.

Stats on a 56 lwb (109) petrol



Identification data LAND-ROVER 109
(as offered for 1956 - Europe - Worldwide and North America )
Production/sales period: 1956-1958
Model year/s: 1956-1958
Country of origin: GB United Kingdom
Make: Land-Rover
Model: Series I
1948-1958
Type: Series I lwb utility / Pick-Up 1953-1958

Class: mid-size off-road
Body style: Utility / pick-up - off-road
Doors: 2
Traction: 4x4 part-time (rear permanent, front engaged manually in off-road conditions), transfer case 2.89/1.15

Powertrain
Engine manufacturer: Rover 2.0-Litre
Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type: petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Charge system: naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Valves timing:
Additional features: Solex

Dimensions & capacities
Length: 4407 mm / 173.5 in
Width: 1590 mm / 62.6 in
Height: 1800 mm / 70.9 in
Wheelbase: 2769 mm / 109 in
Front track: 1270 mm / 50 in
Rear track: 1270 mm / 50 in
Ground clearance:
Fuel: 73 litre / 19.3 U.S. gal / 16 imp. gal

Turning circle btw. walls:
Turning circle btw. curbs:
Drag coefficient claimed:
Drag coefficient estimated: 0.9

Powertrain
Cylinders alignment: Line 4
Displacement: 1997 cm3 / 121.5 cui
Bore: 77.8 mm / 3.06 in
Stroke: 105 mm / 4.13 in
Compression ratio: 6.7 : 1
Power net: 39 kW / 53 PS / 52 hp (net) / 4000
Torque: 137 Nm / 101 ft-lb / 1500
Power gross: 43.5 kW / 59 PS / 58 hp (gross) / 4000
Torque gross:
Redline rpm:

Drivetrain
Gearbox:
Transmission type: manual
Number of gears: 4
Gear ratios (overall):
I 3 (16.17)
II 2.045 (11.02)
III 1.378 (7.43)
IV 1 (5.39) / 4000
R 2.54

Speed range (km/h/mph):
I: 34 / 21
II: 50 / 31
III: 74 / 46
IV: 102 / 63


1000rpm speed (km/h/mph):
I: 8.1 / 5
II: 11.8 / 7.3
III: 17.5 / 10.9
IV: 24.2 / 15


Torque converter factor:
Final drive ratio std: 5.39
optional:

(4.7 x 1.147)
Standard tyres: 7.00 x 16

Weights
Curb weight (without a driver): 1567 kg / 3455 lbs


Top speeds simulation
Top speed: 96 km/h / 60 mph (theor. without speed governor)

Acceleration:

0-30 km/h (s): 4.1
0-40 km/h (s): 6.6
0-50 km/h (s): 9.6
0-60 km/h (s): 12.9
0-70 km/h (s): 17.9
0-80 km/h (s): 25.7
0-90 km/h (s): 41.6
0-100 km/h (s): (not feasable)


0-20 mph (s): 4.8
0-30 mph (s): 9
0-40 mph (s): 14.8
0-50 mph (s): 26.2
0-60 mph (s): (not feasabe)


0- 1/4mile (s): 26.2
speed at 1/4mile: 80 km/h / 50 mph


Fuel consumption extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:
(city cycle is based on typical European traffic)
l/100km: - / 13.7 /16.6 / - /
mpg (imp.): - / 17-21 / - /
mpg (U.S.): - / 14-17 / - /
km/l: - / 6-7 / - /


courtesy of a website that features model by model... incl acceleration estimates

Oops! now I'll add the website!

seems pretty good. - great comparison feature (up to 5)
compare 1948 series 1 vs jeep 1948- interesting

The complete catalog of cars: automobile-catalog.com

cheers
digger

I've had one of these come into my possession.



It's a large oval shaped spotlight, heavy, chrome, blue spot light

It is marked 'NOTEK" at the top of the chrome facia and 'ROAD MASTER" on the top of the glass.




and has british patent detail on back


It has a 6v large globe in it at the moment, I think it would look good on the S1 (if I ever find a tray!) and am wondering if I can just swap globes or is it
likely to be more involved than that?

Or is it something better kept for a 6v vehicle? (I have no idea what year this would be but tend to think 40-50's?)



I can't find much history etc about them at all...
anyone know anything or have any comments about them it would be appreciated.

I dont think it would be a spotlight. More of a flood or spreadbeam looking at the fluting of the lense.

Originally Posted by 123rover50

I dont think it would be a spotlight. More of a flood or spreadbeam looking at the fluting of the lense.

yes, lazy terminology on my part!!..and with a 6v globe dont think it will be blinding!

Hi there Digger

What sort of tray are you after - can as the person in town.....if he has any in good condition.

Wayne