Thread: New Toy - 1957 107" ute

I have another theory on the Navy blue paint, I reckon it may have been an NRMA service truck, this would expliain the two holes in the roof. Not much progress on it though, all my paint stripper got used on a cast iron bed for our youngest. Have got a lead on another series 1 though, how many do you need before you have to get treatment? Luckily SWMBO just sighs and rolls her eyes. (and mutters about how many bombs are we going to have in the yard)

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Too many is when you have the one I want

I did some googling and couldn't find an NRMA landy however found this 1951 Morris in Blue - does that look like the colour?

Perhaps it had a sign like that on top?

Had a little expedition on the weekend to pick up an addition to my collection, the norwegan site tells me she is a 1954 86" with a siamese bore 2 litre engine.
The firewall is rusty around the vents and the chassis is a bit rusty at the back.
I got the engine started tonight with a new coil and it seems reasonably healthy, no smoke and settled down to an idle OK.
At this stage it looks like being an engine donor for the 107 and possibly the transmission as well, as it's a lot quieter than the one in the 107.Since it didnt happen without pictures, here's some below





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Don't you love driving home with that grille and headlights in the rearvision mirror?

Originally Posted by Sleepy

Too many is when you have the one I want

I did some googling and couldn't find an NRMA landy however found this 1951 Morris in Blue - does that look like the colour?

Perhaps it had a sign like that on top?

as a side note,the model before this J was the Morris PV (parcel van) one fitted with mock body armour to make it look like an armoured security van was used in the film 'Payroll' also a LR 107" wb is used, starring Michael Craig back in 1960 filmed in and around Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ok, after assessing my latest acquisition I have gained the following goodies:
A 1953 build siamese bore 2 litre engine
A gearbox/Transfer case that is waaaay quieter than the one in the 107
A radiator and grille that is correct
A front crossmember that isnt hacked up (although I'll probably use it as a pattern to repair the original; on the 107 I think, rather than cut up a chassis that looks repairable).
A Luxury single piece seatback
Lots of bits and pieces that are missing from the 107

Now for the questions:

Would you go to the trouble of rebuilding a siamese bore engine or would I be better off to try and find a wide bore block and go from there?

Anyone know an engine builder that is competent in Sydney or Canberra

What's a ballpark figure for a rebuild ie Jaguar price or Falcon price

Thanks in advance

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After some mucking about this weekend I've got a much happier 2 litre engine. New plugs, new coil and fitting the plug leads in the correct order makes for a much happier engine. Still a bit of blowby but starts and runs pretty happily. Not too much smoke either. I've got to find a replacement exhaust manifold and there is some coolant weeping from the front of the block near the exhaust manifold as well, looks like a corroded freeze plug.
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Spent some time on the 107 today, removed the tray and the cab roof and back. Took off the rediator in preparation to remove the holden motor. Tony is showing me up with all the work he's doing so I figured I'd better post some pictures.

Child Labour at the ready


Some work to do on the bottom of the tub


Roof off



Radiator and home made support panel removed showing the artistry of the front crossmember chop.


Interestingly the dark blue paint was done before the Holden conversion so I am happy to put the rover motor from the 86 in and keep it blue.


The next step is to pull the motor and repair the front crossmember.

I'm tempted to put the transfer and gearbox from the 86 in as well as it seems at this stage to be in better shape.

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