Thread: S2A restoration

Hi Papa, tell your old man he has good taste in Landies! It looks nice and original, the way I like them.

I picked up a 11/71 SWB in the same colour almost two years ago, looks almost identical except for the tyres (yours are original i'm pretty sure). Here is a picture of mine, I would love to see what other pictures you can put up.



Do you know the chassis number or PMC number? Hope the motor doesn't give too much trouble.

Cheers,

Sam

body number:14811
serial number:881411
chassis number:24316400G
build date: 4/71

Hey, best of luck with this one. I am doing a similar job. I'll keep an eye on your thread...

John

dad has pulled out the radiator. the starter motor is not working so that is the next thing to look at, as the guy we got it off said that the engine was going not long ago.cant get the original key the previous owner lost it.just wondering what is the best way to get a key cut, my 1979 s3 key fits and can turn it most of the way but just not the actual ignition stage.

There should be a number stamped on the ignition switch. Key cutting stores with a computerised key cutter could cut you an original key for that.

Failing that, online stores in the UK offer barrel and key options for sale.

do you have any idea on how much they cost.there is a guy here that has heaps of landys and he cuts them him self by taking the barrel out slowly he also said that there was a brand of truck that had similar barrels at the time

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

dad has pulled out the radiator. the starter motor is not working so that is the next thing to look at, as the guy we got it off said that the engine was going not long ago.cant get the original key the previous owner lost it.just wondering what is the best way to get a key cut, my 1979 s3 key fits and can turn it most of the way but just not the actual ignition stage.

The simplest way is to take out the whole switch, and take it to a locksmith. If he can cut the key to pattern, it should cost about $10. Alternativley he can rekey the barrel, and cut some keys to fit.

However, there should be a number around the hole the key fits in. Take the number and preferably a picture of the lock, and a locksmith will cut it to pattern.

Peter

Hi Tony,

Have a look at this thread, it should help regarding getting a new key.

Series IIA Ignition Switch