66 series 2 restored spotted.

**S3ute** · 19th January 2015, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by JDNSW

For example, as pointed out, this example has cable wipers - which means they are either non-original or it is 1967 or later, not 1966.
John

Hello again from Surabaya,

For the reasons John has stated (changeability of parts with time etc) it could be any age or a hybrid.

Were it to be largely original, then it is unlikely to be 1968 or later - by then they had a steering wheel without the multiple steel spokes, a grille largely composed of horizontal bars, Rover Australia badge front and rear, and limestone painted wheels and possibly larger rear taillights.

The 1968 2A SWB that I owned many moons ago when it was new did anyway.

Cheers,

**JDNSW** · 19th January 2015, 11:57 AM

Actually I favour that it really is a 1966 model, converted to cable wipers. It has the combined light/ignition switch, earlier steering wheel, earlier steering column support etc, but as all of these bits can be interchanged, only the chassis number will be definitive.

John

**JDNSW** · 19th January 2015, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by grey_ghost

Hi John,

Would I be correct in saying (assuming that the Landy in question has not had any parts changed) - if the headlights are in the wings, then it has to be a 2A?

If the headlights are in the grill - then it has to be a 2?

Just wondering because I know that making a definitive answer is always tricky...

Cheers,
Grey Ghost

No. The change from Series 2 to 2a was in 1961, the headlight move to the mudguards was nominally in 1968, and seems to have varied anyway - my 1970 2a has them in the grille. But, assuming parts have not been changed, if the headlights are in the mudguards, then it is a 2a.

There are simply no visible changes that happened right on the 2/2a change except for the chassis number suffix and the 2.25 diesel. Some visible differences, such as the change from screw type vent adjusters happened about the time of the change, but these are still listed as 2a parts.

John

**Cobber** · 27th January 2015, 09:29 PM

Thanks for sharing that - always great to see a series out and about

Judging by the oil patch in front of it, that's not the first time it's been parked there!

**Gillie** · 27th January 2015, 09:32 PM

I did think the same but I don't think it is from this vehicle. But if you want as close to factory as possible...........

**Cobber** · 28th January 2015, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Gillie

I did think the same but I don't think it is from this vehicle. But if you want as close to factory as possible...........

It was a great factory feature as far as I can see ... if it's dripping it means you haven't run out

You don't need a gauge with a system that simple!

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