Serial No: 34700827A - Alive and reporting for restoration.

Welcome to the club. I am only just a few months ahead of you restoring Wilf a S2a 109. Still stripping him down. Having fun and learning a lot. Good luck. Scott

Just a few more pics of things I've noticed on the 109" during a bit of a clean up.
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All five rims have the same number stamped on them, I'm guessing just the part number....

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Just a better pic of the grill and badges

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Original sicker - LR Aust

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Also noticed this little sign attached to the top of the engine under all the oil and gunk.....

So far, the 109" seems quite original

Have to say, I'm a little envious. Your Landie looks in good nick & it's already a tray back! The one I have is a hardtop that I have to convert. Good luck I'll be watching your progress.

I have a similar one. Mine is 34701357D. It was also a six but now has a Holden 186 in it.
I thought it is a 67 2A.
It has the same grill.
I still have to bleed the brakes which is a lot of fun. Motor runs, clutch works and all electrics have been sorted. I did my own wiring but not sure if I would do it again or pay for a new loom.
Good luck with it and have fun.

Cheers,
Russ

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Originally Posted by crackers

I didn't know they had a 6 cyl in the early series. What motor was it? Any good?

And what was the real reason they had a 107 and a 109, there doesn't seem to be much point for 2"?

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The 107 and 109 inch wheel bases were the lwb and the 86 and 88 inch in the swb in the 1950's era vehicles, now referred to as Series Ones in retrospect.
The reason for the two inch longer wheel base came about to accommodate a larger four cylinder two litre diesel engine in 1956-57.
The front cross member location was also modified.
All long wheel base Series 2 (1958-61) and 2A (1962-71) are 109 inch wheel base. The 2.285cc (referred to as the "two and a quarter") four cylinder petrol and a diesel version, were introduced in the 2A.
There is only one six cylinder engine in these, 2.6 litres in capacity (introduced 1967) and they were set back about four inches in the engine bay. The bulkhead/transmission tunnel was modified to accommodate the setback/longer motor.
Hope this helps.
Others will know more and have a more accurate account.


Cheers, Mick.