Orkney 90's Series 2A Project

**Orkney 90** · 14th January 2016, 07:18 AM

Well, after a long search and much umming and uh-ing, I have finally bitten the bullet... For better or worse.

I have been on the look-out for a long wheel base Series hardtop for a long time. I wanted something that was as close to original as possible. Original running gear. Minimum rust. Something solid that I could get back on the road, then restore as time permits.

Have I really found the Holy Grail? Honestly not sure yet, as the Series 2A I have just purchased I have not yet laid eyes upon. Yes, purchased sight-unseen. To be delivered next week when I have some days off from work.

All I know about the car are the few photos I have seen which hopefully I will be able to upload. I am not the most computer savvy person in the whole world.

I am however a Carriage Builder by trade. So the body-work won't worry me too much. It's the rest of the car that will be an adventure. Or a major headache. Probably both. I should probably stock up on those codeine tablets. Wait, is that even legal? Never mind.

Okay, well according to CalVin this is what I have found out so far about the Land Rover I have not yet met in person;

Series 2A
Chassis Number: 34708368G
Basic Body Type
109 Inch
6 Cylinder Engine
Model Years: 1966-1971
CKD - Right Hand Drive
08368 Serial Number
G = 6 significant design modifications
Suffix used from April 1969 - October 1971

Hopefully I can find out more about it as time goes on. Anyway, here are the pictures that I have seen.

**Orkney 90** · 14th January 2016, 07:21 AM

And some more photos...

**67hardtop** · 14th January 2016, 08:09 AM

Mate, welcome to series ownership. That looks like a fine example of a late 2a. You will have many hours of enjoyment restoring it to whatever level you choose. You will need headache tablets too....lol. but its all good. Looking forwards to seeing another s2a on the road again. Good luck with ur new landy. Dont forget, without pics, it didnt happen...

Cheers Rod

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**Dark61** · 14th January 2016, 08:37 AM

Nice looking thing.

What's that under the dash Mate , some kind of heater?

cheers,
D

**Orkney 90** · 14th January 2016, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dark61

Nice looking thing.

What's that under the dash Mate , some kind of heater?

cheers,
D

Hi Dark61, not quite sure what that thing is. I only get the car next Wednesday. I was kind of hoping that someone on here may know... Also that strange looking round black thing attached to the steering column?

And is there anything else obviously not original Land Rover just by those few photos?

**67hardtop** · 14th January 2016, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dark61

Nice looking thing.

What's that under the dash Mate , some kind of heater?

cheers,
D

Yes that is a heater and the round thing on the steering column looks to be an aftermarket tachometer.

Cheers Rod

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**Orkney 90** · 14th January 2016, 01:28 PM

Thank you 67hardtop. That does make sense. Can't wait to see it in person and get stuck into it.

**Thunderbolt** · 14th January 2016, 04:19 PM

Nice one! Yours looks to have the syncro box in it going by the straight gearstick. I've got a similar vintage one but mines a four and the non syncro box but same grill and a vdo tacho in the same spot. Looks like freewheeling hubs from the pic
Cheers

**30t of coolness** · 14th January 2016, 05:34 PM

Good buying, I was watching that myself but couldn't afford another project at the moment (even if it has a smiths heater) according to the wife!

**Orkney 90** · 14th January 2016, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by 30t of coolness

...(even if it has a smiths heater)...

So I'm presuming that a Smith's Heater is a good thing?

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