New Series 2A owner

I had a few hours on the weekend so I took the tarp off Bitza. I removed the front drivers wheel and checked the brakes. I was pleasantly surprised at the state of the shoes, cylinders and brake hose - all in good condition. Nothing to do here but clean out the brake dust, then sand and paint the drum.

I also straightened the bull bar (had been hit on the corner and was close to the body) and replaced all the front lights. I'll start from the front and work my way back!

I will need to replace all the suspension components including the leaf springs as they are badly rusted.

What's everyone's thoughts on parabolic leaf springs?

If you have the money, Parabolics are the way to go.

Oh, and personally, I'd ditch those Selectro hubs too - they aren't the strongest things known to man - out of the 2 sets I've had on cars I've bought, both sets had one in many pieces inside after it went bang.

Hi Gav...funny you mention the hubs. The passenger is a different brand. Might even be Warn?

What's another option?

Original solid drive flanges.

Aaron

Yep, as Aaron said - solid drive flanges that the vehicle would have come with originally.

Something like this - Drive Flange Land Rover Series 2 2a and 3 10 Spline Front or Rear Axle

They aren't cheap, but if you can find some second hand ones, all the better - front and rears are the same, so have a look at how your back axle is driven - same deal up front.

The Warn hub locks are much stronger I've been told - I've only had experience with the selectro ones. Without 2 though, not much point. There isn't really anything to be gains from these, I'd just go back to the drive flanges - you get proper lubrication to all the front bits then while just driving around day to day too. :)

Flanges are cheaper out of the UK especially if you need to order other parts to spread the freight costs.

571235 | Drive Flange 10 spline - Paddock Spares

With freewheel hubs if you don't engage them they don't break........

Colin

thanks guys, I'm happy to go back to standard drive flanges. I'll add those to the list!

I had a chance today to dig a bit deeper in an effort to find out the history of this vehicle.

Going by the rego papers that I received from the previous owner showing that it was last registered in QLD in 2008 and using the REMLR database:

Chassis Number (as per rego papers): 25316842c belongs to 114-188 109 1966 Ambulance 3/4 ton GS 4 Stretcher and should have engine 25251164H

Engine Number (as per rego papers):25177121F belongs to 113-585 109 1964 Truck Utility 3/4 Ton GS Fitted for Transmission (FFT)

The Nomenclature plate attached to the firewall (Refer my first lot of pictures) mentions "Truck Utility 3/4 Ton F.F.T. Land-rover Series 2A 109 Inch WB

So there is a link between the engine number and the nomenclature plate.

The plate also shows "Census No: 6006" and "Contract No: C112036", but I am unable to find any link between these numbers and the chassis/and or engine numbers mentioned above on REMLR.

I'll open the bonnet tonight and check the actual engine number.

This is a mystery.

The plot thickens...

On the nomenclature plate attached to the firewall, the chassis number is currently covered by a label (from a label maker) that has been affixed. It shows the chassis as N802049P which matches the number that has been stamped (freshly at some stage) on the rear spring hanger - but not the chassis number on the (QLD) transport registration certificate.

I removed this label last night from the nomenclature plate and saw the original chassis number - 25307374b

Now...looking at REMLR....we have a match! Vehicle 113-585 109 1964 Truck Utility 3/4 ton GS Fitted For Transmission.

So I have matching engine number and chassis number!

Someone has obviously gone to a lot of effort to rebody with Series 3 front, doors, rear body and roof. The firewall, floor, seat base, rear bulk head and inside the tub has been maticulously repainted in either bahama or camino gold - not sure which.

But looking closer (i'll get a picture tonight), the front guard tops look like there is reinforcing underneath and to me looks like a support for an antenna mount as per the pictures of FFT's on REMLR.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 86mud

The plot thickens...

On the nomenclature plate attached to the firewall, the chassis number is currently covered by a label (from a label maker) that has been affixed. It shows the chassis as N802049P which matches the number that has been stamped (freshly at some stage) on the rear spring hanger - but not the chassis number on the (QLD) transport registration certificate.

I removed this label last night from the nomenclature plate and saw the original chassis number - 25307374b

Now...looking at REMLR....we have a match! Vehicle 113-585 109 1964 Truck Utility 3/4 ton GS Fitted For Transmission.

So I have matching engine number and chassis number!

Someone has obviously gone to a lot of effort to rebody with Series 3 front, doors, rear body and roof. The firewall, floor, seat base, rear bulk head and inside the tub has been maticulously repainted in either bahama or camino gold - not sure which.

But looking closer (i'll get a picture tonight), the front guard tops look like there is reinforcing underneath and to me looks like a support for an antenna mount as per the pictures of FFT's on REMLR.

Thanks

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i have the parts you need jim