Thread: Twice my age, crosseyed and can't hold her fluids in but ain't she sweet

"LFAL"

nice unit!

I havent ever seen the vents cut into the doors like that...but i recall what happened every time i kicked open the vent doors on my old toyota fj40 when i was living in coober pedy, marla or oodnadatta..............

a dust storm!!!!, be wearing sunnies, have your windows open and be able to stop if you have to!!!!


its a great looking unit, well done...

digger

Cheers DickyJoe and Digger,
Thanks for your comments.
Those door vents are sure to be nice while sedately cruising on-road in Summer! Straight up the trouser leg...

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In the coming weeks i'll be looking for:

radiator (recore?)
radiator fan bearing
fuel filler tube (also extension-mine is rusty)
5 decent, matching tyres (currently no two alike)
Lucas blinker lenses x2 (rear)
Lucas brake lens x1
door locks
door seal rubbers
seat backs x3
mirrors (Shonky is on a mission at Corowa for me )
windscreen wiper arm x1
crank handle
wheel brace
hoodsticks would be nice
gumboots
raincoat
silastic
elbow grease


If anyone has any of these items and would like to help a tragic LR enthusiast out, please do! PM, email, reply to this thread, all is welcome.

I have a 3 prong fuel cap surplus to requirements, mine is a 2 pronger and still works.

There is a glass Lucas '488' blinker lens amongst the bits n pieces, is this off a series 2a or something earlier? I imagine they aren't easy to come by now?

Cheers,
Mark

Mark
She looks a beauty. Dont you dare modify her, it is rare to see one in such original condition. Just get her plumbing sorted - its all easy stuff - and enjoy her originality. My 11A looks identical tho more dings and Hard Top.
Whats its engine No? (punched on top of block carby side) and Chassis No (under rear mudguard behind LH back wheel) That is a guide on getting the correct bits 'n pieces, not that you will have much to get of course!
I have had my SWB 11A for 10 years, and 30 years ago had a 11A 2 1/4 Wagon & went all over the country in that - slowly - grin.

Must have missed this post in my big post-Corowa catch up mate!

I can confirm that the truck really is as good as the pictures suggest!

The motor is an absolute pearler, and it is mostly complete - should be a quick and easy fix up to get her on the road, and then take the cosmetics from there!


She needs a name though! Since you have taken on the old lady theme, maybe an old lady name?

Edith?
Ethel?
Dagmar?
Mavis?
Hazel?
Beatrice?
Agnes?
Mabel?

You can tell I worked in aged care once upon a time can't you...

When you get back from your jaunt out doing "you know what" I'll bring over the pressure gurney and we'll drop the tub and chase some spiders. Sound good?

G'day Hugh,
Butchering will be minimal, and kept to practicality and safety as far as possible- I will need to live with her as my daily driver. I won't do anything that can't be undone if at all possible.

Shonky! Cheers for coming round with the bits and all. Glad Corowa was fun and Ambrose behaved!
I checked out the St Marys parts source, he didn't have much at all so I grabbed 30 odd LRO mags and a workshop manual. Should keep me enthused while on 'that' mission the coming week. Bring on the gurney

Names...
Well I once had a girlfriend who's middle name was Gertrude, but a mate's nickname is Gertie so that old lady doesn't work...and not too fussed on the others either

As a railway enthusiast.. -some steam engines had colourful names with Dirty Mary and The Green Beetle sticking in my mind. Its green, and its dirty. Hmmm...

Cheers,
Mark

Numbers:
Classic Land Rover VIN Calculator tells me:
Land Rover series 2A 88"

Model 243 Land Rover series 2A 88"
Model year 1962-1971
Body style Basic/Station Wagon
Engine Type 2.25l (2286cc) petrol
Market, steering CKD (Export), RHD
Serial Number .....
Suffix letter A 1. revision of this model. Suffix used from introduction in October 1961 to March 1963



I'd swap for a 120" or diesel County, won't settle for anything less

Sorry to abuse the old shakespeare, but like the old pom, you have found yourself a classic, so very well done.


aew849

Mate,

Looks like you've got a really nice SIIA.
As much as I like the 2.25 Diesel engine (transplanted into my SII - it didn't have the right engine anyway) in your case I'd keep the petrol. Keep it original - it is hard to find SII/SIIAs in original condition.
On the issue of safety: looks like you don't have seatbelts. Although not required by law if there weren't any originally, they are a bloody good idea. To keep it original you will have to source some extra seatbelt brackets for the truck cab and seatbox - these were optional extras on SIIAs.