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

  1. #11
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    Thats an absolute pearler. If you ever want to sell it.....

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    "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
    (REMLR 235/MVCA 9) 80" -'49.(RUST), -'50 & '52. (53-parts) 88" -57 s1, -'63 -s2a -GS x 2-"Horrie"-112-769, "Vet"-112-429(-Vietnam-PRE 1ATF '65) ('66, s2a-as UN CIVPOL), Hans '73- s3 109" '56 s1 x2 77- s3 van (gone)& '12- 110

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    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

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    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.

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    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?
    [B][I]Andrew[/I][/B]

    [COLOR="YellowGreen"][U]1958 Series II SWB - "Gus"[/U][/COLOR]
    [COLOR="DarkGreen"][U]1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"[/U][/COLOR]
    [COLOR="#DAA520"][U]1981 Mercedes 300D[/U][/COLOR]
    [U]1995 Defender 110[/U]
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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    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

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    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

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    2A or not 2A, that is the question....

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


    aew849

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    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.

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    hahaha!

    For what it's worth, I'm liking "the green beetle"... but it's your truck so the naming is all on you bud!

    Looking at your list:

    - Supercrap sells a wheel brace that fits landies - I have one for Ambrose that does the job.
    - I'm just putting generic el cheapo mirrors on gus. Genuine ones are hard to get and small and crap and stuff. You can get old style ones that won't look out of place.
    - What do you need seat backs for?
    - I'll scrounge around the farm and see if I have some old water pipe lying around if you want. You could probably bend up some bodgy hood bows which would do the job for rego (as discussed) but wouldn't be authentic.
    - Happy to supply some elbow grease.
    [B][I]Andrew[/I][/B]

    [COLOR="YellowGreen"][U]1958 Series II SWB - "Gus"[/U][/COLOR]
    [COLOR="DarkGreen"][U]1965 Series IIA Ambulance 113-896 - "Ambrose"[/U][/COLOR]
    [COLOR="#DAA520"][U]1981 Mercedes 300D[/U][/COLOR]
    [U]1995 Defender 110[/U]
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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