Thread: SWB/LWB

Originally Posted by Grover-98

Hey guys i have been chasing a SWB Series III for a fair while now but it has become apparent he is going to die with it (he has had it since new) so i have decided to look else where for now... But then i have been told a good idea would be to get the 2A...So the search began. There is a LWB 1970 2A for sale just a couple blocks from here and i had a look this arvo (no pics so we will have to pretend i didn't) :P...But after looking over it i noticed it was in very good condition! few extras

winch
Bull Bar
UHF
Spotties

And it was the 186 with 53,000 Miles on the clock. Now this all looked great, but i am much keener on the SWB!!! i want this to be a offroad no compramise vehicle and i feel the SWB would be a more capable truck. What are your comments on the SWB/LWB discussion?

Kind Regards James.

Hi Grover
I know where there is a series 3 LWB in Rydalmere in Sydney. He's an old guy who can't work on it anymore. If your interested give me a call 0448799102 and I will put you in contact with him.

Regards Ian

Matt green hard top with a 186 red in it by chance Rama?

Same bloke owns a SWB with a Toyota diesel?

That's the bloke, I just bought the SWB, but the transport guys just phoned me and said it is still in their yard and they can't start it. The old owner is going over to get it going for them.

Good guessing.

Yer it's not a bad little truck. Body is fairly straight and there is little rust in it.

I have a vid of the engine running if you want it? I'll PM you.

Thanks Mate, That'll be great

Cheers Ezy

Ezyrama,
Shonky and I checked out the Landies you talk about, I was looking to buy the 2a last year but he wouldn't accept my deposit!

Here are photos and vid of the 88" 2a you bought:
2a_88 pictures by Burra2a - Photobucket

and a few photos of the Holdenised S3 109"
S3_109 pictures by Burra2a - Photobucket

Cheers,
Mark

Thanks for that. I hope it's half decent, I know I can't expect perfection in a 50 yr old car, but I am looking forward
to getting it here so I can play with it. The transport company seem to have big company syndrome,(OH&S crud) they can't get it to start
so they can drive it onto the transporter and they say say no-one there knows anything about cars,I told her they were truckies
and were dealing with a diesel, if someone there can't get it started there is something wrong.

Regards Ian

Oright well after looking at the LWB with its positives for camping. I was curious what a good price would be.

It apears to be in straight condition, has 53,000 Miles on the clock, Winch, Bull Bar, Spot lights and UHF and alloy roof rack. Reasonably worn mudd terrain tyres. It is a 1970 2A with overdrive 186 motor conversion.

I know it is hard for you guys to know exactly what price is good but its up for offers, so i would like to know what would be a reasonable price Wouldn't mind getting the LWB as it would be good to get out for a w.e now and then and just sleep in the back