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  1. 30th May 2010, 05:38 PM #1
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    Smile Series IIA Restoration - it all starts here!

    Hi All,

    Long time reader on this site but first time on the forum. Reason being I finally have a meaningful reason for being here. I'm about to start a restoration of a 1969 Series IIA diesel. As a complete first-timer I expect it will take up a great deal of time - and money - but am looking forward to the challenge. Any tips/advice/do's/dont's as I progress will be much appreciated.

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    Looks like you have a reasonable base to start from. Look forward to seeing progress reports!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    Looks like you have a reasonable base to start from. Look forward to seeing progress reports!

    John
    Thanks John, the car was originally a petrol, converted in '78 to a diesel. Came with about 3 cubic metres of tools and spares (many Land Rover originals in original packaging); a spare complete motor, diffs, drive shafts and all sorts of stuff. First task is to figure out and catalogue all what's there!
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    What condition is the firewall in?
    She looks to be in good nick.
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    Firewall and Chassis appear to be rust free. There's a fair bit of oil and grime on the chassis and I haven't had a day to devote to to tackling a clean-up of the thing yet but I do know it's been garaged for it's entire life and was a true 'one owner'.
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  6. 31st May 2010, 07:27 AM #6
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    A SWB Station Wagon - nice!

    I have only ever seen one of these (in a paddock - alas it has gone to scrap now) before...

    What is your chassis number? Is it a home market (ie: UK) vehicle or a CKD export model?
    [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]
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