Is this ex Army?

[Lostkiwi]

Hi all
Just acquired this 2a and would like to find out a bit more about it.
The chassis No is 24310485C
It appears to have been painted yellow at some stage in its life
Also what is the thing in front of the radiator for
Cheers for any in put
Neil

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[bobslandies]

Hi Neil,

Had this vehicle (24310485C) come through Grenville Motors in Sydney (which it did not) numbers close to it were supplied to customers in September/October 1966.

The back view with the NATO and Warner trailer electrical connectors, number plate light and the UK style military bumperettes suggest it is a British military Land Rover. The Warner components are the two round ones - the cover comes off the connector and is screwed onto the blank plate.

The guards are later 2A but interesting in that they appear to have the recessed hole for the headlights blanked over so probably replacements. You might check if the mounting panel is behind the guard front or if they were made without the headlight support. The headlights also look British military so that infra red filters can be fitted.

Behind the grille is an engine oil cooler.

Always possible it was used on the airfield if painted yellow. See if you can get the engine number and look if there are any other Identification plates. British military Land Rovers often have brass plates with their registration numbers and other information.

Bob

[pop058]

Neil,

The "C" suffix in your chassis number was used between 4/66 and 4/67. According to REMLR, the Army did not use any 66 or 67 model shorties, so to answer your main question. No, it is probabley not ex-Australian Army.
The thing in front of the radiator is an oil cooler.

HTH

[d@rk51d3]

Still looks like an interesting vehicle.

Not much holding the drivers door on.

[Lostkiwi]

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Thanks so far
Heres a few more pics
Will try and get out later [when sun comes up] and go on the hunt for more plates etc
Unfortunately its pretty rotten Always the case over here, So it might just end up being parts for my other wagon

[Landy Smurf]

there are still some really good points about it though

[Lostkiwi]

Well had a good hunt around today for plates etc But could only find the Engine number 25253595 G
As for the Guards they are just recessed and have been made without head light supports [is this common]
It would be so much easer if these Landys could talk
The more I look at it, the more I want to restore it If i can find a replacement chassis/Bulkhead who knowsIMG_1503.jpg

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[Lotz-A-Landies]

It may be ex-New Zealand army with the Warner plug.

Also it looks like it has the glass screw on lenses the UK MoD are wanton to ues.

[Lostkiwi]

[QUOTE=Lotz-A-Landies;1284355]It may be ex-New Zealand army with the Warner plug.

Theres a good possibility it has come from NZ. As a large number of vehicles have been shipped in over the years [not to many Landrovers thou]