Another one? I must be mad.

[peterg1001]

In the beginning - I was working on the original Series II (Registration at last) when an ex-neighbour stopped to have a look. After chatting for a while, he offered me a Series IIA LWB which had been sitting in the paddock of his property up by Gloucester for the last 10 years.

Today, we went up there and picked it up - photo attached, more to follow when I update my web site.

It looks to be an interesting vehicle. Word-of-mouth says it was used in the Snowy scheme, hence the grey paint.

PMC body number is LRL24025, serial 10924025. Chassis is 34707603G. Anything which can be added to this would be welcome.

The chassis and firewall are in better than average condition. There are a million minor mods all over the vehicle. Check out the picture - there's a tap on the inside of the passenger guard. It comes from a tank inside the guard, through which the exhaust pipe has been routed - instant hot water

It's got an original six, with an SU carb.

(A small aside - my son just came in and told me he had picked up a leech while at the property - lovely stuff, blood all over his leg)

Now I don't know what to do. The original story was that the vehicle was full of rust, and I assumed it would become a donor vehicle for the general community. However, it's eminently suitable for a ground-up restoration.

OTOH, I know now how much a restoration costs. We just bought a brand new Mazda 3, and it cost less than the Series II has cost me. Not to mention the two years of work that went into it, and the work-in-progress sitting just outside the front door getting in the way.

Any ideas?

Peter

[dullbird]

i wouls say if you dont have the time to restore it perhaps offer it to someone who does that can perhaps offer the parts you need in exchange. or offer back to the bloke to sell it and be honest and tell him that he could probably get reasonable money for it.

[stevep]

Congratulations Peter on your acquisition - looks good. Now you will have to cover those new pavers so you don't get oil leaks on them.

looks like the last of the 2a's - 1971 - a good find.

regards
Steve

[JayBoRover]

Now I don't know what to do. The original story was that the vehicle was full of rust, and I assumed it would become a donor vehicle for the general community. However, it's eminently suitable for a ground-up restoration.

OTOH, I know now how much a restoration costs. We just bought a brand new Mazda 3, and it cost less than the Series II has cost me. Not to mention the two years of work that went into it, and the work-in-progress sitting just outside the front door getting in the way.

Any ideas?

Peter

Yep - sell the Mazda 3 and pour the money into another resto. Go on ... you know you want to!
(I hope this doesn't happen to me when I go and look at a potential "parts donor" S2A this week. The current owner has already suggested he'd be really happy to see it restored ... even after describing it as virtually only suitable for parts).
Looks like a nice find though Peter. Best of luck with your decision.
Cheers
John B

[peterg1001]

I've done a bit of cleanup now, so here's some pictures at Land Rover Restoration ? the second time around.

Peter

[drifter]

Very nice, Peter

[NiteMare]

that's an interesting looking truck, no shortage of lockers for stashing tools etc in

[peterg1001]

Well, this was what was in one of the lockers. I've never seen a second tank quite like it, I love the tap.

Peter

[drifter]

er, right, that'll work...

[Johnno1969]

In the beginning - I was working on the original Series II (Registration at last) when an ex-neighbour stopped to have a look. After chatting for a while, he offered me a Series IIA LWB which had been sitting in the paddock of his property up by Gloucester for the last 10 years.

Today, we went up there and picked it up - photo attached, more to follow when I update my web site.

It looks to be an interesting vehicle. Word-of-mouth says it was used in the Snowy scheme, hence the grey paint.

PMC body number is LRL24025, serial 10924025. Chassis is 34707603G. Anything which can be added to this would be welcome.

The chassis and firewall are in better than average condition. There are a million minor mods all over the vehicle. Check out the picture - there's a tap on the inside of the passenger guard. It comes from a tank inside the guard, through which the exhaust pipe has been routed - instant hot water

It's got an original six, with an SU carb.

(A small aside - my son just came in and told me he had picked up a leech while at the property - lovely stuff, blood all over his leg)

Now I don't know what to do. The original story was that the vehicle was full of rust, and I assumed it would become a donor vehicle for the general community. However, it's eminently suitable for a ground-up restoration.

OTOH, I know now how much a restoration costs. We just bought a brand new Mazda 3, and it cost less than the Series II has cost me. Not to mention the two years of work that went into it, and the work-in-progress sitting just outside the front door getting in the way.

Any ideas?

Peter

Aren't those front guards military?