123601228 RACQ 109

[Northern Lander]

I have started this thread on another forum but thought since this is an Australian Veh I should keep a thread here. I purchased the veh about 6 months ago and have so far removed the 2.25 diesel engine and will replace it with a petrol 2.25 for now until I can find a 2ltr engine to put it back to original. The diffs, gearbox and most of the body work are original, for some reason when the engine was changed a S2 front panel and radiator were used and a 86/107 bonnet used. The veh was found in Ayr Queensland at the garage that used it. I now have the proper front panel and bonnet fitted, just getting a radiator changed to work with a later engine. Hope people can help me out with suggestions and parts. Wardy

[Northern Lander]

Here are a couple more pics
Its a 1956 Vehicle

Wardy

[123rover50]

Coming along nicely Wardy, it all takes time. I know the feeling I post on two forums too. Those that look at both just have to wear it hey.
Keith

[Northern Lander]

Hi Keith,
Know what you mean but hey its better to have both countries seeing progress rather than one.
I have almost extracted the 2.25 engine from a S3 the 253rd made it 1972 so a real early one. Have also done the wiring in the dash so fingers crossed next weekend I can shoehorn in the new engine and maby get it going.
Also still on the lookout for a good 2nd hand bulkhead as the one in the vehicle is well and truly shot.

Wardy

[chazza]

Nice car Wardy; are you going to keep it as a tow-truck?

Cheers Charlie

[Northern Lander]

Thanks Charlie,
Im going to keep it as a tow truck but will have to fabricate a few of the missing bits and repair some, the 109 sat under a mango tree for about 10 years and has suffered a bit for it.
Im going to try to have it at the Brisbane all British Day next year.

Wardy

[Northern Lander]

This is the engine thats going into the landy
Fingers crossed it will get it moving
Holden carby will be replaced by a Solex

Wardy

[123rover50]

I have a couple of 2 1/4,s here for spares if you want bits. Dont know the year though.

[Northern Lander]

Thanks Keith I might just take up that offer
I am breaking a 60 model for the accelerator linkages since they are much the same as a Series 1's, Ill also put the S2 hand throttle in, but will keep the S1 items aside for later on.

Wardy

[ellard]

Hi there Wardy

I have seen a few of these restored within UK magazines - but nice to see there is one in Oz.

Looking forwards to the build progress

All the best

Wayne