New Series 1 project

[ashhhhh]

Hey all,

I've had my series 3 for a while now, and had a hankering for a new project.

I found what was advertised as a '54 model, semi locally.
I got it for a very decent price, there seems to be no rust and came with a winch, PTO and plenty of spares. (Spare engine included)
It's a petrol motor, 2L I assume.

I won't be home again until Sunday, will take some better pictures then.
Can anyone confirm the year?

Looking forward to making a start!

Ash.

[Designosaur]

WOOT! looks cool.

B

[outback jeff]

Nice, looks pretty straight and unmolested.

Cheers Jeff

[ashhhhh]

Yeah it's not bad! The tub is pretty beat up, there will be a bit of work in that alone.

I'll likely be chasing spares in the near future, anyone in Armidale? ;p

[ashhhhh]

I took delivery this morning and snapped some better photos for you.

I'll start removing bodywork shortly and get a good look at the chassis.
There is no rust that I can see, looks great underneath actually.

It has the tare weight stenciled on the side, were they all like this or could it give some clue as to it's history?

Where are the chassis and engine numbers located?
I've read conflicting info and couldn't find them under the filth today.

Looking forward to starting on this!

Ash.

[ashhhhh]

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[mick88]

Nice looking project!

Cheers, Mick

[harry]

it was mandatory for commercial vehicles to have the tare weight visible so the transport coppers could book you for overloading, so it must have been registered as a commercial vehicle at some time, and that was probably a farm vehicle as the farmers wanted all the tax advantages that came with being a primary producer.

[ashhhhh]

Ah I see, interesting.
Still can't find the numbers on it, any thoughts?
Checked all spring hangers and can't pick it.

[ashhhhh]

So none of you gurus can tell me where the numbers are?
I can only assume they can't be seen with the body on, because I've looked everywhere.. :what:

I spent some time today taking the rear tub off, after I bought an engine crane and got the spare motor out of it!

Very happy with the chassis, no rust to be seen.

Also confirmed the engine turns over, I'll give her an oil change and a good once over before trying to start it.