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  1. 13th April 2017, 01:24 PM #1
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    Series 1 restoration project.

    Hello all,

    I am new to this sight and have 2 series 1 to restore. 1 is an 86" 1955 and the other is a 88" 1957. The 57 has basically a non existent chassis thanks to rust, so I am going to make 1 out of the 2 vehicles. I am just taking stock of all I have prior to dismantling, though I have come across the first of Im sure many questions. Can anyone tell me what engine is in the 1955, pic attached. Thank Dean

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  2. 13th April 2017, 03:33 PM #2
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  3. 13th April 2017, 04:57 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by incisor View Post
    2.25l by the looks of it
    Does that mean it should or shouldn't be in this model/year etc.

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    It is a later model engine probably later than 1961 going by the thermostat housing.

    Both vehicles you have would have had a 2ltr motor originally
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    Quote Originally Posted by deangeorge View Post
    Hello all,

    I am new to this sight and have 2 series 1 to restore. 1 is an 86" 1955 and the other is a 88" 1957. The 57 has basically a non existent chassis thanks to rust, so I am going to make 1 out of the 2 vehicles. I am just taking stock of all I have prior to dismantling, though I have come across the first of Im sure many questions. Can anyone tell me what engine is in the 1955, pic attached. Thank Dean

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    hi your engine no starts at 86 1955 57130001 need chassi plate no off fire wall jim
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    Both vehicles would have had a 2 litre spread bore motor.

    Also note that the firewall/bulkhead is different for the two models. From the seatbox back they would be relatively the same.

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    Isn't that a S2 firewall and battery tray ?.W.
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    Quote Originally Posted by B.S.F. View Post
    Isn't that a S2 firewall and battery tray ?.W.
    It certainly has pendant pedals,which strongly suggests a Series 2/2a/3 firewall. Perhaps some overall pictures might clarify whether it really is a Series 1 at all!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    It certainly has pendant pedals,which strongly suggests a Series 2/2a/3 firewall. Perhaps some overall pictures might clarify whether it really is a Series 1 at all!
    hi jd i have tried to get the chassi no i was thinking the same jim
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  10. 15th April 2017, 08:36 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    It certainly has pendant pedals,which strongly suggests a Series 2/2a/3 firewall. Perhaps some overall pictures might clarify whether it really is a Series 1 at all!
    The Chassis number is 57660918 and here are a couple more pics, if anyone has some ideas what it is.
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