Series II LWB camper regeneration

[lane]

Hi all,

This is not a restoration project, but rather an effort to take a rough old boy and get him back onto the road without spending a fortune.

He's an unusual beast. A Series II, 1967, LWB with a pop-top fabricated from a steel frame and aluminium sheeting. Original 4-cyl motor. Was licensed and used up until about seven years ago, been stored since. Photos below show zero rust (chassis is immaculate too) but rough in most ways. Plenty of smallish oil leaks. Interior has been re-trimmed at some point with the (successful) intention apparently to imitate a sleazy wine bar. Headlights have been moved to the outer guards. A second battery has been added. Wheel-arch flairs have been added, and a running board.

This is my first Landy, having previously usually stuck with Peugeots, but I wanted a four-wheel drive for a bit of shooting and camping. This old boy was only $400. The aim is to get him over the pits and reliable for as little as possible. I might also paint him just to keep the boss happy.

I have a Haynes manual (there was one in the car!) but no experience with these excellent buses, so I am posting here to give you some entertainment and hopefully in return get some free advice. Location is Perth.

Regards,
Lane.

[lane]

OK, here are some pics.

[lane]

Hi all,

Just set up a project thread here: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...ml#post1001907

Shonky inspired me. But I won't be imitating his efforts. Much lower aims, much less energy, much less money?

Cheers for all good advice.

[lane]

And the first problem - no fuel flow. Motor starts and runs if some fuel is poured in the carby. It's a four-cylinder petrol. Cleaned out the fuel tanks, removed the line from the back of the fuel pump and blew back through it, it was clear. Tried to hand prime the pump and no joy. Have now removed the fuel pump and have it sitting in petrol over-night for disassembly tomorrow. I presume kits are available, so if anybody knows, is this correct and how much should I pay for one? Also, anybody know if they're available in Perth? Any other pointers which would be helpful please?

[Lotz-A-Landies]

What I guess you're saying is that Shonky has lots of money!

Will watch your progress with interest.

Diana

[chazza]

G'day Lano,
Try Rovacraft in Perth for parts and check out the stickies on the S2 forum.

I see what you mean about the interior -

Just about everything on your car has had a dob of different coloured paint applied; I can only suppose whoever did it was colour blind.

It looks like your machine might be ex-army - have you visited the REMLR forum? Also; if you check out remlr.com you might find your car there in the Army Registration Numbers page. You will need to find the chassis number, which is on the LH rear spring hanger,

Cheers Charlie

[Shonky]

It is also ex-military.

Post up your chassis number and we'll tell you what it once was. (Chassis number is on the rear left spring hanger - you may have to scrub hard to find it!)


Fuel pumps are available from eBay - around $65 new. Seller is garryclr - send him an email he sells off eBay too.


Put up some pics of the data plate on the left hand side of the dash too!

Addit - Charlie beat me to it.

[Shonky]

Less money than a 21 year old public servant?

Will be watching closely mate - look forward to seeing it take shape.

[RobHay]

It may also be the carbi.......If you have a Zenith 36IV they tend to warp at the base and suck air. Also known to go around the bushes. Cost you about $250 to have it refurbished. If you have a solex ....well someone here will be able to help

[lane]

Interesting, thanks guys. The chassis number is 25326882D. I'll see if I can find it in the list...

The fuel pump seems OK, My son cleaned it, disassembled it, cleaned the parts and reasembled it and the only issue is corrosion in the channel which holds the cork seal for the water trap. Any suggestions on getting a new seal (Rovacraft doesn't have parts for them) and also for repairing the corrosion?

Cheers,
Lane.