My wagon project

[trav-cat]

Hi. I've recently bought myself a '58 station wagon to do some road trips in. From my understanding they're not so common and have a lot of bits and bobs that are a bit different from the usual shorties and utes. I hope you don't mind me asking a few questions here and there, to get it up and running.

I'll get started on what i have anyway. It's complete....but doesn't run...I've got a couple of donor cars which were picked up on the cheap. They'll supply some good original parts, plus maybe some additional extras...

It won't be a thorough restoration, since I do want to use the car (It was meant to be able to be slept in). It'll be used for fun.

Here are some photos of what I have anyway.

The 1st photo is when I bought it...How it was. Then I got it on it's feet (2+3). It came with a series 2 motor that won't do a thing (lazy bastard - 4). Number 5 is my new donk. A series 1 motor (Apparently it runs....).

Well. I've just started to take it apart, so i'll show and tell progress as I go.

Later, Trav.

[Landy Smurf]

lucky there what a good find

[Lost Landy]

Nice find I used to have a couple of them, what is your chassis like?

[101RRS]

Nice looking wagon

[Tote]

Nice Find
Regards,
Tote

[JDNSW]

Looks like a wonderful find. They are a fascinating model, and as you say, quite rare. You are likely to find that travelling in this will be a bit slower than you are accustomed to travel, but that is fine, just don't be in a hurry!

Have a good look round this forum, particularly this Series 1 forum, but there are gems of information everywhere - information about one model Landrover is often applicable to other ones!

And please keep us informed as you progress, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!

John

[banjo]

Awesome find there..

[numpty]

What a great body. Gotta love the 107 wagons.

[chris1983rangie]

mate that looks awesome! very straight body! enjoy the new ride!
cheers Chris

[trav-cat]

Nice find I used to have a couple of them, what is your chassis like?

Goodo. Someone to interrogate

The chassis is damn near good. There's a bit of surface rust underneath the driver's door and that's about it. Hopefully there are no surprises.