How many civilian Forward Controls are there.

**123rover50** · 16th February 2015, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Hi Keith

It was not on the list, but I have added what you've presented, if you let me know more information like where it is and engine number, I will update the stickies.

Its at this QTH ATM.
Sadly its got a Holden in it but I have a couple of 6,s that might do.
Any idea what the engine number should be?
Chassis is a bit sad. Still has the cab lining jack handles etc which is a plus.
Like to put it back close to original as most seem to have been re engined.
I am guilty of that too.
Mick.
The stage one is just resting. Oiled up waiting for a resto. It still has the V8 in it.
Keith

**Lotz-A-Landies** · 16th February 2015, 06:26 PM

Hi Keith

I don't have a record of any SIIB above #455D but what you would be looking for would be a Rover 6 cyl with an engine number in the 3300 prefix above 1255A.

If you can't find a 3300 sequence engine any Land Rover 6 would do, however the water pumps on FC were the 3 litre car type, although IMHO the normal control type would be better for cooling.

If it comes down to it we may be able to do a deal on the engine out of 33100105A in my back yard.

**gromit** · 16th February 2015, 06:52 PM

I saw this one at a show in Gippsland back in 2010.

The bonnet has been extended so not sure what motor it was running.

Just checked on the VicRoads website and it's still registered. I can send the chassis number if you'd like it Diana.

Colin

**wrinklearthur** · 16th February 2015, 10:18 PM

After I finish the MF203 backhoe loader, 'HECter' restoration, the boundary fence, 'Fred' and 'Daisy's' paint work, I would like to make up for ourselves a nice camper.

Having lots of panels and having a couple of 110 Defender chassis here, I am looking at the possibility of a forward control camper with a 300TDi, R380 and a Defender LT230.

Letting the imagination loose, I do like the comfort of the Discovery cabin and have watched with interest the ease that Graham of the tumbling tucker truck fame, has chopped a D1 into a extra cab, it's mounted on a extended and strengthened D1 chassis set at 130" wheel base and it is to have a expanding sides pop top camper module fitted on the back.
I'll try take some spy shots of it for you lot to drool over.

I am interested in the sub frame that sits above the main chassis that carries the cab parts, has anyone got some decent photo's of those parts that I can have a look at?

**rangieman** · 17th February 2015, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by gromit

I saw this one at a show in Gippsland back in 2010.

The bonnet has been extended so not sure what motor it was running.

Just checked on the VicRoads website and it's still registered. I can send the chassis number if you'd like it Diana.

Colin

I know the guy that owns this . It is all L/cruiser running gear

**Lotz-A-Landies** · 17th February 2015, 09:47 AM

Hi Colin

The chassis number would be good.

The bonnet extension will likely be for clearance of brakes and steering. The engine is below the middle of the seatbox.

Diana

**gromit** · 17th February 2015, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Hi Colin

The chassis number would be good.

The bonnet extension will likely be for clearance of brakes and steering. The engine is below the middle of the seatbox.

Diana

PM sent.

Colin