Thread: S111 resto questions

My 75 SIII had the compliance plate on the radiator support panel. Post a pic of the engine mounts - that;s the easist way to determine what engine it started with, although it's highly probable that it was the LR 6 cyl. Stay with the holden conversion - better performance, less hassles. Might be an idea to try posting up your chassis ID, or looking at various sites that ID via chassis numbers ( Look at the VIN numbers post and the CALVIN website) - don't be surprised if it turns out to be a little older, as the lack of standard vacuum booster sounds a bit weird. I'm sure others will have more to say on the topic

Thanks, the only plate on the radiator support is the negative earth one. The Calvin tool said that it was exported as a kit but didnt show an engine type. I'll put the number in again at home tonight and post the results.

Yes I can take a pic of the mounts and the brake setup, and will put them up tomorrow.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Designosaur

Thanks, the only plate on the radiator support is the negative earth one. The Calvin tool said that it was exported as a kit but didnt show an engine type. I'll put the number in again at home tonight and post the results.

Yes I can take a pic of the mounts and the brake setup, and will put them up tomorrow.

Cheers

Take a picture of the firewall at the same time, that will help distinquish the identity of the engine

The major differences between the four cylinder and six cylinders is the position of the transfer case cross member (further back by about 3 1/2 inches on the six). As the six is longer the firewall also intrudes more into the cabin and this of course allows easier fitment of the Holden engine. If the front cross member has not been cut out for the radiator it will be a six cylinder chassis. If it started life as a four cylinder then the radiator had to be moved forward into the front chassis crossmember and the radiator support panel was modified to take the radiator further forward about three inches. The compliance plate for this age vehicle is a stamped aluminium plate fitted to the top of the radiator panel. If it started out as a four cylinder this is probably why the compliance plate has been removed. Let's hope it's under the carpet or attached somewhere else.
Bob

Thanks for all the info so far, I have attached pics of the radiator support and the brake setup. Forgot to shoot the engine mounts I will grab some more tomorrow morning.

It was a four cylinder.
Bob

Thanks Bob, I have an old rego paper so I will call Vic Roads next I think. I bought it from an estate executor though so I wont be able to find out anything from previous owner.

Ive had a look through all the boxes of bits which were in the back and no plate there.

Anyone done a conversion to red motor who may be able to suggest where they would have riveted the comp plate?

Cheers
Bernie

G'day Designosaur

First off, has this Landy got the instruments in the centre of the steel dash or has it got them infront of the driver in a plastic dash, as the radiator is Series 2a, and they didn't have a compliance plate until 1971, the brake Master cylinder is 2/2a, but the right hand guard has the cut-out for the Boosted Master Cylinder, if you can give me the chassis no I can check my master parts book and give you an idea of the year and model, as I am Ex Leyland Aust Parts PM me the Chassis No if you like.

cheers