Series 1 Early car needing much TLC
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kommer2013
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if you can get some pics up that will help out lots, if you wanted to upload the images to a third party image site use Imgur, as photobucket has restricted a lot and i personally avoid them.
Extreedoc
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Yep, that's a series one alright. A last nut and bolt restoration project. I wish I could find one at a sensible price...
rob1miles
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That looks well worth reparing. Ok there's a lot to do but the chassis looks good and most every other job is simple, its just there's a lot of them. Because of the simplicity you can make quite a lot of parts and things like the wiring are very basic, you could rewire this is a day. You will probably have less trouble getting the UNF fixings than we do here in the UK as they are still the US standard. Is there an engine and gearbox? You can fit quite a range of engines if not, but its a lot more work to fit a different box. Obviously one wing is missng but in my experience its worth asking, a bit of detective work can often turn up missing parts in previous owners sheds and in the garden weed patch!
Remora107
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It is an 80" with various clues suggesting roughly which year it was made . However , as is often the case there is no guarantee that it hasn't had parts from other Land Rovers put onto it over the years . The best way to find out how old it is to find the chassis number and check it against the records . It has got side lights in its bulkhead and headlights through the grill which date it to around about 1950/51 . , the grill could easily The doors have handles but also have the flaps that allow you to open the door from the inside . I reckon the handles were fitted later .
Have you been to this website http://www.lrsoc.com/forum/index.php ? You will get lots of helpful answers . You may also get help with sourcing replacement parts .
Good luck with you restoration .
Have you been to this website http://www.lrsoc.com/forum/index.php ? You will get lots of helpful answers . You may also get help with sourcing replacement parts .
Good luck with you restoration .
rob1miles
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Tyre has decent tread.......
I think there may be a misunderstanding, this vehicle is not mine, it's parked on a street in Colonia in Uruguay and clearly has been for many years. Owned by a cycle hire shop. It does have an engine visible through the missing wing but what sort goodness knows
I came across a derelict series 2 pick up in Uspallata in Argentina yesterday but couldn't take photos
I came across a derelict series 2 pick up in Uspallata in Argentina yesterday but couldn't take photos
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rob1miles
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It says Vento on the shop window, its worth asking.
