Failed attempt to buy a series

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Discodad said:
I know naff all about series land rovers, but always fancied having a go at a rebuild.

Been looking at one locally which has been standing for years (outside).
Finally knocked but no reply so left a note.

Chuffed when he phoned back and confirmed he was interested in selling it, couldn't remember the year but has the log book somewhere.
Asked about the £££ thinking, hoping and needing it to only be scrap money (this would be a long term project) and he wants to get near to £700 (thats what he paid 7 years ago).

Asked why so much and he's been told the number plate is worth £2K but not able to sell as the Landy needs to be MOT'd?
I can't afford £700 so unless he has a change of heart thats killed that idea (still at least the missis won't be getting upset! I hadn't mentioned it :rolleyes: )

Out of interest anyone able to tell from this photo (street view) what series it is.
If not I'll take a look at the w/end and also note down the reg.

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looks to me like a late series 2A as mentioned before judgeing off the vent not being in the front wing just infront of the passenger door

if your going on ebay to look for a series something that might help you in picking the chaff from the wheat is my thread on here in the series section ( shes home boys ) ive given a pretty good guide as to what you should be looking for in a good project with pics ( sort of a guided tour of one ive just bought ) with things to look out for and the usual rot spots

good luck and happy hunting i took a blind bid on mine without viewing it so it was a big gamble that payed off in the end :D:D:D
 
The easiest way to his heart is via his wife speak to her when he is not there she will want shot of it lay the facts out with her alot of people have stuff like this laying about they think its worth a fortune when its really worth nothing
 
Thanks for all the advice.
I'm going to leave it for a few weeks then offer £250.
If its still a no then something else will turn up. I'm in no hurry, just liked the idea.

Off to the lakes for a week and then going to look to replace the Disco with a 110. The series was going to be a long term project.
 
Fingers crossed for you mate, its very frustrating when you can see somthing you want going to waste but they either wont sell it or they want sillky money. Best of luck buddy
 
got any mates that collect scrap if so

get them to knock on and ask him if he wants it shifting a few times to beat yer enemy smoothe before you go back and offer £250 for it :D:D:D:D
 
It's mine!

All paid for, I have the log book which reads:
Date of registration: 14/01/88 (decl/d manuf/d 1963)
Taxation class: historic vehicle
make and model land rover 2 axle rigid body, estate.
2286 petrol

History wise he believes it may have been raf? And only found 2 of the old mots
The most recent one expired in 1999

Had a quick look round it and it's a mess but I'm smiling!
Still need to get it recovered to its new home and will be taking lots of photos when it's there.

In the mean time I took a few on the phone and will post these up this evening.

Thanks for all the advice.
Nick.
 
johnny curt 1 said:
weheeeyyyy yer a true tratter boy :welcome: :welcome: to the wonerful world of series

i knew youd get her ;););)
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Cheers matey.

Just need to get her home and start inspecting what 49 years of tin worm has done.

But your all right, It does look a lot of work, just hope I can do it all.
Current thoughts are around a 200tdi and then keeping the rest standard and where poss original.

I post some more pic's when it's home.
 
that's a nice looking truck, a gentle clean of the bodywork and windows will have the outside looking good (i like patina and patina can't be bought), underneath is going to need a proper looking at, a big strong screwdriver and a hammer to check the chassis out, drain any crud out of the fuel tank (bung in the bottom), swap in a new fuel filter and check there's oil in it, bung a battery on and fire it up :D

i'm not sure what age/year it is but i'm guessing around '64-'66, it might be worth you getting yourself over onto the Series2 forum if you're interested in rivet counter accurate information (i'm not rivet counter knowledgeable yet), S2 club members also get discounts and assorted benefits with rebuilds, there's also a wealth of info held tidily and easily accessible concerning tdi swaps if you really decide to go that way, i think you possibly have a diesel in that one already going by the hand throttle (i have been known to be wrong)

just a little footnote, you appear to have an odd replacement drivers seat in there, if you decide to replace all the seats can i ask for the passenger and centre seats please, they appear to be what i need for my '65 109 :lol:

anyway, whatever you do with it make sure you enjoy it, i've already patched up/rebuilt an 88" bitsa and fully stripped and rebuilt my '65 109, i'm now on my third build (this one is for a mate), only had landrovers for about three years and own three, the third being my own next project that's patiently waiting for my angle grinder and welder to repair it (it might get started this year)
 
Dr_evil said:
You told the wife yet :rolleyes:
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Was building up to it.
Then last night she shut down the laptop and got the 'do you want to save your changes' to the receipt I had typed out :doh:

Understands that I really wanted it, but not so pleased that we can afford the Landy but not a floor in the lounge. Been living in a building site since oct.
Tbh she does have a point, but I didn't want to miss the Landy as I'd stupidly put the idea of selling it into the sellers head.

Might have to sell or break the disco to get the floor sorted and get a fund going to get the series on the road.

Perhaps a little purchase on the way home :lvflowers-006:
 
I'd be tempted to keep the engine if it's in good nick The 2 1/4 petrol is a nice lump when set up and carburetted correctly - has a decent amount of pull, will happily do 45 all day long and is capable of 75ish if you have to keep up on dual carriageways. Thirsty, but have you seen the price of diesel lately?
 
NiteMare said:
that's a nice looking truck, a gentle clean of the bodywork and windows will have the outside looking good (i like patina and patina can't be bought), underneath is going to need a proper looking at, a big strong screwdriver and a hammer to check the chassis out, drain any crud out of the fuel tank (bung in the bottom), swap in a new fuel filter and check there's oil in it, bung a battery on and fire it up :D

i'm not sure what age/year it is but i'm guessing around '64-'66, it might be worth you getting yourself over onto the Series2 forum if you're interested in rivet counter accurate information (i'm not rivet counter knowledgeable yet), S2 club members also get discounts and assorted benefits with rebuilds, there's also a wealth of info held tidily and easily accessible concerning tdi swaps if you really decide to go that way, i think you possibly have a diesel in that one already going by the hand throttle (i have been known to be wrong)

just a little footnote, you appear to have an odd replacement drivers seat in there, if you decide to replace all the seats can i ask for the passenger and centre seats please, they appear to be what i need for my '65 109 :lol:

anyway, whatever you do with it make sure you enjoy it, i've already patched up/rebuilt an 88" bitsa and fully stripped and rebuilt my '65 109, i'm now on my third build (this one is for a mate), only had landrovers for about three years and own three, the third being my own next project that's patiently waiting for my angle grinder and welder to repair it (it might get started this year)
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Once it's home I'll have a go at getting it going but according to the seller and the logbook it's a 2.25 petrol (1963).

It was re-registered in 1988 with a comment about being manufactured in 63, and the seller was told by the previous owner it used to be a raf vehicle. Could the re-registration be when it was transferred from the military?

I'm still thinking 200 tdi as I may might try and get a rotten 200ti disco to tide me over until it's time for a transplant.

Def going to take a look at the s2 forum, thanks.
With regard to seats, no idea yet will take a look once she is home and get some more pics loaded up.
 
Discodad said:
Once it's home I'll have a go at getting it going but according to the seller and the logbook it's a 2.25 petrol (1963).

It was re-registered in 1988 with a comment about being manufactured in 63, and the seller was told by the previous owner it used to be a raf vehicle. Could the re-registration be when it was transferred from the military?

I'm still thinking 200 tdi as I may might try and get a rotten 200ti disco to tide me over until it's time for a transplant.

Def going to take a look at the s2 forum, thanks.
With regard to seats, no idea yet will take a look once she is home and get some more pics loaded up.
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'63 to '88 in the forces would be an unusually long time but there is a possibility, a check of any identification plates "should" indicate if it was a forces motor (pictures of them would be good)

gaydon would most likely have a build and dispatch record (i'm not sure if Tomster is still visiting there regularly but he has helped a few folks out with details)

if the engine is original and the vehicle does have history it might be worth you keeping it together, i've a '70-'71 88" that has got to stay petrol due to it's history (mine is ex New Zealand Military and quite rare in this country although it is not all original), you could possibly even find out which base it was sent to if it is mili' along with it's disposal date as our military kept quite good records which combined with gaydons records can give a good picture of it's history

all military motors get registered on civvy plates once disposed of, if it wasn't registered until '88 you should be able to get an "age related" number issued at no cost apart from the price of the plate but get advice on that before going that route (S2 Club again), the number would need to be known/shared to get advice, i think ex-mil' motors come with "release papers" so if you're lucky the seller may still have those

once you've got it home get yourself onto the S2 Forum and share some reasonably detailed pictures, Crashbox and one or two others should be able to give you more information from the chassis number (probably even be able to tie down the probable month of production)

just in case you don't know this there should be information on the logbook stating that it's a "historic vehicle" meaning free tax and it may state that the number is "non transferable" which "might" mean someone has already sold the original registration or it might be from the original civvy registration after the forces, without further information and "knowing" folks putting thier tuppence in we're hunting in the dark/guessing

hope this helps a little
 
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