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Hi All

My Name is Gavin, I reside in Johannesburg South Africa.
I own a Series 2a Forward control as well as a Series 2b forward control.
I am pretty much a Forward Control Freak.........hence the name. (FCFreak)

Looking forward to chatting to you all.

Cheers

welcome mate

Welcome FCFreak! Nice name indeed

yes, by that it looks like you like football! but now you explain forward control!!

V890 said:

yes, by that it looks like you like football! but now you explain forward control!!

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Have a looksie at my avatar..... That is a pic of Series 2B Forward control. (The vehicle is controlled from a position that is above/in front of the engine.)
Forward control vehicles are also known as Cab-Over-Engine vehicles or Cab-Overs!
Vehicles with the cab's situated behind the engine are refered to as "Normal ", "Conventional" and in some circles...."Bonneted control"

You confused yet???? Hmmm.......Can't say that i blame you if you are.

My Series 2B is an ex-SADF. (South African Defence Force) vehicle and was originally designated as a "mobile switchboard". It is currently fitted with the 2,6L semi side-valved 6pot. It's a lovely engine but is no great shakes in the power dept. especially with such a big body fitted.
The engine is soon to be replaced with an OM 602LA Mercedes Benz engine, having a displacement of 2,9L. The 602 is a 5cyl turbo-intercooled engine producing 120Hp @ 3800 rpm and 280Nm torque between 2000 and 2300 rpm.

The Rover 6 cylinder engine will the be installed into my Series 2A which originally had the 2 1/4 4Cyl engine. The Series 2A is fitted with a hydraulic winch which is situated above the rear axle and can pull to the front as well as the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle will be fitted with a flatbed/dropside body.

wow! sounds like a mission! nice one! have you always been into 101's and FC cars?

Hi V890
I have always been mad about Land Rovers, the size ,shape and colour are not really important to me.
I would love to get my grubby paws on a 101, but unfortunately there are very few here in S.A.

yes, but im sure, if you really tried, you could get one over from the UK. there are always 101's up for sale in the mags....