seanlandy

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Morning all,
Having sold my 90 last year, I wasn’t, sure a Landy would come my way again, but I saw a light weight near to me so put down a deposit. It was been molested a bit and stood still, hence a lot of surface rust, but hopefully, with a few chassis patches here and there and some sympathetic recommissioning, all may be well. I was hoping those of you with more knowledgeable eyes could cast your eyes over some photos and see what thoughts. It has a 300 tdi and horrible roll bar but otherwise, looks in need of a good clean etc.
Thanks

 
Says sold. Also looks rather rough to me. No heater, no indicator, s3 steering wheel, s3 hand brake lever.. what springs are on it? Crap seats!!
Not exactly a perfect find
 
He has most of the bits to put back on. I didnt say it was a perfect find, but I dare say you are correct Bobstickle. A find. Non the less. Hopefully, I can source the correct series parts as I go along.
It didnt sell for the price shown
 
Series 2a lightweights are pretty rare, not that many made in the first place. Good luck with your project.
 
Thank you. I can see I need to do some research into the light weigth in general. The vendor has some original paper work so that will be an interesting read.
 
The light weight was produced to meet the need of the military for an air portable vehicle. A good friend of mine was involved in testing the dropping of vehicles by parachute from transport aircraft. Vehicles used for the test's were Mini Moke's. [ all new from factory ] My mate said they mostly ended up splattered all over Salisbury plain, even the few that made it down ok were usually in the wrong place.
The military decided a helicopter would do a better job and vehicle had to be 4x4.
Snag was the Westland Wessex helicopter could not lift standard SWB 2a so Rover came with the idea of the lightweight, a body that had demountable sections that brought the weight down to the Wessex carry capability. The fact that underneath it was mostly just a 2a made it more attractive than a special vehicle.
 
The light weight was produced to meet the need of the military for an air portable vehicle. A good friend of mine was involved in testing the dropping of vehicles by parachute from transport aircraft. Vehicles used for the test's were Mini Moke's. [ all new from factory ] My mate said they mostly ended up splattered all over Salisbury plain, even the few that made it down ok were usually in the wrong place.
The military decided a helicopter would do a better job and vehicle had to be 4x4.
Snag was the Westland Wessex helicopter could not lift standard SWB 2a so Rover came with the idea of the lightweight, a body that had demountable sections that brought the weight down to the Wessex carry capability. The fact that underneath it was mostly just a 2a made it more attractive than a special vehicle.
How interesting. Thank you for that. Mini mokes were a quirky think. Rarer still than a 2a I would warrant.
So, parts wise. Most 2a needed for replacing or second hand. Already bought a seat box for refurb from Craddocks
 
Ah. That’s a bugger. Different to what extent? I think the left hand side in situ. Not the drivers side unfortunately. .
 
Here's a link for Airportable seatbox parts.

 
Thank you for finding the link out. I did come across this site after a few Google searches. Craddocks is just down the road from me, so hopefully they should be able to help with some aspects.
 

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