Restoration store started in Arabian desert for LR S2a

[dabawei]

So.....tell us the "story". Tales of it's lurid past (whether true or not) and how you came upon the Rover.

We all need a story to read on Xmas eve so we can have something to look forward to other than experiencing shopping psychosis.

Story just started and will end after 6 month hopefully

Can any tell where chassis number is stamped?

Happy Xmas

[albersj51]

I believe the chassis number is on the front spring hanger.

There is a lot of good information, including chassis, engine and gearbox numbers, at www.lrfaq.org. www.expeditionlandrover.info also has a lot of good info.

Best of luck!

[jac04]

6 months? That's a quick turnaround for a complete restoration.

The chassis number is on the outside of the right hand front spring hanger.

Being a military model, you may want to join the EMLRA at www.emlra.org . Also, I understand that you want to purchase parts locally, but there are some very good places to source parts. For ex-military vehicles, PA Blanchard can be a very good source for hard to find parts. www.lrseries.com is also a good source for many parts. I restored ax ex-military SIII Air Portable and used both of these sources.

[westcoastkevin]

A 6-month turnaround will be impressive...... at least to me.

[dabawei]

A 6-month turnaround will be impressive...... at least to me.

Might be I am too motivaite! I will keep you all updated with pic.

Thanks for info on finding chassis No. I'll check it next morning

[jac04]

Might be I am too motivaite! I will keep you all updated with pic.

If you are just replacing everything with new parts, then you might be able to do it in 6 months. If you are actually going to restore the parts of your vehicle and re-use them, then you are probably looking at 12-18 months (Assuming you are actually doing the work and not paying someone else to do your sandblasting, stripping, rebuilding & painting. Also assuming you have a job and are not working all day every day on your Rover.). It took me 18 months of 'spare time' to do my Air Portable and I have an estimated 1000 hours labor into it.

Check it out if interested:
http://lightweightlandroverclub.org/...&t=2008&hilit=

[mrdoiron]

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Thanks for info on finding chassis No. I'll check it next morning

This link also shows some nice additional vin locator tips :
http://www.landroverclub.net/Club/HT...chassis_no.htm

[yorker]

What are the labor rates like in Dubai? I bet you could easily do it in 6 months if you farmed some of it out as you go, there is no reason you have to do every single operation yourself.. Also don't be afraid to look for parts locally, there are(used to be?) some great boneyards over there that were full of good trucks for parts. Someone posted pics a while back of one and it was amazing what was hidden out there in the older yards.

[Partsman]

If you want to find out some preliminary info from your VIN# go to http://www.clifton.nl/index.html?calvin.html and type in your VIN it'll give you the basics.

[dabawei]

If you want to find out some preliminary info from your VIN# go to http://www.clifton.nl/index.html?calvin.html and type in your VIN it'll give you the basics.

Thanks following info I got for my "Dandan":

Model: Land Rover, Series IIA
Body type: Basic or Station wagon
Wheel base: 88in
Engine: petrol
Model years: 1962-1971
Destination: Export, left-hand drive (LHD)

Our local rover dealer does not have any record. VIN is more beneficial than Rover dealer.

Any body can advise details info where can it be obtain?
Chassis #244272220

BY THE WAY(Yorker) yes, labour in Dubai is offerdable

Thanks