Fraserb
12-21-2013, 06:16 PM
Hi all.
Greetings from NZ.
I have always liked the Series Land Rovers and recently got my first one, 1969 S iia.
is in fairly good overall condition, Has at some stage had a fairly bad paint job, and body is mildly beaten up, but Chassis and bulkhead/door posts are pretty much rust free which was the main part I was looking for.
Engine has also been transplanted with a 2.8l Holden/GM straight 6 cylinder engine, which was a fairly common swap for Downunder Landys.
It is hard to find half decent roadworthy Landys here, the good ones are hung onto, and its the farm hacks or neglected ones that get sold. This one is not quite roadworthy, but very close, and very thoughtfully had its registration put on hold. Here if the registration is let lapse for about 2 years it needs to be fully certified to get back on the road, a very expensive process.
On the plans is a conversion to electronic ignition as running fairly rough
strip the bad paint job - not really looking forward to that bit
LED indicator, brake and park lights & new halogen headlights - would like the LEDs there too but cost is just a bit too steep for now!!
and could do with new tires too
Mainly she will be used for boat launching, Ramp is only 300 meters down the road, but will want it to be useable and practical, so gradual rebuild wont be original but will stay sympathetic.
The added bonus when I bought this was a very nearly complete 2nd iia with rusty chassis and bulkhead but full hardtop and good body- except the doors
Greetings from NZ.
I have always liked the Series Land Rovers and recently got my first one, 1969 S iia.
is in fairly good overall condition, Has at some stage had a fairly bad paint job, and body is mildly beaten up, but Chassis and bulkhead/door posts are pretty much rust free which was the main part I was looking for.
Engine has also been transplanted with a 2.8l Holden/GM straight 6 cylinder engine, which was a fairly common swap for Downunder Landys.
It is hard to find half decent roadworthy Landys here, the good ones are hung onto, and its the farm hacks or neglected ones that get sold. This one is not quite roadworthy, but very close, and very thoughtfully had its registration put on hold. Here if the registration is let lapse for about 2 years it needs to be fully certified to get back on the road, a very expensive process.
On the plans is a conversion to electronic ignition as running fairly rough
strip the bad paint job - not really looking forward to that bit
LED indicator, brake and park lights & new halogen headlights - would like the LEDs there too but cost is just a bit too steep for now!!
and could do with new tires too
Mainly she will be used for boat launching, Ramp is only 300 meters down the road, but will want it to be useable and practical, so gradual rebuild wont be original but will stay sympathetic.
The added bonus when I bought this was a very nearly complete 2nd iia with rusty chassis and bulkhead but full hardtop and good body- except the doors