BUGEYE Registry

[Rineheitzgabot]

I would like to start a registry of the short-lived, Bugeye. A name given to the late IIa, during a period (late ’68 thru early ’69) where enough of Land Rover’s market required that the headlights couldn’t be recessed, on the grill of the breakfast, because it attenuated the effectiveness of the headlights, because the inboard-side of the wings, narrowed the scope of the light (I have heard that Australia was the big market-but there were others). To solve this problem, LR put the headlights on the fronts of the wings. Whether or not it was decided to put the lights in bezels later, or before, nonetheless, the headlights were mounted to the surface of the front of the fender wing. This made them stick out, in an unfinished appearance, hence the name, Bugeye. I do not know how many were made, but I have heard that it is a couple-thou. I cannot give a VIN range, like the other registries of this nature, but I will start out by giving my VIN.

I have done the "Eric Pagan" thing (LR traceability engineer), and received build information on two different 69’s I have had. One bug-eye, one not. From this information, I would deduce that mine was in the middle of the run. Not sure though.

I want to see any and all Bugeyes, no matter where the vehicle is!

If you own, or know where a particular Bugeye is located, give the VIN, City and State, tell us a little about it, and if you can’t provide a picture, tell us the color scheme.

Thanks "Highmile", for giving me the idea.

VIN: 24435574F

Fort Wayne, Indiana. Paint and seats are not original, but everything else is. 73k original miles. Originally, California car. Very pleased with how rust-free this thing is. Pastel Green. OEM Koenig winch. Toro Overdrive.

Update 8-12-08: Checkout Thompson's brilliant artwork in my avatar! Also, see last post!

OFFICIAL Rovers North Bugeye Registry
http://www.roversnorth.com/files/Graphics/RN-Forum/users/TSR53/bugeye-registry.jpg

Updated 3-11-2022. The list as of today:

24435243F--LR Enthusiast Sept '04, Holland Marines.
24435347F--eBay 05-09-06, Lights in grill modification?
24435354F--"Bryre", Pastel green. Fine example of a vintage rover that has been babied from its inception.
24435411F--"69Bugeye", Las Vegas, First vintage rover for this man. Pastel Green.
24435434F--eBay 03-17-09 Seller said fenders modified, sqr bzl, flat bottom breakfast.
24435439F--"alaskabush", Location unknown, see Post #234, Sold by "alaskabush".
24435501F--"drbrain". Harry.
24435551F--"1969bugeye", Post #79.
24435574F--eBay 08-27-02, Billy5, Greenport, Long Island, Post #166.
24435577F--RN Bugeye Registry, Updates in RN Bugeye registry.
24435600F--RN Bugeye Registry, 2021-04-30 Update, eBay 2015-03-08.
24435609E--LRMAN, Windham, Maine. Marine Blue. updates in RN Bugeye registry list suffix as "E", post #71.
24435660F--Joey Dohey Newfoundland, Canada.
24435680F--Jim Allen, California.
24435681F--Colin Fowler, Denver, CO. Post #216 Marine Blue, from Steve Hoffman.
24435684F--JSBriggs; White, "Broke-back", er, uh, I mean, "Salt-Lick", parts car, maybe resto.
24435701F--Michael, What is the source of # ?
24435710F--"bugeyemike", Post #225.
24435763F--"Isgro", Martha's Vineyard, Post #245.
24435766F--Gregg Holingsworth Colchester, CT.
24435782F--Alberta, Canada, 2021-04-30 Update.
24435786F--RN Bugeye Registry, 2021-04-30 Update
24435806F--Rovers Magazine Winter 2021, Scott Gould, Cape Elizabeth, ME, Nice photo spread.
24435807F--D & K Hunady
24435824F--RN Bugeye Registry, Cardwell, Savannah, GA, Post #232, 2021-04-30 Update.
24435829F--John Nyhus Phoenix, AZ
24435838F--eBay 03-11-07
24435845F--Blue Ridge Rover Works, Ashville, NC 10-23-2020, Vehicle being shipped back to owner out of state.
24435851F--RN Bugeye Registry, Missouri, 2021-04-30 Update.
24435855F--RN Bugeye Registry, Long Island 2013-05, Updates in RN Bugeye Registry.
24435856F--RN Bugeye Registry, Mnt Kisko, NY, 2013-11-24.
24435858F--Charles, Washington state.
24435860F--Jim Dupont.
24435864F--R. Bradley, Portland, OR.
24435865F--"lumpydog", Mass, Post #206.
24435868F--"Cevan", 2012-10-11.
24435870F--"Cmcgahagin", Maryland, 2021-04-30 Update.
24435874F--S. Carolina, 2021-04-30 Update.
24435885F--Rover3, Just bought after 15 years of looking.
24435896F--eBay, North Carolina.
24435907F--"mateo84", Post #239.
24435917F--eBay, Bill Noorlag, Rockford Ill, Parted out.
24435984F--J. Laudin, Omaha, Nebraska, Post #235 (From Blue Ridge Rover Works).
24435985F--Atlanta, 2021-04-18 Update, 2014-03-02 Posting.
24435992F--RTom, Woburn, MA, Posted 2022-01-16.
24435993F--What is the source of # ?
24435996F--Steve M, 2012-04, New Jersey, Updates in RN Bugeye Registry.
24435998F--Spokane Craigslist, Rob W., Kalispell, Washington, 2021-04-18 Update.
24436024F--Guns and Rovers, joe1@aol_dot_com, Merrimack, NH, 2022-02-02, Under deposit (Sold).
24436039F--RN Bugeye Registry.
24436079F--Gordon Fowler; 1970 is the alleged build year, New Brunswick, CA, 2021-04-30 Update.
24436095F--Ithica NY, parted out 2012-08, 2021-04-30 Update.
24436112F--RN Bugeye Registry, 2021-04-30 Update.
24436131F--"Mthede", Marine blue, home made frame RN.
24436142F--From Bob Shatra, David Ducat now owns this, Lebanon CT.
24436167F--Spotted on eBay.
24436207F--Bob, Plattsburgh area New York State.
24436214F--Neil, from Alaska, red as all "get-out", daily driver. Owned by "Fbnksrover" as of Jan. 2013.
24436222F--eBay, Gurnee, ILL.
24436224F--Jeremy Parden, Ashville NC, 2013-05.
24436228F--Derrek, SoCal, Bronze green. Was listed eBay 09-02-05 Florida
24436255F--Mike Smith
24436263F--Larry Kotch, Ithica, NY, I met him in 1998 at the 50th Anniversary at Greek Peak.
24436285F--Cristina, Pastel green, awaiting resto, looks very similar to the one below.
24436288F--Clark, Post #208, RN Bugeye Registry.
24436294F--Bob Bystrowski, Last known in Conn., David Ducat sold to him.
24436298F--eBay 07-23-06 Gallupville, NY listed as 2443G298F, 5 or 6?.
24436301F--Gregg Grolsh, Sold to David Ducat, Lebanon, CT.
24436302F--Arthur Patsouris sold, Last known in Boston area.
24438186G--Metal Dash Weekend 2014, CT antique plate 95245, Jan-02.

[TSR53]

I've made this thread a sticky. Let's see all the Land Rover Series IIA Bugeye's!

[Daurie]

Here are a few shots of a friend of mines.. it's a 69 and he is currently trying to get her into shape. It's in Memphis TN. Don't know too much about it but will get more info if he dosen't mind me posting it.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g72/Daurie/LandRover021.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g72/Daurie/LandRover019.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g72/Daurie/LandRover020.jpg

[Rineheitzgabot]

It's comin' together!

Daurie, get that VIN from him!! :D

[Rineheitzgabot]

I am sorry to hear of the drag in it's progress.

Hopefully, you can get 'er goin' again!

Even light sanding with high-grit paper on the frame?

The VIN should be close to mine (only focus on the last 4 digits, and the fifth character will be a letter) "24435*****"

Thanks for the info:thumb-up:

-Gary

[mthede]

I have a 1970 Marine Blue 88 VIN 24436131F which I purchased on Jan 3 1970 brand new. Built my own frame when the origonal rotted out in1980.
Use it everyday on the highway and in the bush cutting firewood and making maple syrup.

[Daurie]

It's mine... unfortunately when I got it the vin plate was long gone and the guy I bought it from knew next to nothing about it. I've looked on the horn and it's pitted (northern truck). If there is a VIN there it's completely illegible. Everything but the paint and wiring is original, although it's gone through a pretty extensive firewall and frame repair.

So it's kind of a mystery. I've threatened to sell it since it's kind of a stalled project right now.

So you finally get around to posting on here.. :D

[Rineheitzgabot]

I have a 1970 Marine Blue 88 VIN 24436131F which I purchased on Jan 3 1970 brand new. Built my own frame when the origonal rotted out in1980.
Use it everyday on the highway and in the bush cutting firewood and making maple syrup.


I think I love you. :D

Seriously, Thanks for your offering!! Love to hear information like that, and what a fabricator you must be to blacksmith your own replacement frame like that!

Post pix, Post pix, Post pix!!! :)

[fliptscript]

well i never see you at church anymore so i figured this was the only way we could enjoy each other's fellowship.


So you finally get around to posting on here.. :D

[Daurie]

well i never see you at church anymore so i figured this was the only way we could enjoy each other's fellowship.

ROTFLOL:p

[jp-]

well i never see you at church anymore so i figured this was the only way we could enjoy each other's fellowship.

Sunday is routine maintenance day.

[Cristina]

I just got a bugeyed. VIN 24436285F. Its in bad shape and will need full restoration. It was involved in an accident before I bought it.

Cristina
New Jersey

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thanks Cristina. Is this the same one as "RoversClub"?

Don't forget; Pix, Pix, Pix!!:)

[Cristina]

Yes its the one on Rovers. Jason gave up and sold it to me.

[Rineheitzgabot]

Excellent! If youv'e looked at mine, you probably noticed how similar Jason's (now yours) is to mine.

Don't forget some pics!

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thompson has graciously provided us with our own logo!

Follow the links and copy and paste the pictures if you want to use them as an avatar, or the like (see my avatar)

Big Logo:

http://c7716.r16.cf2.rackcdn.com/RN-Forum/users/TSR53/bugeye-registry.jpg

Small Logo:

http://c7716.r16.cf2.rackcdn.com/RN-Forum/users/TSR53/bugeye-registry-sm.jpg

Thanks to everyone for posting, and keep them coming!

I know there are more out there. We have communicated through email and now your making me look like an idiot since you haven't posted yet!:D

Man, if nothin' else, don't you want me to stop whining, and hounding you? :)

[JSBriggs]

Ive got one. 24435684F

Ive spent my entire life living on the west coast (WA, OR, CA) so I don't have the 'rust' experience that alot of you deal with, but my bugeye is by far the rustiest truck I have ever seen. As a result, I named it 'The Salt Lick' I thought about 'Brokeback', but that other implications. It came out of New Hampshire but it still has a faded 'West Stockbridge Compactor' sticker in the window, so it spent some time in Mass as well. It has been relegated to a parts support role. It some point it may be give a new lease and turn back into an actual truck, but at this point its 3rd in line behind my 109 pickup, and my 100 hybrid.

-Jeff

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thanks JS.

Thanks for the hit!

[Greg_B]

As per Daurie's request in his 'new tire' thread.. I'm the new owner of the '69 he mentioned in post #3. While I'm not really new to LR, I am new to the Series trucks. And while I've not been here long, I must admit that the knowledge gained here already makes me that much more excited about my recent purchase.

When I gain more info about the history of my Bugeye, I'll be sure post it here. Thanks RN!! and it's patron's, for a great resource for this rookie!

~Greg

[Rineheitzgabot]

Greg,

Stop messin' around and get some pix and the VIN up here!:p Maybe we can help.

[Greg_B]

Greg,

Stop messin' around and get some pix and the VIN up here!:p Maybe we can help.
:) I promise I'm not "messin' around".. lol.. the pics are in post#3 sans the few things I've done to it (delco alt conv to name one). I want to know as bad as the rest of the registry about it's history... I'm sure Daurie will keep me motivated, as nice as his truck is...

[kellymoe]

Looking for my old bugeye. I live in Burbank California and sold it to a guy in Pasadena. It had a dark green paint job with limestone roof from one of those discount auto paint places, diamond plate on the panels behind the rear wheels, grey powder coated full length roof rack with ladder in the rear.
The last time I saw it had some huge Ecco? stickers on the sides. I think it's still in California. I would like to buy it back as it was my first "real" rover.

Thanks,

Kevin

[JSBriggs]

I was just looking through an old magizne (LRE March 2005) and there is a article about the NADA oddities (NADA 109, and the Bugeye) with several pics of bugeyes.

-Jeff

[Rineheitzgabot]

JS,

Thanks for the heads up. In my borderline OCD-pursuit :o of knowing all there is to know (including the minutia) of Bugeyes, I am going to see if I can purchase a back issue from LRE.

Again, thanks.

[JSBriggs]

I was just looking through an old magizne (LRE March 2005) and there is a article about the NADA oddities (NADA 109, and the Bugeye) with several pics of bugeyes.

-Jeff

I got it scanned. If anyone is interested, shoot me an email.

jeffreysbriggs@gmail.com

-Jeff

[Rineheitzgabot]

A new member of the forum, was having trouble posting, so he PM'd me and wanted to add his Bugeye to the registry. Being the lazy bugger that I am, I just did it myself instead of trying to instruct him how to do it.

Here is the text of a couple of emails he sent me about the vehicle:

Hi, I'm in the process of bring back to life a 1969 series II bugeye in Colorado. Vin # 24435681F I think the color is called Marine Blue? Seems like it's been parked since the the mid to late 80's and hadn't been well taken care of prior to that. I've got it running, transmission replaced due to previous damage, body dints pulled out and a multitude of other minor corrections. Waiting for recover of front seats before we'll venture out on the road but it's slowly starting to move again. I've restored many British cars over the years but this is my 1st Rover. I didn't see a place to attach a photo??

And another:

Hi Gary, I'll also compare the VIN to the number on the horn. Not being the sharpest pencil in the drawer related to computers I didn't see how to enter the registry so thanks for your help. This thing sat along a fairly busy secondary highway with a for sale sign for many years so I'm sort of suprised a Rover enthusiast didn't pick up on it being a bugeye and all. It had a cattle guard on the front that appeared to have guarded a cow or two since is was shoved back into the wings. Granted it was pretty rough but I love a challenge and hate to see stuff like this go to the crusher. I doubt if it'll make it into any concoures parades during my ownership but hopefully I can take a microbrew to the backcountry in search of another bovine!! Thanks again & happy motoring.

Steve

Here are the pics:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wImkHaLgZ1FFjh-zo_LzvA?authkey=7f9141umCfc&feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SzCLiAZCZjNkuYKriboX1w?authkey=7f9141umCfc&feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4b1G-RI7-IO0CHZB4ojkyQ?authkey=7f9141umCfc&feat=directlink

Thanks again to Steve for posting.

[JSBriggs]

Found another bugeye.

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee340/discodaze/IMG_1085.jpg

http://timbercrawler.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=35176

-Jeff

[Rineheitzgabot]

Don't think it's a Bugeye, but some beastly-good fab-work!

[JSBriggs]

It has had late 2a/3 fenders added, but the grill and 'breakfast' are clearly bugeye. The grill is straight across the bottom, and the side holes are the classic bugeye bastardization the 2 styles.

-Jeff

[Rineheitzgabot]

Jeff,

You have enlightened me. I was not aware of those subtleties. Thanks for the information.

-Gary

[Nill]

My 69 is VIN 24436214F

This is what I got from the CalVIN calculator

244 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)
36214 Serial number
F Design: Five significant design modifications
Suffix used from March 1969 till April 1969

If anyone knows anything more of where this batch went to etc. drop me a line.

[Rineheitzgabot]

Neil,

Post some pictures of your ride. We would love to get a closer look.

-Gary

[Nill]

Gary swing over to the pictures page I posted a load of series **** over there.

-Neil

[thunderfoot]

Hi I have a 69 Bugeye VIN no: 24435829F. I couldn't resist the paint scheme. It a great little road warrior. I love the idea of a Bugeye Registry. Nice to know there are a few of us out there.

[rwollschlager]

I love the paint job! is it actually paint or are they vinyl decals? My dad and I were thinking of going down the same road with our IIA 109. You have a cool little truck! :thumb-up:

[Rineheitzgabot]

Dude, that zebra look is tight!

[Rineheitzgabot]

Updated the summary list in the first post.

Jeff, I noticed while doing that, that Steve's and your's are 3 units apart; rolling down the line, very close together.

Let me know if anyone wants a "Bugeye Registry" logo sent to them.

-Gary

[thunderfoot]

Thanks! The zebra is actually painted that way. It was done many years ago by the original owner in Arizona. The paint is a bit faded, but I hope to get it redone or touched up one of these days when I can afford it. Right now, I am trying to get new seats in, so my dogs can ride with me, and do a few other things to the interior. I named it Oliver (in tribute to one of Richard Hammond's cars on Top Gear).

[thunderfoot]

I forgot to add that I would love to get a Bugeye logo!

The thunderfoot is from the name of our farm. We have some Friesian horses, and when they run it sounds like thunder.

TJ and Oliver the Bugeyed Zebra

[TSR53]

https://www.roversnorth.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1051&d=1218561250

[dustoff38]

Here is another bug eye for you, I will try and upload pic's later, 69 VIN 24436154F living in Fairbanks Alaska:thumb-up:

[Rineheitzgabot]

Here is another bug eye for you, I will try and upload pic's later, 69 VIN 24436154F living in Fairbanks Alaska:thumb-up:

Dustoff,

Post more information about the vehicle, like color, duties (if there are any), etc. Pictures are most welcome.

Mike Thede,

I read your piece about your Series, and the maple syrup, etc. Very interesting. How can any of us buy some of that syrup? PM me for the info.

[redfoxrovers]

I have a list of 18 or 19 vin #s for bug eye's.
3 were mine, one is yours and thunderfoot's is on my list.
I just found your posting today and finally joined the forum to follow up on the registry. I will compile the list and forward to you.
From what I have yours is in the early part of the run (+-).
I have it listed as "08-27-02 eBay"
The range of numbers is about 1,059 and I think the square bezel was introduce within the same model year, 1969 = Sept1968 to August 1969.
If you go by model year I think al the Bugeye's were 1969 models.
1970 must have been square bezel only.

Is the logo available?

[Rineheitzgabot]

I have a list of 18 or 19 vin #s for bug eye's.
3 were mine, one is yours and thunderfoot's is on my list.
I just found your posting today and finally joined the forum to follow up on the registry. I will compile the list and forward to you.
From what I have yours is in the early part of the run (+-).
I have it listed as "08-27-02 eBay"
The range of numbers is about 1,059 and I think the square bezel was introduce within the same model year, 1969 = Sept1968 to August 1969.
If you go by model year I think al the Bugeye's were 1969 models.
1970 must have been square bezel only.

Is the logo available?


RedFox-

Man, what a great name. One of my favorite comics. This list, where is it from, how and why do you have it? 08-27-02 eBay ?? Not sure I understand. I am very interested in any information you have, and thank you for your consideration.

By the way, I think it would be difficult to determine if your statement is absolutely true, about no units being built in '70, and all being built in '69. I thought so as well, but it appears that there were a few '68's. More importantly, the whole reason there is a bug eye, has to do with economics; that is, Land Rover decided to use up it's inventory of existing headlights and fenders, rather than stop production, wait for an updated design to come through, wait for new fenders and bezels to be added to their inventory, then continue building. Even after they got the new design, and resulting inventory, why throw the old stuff away? They probably continued to build a few "one-sies" for markets that would allow it. In other words, I'll bet that they were building the new design, along with the old design, and during this time period, you could see headlights on the fenders with bezels, right next to bugeyes, going down the production line, simultaneously. My guess is, that Thompson is correct, a few of them got built in '70 as well.

The logo is available in a couple of posts on this thread. Right-click on it, and, "save picture as"...

Again, thank you for your contribution and I anxiously await any information that you have.

-Gary

[redfoxrovers]

I don't know of the comic redfox. The i.d. has to do with my wife.
The list includes a column for the "Source" from which the vin # came.
Your vehicle was on eBay on the date listed.
I have had 14 or so Land Rovers in various states of condition and when I decided on my "final" project I choose the Bugeye for the unique detail.
I started tracking Bugeye vin #s some years ago and have contacted the people selling or buying when possible. So the list has a little background for some #s and no info for others. It's been a hobby and I actually corresponded with a guy in Holland, where some Bugeyes were shipped.

David

[Rineheitzgabot]

I don't know of the comic redfox. The i.d. has to do with my wife.
The list includes a column for the "Source" from which the vin # came.
Your vehicle was on eBay on the date listed.
I have had 14 or so Land Rovers in various states of condition and when I decided on my "final" project I choose the Bugeye for the unique detail.
I started tracking Bugeye vin #s some years ago and have contacted the people selling or buying when possible. So the list has a little background for some #s and no info for others. It's been a hobby and I actually corresponded with a guy in Holland, where some Bugeyes were shipped.

David

David,

I bought mine off of ebay in '07. The PO must have got it that way, as well.

That list sounds like a lot of work. I very much look forward to seeing your list; that is, if you are willing to share it :) . I will forward you an article that JSBriggs sent me about Bugeyes. It is very informative.

Red Foxx, is a comic from the '70's. He was the father in the series called, "Sanford and Son". Brilliant comic!

-Gary

[LaneRover]

As for RedFoxx, I have a disc of some of his early material if anyone is interested. I bought it while working on the show "Everybody Hates Chris"

Brent

[redfoxrovers]

I'm just cleaning up the list so it's legible. My daughters claim I'm technologically challenged.
I certainly want to share it so we can update locations and info.

David

[redfoxrovers]

OK

I editted and updated my list (26 #s) which is an XL Spread sheet. I work on my old computer so I do not know how old a version it is.
I transferred it to this, my wife's computer which needed a different program, WordPerfect, sooooooooo let me know if you can read any of it.

I am anxious to get feedback and update of the limited info I have. Some of the Vins with out "Source" may have come from LRX over the years.


How the hell do I attach this file????????????????

[Rineheitzgabot]

David,

Here's my email:

gcook5304@msn.com

Send it there, and I will see about posting it.

Thanks again.

-Gary

[Bugeye109]

I have a 'bug eye'; for 20 years now because bought it in 1989 and restored it between 1992-97. It was my first car and for the moment my only... Originally it was painted mid-grey and I will restore her once again in the next 5-10 years, probably.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/189/img48411.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img48411.jpg)

I've started a Flanders/Dutch Series forum two months ago; I'll post a link.

Cheers,

Carl

[Bugeye109]

Here's the link to our forum; feel free to post in english!

http://leafers.11.forumer.com

Cheers,

Carl

[Rineheitzgabot]

OK

I editted and updated my list (26 #s) which is an XL Spread sheet. I work on my old computer so I do not know how old a version it is.
I transferred it to this, my wife's computer which needed a different program, WordPerfect, sooooooooo let me know if you can read any of it.

I am anxious to get feedback and update of the limited info I have. Some of the Vins with out "Source" may have come from LRX over the years.


How the hell do I attach this file????????????????


David,

It appears that you have had more than one (or still have more than one), bugeye. Post some pictures of them! have your daughters help you!:)

We would love to see them.

-Gary

[Rineheitzgabot]

Here's the link to our forum; feel free to post in english!

http://leafers.11.forumer.com

Cheers,

Carl


Carl,

Thanks for the contribution. What is the VIN of your vehicle?

Thanks!
-Gary

[69Bugeye]

I live in Las Vegas and recently aquired a 1969 Series IIa Bugeye. (My first vintage Land Rover. I currently drive a 2008 LR3)
It is #24435411F.
Will be doing some research and then deciding what to do with the truck. Not sure if I want to just overhaul the mechanicals and leave the body alone or go for a full resto.

[Derrek]

I have a 1969 Land Rover Series IIA - Bugeye VIN # 24436228F. It was originally purchased with the safari top and ambulance door which has since been removed to accomodate the warm and sunny climate of Southern California. I have the original manufacturing date, color, and port of shipment from the British Motor Heritage Trust.

[LaneRover]

I live in Las Vegas and recently aquired a 1969 Series IIa Bugeye. (My first vintage Land Rover. I currently drive a 2008 LR3)
It is #24435411F.
Will be doing some research and then deciding what to do with the truck. Not sure if I want to just overhaul the mechanicals and leave the body alone or go for a full resto.

IMHO I would overhaul the mechanics and leave the body for now if everything is pretty straight and there are no rust issues. This way you get to use the truck a bit quicker than with a full restoration and there is something cool about a nice original truck with faded paint.

Brent

[LaneRover]

I have a 1969 Land Rover Series IIA - Bugeye VIN # 24436228F. It was originally purchased with the safari top and ambulance door which has since been removed to accomodate the warm and sunny climate of Southern California. I have the original manufacturing date, color, and port of shipment from the British Motor Heritage Trust.

Any chance at bigger pics? Where in SoCal are you?

[Derrek]

I just corrected the image size and uploaded larger images. I can post more if your interested. I live in Irvine and work in Newport Beach. I've only seen one other Land Rover Series in the area. A red 109 in Laguna Beach.

[LaneRover]

Very nice.

Is the canvas sitting in the back or did you have a 'load bed' tonneau cover made?

I am in San Diego with frequent trips to LA for work.

Brent

[Derrek]

Here is the link to purchase canvas tonneau covers for your Land Rover. They're based out of England and cost me around $175 for the cover including s/h. http://www.allwheeltrim.co.uk/series-2&3.html

Does anyone know if there are any original bugeye grills out there? I had to take a grill from a 1970 Series, because my original grill (with the flat bottom) had holes cut into. Do you think it would be possible to weld new mesh to the original grill?

[JSBriggs]

Does anyone know if there are any original bugeye grills out there? I had to take a grill from a 1970 Series, because my original grill (with the flat bottom) had holes cut into. Do you think it would be possible to weld new mesh to the original grill?

You also have a late 2a/3 rad support panel, not a bugeye one. My bugeye read panel has been repaired, but is up for grabs. Mike at ECR had a spare grill. http://www.d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17685 or you could try making one from a series 3 lightweight grill.

-Jeff

[Derrek]

Thanks Jeff. Can you send me an email with your pricing for the rad panel? You can contact me at derrekostr@hotmail.com. That link to the thread that you sent me is interesting as there is a possibility that I have that guys rover. I bought mine off a guy in Orange County who purchased the truck locally, and painted the truck bronze green from the original lime green. I have the original hardtop and roof rack in the pictures. It would also explain the missing rad panel and original grill. I'll shoot him an email to see if he still has his VIN#.

Thanks

[czenkov]

So what happened? Did you get your parts and/or find out if you have that guys long lost Rover?

[usadventureracing]

I have a khaki Bikini-Truck cab for an 88 if anyone is interested (great shape). PM me.

[redfoxrovers]

What does "PM"mean?
Any photo's / pricing on the canvas top?

David

[usadventureracing]

Here is a picture on the car.

[LaneRover]

What does "PM"mean?
Any photo's / pricing on the canvas top?

David

PM is 'Private Message' which you can send and receive from folks on the Forum if you are posting.

[Derrek]

I never got a reply for the interested parts. On the guy with the long lost Rover, after closer examination of his photos I don't think the truck was his. I didn't want to lead him on a wild goose chase, nor entertain any offers if it really was his.

[JSBriggs]

Sorry Derrek. Ive been out of town for the past month without internet access. Ill get some pics this week.

-Jeff

[LRMAN]

Picked up my Bugeye last night.

VIN 24435609E - Windham, Maine. Marine Blue.

http://images.myphotoalbum.com/t/tr/tre/trei/treil/treilley/albums/album44/dscf0034.sized.jpg

http://images.myphotoalbum.com/t/tr/tre/trei/treil/treilley/albums/album44/dscf3632.sized.jpg

http://images.myphotoalbum.com/t/tr/tre/trei/treil/treilley/albums/album44/dscf3636.sized.jpg

[JSBriggs]

Picked up my Bugeye last night.

VIN 24435609E - Windham, Maine. Marine Blue.

http://images.myphotoalbum.com/t/tr/tre/trei/treil/treilley/albums/album44/dscf3632.sized.jpg



The face only a mother could love.

-Jeff

[JSBriggs]

Found another at the Portland ABFM last weekend. I don't have the serial number, but its owned by Rick Harrison out of Stanwood WA. He built it up with a military type theme. A quick google search found this older pic of it, as i unfortunately left my camera at home.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smenzel/237925690/

-Jeff

[Rineheitzgabot]

I can't edit my first post in this thread to update the list. I have edited it before, what is the deal?

[leafsprung]

Recently found a couple of bugeye specific parts a LH fender front and a NOS grill. Drop me a note if any of you bugeye guys are interested.

[Rineheitzgabot]

Check out this "Bugeye" (in quotes for a reason). Not sure what to think about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Land-Rover-Series-IIa-restored-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ320429978149QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS _Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9b1d7225&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245#v4-34

VIN seems invalid, unless I am missing something. Could be an erroneous VIN placard.

Check out the shot of the wheel where in plain view is a missing lug nut.

Doesn't look in bad shape though. Daurie, do you know this vehicle?

-Gary

[HybridIIA]

Check out this "Bugeye" (in quotes for a reason). Not sure what to think about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Land-Rover-Series-IIa-restored-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ320429978149QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS _Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a9b1d7225&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245#v4-34

-Gary

Don't know why, but it looks like the snorkel is hooked up to the fan intake for the heater.

[LaneRover]

If there is no heater (or a different one) sometimes folks run the snorkel through there to avoid cutting any metal.

Or the guy likes non-dusty air heating the cabin of his Rover

[1969bugeye]

so do you have an up dated list?? i have one to add is it the number on the frame your looken for?? 5551F
marine blue, its just stating to take shape from a frame up "sympathetic restoration" after sitting for 5 years mostly on the walls of my garage oh and the frame made a very nice lawn ornament but I finally got around to the frame por-15 turned out nice but the factory drip marks really showed through the por-15 not to mention getting the relay out was quite the project
all new rubber rebuilt front end and all slave cylinders lots a new fixings but still a lot to do on every system and floor boards before its back on the road shooting for the end of the year
first sold middle of july 1969 in CA no import records
its been in the family in Sonoma county CA since 1975 weekend summer trips and rescued countless stuck vehicle's 1989 it was retired from a daily driver all service records back to the warranty book
had a red 1970 parts vehicle long gone
i noticed that the front hubs on a lot of bugeyes that I have seen pictures of are the older style are they locking hubs ?
happy birthday bugeye the big 40 :eek:

[Rineheitzgabot]

so do you have an up dated list?? i have one to add is it the number on the frame your looken for?? 5551F
marine blue, its just stating to take shape from a frame up "sympathetic restoration" after sitting for 5 years mostly on the walls of my garage oh and the frame made a very nice lawn ornament but I finally got around to the frame por-15 turned out nice but the factory drip marks really showed through the por-15 not to mention getting the relay out was quite the project
all new rubber rebuilt front end and all slave cylinders lots a new fixings but still a lot to do on every system and floor boards before its back on the road shooting for the end of the year
first sold middle of july 1969 in CA no import records
its been in the family in Sonoma county CA since 1975 weekend summer trips and rescued countless stuck vehicle's 1989 it was retired from a daily driver all service records back to the warranty book
had a red 1970 parts vehicle long gone
i noticed that the front hubs on a lot of bugeyes that I have seen pictures of are the older style are they locking hubs ?
happy birthday bugeye the big 40 :eek:



Bugeye,

Thanks for your enthusiasm and your information.

Put down the whole VIN. It is located on the placard in the dash or yes, on the side of the horn, on your frame. The updated list is on the first entry in this post. Give me all of your information, and please post some pics, and I will get the list updated.

Thanks again,
Gary

[1969bugeye]

Bugeye,

Thanks for your enthusiasm and your information.

Put down the whole VIN. It is located on the placard in the dash or yes, on the side of the horn, on your frame. The updated list is on the first entry in this post. Give me all of your information, and please post some pics, and I will get the list updated.

Thanks again,
Gary


ya im trying to get enthusiastic or keep it going thats why im here but its been a long haul from box to chassis and its going to be longer haul with little mechanical skills till its trail ready anyway aaahhh i thought you needed the last 4#?
so what other info?
the pics could be a ah technical problem i will work on it
so do you know about the hub issue do you have locking hubs?
can i use the bugeye logo?
thank you
jason

[Rineheitzgabot]

Bug,

You are right. You can just give me the last four of the VIN. Yes, please get pics.

What do you mean by "use", in reference to the logo?

-Gary

[JSBriggs]

so do you know about the hub issue do you have locking hubs?
jason

Mine has the factory drive flanges on the front. Locking hubs are a common option/accessory. Everyone has their preference/favorites. I wouldn't say one is more 'correct' than another.

-Jeff

[1969bugeye]

thank you
i thought the hubs might indicate the production date

[1969bugeye]

Bug,

You are right. You can just give me the last four of the VIN. Yes, please get pics.

What do you mean by "use", in reference to the logo?

-Gary



personal use im not sure

[TSR53]

The current logo is designed for forum use only at this point. Stay tuned, there is something in the very near future to satisfy your "personal use" needs :thumb-up:

[1969bugeye]

thanks every1 and thank you rovers north

[Rineheitzgabot]

The current logo is designed for forum use only at this point. Stay tuned, there is something in the very near future to satisfy your "personal use" needs :thumb-up:

Still waiting...


:)

[redfoxrovers]

11-14-09 Are parts still available?
David Ducat
Lebanon, CT
Mobile # 8607059443
daducat@msn.com
(redfoxrovers)

[yank]

David, Does Yankee Rovers still exist?

[Rineheitzgabot]

11-14-09 Are parts still available?
David Ducat
Lebanon, CT
Mobile # 8607059443
daducat@msn.com
(redfoxrovers)

David,

I'm not following (?).

[acpatsouris]

Hey Dave....do you have my old Bugeye on your list? 24436302F. Any idea of it's current whereabouts?

[redfoxrovers]

yes, it's on the list and the last info was from you that it was in Massachussets. I would like to buy it if it gets tracked down.

[redfoxrovers]

If things weren't scary enough with me using the internet, my wife bought a laptop on which my fingers pummel multiple buttons at once.
That's part of the reason for what seem like bazaar notes (personnel info intended for a personnal contact). The other part is my lack of familiarity with the FORUM format.

YANKEE ROVERS
I think "stealth" might be appropriate for the club that lives on.
Though no formal events have been sponsored in a long time, but contacts are active.

THE LIST
Have you figured out how to post the 26 #s I tried to send you?

[Rineheitzgabot]

THE LIST
Have you figured out how to post the 26 #s I tried to send you?

David,

I have not been able to edit my first post to show you list. I'll see if I can just paste it below:

Vin #SourceNameLocationComments244 35 243FLR Enthusiast Sept '04Holland Marines244 35 347FeBay 05-09-06Lights in grill modification?244 35 354FBryre244 35 434FeBay 03-17-09Seller said fenders modified, sqr bzl, flat bottom brkfst244 35 501FeBay 05-23-06244 35 574FeBay 08-27-02244 35 660FJoey DoheyNewfoundland, Canada244 35 680FJim AllenCalifornia244 35 766FGregg HolingsworthColchester, CT244 35 807FD & K Hunady244 35 829FJohn NyhusPhoenix, AZ244 35 838FeBay 03-11-07244 35 858FCharlesWashington state244 35 860FJim Dupont244 35 896F eBay North Carolina244 35 985F244 35 993F244 36 142FBob ShatraLebanon CTI now own244 36 222F eBayGurnee, ILL244 36 228FeBay 09-02-05Florida244 36 255FMike Smith244 36 263FLarry KotchIthica, NYI met him in '98 at the 50th Anniv's'y at Greek Peak ??244 36 294FLast known in Conn.I sold to Bystrowski244 36 298FeBay 07-23-06Gallupville NYlisted as 2443G298F244 36 301FGregg GrolshI now own244 36 302FArt PatsourisBoston area

[TSR53]

I'll edit the list with this information.

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thompson,

Thanks for updating the list.

Hey, still waiting to see what the surprise is. :)

-Gary

[TSR53]

Thompson,

Thanks for updating the list.

Hey, still waiting to see what the surprise is. :)

-Gary

Patience, soon...

[Rineheitzgabot]

If things weren't scary enough with me using the internet, my wife bought a laptop on which my fingers pummel multiple buttons at once.
That's part of the reason for what seem like bazaar notes (personnel info intended for a personnal contact). The other part is my lack of familiarity with the FORUM format.

YANKEE ROVERS
I think "stealth" might be appropriate for the club that lives on.
Though no formal events have been sponsored in a long time, but contacts are active.

THE LIST
Have you figured out how to post the 26 #s I tried to send you?

David,

See the first entry in this thread. Thompson has updated the complete list, to include your list as well. Thanks to both Thompson and David.

-Gary

[redfoxrovers]

The list is looking good!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rineheitzgabot]

Yeah, I agree. Thanks for your contribution.

Now, if we could get the couple of guys on this blog to just register their trucks, we would be doing well. That's right, there are a couple of guys on this board that have Bug Eyes, that aren't even registered; even after I have asked them.

Hope they change their minds.

Thanks again!

-Gary

[rwollschlager]

two more are on ebay. One is a parts truck and being sold with a '63 88 and the other has been recently restored by skytop rovers.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C39%253A1%257C72%253 A2475&_nkw=land%20rover%20series&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_pgn=2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-Series-IIA-LHD-Series-IIA_W0QQitemZ160385411701QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Car s_Trucks?hash=item2557b72a75 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-Series-IIA-LHD-Series-IIA_W0QQitemZ160385411701QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Car s_Trucks?hash=item2557b72a75)

-Rob

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thanks Rob. I can't find the one being sold with the '63 88. Is that link right?

24435501F Was on eBay in '06, now again.

-Gary

[rwollschlager]

Thanks Rob. I can't find the one being sold with the '63 88. Is that link right?

24435501F Was on eBay in '06, now again.

-Gary

This link should work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-1963-Land-Rover-Series-II-IIa-88-Safari-Galvi-frame-OD_W0QQitemZ120502300501QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars _Trucks?hash=item1c0e7f2f55

-Rob

[redfoxrovers]

Gary,
I found the item and can contact the seller' if you haven't already, to get the vin #. I wish I had the funds to buy the lot!

David

[Rineheitzgabot]

David,

I already contacted the seller, and he says he can't find the VIN. I got the clear impression that he didn't want to look for it. I can't blame him. I'm not sure I would crawl under my Series, at the request of some jack a$$ emailing me for some registry dippity-doo. Just kidding.

Perhaps, you can try to contact him, and see if you can persuade him.

Thanks,
Gary

[mrdoiron]

Gary,

I finally got the beast state inspected for Texas, it was an "antique register" in Tennessee, so in that way didn't need everything functional... To get it registered, I had to redo the wire harness as very little worked on the dash, and then upgraded most of the interior, as the body of restore was already a pretty good job & paint.

I have brand new door tops and a lift-gate being painted now, as the hard top it came with had a full length door. I luckily got a NOS clamshell, and also 2 lift-gates (one orig, and one a new repro). The custom soft-top I haven't put on yet...

I took the original wheels off, and will keep them for when I feel the need for a "purist" look...but prefer the slightly broader stance for now. So I added the custom 15" wheels I got from you, but then added new tires on the weekend.

The VIN on the ownership I transferred is 30600355K, although that series of vin doesn't fit in the sequences listed for a 69'. I checked the frame horn/hanger etc and cannot find any vin, as the frame and hangers etc were redone it seems and the black coating they redid it in either covers it up, or it was a rebuild, not sure. Where this vin# originated I'm not sure, but that hers now.

I'll post once I get the "phase III" done.

cheers, mike

[Rineheitzgabot]

Mike,

Hope you like the the rims (sounds like you do). The old girl looks nice, that's for sure.

The soft top will add a nice touch.

Thanks for posting these pics, and attempting the VIN posting, which you are correct, is not anywhere near a Bugeye VIN, but probably some kind of hybrid, with a lot of character.

Peace be with you, Mike.

[Jim Allen]

Hi There,

I see I'm listed as still owing a Bugeye even though I haven't for nearly 15 years. Thought I would update you on that fact and about the vehicle itself.

It was VIN 24435680F, a 1969 model year IIA. When acquired, I had the Heritage Trust run the serial number and it came back as a LHD 88 SIIA petrol basic in Light Green. It was built in January 1969 and delivered to the San Francisco sales office (which I believe was the West Coast headquarters). The engine number was 30600432K.

It ended up in Colorado, sold by a nearby dealer (unk.; I once researched the possibilities but do not recall who I thought most likely), with a Norseman snowplow, to the Pabst family (the beer people) and used at a home in Carbondale, Colorado (near Aspen). It was registered from '69-82 and spent most of it's life plowing the roads around the estate and carrying people to the main road or into town when there was deep snow.

When the Pabsts sold the property, the Land Rover stayed but the new owner burned up the clutch snowplowing... at approximately the same time it was last registered. At that time, there were 7,567 miles showing on a speedometer that was working and connected.

I bought the 88 in January of 1995. It still had the original Goodyear tires on it (all five) and, though they were badly rotted, they showed more than 50 percent tread. The rubber door seals and such were deteriorated. The upholstery was in good condition but all the stitching had rotted and seat panels were coming unsewn. There were more than a few mouse nests. The paint had gone powdery and there was a lot of Birmabright exposed. The original tool kit and jack was still in the tool box and appeared never to have been opened or used.

I had it drivable by April and it drove like a new Land Rover. The only serious mechanical issue was the clutch, which was badly burned up but easily repaired. Someone had also burned up the parking brakes shoes, again easily repaired. The engine compression was factory perfect and the inside of the engine was still shiny new. Beyond the clutch, getting it running was just maintenance and seals. Only one horror to relate: What was in the fuel tank still gives me nightmares. To this day, I contend that fuel was trying hard to revert back to a dinosaur. The stench made my wife ill and garnered complaints from the neighbors for days!

Needless to say, I bragged the thing up a bit and before long I had the proverbial, "offer I couldn't refuse." I sold it in July of 1996 with 7587 miles. I will not release the name of the person who bought it, but he is a prominent Chicago attorney who had it restored by Cooper Technica in Chicago. I never saw it after restoration and do not know if the person I sold it to still owns the vehicle.

So there you have it. The January production date with the VIN may give you another data point to work with.

Jim Allen
Northwest Ohio

[redfoxrovers]

Jim, The info I had that you owned it was from an old 4x4 magazine, I think I may still have it. The history is fantastic and a sure sign of the dedication we feel for these old buggers.

David Ducat
Lebanon, CT

[redfoxrovers]

Is that a picture of a mug that's available for purchase?

[TSR53]

Is that a picture of a mug that's available for purchase?

Yes! All available at our Official Rovers North CafePress gear store.

http://www.cafepress.com/roversnorth

We even have SIGG water bottles too
http://images6.cafepress.com/product/419718666v1_350x350_Front_Color-White.jpg (http://www.cafepress.com/roversnorth.419718666)

[drbrain]

Making sure I register my BUGEYE that I just got. The VIN is 24435501F. It is currently running but I need to have it gone over to check everything.

Pictures are at http://gallery.me.com/harrysnodgrass#100430

All pictures can be downloaded for original size image.

Thanks

Harry

[TSR53]

VIN# 24435501F added to registry list on page 1. Looks great!

http://gallery.me.com/harrysnodgrass/100430/IMG_1815/web.jpg

[mrdoiron]

Here a VIN finder challenge for you ...

[Rineheitzgabot]

Mike,

Nice one. Looks pretty bastardized. Could be anything, but probably not a Bugeye (in the traditional sense). Looks like a SIII with a pre-1968 fender, OR, a pre-1968, with a SIII grille.

Do the frame horns show a VIN?

-Gary

[mrdoiron]

Mike,

Nice one. Looks pretty bastardized. Could be anything, but probably not a Bugeye (in the traditional sense). Looks like a SIII with a pre-1968 fender, OR, a pre-1968, with a SIII grille.

Do the frame horns show a VIN?

-Gary
Yeah, the grill gave it away...just thought you'd get a kick out of that lonely bug eye...
mike

[Rineheitzgabot]

Ya gotta have headlights somehow...:p

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thompson,

Since I can no longer edit the first page, could you add this one to the registry?

http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9451

See the bottom of the thread for the VIN.

Thanks!
Gary

[TSR53]

24435864F VIN added. I've got to figure out why you can't edit this thread, you started it!

[Rineheitzgabot]

Updated list on first page. Added Bill's Bugeye that is for sale.

Thanks Bill!!

[siii8873]

I will soon be the new owner of a red Bugeye VIN#24436207F. Currently in your registry under Bill-Williamsport,PA.
The history of this truck that I know is that it was owned by a Bill in Maine from around 1990 until Bill in PA bought it in March 2010.
I looked at the truck when Bill in Maine had it for sale under "oldredbugeye" on the forum. Truck is quite original except galv frame. I thought it ran good, shifted fine, needed some time/$ invested to make it good. Not right at the time for what I was looking for. Sold a completed project this spring so was looking for another, this is it.
Bob - Plattsburgh area New York State

[Gordon Fowler]

I am in the process of a frame off restoration of a 1970 Series IIA.
Serial# 00667K244360797, Chassis #24436079F4
I have a fair bit of history however there may be some holes I will be able to fill-in later. This Vehicle started it's service in Hope, British Columbia, spent some time in Alberta and drew it's last breath in Wentworth, Nova Scotia. Currently this Pastel Green beauty is on life support in Fredericton, New Brunswick, (Canada). She is sitting on a new galvanized chassis and her axles are currently supporting her transmission. Should have her origional engine reunited by this Saturday.
Her body was in remarkable condition and unmolested. Monday marks her date for "plastic surgery". Thankfully she only requires a nip and a tuck. I was fortunate enough to source two "good used" front panels and they were indeed in good shape. Everything else was pretty much good to go.
The only unfortunate note is, this lovely lady will not be in attendance at the British car show in Windsor, Nova Scotia this month.

[Rineheitzgabot]

I am in the process of a frame off restoration of a 1970 Series IIA.
Serial# 00667K244360797, Chassis #24436079F4
I have a fair bit of history however there may be some holes I will be able to fill-in later. This Vehicle started it's service in Hope, British Columbia, spent some time in Alberta and drew it's last breath in Wentworth, Nova Scotia. Currently this Pastel Green beauty is on life support in Fredericton, New Brunswick, (Canada). She is sitting on a new galvanized chassis and her axles are currently supporting her transmission. Should have her origional engine reunited by this Saturday.
Her body was in remarkable condition and unmolested. Monday marks her date for "plastic surgery". Thankfully she only requires a nip and a tuck. I was fortunate enough to source two "good used" front panels and they were indeed in good shape. Everything else was pretty much good to go.
The only unfortunate note is, this lovely lady will not be in attendance at the British car show in Windsor, Nova Scotia this month.

Let's see some pics of her; any!:)

[Gordon Fowler]

I will attempt posting a couple of pictures.
file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Gordon/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/Bug%20Eye%20Chassis%20and%20axles/Bug%20Eye%20Chassis%20and%20axles%20006.jpg

[Rineheitzgabot]

Gordon,

Thanks for the pics. Good luck with the rebuild!

I have heard people say that there are no 1970 Bugeyes. Although I believe it was certainly possible, yours is the first one I have seen.

Thanks for the contribution.

-Gary

[siii8873]

I am the new owner of the red Bugeye VIN#24436207F. Currently in your registry under Bill-Williamsport,PA.

[Rineheitzgabot]

Post pics please!!:)

Registry updated 7-31-10

[siii8873]

here are a few pictures of my bugeye. I am in the process of doing some restoration work on the truck so it's wings are removed.

[Gordon Fowler]

Gary,
You are no-doubt correct. I went by the registration which may not reflect the date of manufacture. Manufacture plate is with body shop. I will check and confirm date of manufacture.
Gordon

[Rineheitzgabot]

Thanks Triumph, for the hit. Glad to see your enthusiasm, and excitement about your new life. :)

The VIN that you provided is not a standard VIN. Perhaps a serial number of sorts MOD, etc. You may or may not know this, but the VIN will be stamped in the frame rail, at the very front of the vehicle, on what is called the "horn". There are two wing plates welded to either side of the frame that create a mounting point for the front of the front leaf springs. It is on the outboard side, of the right-hand horn (perhaps different on the Australian exports). Use a flashlight, and look closely. I would love to know what the VIN is.

The Australian export market is one of the markets that caused Land Rover to start mounting the headlights on the fronts of the wings, so your truck interests me considerably.

That being said, the headlights on your truck are not mounted in the standard location as other Bugeyes are. They are less inboard, and about half-way (vertically speaking) on the fronts of the wings. As you can see in the photos, all the others are about 2/3 of the way up the fronts of the wings, and more inboard. Your headlights could have been mounted by either the MOD, the factory, or a previous owner. All the others in this thread were presumably mounted by the factory.

I will wait to hear from you on the number you find on the frame horn.

Thanks again for your input, and if you have questions, shoot a picture of the outboard side of the frame, through the wheel-well, just in front of the wheel. Wipe it off with whatever you need to, to get down to the original surface.

Regards,
Gary

[Triumphdaytona2007]

ok i will definately look for the vin on the frame tommorow, is there a way to tell if the lights were put in by the factory? i know of another bugeye land rover it is in starke florida, im not sure of the vin, the guy was going to trade it to me but it didnt work out, here are some pictures of it

[Rineheitzgabot]

Take some close up pictures of the surface-mounting of the lights, and on the inside of the fender (the reverse-side of the surface-mounting). We can compare them to the ones on this thread, and discuss it.

Thanks,
Gary

[Gordon Fowler]

Gary,
I have a question with regards to the proper lights for the Bug Eye. The flasher for the front bottom is the 4" amber. I have been able to reconstruct a couple for the front. I believe they are also used on the rear according to the picture in the Rovers North Catalogue. It is a bit difficult to see so if you could confirm this I would appreciate it.
Also please help me with the front lights at the top of the front wing. I have seen a couple of different versions in some photographs. I believe they are the clear glass beehive version. When I got this truck I believe it had the flat glass version. Could you set me straight on this as well?
The project is starting to come together. The mechanical portion is at a stand-still because the painter has the chassis along with various body parts. I expect he will be another month or so. His attention to detail is excellent.
With any luck I will have almost everything together sometime in October.
I checked the registry and did not see my name. Do you need any more information from me? Also I checked the serial number plate and did not see a date of manufacture.
Gordon
Gordon

[Rineheitzgabot]

Gary,
I have a question with regards to the proper lights for the Bug Eye. The flasher for the front bottom is the 4" amber. I have been able to reconstruct a couple for the front. I believe they are also used on the rear according to the picture in the Rovers North Catalogue. It is a bit difficult to see so if you could confirm this I would appreciate it.
Also please help me with the front lights at the top of the front wing. I have seen a couple of different versions in some photographs. I believe they are the clear glass beehive version. When I got this truck I believe it had the flat glass version. Could you set me straight on this as well?
The project is starting to come together. The mechanical portion is at a stand-still because the painter has the chassis along with various body parts. I expect he will be another month or so. His attention to detail is excellent.
With any luck I will have almost everything together sometime in October.
I checked the registry and did not see my name. Do you need any more information from me? Also I checked the serial number plate and did not see a date of manufacture.
Gordon
Gordon

Gordon,

Thanks for the faith in my knowledge, but I must admit that the exact specifications of parking lights/turn signals of this era are a bit of a mystery to me. I had '69 (non-bugeye) that had different lights than my bugeye, and I have seen different discussions on this, and other boards, about what lights were used at a given time. So, I do not know what is OEM, and what is not.

If one of the guys at RN are reading this, perhaps they could shed some light for you on what lights to bolt on, for your truck. I replaced mine with some beehives; NOT the ones pictured in the logo, or other pics on this board, if you want to see them, I can provide you with pics of mine, currently. Let me know.

As for the Bugeye registry, I was waiting to hear from you on the details of your "1970"-issue we discussed earlier. The list will be updated, directly.

Good luck with the rebuild. Hope everything goes as planned, and definitely post some pictures when complete!!

-Gary

[Les Parker]

the number is APG723B

This is the UK type of number plate, which if true to the vehicle, is from a 1964 era vehicle.
The rear chassis member appears like a civilian type not the standard military, also the outer headlamps look like extra lamps someone has elected to add for some lighting needs.

2p

[Triumphdaytona2007]

the number is APG723B

This is the UK type of number plate, which if true to the vehicle, is from a 1964 era vehicle.
The rear chassis member appears like a civilian type not the standard military, also the outer headlamps look like extra lamps someone has elected to add for some lighting needs.

2p

ok great! thanks alot for your help and the info!!

[Rineheitzgabot]

the number is APG723B

This is the UK type of number plate, which if true to the vehicle, is from a 1964 era vehicle.
The rear chassis member appears like a civilian type not the standard military, also the outer headlamps look like extra lamps someone has elected to add for some lighting needs.

2p

Les,

This thread has become a bit confusing. It seems that TriumphDaytona's first post is no longer here.

I don't know if you were responding to my inquiry about parking/signals lights, or not with your post quoted above, but I was referring to GordonFowler's question about this subject. Can you help?

Thanks,
Gary

[Triumphdaytona2007]

Les,

This thread has become a bit confusing. It seems that TriumphDaytona's first post is no longer here.

I don't know if you were responding to my inquiry about parking/signals lights, or not with your post quoted above, but I was referring to GordonFowler's question about this subject. Can you help?

Thanks,
Gary

hey! he was saying that my rover is not a bugeye that it is a 64-ish british civilian rover that somebody put headlights on the fender, so i deleted the first posting so it wouldnt clutter up your bugeye registry, thanks!! chris

[Gordon Fowler]

Gary,
I phoned Rovers North and spoke with Art. He did some checking and the clear glass beehive is the correct version. I will still try and track the date of manufacture of my Land Rover. It is no doubt a 69 and registered in 70 as was sometimes the case here.
Gordon

[MBW]

I'm a proud owner of a 69' Bugeye, and enjoyed veiwing this thread. :thumb-up:

[Rineheitzgabot]

MBW-

If you want, you can post your VIN, and tell us about your vehicle and yourself, and I will add it to the registry.

Glad you like!

-Gary

[rwollschlager]

http://d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25785

[mearstrae]

I have a 1976 Series III Hi-Cap (MHM349P) (Vin:94116214C) with hard top, done as a hybrid. The running gear is '80's Range Rover V-8, LT95 gearrbox. Several American style changes for reliability, the conversion was done in England and had to be updated for inspection here in PA..

[Opabob]

Hi there. New member here. You can update registry from:

24435864F--Jim Schroeder, Seattle, WA. Currently listed for sale here.

to:

24435864F-- R. Bradley, Portland, OR

Jim sold his truck to me.

[TSR53]

Hi there. New member here. You can update registry from:

24435864F--Jim Schroeder, Seattle, WA. Currently listed for sale here.

to:

24435864F-- R. Bradley, Portland, OR

Jim sold his truck to me.
Greetings! Welcome to the registry. Yes, when I get a moment, I'll update the information. Please post up some photos when you get time.

[Opabob]

Only picture I have right now. Mechanically in good condition considering the age. Some surface rust and moldy carpet I need to address. Also lots of old, unused mystery wiring :)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14454427/iia.jpg

[1971Series88]

No mine, but thought it may interest the Bugeye crowd...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-LAND-ROVER-SERIES-IIA-LEFT-HAND-DRIVE-RUST-FREE-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/230744702173?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b974bcdd#ht_36642wt_1165

[mrdoiron]

No mine, but thought it may interest the Bugeye crowd...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-LAND-ROVER-SERIES-IIA-LEFT-HAND-DRIVE-RUST-FREE-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/230744702173?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b974bcdd#ht_36642wt_1165

someone seems to have picked up a nice deal if all is as it seems.... (save for the stickers)

m

[JSBriggs]

Pic for when the link goes bad...

24436167F

-Jeff

[TSR53]

Pic for when the link goes bad...

24436167F

-JeffThanks for posting. I'll update the registry listing with your information. BTW, my sister lives on the other side of the canyon in Cool. Send more photos of how nice and dry it is out there, thanks.

[JSBriggs]

yet another Bugeye, this one turned into a 109 coiler. https://picasaweb.google.com/112556429889084562547/LandRover?authkey=Gv1sRgCKGdhPjH-92TUQ&feat=email#

-Jeff

[RainyPDX]

Hi there. New member here. You can update registry from:

24435864F--Jim Schroeder, Seattle, WA. Currently listed for sale here.

to:

24435864F-- R. Bradley, Portland, OR

Jim sold his truck to me.


Hello Bugeye's!

We're new 69 IIa owners... but looks like it's not a bugeye... barely... 24438008G. That said, we just plucked it from Redmond, WA two weeks ago, and hauled it down to Tigard, Oregon, and are SUPER happy about it!

Anyways, I'm replying to Bob's post, because, (i believe) he just drove by my house a few hours ago... I have a nice view out the window, from my home office, and after I saw him chugging up the hill, tracked down my keys, searched for some shoes, found a hat, then I ran out, jumped in my car, and chased him down... It wasn't hard, I think I could have also grabbed lunch... ;)

As we blocked traffic, chatting for a minute, he said to post in the Bugeye registry here, and he'd keep an eye out. I was excited to see another 69 IIa owner lives so close! We obviously need to hook up!

Now that I see he also JUST plucked his from Seattle, I understand why he had a new box of heavy duty jack stands, and a creeper in the back... I headed to Sears last week for the same thing. ;)

Here's a pic of our new boy... Has to be a boy... Our '63 Austin Healey MkIII is obviously his big sister... Just need a name... Should be "Rusty"... but I'm hoping that isn't a good long term name! :p

Be sure to look for 9,999 future posts with questions.... :D

Best,
Eric & Cindy
Tigard, OR

[Opabob]

Now that I see he also JUST plucked his from Seattle, I understand why he had a new box of heavy duty jack stands, and a creeper in the back... I headed to Sears last week for the same thing. ;)


Glad you posted, Eric. Maybe not a bugeye, but clearly a Series II, and quite handsome. Nice Healey, too!

[longknifer]

I purchased the 69 Bugeye 24435501F from Harry yesterday.

[WilsBoar]

Bought 24435786F on 3/9/12...no regrets!

[Revtor]

24435996F 1969 Poppy Red, 85k miles, in good running shape. I just bought it from a really nice enthusiast in Maine, it will be on its way to New Jersey in a few weeks. Was originally sold in Maine, spent most of its life in TX, ended back in Maine, and now on its way to NJ for moderate upgrading and years of adventuring!!!!

~Steve

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/srmaietta/DSC_0129smll.jpg

[Opabob]

Looks like maybe a wheel stud is missing. If so, I'd be curious to know the type -- threaded or pressed. I need to order one and am not sure how to tell the type.

[Revtor]

Looks like maybe a wheel stud is missing. If so, I'd be curious to know the type -- threaded or pressed. I need to order one and am not sure how to tell the type.


yep youre right.. ill know whats up when i pick it up in two weeks!!!

~Steve

EDIT: Well we all made it home allright, 450 miles or so with no (real) problems! 24435996F is now safely garaged in NJ. Time to go through it and clean her up. -And order some wheel studs! My front wheels have 3/4" lug nuts and my rears are 15/16"! So something is off.

[cmcgahagin]

67516752I have a '69 Series IIA for the Bugeye Registry. The S/N is 24435870F. I bought it in '87, it ran at the time. I bought it in Va. Beach. Due to a mobile career I ended up putting it in a garage, where it spent 19 years and became a retirement project. The last 6 years its been in the front yard but I'm going to move it back into a garage and start a ground up rebuild. I expect this to be an interesting journey.
We're located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

[Revtor]

69496950

24436095F is being parted out in NY state, around Utica.

~Steve
(Not mine)

[Cevan]

I just purchased 24435868F. It's a project as the photos here (http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/1967%20Land%20Rover/) show but the frame is in excellent condition. The seller thought it was a 1967. But after looking at lrfaq.org site, it looks like it was produced in March of 1969. So is this a bugeye?

My headlights as you can see are in the breakfast and the wings have no headlights. Is this incorrect?

[Revtor]

well, if your frame is # 24435868F, then yeah it fits squarely in bugeye territory. I dont really know for sure, but were Rovers made bugeye for europe? Or just Australia and USA? Perhaps it's not originally a NADA truck?

Bugeye means lights on the front of the fenders, no sunken front panels.

~Steve

[JohnsD90]

well, if your frame is # 24435868F, then yeah it fits squarely in bugeye territory. I dont really know for sure, but were Rovers made bugeye for europe? Or just Australia and USA? Perhaps it's not originally a NADA truck?

Bugeye means lights on the front of the fenders, no sunken front panels.

~Steve

His lights are from what I see in the breakfast.

[stomper]

From the info I got from his friend graniterover, the basketcase has 2 separate breakfast plates, and wings with the headlight cutouts. It sounds to me like you may have a bugeye, but that it has been transformed over the years with parts from other rovers. The qestion now is, what configuration for the headlights will you choose to assemble it with?

[Billy5]

From what I gather, bug eyes were made due to new regulations in different countries in regards to headlights. They felt that in the breakfast, the lights would be restricted. So, yes the bug eye was made for the United States. Thats why they call these "federal models". Mine was built for here. It was imported to California to a dealer. The PO of my truck had the VIN traced so the logbook from England shows it. Mine is 24435574F Built on or about Jan 7, 1969

[Cevan]

The extra fenders I have are not bigeye but Series III. The PO bought some series III parts including the fenders and breakfast. My vehicle has individual wiper motors, 5" wide sills, common brake and clutch reservoir, all in one ignition key/headlight switch, push button starter switch,Kodiak MK III heater, elephant hide seats, and a space for the battery in the seat box.

[Revtor]

Those parts sound pre-bugeye to me.

[Billy5]

I have to agree, mine hasnt been played with so my key is separate ( to the left of the instruments ) separate light switch and gauge lights and I have a Smiths heater or at least the motor is. Wipers are 12v only,2 speed with washers, separate brake and clutch reservoir.

[fbnksrover]

I just picked up a 1969 Series IIA VIN 24436214F. It originally started out in Anchorage, travelled to Hawaii, and is now in Fairbanks.

[Revtor]

post a pic if you could, tell us more about your bug
~Steve

[fbnksrover]

I love it. It looks like it just rolled off the lot. I'm a newbie, so not sure how to describe it. Paint looks almost brand new, no dents, no rust (except minor on the leaf springs). The brakes are a little dicey, looks like I may need to replace the master cylinder. There's also an oil leak near the bellhousing, so I'm going to have to go under and take a look. But, all in all, it runs.

[Revtor]

Hey, my brakes were a LOT dicey and it turns out that my brake servo (vacuum assist) was leaking badly and providing no boost. I got a replacement and now my brakes are 200% better. If your vac line can be taken off the servo with no change to the engine running, and no change to your braking performance, then your servo is toasted.

good luck!
~Steve

[Revtor]

Updated the list, now in sync with this thread.


Updated 2-11-13. The list as of today:

24435243F--LR Enthusiast Sept '04 Holland Marines
24435347F--eBay 05-09-06 Lights in grill modification?
24435354F--Toby Pond just sold; leaving Portland, OR for ? Pastel green. Fine example of a vintage rover that has been babied from it's inception.
24435411F--69Bugeye; Las Vegas, First vintage rover for this man. Pastel Green.
24435434F--eBay 03-17-09 Seller said fenders modified, sqr bzl, flat bottom brkfst
24435501F--drbrain; Harry > http://gallery.me.com/harrysnodgrass#100430 Sold to “longknifer” on 3-3-12.
24435574F--Rineheitzgabot; Pastel green, a hobby, a stress reliever, escapism on it's worst day. Built on or about Jan 7, 1969. Now on Long Island, owned by “Billy5”
24435609E--Windham, Maine. Marine Blue.
24435660F--Joey Dohey Newfoundland, Canada
24435680F--Jim Allen California
24435681F--Steve Hoffman; out west, Marine Blue.
24435684F--JSBriggs; White, "Broke-back", er, uh, I mean, "Salt-Lick", parts car, maybe resto.
24435766F--Gregg Holingsworth Colchester, CT
24435786F--Bought in Maryland by “Wils Boar” on 3-9-12. Retiring to Florida. Dark Bronze Green
24435807F--D & K Hunady
24435829F--John Nyhus Phoenix, AZ
24435829F--Thunderfootfarm; interesting name. Cattle-farmer? Zebra paint job rocks, makes me think of Daktari.
24435838F--eBay 03-11-07
24435858F--Charles Washington state
24435860F--Jim Dupont
24435864F--R. Bradley, Portland, OR
24435868F--“Cevan” purchased 10-11-12.
24435870F--Owned by “Cmcgahagin” Now resides on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
24435896F--eBay North Carolina
24435985F
24435993F
24435996F--Steve M, New Jersey. Bought in Maine 4-2012 from Eric C. Poppy Red, built March 4 1969.
24436079F--Gordon Fowler; 1970 is the alleged build year, New Brunswick, CA
24436095F-- Blue, parted out 8-2012, in Utica, NY.
24436131F--Mthede; Marine blue, homemade frame, you talk about earning it's keep; this thing is used to make maple syrup. Hell, this guy takes down bears with his hands, I think.
24436142F--Bob Shatra Lebanon CTI now own
24436167F--Pastel Green, spotted on eBay
24436207F--Bob - Plattsburgh area New York State
24436214F--Neil; from Alaska, red as all "get-out", daily driver. Now owned by “Fbnksrover” as of Jan. 2013.
24436222F--eBayGurnee, ILL
24436228F--Derrek, SoCal, Bronze green. Was listed eBay 09-02-05 Florida
24436255F--Mike Smith
24436263F--Larry Kotch Ithaca, NYI met him in '98 at the 50th Anniversary at Greek Peak ??
24436285F--Cristina; Pastel green, awaiting resto, looks very similar to the one below.
24436294F--Last known in Conn. I sold to Bystrowski
24436298F--eBay 07-23-06 Gallupville, NY listed as 2443G298F
24436301F--Gregg Grolsh I now own
24436302F--Arthur Patsouris, Boston area

[Revtor]

bugeye on Ebay!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-land-rover-series-IIa-/221196941886?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item33805d7a3e#v4-40

serial# is missing a digit. . 2443622f

~Steve

[bugeye88]

Hi All,

Revtor, I own 1969 Bug Eye 88. Totally restored 8years ago by Land Rover Ranch in N.M. Sat in a barn for 20 years prior to restoration. I sold it 6 years ago, missed it found it again and re-purchased it. Serial Number 24435577F Pastel Green.

Bugeye88

[Revtor]

Its exciting to hear that you were able to track you old truck down and bring her home - congrats!

any pics?

~Steve

[bugeye88]

Revtor,
I'll attach a few pics of the 68 Bug Eye.80828081[/ATTACH808380848085

[Revtor]

wow!

Id have to say -perfect!!! enjoy it!

[bugeye88]

Revtor,

Thanks so much. Ive been working on it since December. Took it out today for a 1 1/2 hour drive, ran great. I may put a Tru Trac on the rear with a 23 spline axel. We'll have to see. I live near Bill Davis of GBR and would probably have hime help me on that one as he has done so many of them. I'll keep in touch with all of the Bug Eye Registry.

Bugeye88

[Revtor]

http://www.motorcarinvestments.com/car_view.php?car_id=1046

24436039F for sale.. Looks like a BEAUT!!!!! Some little issues and theyre asking waay too much but it's a really nice rover none the less.

~Steve

[bugeye88]

Revtor,
I saw it a bit ago on E Bay, forgot what they were asking. No shots of the undercarriage though.

Rob

[JSBriggs]

24435855F

http://www.copart.com/c2/individualLot.html?lotId=12055473&searchType=onSaleNow

-Jeff

[Revtor]

This is on a lot on Long Island, I think a Sandy flood writeoff. Body looks great and from the pics, the bulkhead looks realy good too. 44k miles!?

sweet, someone might get a good deal and have lots of nice parts for their project..


24435855F

http://www.copart.com/c2/individualLot.html?lotId=12055473&searchType=onSaleNow

-Jeff

[homerhermit]

Hello All,
Wanted to introduce a new Bugeye to the registry
I picked this one up in British Columbia last week. It has been sitting since 1996 but seems to have been well stored. Needs all new hydraulics and the usual bring back from the dead stuff, but all in all in good shape.
Previous owner purchased in 19898400

VIN # 24435600F

[bugeye88]

Welcome to the Bugeye bunch! Good luck on the resto, but it does look like its all there and certainly deserving of restoration. Plus I'm partial to the color. Post pics as the restoration comes along.

Rob

[Revtor]

Found some Bugeye pics in a thread on the S2 forum.. German border patrol had a bunch apparently!

86678668

Apparently there are Belgian and australian bugeyes as well, but ive never seen any. Any pics floating around out there?
~Steve

[bugeye88]

I like the picture of the Wild Boar above the "eye" of one of the Bug Eyes!

[Revtor]

BUGEYE alert!

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/4087847420.html

[Revtor]

Bugeye on Ebay! Well, it should be a bug.. #24435856F in Mt. Kisco,NY. Really nice, big price, reserve not yet met!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-Other-Model-88-1969-land-rover-series-iia-88-/141119840953?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20db65e2b9&item=141119840953&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[Revtor]

Another bugeye for sale!!! #24435851F FS by Anthony Moss in Missouri...

http://www.defendersource.com/forum/showthread.php?p=485797#post485797

~Steve

[jeremyparden]

Hey, my name is Jeremy Parden. Just wanted to let you guys know I purchased a 1969 Poppy Red "bugeye" last May. Vin # 24436224F. I live in Asheville NC and bought this in SC. Would love to know more of the vehicles history. It is in pretty good original condition. Drive to work most nice days. 9367[ATTACH=CONFIG

[Revtor]

Hey Jeremy, nice looking truck! It's great that you drive it most days too. I took my bugeye down the BlueRodge last summer into NC, tried to make it to Asheille but just couldnt make it. (time) Beautiful country down there for sure. The camping was great. I have no info on the truck, its serial# is not in the "registry" (yet -I have to update the list soon)

From the pic, it seems that someone gave it S3 or Defender door hinges, along with the more common smaller amber front lamp lenses. Looks like a HD bumper you got there! Hmmm and I do believe that by the time your truck was rolling off the line that Rover went to the thinner sill panels.

These are "rivet counter" types of things though, it looks great! post some more pics if you wouldn't mind.

enjoy it!
~Steve

[Revtor]

Two very nice 1969 bugs on Ebay..

24435985F, Tan, 23534 miles, in Atlanta. One family owned apparently. wow looks very original..

and

24436039F, pastel green, 67804 miles. Fairey OD, nicely redone, not as original as the other.

~Steve

[Revtor]

Updated the list, now in sync with this thread. Any changes Let me know!
~Steve



Updated 3-03-14. The list as of today:

24435243F--LR Enthusiast Sept '04 Holland Marines
24435347F--eBay 05-09-06 Lights in grill modification?
24435354F--Toby Pond just sold; leaving Portland, OR for ? Pastel green. Fine example of a vintage rover that has been babied from it's inception.
24435411F--69Bugeye; Las Vegas, First vintage rover for this man. Pastel Green.
24435434F--eBay 03-17-09 Seller said fenders modified, sqr bzl, flat bottom brkfst
24435501F--drbrain; Harry > http://gallery.me.com/harrysnodgrass#100430 Sold to “longknifer” on 3-3-12.
24435574F--Rineheitzgabot; Pastel green, a hobby, a stress reliever, escapism on it's worst day. Built on or about Jan 7, 1969. Now on Long Island, owned by “Billy5”
24435577F--Re-owned by "Bugeye88" -Totally restored 8years ago by Land Rover Ranch in N.M. Sat in a barn for 20 years prior to restoration. I sold it 6 years ago, missed it found it again and re-purchased it. Registered as a 1968 in Utah!
24435600F--Pastel Green, purchased by Homerhermit 7-2013 in BC, sitting since 1996. P.O. purchased in 1989. Interesting sunroof windows in roof panel.
24435609E--Windham, Maine. Marine Blue.
24435660F--Joey Dohey Newfoundland, Canada
24435680F--Jim Allen California
24435681F--Steve Hoffman; out west, Marine Blue.
24435684F--JSBriggs; White, "Broke-back", er, uh, I mean, "Salt-Lick", parts car, maybe resto.
24435766F--Gregg Holingsworth Colchester, CT
24435786F--Bought in Maryland by “Wils Boar” on 3-9-12. Retiring to Florida. Dark Bronze Green
24435807F--D & K Hunady
24435829F--John Nyhus Phoenix, AZ
24435829F--Thunderfootfarm; interesting name. Cattle-farmer? Zebra paint job rocks, makes me think of Daktari.
24435838F-- eBay 03-11-07
24435851F-- FS by Anthony Moss in Missouri, Nov 2013.
24435855F-- Flooded in Sandy, for auction on Long Island. May 2013.
24435856F-- Pastel Green. On Ebay 11-24-13 in Mt. Kisco,NY. Really nice
24435858F--Charles Washington state
24435860F--Jim Dupont
24435864F--R. Bradley, Portland, OR
24435868F--“Cevan” purchased 10-11-12.
24435870F--Owned by “Cmcgahagin” Now resides on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
24435896F--eBay North Carolina
24435985F-- On Ebay 3-02-14. 1969. Tan, 23534 miles, in Atlanta. One family owned apparently. wow looks very original..
24435993F--
24435996F--Steve M, New Jersey. Bought in Maine 4-2012 from Eric C. Poppy Red, built March 4 1969.
24436039F--Seen on ebay 3-02-14. 1969 pastel green, 67804 miles. Fairey OD, nicely redone by Motorcar Investments, NC.
24436079F--Gordon Fowler; 1970 is the alleged build year, New Brunswick, CA
24436095F-- Blue, parted out 8-2012, in Utica, NY.
24436131F--Mthede; Marine blue, homemade frame, you talk about earning it's keep; this thing is used to make maple syrup. Hell, this guy takes down bears with his hands, I think.
24436142F--Bob Shatra Lebanon CTI now own
24436167F--Pastel Green, spotted on eBay
24436207F--Bob - Plattsburgh area New York State
24436214F--Neil; from Alaska, red as all "get-out", daily driver. Now owned by “Fbnksrover” as of Jan. 2013.
24436222F--eBayGurnee, ILL
24436224F-- Jeremy P., 1969 poppy red, bought 5-13 in SC, now in Asheville NC.
24436228F--Derrek, SoCal, Bronze green. Was listed eBay 09-02-05 Florida
24436255F--Mike Smith
24436263F--Larry Kotch Ithaca, NYI met him in '98 at the 50th Anniversary at Greek Peak ??
24436285F--Cristina; Pastel green, awaiting resto, looks very similar to the one below.
24436294F--Last known in Conn. I sold to Bystrowski
24436298F--eBay 07-23-06 Gallupville, NY listed as 2443G298F
24436301F--Gregg Grolsh I now own
24436302F--Arthur Patsouris, Boston area

[bugeye88]

Steve,

Thanks for updating the Bugeye registry. I list my Bugeye as a 68 as that is how it was registered in New Mexico at the time. Something to do with when the model was sold in New Mexico when first produced, or some such thing. So that is how mine is registered in Utah as that is what the New Mexico title was.

Cheers,
Rob

[Revtor]

Cool Rob, fixed it up for ya...

[lumpydog]

24435855F up for sale on eBay - with a series 3 grill. This one has already been listed here - interesting (not surprising) that the ebay seller has no mention of the Sandy flooding... As they say, buyer beware. $16,995 for a salt water flooded truck...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-Other-BLUE-1969-land-rover-88-series-2-a-restored-truck-in-nice-condition-/361111820729?forcerrptr=true&hash=item5413f119b9&item=361111820729&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[80sailor]

I just sent him a question asking when the restoration was done and why, also asked who did it.

Could be a legit answer, we'll see.

[Revtor]

flooded or not, it looks pretty nice! .. Why the S3 grill though! ugh. I like the comment "Period correct luggage rack" haha

~Stv

[80sailor]

Here is the response I got:

"It was a very dry and straight car that was freshened up by a friend restorer in New Hampshire. Any questions feel free to call me XXXXXXXXXX thanks

- sfe1234"

[lumpydog]

"Dry" - that is absolutely hilarious

[80sailor]

Exactly.

Who describes a hard top car as "dry" unless they know something else...

[SafeAirOne]

Who describes a hard top car as "dry" unless they know something else...

Unless they're referring to the fluid drips on the underside, in which case "dry" would be an unusual plus.

[80sailor]

Unless they're referring to the fluid drips on the underside, in which case "dry" would be an unusual plus.

Or a silly person who doesn't realize that dry=empty.

[lumpydog]

Add 24435865F to the registry. I was shopping for a rover last spring and came across it. Unfortunately, the prior owner replaced the front wings and at that time removed the bugeye headlamps for the latter version of the wing mounted headlights. A shame. The chassis number fits right into the range/bugeye series and the grill is a giveaway. It reportedly spent much of its life on Martha's Vineyard and Sandwich MA before being purchased at auction by an Auto-dealer/mogul. From what I could tell, he had it restored by someone that was good at exterior restorations but did not know Land Rovers. Looked great on the outside. Very original tuck (minus the wing transplant) . The Engine and other mechanics were tired and needed attention (things like a bolt in the oil breather/PVC outlet). The chassis was original but had numerous patches and new spreaders welded on - galvanized rear cross member had been added as well.

Click here to see pictures. (https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/108176849127044252598/albums/6009729769363697505?authkey=CI7oo8vTrLeOOw)

I did not purchase it.

By the way - the PO was the owner of New Jersey's Prestige Motors dealership chain - MB, LR, Jag, etc. The vehicle no longer appears for sale online, so I'm guessing it sold.

[Revtor]

Wow, that really looks perfect, down the the little details (excluding the wings of course - a shame to have lost those bits)

Ill add it soon. .

~Steve

[bbbbbb]

Please show that I own 24436288F now and it is pastel green - not bronze green. Actually, I'm still in the process of putting it back together after taking it all apart and having it painted. As far as I know the last owner since the mid-1990s was Paul Clay and not the Derreck mentioned in the original sticky.

Clark

[cedryck]

Hello, might be asking an obvious question, but how did the bugeye look come about? Was it just NADA cars that had that look?

[Revtor]

Bugeyes exist because of laws that came into being that required a certain distance between headlights. Rover had to act quickly, and built a bunch of trucks with the headlights just stuck onto the wing fronts while they were designing and tooling up the recessed fronts which became late S2a, S3 and to this day in the Defenders. US imported them of course and I have pics of German and dutch Bugeyes as well… The Bugeyes have specific fender fronts, rad support and grille.

There was an article about them in one of the Rover magazines a decade ago but I've never seen it!

~Steve
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[cedryck]

So a 2a could be a bugeye? I think I have one of those grill in my garage somewhere,,,

[lumpydog]

All bugeyes are 2a's made in late 68/early 69

The grille is unique in that the bottom is flat but the sides extend up such that there is no room for headlight placement on the breakfast.

The later, post bugeye, "Maltese cross" style grille is similar but the bottom is not flat - the grille is closer to a "plus" or clover.

[Revtor]

Cedryk if you have a Bugeye grill, I'll gladly take it off your hands -would be nice to have spares! Lemme know if you'd part w.it.
~Steve

[lumpydog]

This one back on eBay. Being sold by what appears to be a used car broker. Inaccurately listed as a 1965...

http://r.ebay.com/JR5cf4

[Revtor]

And SOLD! for $5100…

Interesting roof "skylights".. Mine had the same cutout in the driver side wingtop for clutch access..


Wonder if the new owner will know/care/learn that its a '69 not a 65?

~Steve

[cnfowler]

I just purchased 24435681F from Steve Hoffman. It is now located in Denver, CO. It is not Marine Blue anymore :(. It has a rattle can camo paint scheme courtesy of the previous owner. I'm in the process of changing all fluids, full tune up including electronic distributor, full brake system including hoses, and working on getting the headlights and turn signals operable. This is a completely rust free example. I'm super excited to finally have a Series Land Rover. This is Land Rover number 4 for me.

Colin Fowler

[TravelinLight]

Colin, are you also in the Denver area? There are several of us with Series rigs here.

[cnfowler]

Colin, are you also in the Denver area? There are several of us with Series rigs here.

Sean, I am actually in Littleton. Close enough.


Colin

[cnfowler]

The day I brought it home. Oddly enough, my kids LOVE the paint job -- me, not so much. Should be Marine Blue. One day it'll get painted.

10885


Colin

[rovertech]

Well here's an update
Vin#24435574F
Now resides with Chris Viola Rovertek@facebook and will be put back in service soon

[lumpydog]

Here is the Pricing Sheet for the Bugeye (https://goo.gl/photos/ijKAiuEc38BisZbc6)

[lumpydog]

Here is the Sales Brochure for the Bugeye (https://goo.gl/photos/vtEyJSi5gtmcaipJ8)

[bugeyemike]

Hello all! I am Michael and I am a Land Rover collector. Wanted to put my Bugeye Series IIa in the registry. My vin number is 24435710F. So happy you guys have these on registry as they are impossible to find. Thanks again!

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The truck is solid in the body, bulkhead is solid, the chassis needs to be replaced. Other than that this is a completely straight, not one dent, Bugeye.

[bugeye88]

Hi Mike,
Yep, she be a Bugeye! Welcome to the registry.

Rob
Bugeye88
68 Series 11a Bugeye

[bugeyemike]

My BugEye on Ebay now for sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Land-Rover-Series-IIA-88-Bugeye-BUG-EYE-US-Specification/222636567992?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D46089%26meid%3Def8119af630a469 a83687d393d53a407%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D 6%26sd%3D132317510186&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

[cnfowler]

Mike, your description both above and on your eBay listing is misleading. You state there isn't even one dent in the body. However, in the picture above and on your listing, there is a noticeable dent on the driver side wing below the headlamp. You may want to reword your eBay listing. Just a thought.


Colin

[bugeyemike]

Mike, your description both above and on your eBay listing is misleading. You state there isn't even one dent in the body. However, in the picture above and on your listing, there is a noticeable dent on the driver side wing below the headlamp. You may want to reword your eBay listing. Just a thought.


Colin

I see what you are saying, it is a shadow and a dark line going across the base, it looks like a dent but it is not. If you look at any of the pictures taken from the side you will se there is no dent.

[bugeyemike]

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Mike, your description both above and on your eBay listing is misleading. You state there isn't even one dent in the body. However, in the picture above and on your listing, there is a noticeable dent on the driver side wing below the headlamp. You may want to reword your eBay listing. Just a thought.


Colin

[bugeyemike]

Mike, your description both above and on your eBay listing is misleading. You state there isn't even one dent in the body. However, in the picture above and on your listing, there is a noticeable dent on the driver side wing below the headlamp. You may want to reword your eBay listing. Just a thought.


Colin

Actually I see what you are seeing now. I was thinking it was the long line going vertically down. You are talking about the bottom left and I do see that, it is a scratch in the body and it does slightly crease. I will have that worked out before auction ends. Did not even notice it but very easy fix. Thanks for the good eyes! Or should I say Bug Eyes :)

[bugeyemike]

So today we got the motor to turn over after 30 years! Amazing thing to hear!

[cnfowler]

That's exactly what I was talking about. You sound like a stand up guy. Good luck with the auction.

My Bug Eye has been sitting in my garage partially dismantled for 2.5 years. I'd love to hear it run one of the days!


Colin

[cardwell]

My name is Cardwell, from Savannah, GA. Just acquired the second Rover I’ve owned. She’s a 1969 limestone Bugeye (VIN: 24435824F). She sat untouched in the original owner’s garage for 27+ years. She was bought new in NC in 1969. Brought her home and had her running like a champ in a couple of days. Body and interior in good shape, chassis not so much.

Looking forward to meeting other Bugeye owners!

Thanks,
Cardwell

[cnfowler]

Congrats. Post some pictures when you get the chance. We never tire of seeing pictures of these old rigs.


Colin

[alaskabush]

Regretfully sold 24435439F in about 1987 in Alaska. Wondering if still active and in-state. Had headers and if I remember Rochester carb. Always reliable even in worst winter cold.

[jlaudin]

Knowing that this thread is stale, nevertheless, I am adding my Bugeye number 244367543F
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[lumpydog]

Not a stale thread at all. Just, not many new Bugeye's showing up! Check your chassis ID - looks like an extra digit.

Where you located? Where did you find the truck?

[jlaudin]

You are correct 24435984F
It was being stored at Blue Ridge rovers in Asheville, NC and came up on ebay in September. I am in Omaha, NE.

[isleofbones]

12907Below is a pic of my '69 bugeye... it is my second '69 bugeye. It has a galvy frame and bulkhead. Currently has a series 3 radiator support and breakfast. The series 2a one is freshly galvanized and will be mounted within a few weeks, hopefully.12906

[mateo84]

Adding mine. 24435907F . My registry shows it as a 1970 year. How do I prove it’s a 1969 ?

[mateo84]

I used wings from a later year that had the recessed headlights as the bugeye wings were pretty banged up. I did keep the front portion of the bugeye wings because I knew it was special.

[rover03]

Bought 24435885F in October of 2019, after 15 years of looking.
Looking back at this post, I typed in haste after my recent purchase.

Since the purchase, I've managed to completely rewire the beast, replaced all the fluids and many of the seals, including the head gasket. New tires and powder coated 15" wheels, serviced and rebalanced the driveshaft. It came with the Fairey hubs and O/drive. Somewhere along the line had new front horns and a rear cross member welded... poorly, but they work. Also the engine was replaced by an MOD rebuild, which I discovered was bored 0.40 over! I had good compression when I checked (130PSI +/- 5PSI)this engine, though low oil pressure (20PSI on the highway @ 3,500 RPMS). In 1,200 miles I've used 3.5 quarts of engine oil though very little smoke from the tailpipe and no engine significant engine oil leaks. The 90Wt gear oil, however, is another story. Ugh.

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[jhausman]

I have acquired a 1969 (made between March 15 - April 15 for US) Bugeye. VIN 24435782F Good shape - original, missing sills and apron. Original color Pastel Green, 2.25 petrol. She was made yellow and decent rebuild in the late 90's. Originally purchased in Waynesville, NC from LR dealership. Currently in Charlotte, NC. Plans to restore and keep til my last breath.

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[jay1968]

24436112F--Jason, Blue in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada eh :cool: doing a mechanical restoration

[brpaape]

VIN: 24435874F

Born in Solihull, England. Raised in New Hampshire. Now living in South Carolina. Pastel Green. 88k original miles. Does not run...yet. But looks just a as pretty as can be.

[Isgro]

There was a bugeye for sale on eBay back in October — Car No. 24435763F. I was thinking about buying it, but it looked like a bit of a mess, and was located in Martha's Vineyard. I couldn't get there to put eyes on it before bidding. Not sure if it sold/who bought it, but came across this thread today so I figured I'd add it in here.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234247263334?nma=true&si=WuNyafIHPDUsdnhD%252FjzflRCwghU%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[Poppy1969]

Hello. I just got my registration setup for this Forum and I guess no better way to introduce myself. I purchased a project 1969 2A Bugeye 88" last September. It is Petrol and LHD. Car No. 24435992F. It is a one family owned truck. I cannot truly confirm the mileage but it looks like a original 27K mile truck. Purchased in 1969 and later inherited by the son and sold to me last September from the estate. It is a heavily patina Poppy Red. Currently doing a complete restore. New Marsland frame and currently working towards getting a rolling chassis in the next few weeks. Now located in Woburn, MA. Cheers, Tom
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[redfoxrovers]

I am wondering about the status of the list of Bugeyes.
In the initial list a submitted a number of VIN #s collected over the years.
I updated my list recently and wanted to forward the info to the keeper of the list.
My email address is daducat@msn.com

[RN Admin]

I am wondering about the status of the list of Bugeyes.
In the initial list a submitted a number of VIN #s collected over the years.
I updated my list recently and wanted to forward the info to the keeper of the list.
My email address is daducat@msn.com

The registry list has been updated on the first page.
Cheers, Thompson

[mankins]

Well, it appears that I am the new owner of vin 24436252F. 1969 Pastel Green, unbelievably original and complete. I have a 1973 Series III and a 1960 Series II so I wasn't really looking, but the originality won me. The chassis is garbage, but it ran with about 30 minutes of work. Last on the road in 1984. The last owner (2nd owner) bought it in 1975. It came with a pretty good spare chassis that the previous owner had sourced, but I have a new galvanized that it might receive. I bought it 1.5 miles from the location of the dealer (dealer has since moved) that sold it new. 1403614035

[redfoxrovers]

Nice find!!
How complete is the interior and do you have the grill?