109 NADA Registry

[carl k]

Rob-

That one you refer to that's on auction is a NADA 109, as evidenced by the 343 prefix of the VIN. Everything under the bonnet looks correct for the NADA trucks, and the speedo reads to the correct 90mph. The original heater air intake thru the wing has been replaced with a series 3 style, and the defrost pans have been removed from the windscreen (those are some of the external changes that tip off a NADA 109).

Carl K.

[desullivan]

Greetings from New Mexico.
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I just acquired #34300362A from a gentleman here in New Mexico. He was the original owner and had all the original books (including workshop manuals with supplement and owners manual) and even original flyers from the dealership. He kept every reciept as well. She is about to undergo a rolling restoration once I get here rolling. Left rear wheel is seized as well as the engine is seized. Previous owner told me it ran when he parked it in his garage where it has remained for the past 27 years. Frame is great-body has some damage caused when he slid into a tree and bent/folded left front wing-it needs to be replaced so I have started looking for one. She has the original engine I believe serial #34300381A with 56,000 original miles and original blue paint.

Great to be a part of this forum and thanks for all the work, knowledge and support that all provide.

[patrickfoley1]

Welcome Aboard!
According to Productions Records that I downloaded some years ago, 362 began Production 27 October 1966. Production was completed 1 November. Color was Marine Blue. It was shipped to Rover, Los Angles. I purchased 717 (Clarence) new from a dealer near Silver Springs, MD and took delivery in early 1968. As I reported earlier in this Forum Clarence Blew his engine in 1975 and sat under a tree for 30 years. I am having it restored from the ground up. We are awaiting a new Bulkhead from Pegasus in the UK. The NADA Bulkhead has more than 30 components that were not used on any other Series IIA or 3.
When you start looking for engine parts you will probably discover as I did, that Engine Parts were never stocked by Land Rover Dealers on this side of the Pond, nor by Land Rover Dealers in the UK. I have developed a comprehensive list of Parts sources, which includes our Host, for 109 Parts Not even our esteemed Host carries all of the Parts you may need.. I also can provide email addresses of Rover Dealers and Shops in the UK that are familiar with the Weslake Head 2.6L 6 Cyl, and can help with parts.

If I can be of help email me at redbrush2@yahoo.com. Jim Chandler, Bethel, OH 45106

[67pilch]

Guys and gals,

I'm the proud new care taker of #34300497a. The (POP CAN) is in the shop for a new rear end and an ARB airlocker. she was converted to chev 6 sometime in the past. Im going to send off for the records to find out what she came with and when and where she came from, more info to follow.

http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.chassis_numbering.343.html

Pilch
St. George, Ut

[patrickfoley1]

Welcome aboard Pilch from St. George. I hail from Pocatello, but live in Bethel, OH. I am the original owner of Clarence, 717. According to the records I downloaded in 2005, 497 began production on 3 November 66. The unit was completed 14 November. Color was light green. It was shipped to Rovers, Los Angeles.

Clarence has been in a state of Restoration since 2008. I have been waiting for the production of a New Bulkhead (Unique to our Unit) for 3 years. Our Host can supply most of your requirements. If you come across a need that they cannot fill, perhaps I will be able to direct you to a source.

Jim Chandler-Bethel, OH redbrush2@yahoo.com

[67pilch]

Jim,

Thanks for the info, I'm going to E-mail you about some parts.

[Kiloengineer]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is there a similar registry for 88" I have a 1968 88" and would like to find some history. Thanks!
Jason.

[patrickfoley1]

Good Morning Jason;
Didn't a Teacher at least once tell you that there is no such thing as a "Dumb Question". All of the "88's" are covered in the more comprehensive "Land Rover Series I, II, IIA, & III Forum". The only Land Rover I have owned it "Clarence" which I purchased new in early '68. Clarence is undergoing a complete restoration at this time. Clarence is 717.

I recommend that you read all of the entries in that Forum and you should find answer to all of your questions there. I have a comprehensive collection of Dealer Parts Manuals and Shop Manuals which I have collected over the past 40 plus years. As it turns out very few deal with the 6 cylinder 109. They cover extensively all of the other 109's and 88's. If you can't find satisfactory answers in the I, II, IIA, III Forum, email me at redbrush2@yahoo.com and I'll try to help you.

Jim Chandler-Bethel, OH

[ocsddep]

Today, I am announcing that #635 is being shipped to Russia. It has been a short but interesting journey with me. I can't thank enough all the folks on here that have answered a lot of my questions, but specifically my friend Jim in OH. He is a wealth of knowledge.

Jim, I sure hope that you get to see the final work of Clarence when it is completed.

Ray

[patrickfoley1]

Good Morning Ray;

I am saddened to see an "Intact" NADA leave the country. Inform your buyer that I do not speak or read Russian, but if I can be of any help in locating parts, translate his needs into English and I'll try to help him. Please stay in touch. Thanks for the "Best Wishes".
Jim Chandler-Bethel, OH

[podelson]

Owner of 34300728A which I bought off another member here on the forums.
Right now it is in Vermont and although there was shall we say a 'misfire' with the first place that was going to fix it, its heading to Boston after the new year so I can start restoring it back to as original as possible.
Got the Heritage paperwork on its way as well as the Green Bible and will be pestering all of you for the better part of the upcoming year
paul

[patrickfoley1]

Good Morning Paul;
Welcome to the Club. You may discover that the Green Bible coverage of the 2.6 L engine begins with series 345_____. The NADA is series 343_____. The former covers engines of lesser HP. The NADA has the Weslake Head. The Weslake Head does not seem to fit on the 345&346 series blocks.

A reproduction of the Shop Manual is available from Charles Kellogg at British North West Land Rover.
I have an exceptionally well qualified UK Contact for Engine Parts and Information. I believe he worked with the Engine when it was being produced for the Rover Sedan. He is at least as old as I am, and is sometime slow to respond. I was born in '35.

[podelson]

Patrick thank you!

[patrickfoley1]

You are most welcome. If you wish to conduct lengthy exchanges with me, my email address is redbrush2@yahoo.com.

Jim Chandler-Bethel, OH (patrickfoley1)

[Paul and Judson]

My son and I are the new owners of 109 NADA # 527. It is a quite complete and original example and we are happy to have it. #527 is red and has spent its life in New England. We are in Maine so #527 is still at home. It is being stored for the winter and we plan to start the restoration when the weather warms up. #527 has the original Weslake 6 engine which, as far as we can tell, runs well. The frame has had some work done to it and it is solid and well oiled. The body panels are straight and all there. In general #527 has been well cared for by its pervious owners and we plan to do the same.

I see that a registration decal with the truck's number may be available. How can we go about registering and get a decal?