BUGEYE Registry

[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.

[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.

[usadventureracing]

Here is a picture on the car.

[redfoxrovers]

What does "PM" mean?

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

David

[usadventureracing]

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

[czenkov]

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

[Derrek]

Rad Panel

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

[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]

Tonneau Cover

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?

[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]

Image Re-size

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]

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?

[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

[Derrek]

SoCal Bugeye

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.

[69Bugeye]

69 Bugeye

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.