Originally Posted by Bugeye109
Carl,
Thanks for the contribution. What is the VIN of your vehicle?
Thanks!
-Gary
Originally Posted by Bugeye109
Carl,
Thanks for the contribution. What is the VIN of your vehicle?
Thanks!
-Gary
"I can't believe I'm sitting here, completely surrounded by no beer!" -Onslow
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.Originally Posted by 69Bugeye
Brent
1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
1965 109 SW - nearly running well
1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
1969 109 P-UP
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2
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?Originally Posted by Derrek
1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
1965 109 SW - nearly running well
1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
1969 109 P-UP
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2
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.
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
1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
1965 109 SW - nearly running well
1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
1969 109 P-UP
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2
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?
Check out this "Bugeye" (in quotes for a reason). Not sure what to think about it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-....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
"I can't believe I'm sitting here, completely surrounded by no beer!" -Onslow