Topic: 67' Series IIA Project (Read 3139 times)

JFenn · « **Reply #60 on:** August 15, 2008, 04:34:20 PM »

yea 45mph ain't gonna cut it, I'll have to swing somthin. Its a 3.5 hr. trip to our little cabin in Maine doing 75mph! That would take the whole day.

the colonel · « **Reply #61 on:** August 15, 2008, 06:45:05 PM »

yep!!! check out rovers north. when are you home sunday. i can stop by and take you for a spin so you know what your in for !!!

junkyddog11 · « **Reply #62 on:** August 16, 2008, 05:50:25 AM »

Jason, if the issue is not in the pedalk box then the clutch is probably rusted to the shaft and or flywheel (not at all uncommon) and you will need to pull the tranny back (you dont need to get it all the way out if you don't want to at this point) and replace. I do this and then drive the tranny to see if you'd really need to rebuild. Maby times they are just fine and the original internals are often better than the replacements.

Only use Castrol or Lucas / Girling fluid with Rover hydraulics.

Again...Rovers Down South for the Fairey OD....go to the source. He is also the best place along with RN to get Series parts. Mention my name and he will be your friend very quickly. Highly reccomended http://www.faireyoverdrive.com/

JFenn · « **Reply #63 on:** August 16, 2008, 11:40:16 PM »

Ok I'll check it out. I've got catalogs from Roversnorth, and Atlantic British coming. And already spotted tons of stuff I need at Rovers Down South. Will mention your name.

So here's my plan:

I'm starting to strip the truck from the rear forward. Body first, then chassis/drivetrain.

I will strip and disassemble the top while its on the truck. The chassis will get scrapped, then suspension components cleaned up and bolted on a new frame. Frame and running gear will get painted black. Seats will get recovered as close to elephant grey material as I can find. Most likely I'll go through the gearbox, just to learn it, and replace things that need to be replaced. I think that motor is strong as is. A new wiring harness will get put in.

I'll leave the dents and do the best paintjob I can myself. If it gets scratched/dented again I'll leave it or fix it if its bad. Re-galvanize the trim. Spend a lot of time on the bulkhead. I should be able to save a big chunk of change by not going nuts on the body.

I'll make it original as humanly possible, mods will be 100% reversible, and or period correct. Just bolt on stuff pretty much.

I want to use a soft top during the summer and a hard top during winter. It has the safari rear door. How hard is it to change back and forth? Should I just pick one?

Also did the 67' come with any interior upholstery or trim besides the seats? Like are the door panels and floor supposed to be plain?

I think the tow rope wrapped around the spare tire on this truck looks cool. Leaves it at the ready too.

Link to this truck on Ebay for your viewing pleasure

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-other-SIIA-The-famous-Miss-Golightly-1963-Series-IIA-Station-Wagon_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a570Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem140258327207QQitemZ140258327207QQtimeoutZ1218815286531

the colonel · « **Reply #64 on:** August 17, 2008, 04:19:46 PM »

reserve not met!!! pffffft!!

Daniel · « **Reply #65 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:23:15 AM »

Good to hear how well it has gone for you J. I am always amazed at the resilience of these vehicles. But then I remember what made me fall in love with them in the first place. Sitting at home as a young boy, waiting for Battlestar Galactica to come on. Sitting through Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Those darn trucks broke down, and got put back together so easily, it would make MacGuyver proud!

JFenn · « **Reply #66 on:** August 27, 2008, 10:02:14 PM »

Just started my new job this week so I've been out of the loop. Rotating day/night 12 hour shifts are tough.:eek: Ehh who needs sleep. But I do get a long weekend every other weekend and two days off during the week, so once I get settled I should have some more updates. After the first of the year we will be getting 8 days off every 5 weeks so that will be even better. And the main benefit...more money for parts! Looks like I might have some time to work on stuff tomorrow though.

the colonel · « **Reply #67 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:04:27 AM »

one step at a time. good to hear from you!!

junkyddog11 · « **Reply #68 on:** August 28, 2008, 06:24:25 AM »

Sleep is highly overrated......nothing like some sleep deprivation and a good Rover project (other han perhaps sleep deprivation and surfing!)

Let me know if you need anything...I have a few bits laying around.

JFenn · « **Reply #69 on:** January 16, 2010, 04:46:50 PM »

Wow I have had this thing on the back burner for wayyyyy too long.(dusts off cobwebs) Anyways I finally made some good progress over the past few weeks. I've got the back end and interior nearly stripped and the top is ready to come off. Just need to find some place to store it. I think I'm ready to get some consistent work done on her.

I have been pretty meticulous so far. I photographed literally every fastener and part orientation prior to removal and have tagged and bagged every single part.

The plan is to paint it the original green, leave most of the dents, replace only what is truly un-serviceable (i.e. the frame), and make it a nice driver. Maybe 15 years down the road when they go up in value I'll do a full resto, but for now its just not worth the investment, or worry about scratching it up.

JFenn · « **Reply #70 on:** January 25, 2010, 11:45:18 PM »

Well the top is off, rear body is about 4 bolts and some wiggling from being liberated from the chassis. The top is a lot lighter than it looks and me and my dad managed just fine picking it up and setting it on end. Its in great shape, only needing paint and the side window slides/gutters restored.

There is some pretty bad galvanic corrosion going on where the aluminum body came into contact with the steel mounting tabs on the frame. I'll have to do some patching there. Couple good holes in the bed as well.

This frame has more patchwork than a quilt. I think it is far beyond repair. The wiring harness is shot as well.

Pics should be up in a day or two.

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #71 on:** January 26, 2010, 08:21:16 AM »

Hey Imglad tp see that your still working on it tho!

JFenn · « **Reply #72 on:** January 26, 2010, 05:01:25 PM »

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Follow up post:

As you can see it has a few issues.

Anybody know if the fuel tank and wiper motors are original? The tank looks custom made and I've never seen wiper motors like that on any other Series.

Next up will be the front body removal, then onto the bulkhead. I have a feeling its only going to get worse as I remove more parts. Majority of the bodywork will be there. The door posts and footwells are pretty bad.

rwollschlager · « **Reply #73 on:** January 26, 2010, 07:08:00 PM »

I thought that tank looked a little funny too. I think the original tank had a double layer of metal on the bottom. Not for protection purposes, but rather collecting crap and rotting out your tank.
I have not seen those wiper motors on any of my series, but if they do still work and your not going to do a full resto just make do with them and spend the $$ else where in the mean time.

If you need any transmission parts, drop me a line, as i have a pile of series II and III gear boxes left over from my dads project.

Keep up the good work!

-Rob

CliftonRover · « **Reply #74 on:** January 27, 2010, 12:07:05 AM »

I have one of those wipers on a case 480 backhoe

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