Identify this Series truck?

[antichrist]

Pre-1967 SIIA - probably 64-66 - wiper motors mounted on the windshield

The Deluxe hood off a 109 was probably added later.

It's had the Rochester carb conversion done - if its not too rusty it looks liek a nice one - go for it!

x2
The heater makes it later than 62 or 63 I think. Windshield mounted wipers and push button start on the bulkhead make it 67 or older. Def a IIA.
The reat cross member looks to be in very good shape as does the body. I'm amazed it's been left to sit. If you don't want it, let me know.

 

[vray]

Sus,
Doesn't matter, a IIa or a III could have the spare on the rear door, the bonnet, or behind the front seats.

The spare has been dumped in the back, but the bonnet has the mount for the tire.

 

[antichrist]

The spare has been dumped in the back, but the bonnet has the mount for the tire.

Series came with an internal mount standard, but it seems most people lost the fixings along the way.

 

[Reed]

The number is on the "silver" plate next to the gas pedal. This placard is often in a highly polished state, (The paints been rubbed off) but the number may be readable.

If I remember right the IIa's had a suffix "a" after the serial number.

If the front horns (front bumper mounts) are original and in good condition the serial number may be also stamped on one of them, (Can't remember which one right noiw.)

Looks like a good find.

 

[Leslie]

If I remember right the IIa's had a suffix "a" after the serial number.

If the front horns (front bumper mounts) are original and in good condition the serial number may be also stamped on one of them, (Can't remember which one right now.)

My III has an A suffix.


The chassis number is on the vehicle's right side (for a LHD vehicle, it's on the passenger side), above the spring hanger.




http://www.lrfaq.org/FAQ.3.Chassis_Numbers.html

 

[Leslie]

Actually, use this link instead:

http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.Chassis_Numbers.type.html




FWIW....

 

[apg]

Expect electrical SPOTs...something has been done to the voltage regulator and there is wiring in the engine bay picture that's not 'stock'....

Good luck with you quest.

 

[vray]

Thanks for all the replies, I went back and checked the truck out again, it was more interesting this time after your responses and doing a bit of research.

I researched the vehicle number and yes, Land Rover 88 Series IIA, the 4786th built. No exact date I can find, but 64-66 seems about right.

I have been reading about rust, but this area is extremely dry, so I am hopeful. On first glance, rust doesn't seem prevalent, but I'll dig around underneath one of these days.

Here are a few more pics:

 

[badgerman]

This Land Rover is a Series II and not a IIa. I would say that it seems to be an early '61. The Series II model 1958-1961 were the best that Land Rover ever made. They had the best hardware and steel composition.

Sew on and sew on....
Chris
1959 Series II

 

[Leslie]

This Land Rover is a Series II and not a IIa. I would say that it seems to be an early '61. The Series II model 1958-1961 were the best that Land Rover ever made. They had the best hardware and steel composition.

Hey Chris! Good to see you here!



Gotta disagree with you, though....


Take a look at the dash from the first :

http://www.discoweb.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22105&d=1173131262


It has the standard lever-style vent openers, it has the turn-signals on the column, and the horn on the steering wheel. That's IIa. A II will have the round screw knob for opening the vents, the turn signals are on the dash, and the horn button would be on a stalk.

http://www.eastcoastrover.com/INFOSeriesII.html


FWIW...

 

[Leslie]

Oh, VRay...


Looks like a decent one... you should adopt it.....

 

[vray]

Oh, VRay...


Looks like a decent one... you should adopt it.....

Indeed, I am going to try, be a great project for this summer. It really depends on whether or not the guy will part with it for cheap, or free, which will be my angle. I can't afford to just throw money, I will have to be smart about it. I will also have to get rid of my 79 Toyota 4x4 to make garage space - the more I check out this Series the less less sentimental I feel about the trusty old Toyota. Time to move on...

When I figure out what the deal is for the truck and it is not possible for me to buy it, I will post the info. This one is in decent shape and should not go to waste.

 

[sean]

leslie, i think he is right (or perhaps you both are). except for the vent handles it looks like my 2, but more than likely it was assembled from a few differnt trucks

 

[badgerman]

Land Rover started changing the hardware in mid '61 production and started the IIa. The tell tale signs are on the engine side of the firewall. You can see the holes for the regulator/fuse box plate and the radiator is a Series II style. There is also the electrical junction box near the throttle linkage and the heater is also a popular choice for a '61. The windscreen vent knobs have a set screw and the levers are 2 pieces of metal sandwiched together. The cheepness on the windscreen vent items started in 1962. The push button horn assy. was also the beginning of the change over. When Land Rover introduced the Series II it was a brand new model from the Series I and they pulled out the stops for the best designed gadgits and do dads. Then somebody decided that it cost to much and that it really cut into the tea and crumpit budget.:rofl:

The Series II serial numbers start with 144 for the North America vehicles and the IIa model was 244.

I check out the forum often, but find most of the topics not worth the read. I decided this was worth it because of my knowledge of the Series Land Rover.

Sew on and sew forth,
Chris

 

[vray]

This one's number starts with 244.

 

[XtremeMarine]

The cross members and axle tubes look to be remarkably well condition for it's age. You NEED to save this truck.

 

[Rocky]

Don't just drive by, BUY!

 

[vray]

Land Rover started changing the hardware in mid '61 production and started the IIa. The tell tale signs are on the engine side of the firewall. You can see the holes for the regulator/fuse box plate and the radiator is a Series II style. There is also the electrical junction box near the throttle linkage and the heater is also a popular choice for a '61. The windscreen vent knobs have a set screw and the levers are 2 pieces of metal sandwiched together. The cheepness on the windscreen vent items started in 1962. The push button horn assy. was also the beginning of the change over. When Land Rover introduced the Series II it was a brand new model from the Series I and they pulled out the stops for the best designed gadgits and do dads. Then somebody decided that it cost to much and that it really cut into the tea and crumpit budget.:rofl:

The Series II serial numbers start with 144 for the North America vehicles and the IIa model was 244.

I check out the forum often, but find most of the topics not worth the read. I decided this was worth it because of my knowledge of the Series Land Rover.

Sew on and sew forth,
Chris

You may be correct about the year being 61-62. According to this page (lrfaq.com), below is the closest to the serial as I can find:

4558 24404640 25 Jun 1962 03 Jul 1962 Light Green MacDonald, Bolivia

The placard in the truck says "88 Series IIA" and the vehicle number ends with a small "a". Series IIa started in 62, and the NOS has capital letters starting March 1963. So I think to assume 1962 might be a safe bet?

 

[Leslie]

I concur, this 88" SIIa is most likely a '62.

 

[badgerman]

Check the dates on the following items:

1) small disc on top of the radiator
2) steering column
3) distributor
4) bottom of the windshield wiper motors

Sew on and sew on....
Chris