Land rover series 2 109 restoration

This is my 1967 series iia land rover that ive more or less rebuilt. There are 12 classic land rover series iias for sale today on. The land rover series i, ii, and iii commonly referred to as series land rovers, to distinguish them from later models are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company. This series iia has the classic looks and rugged features of the original with all modern performance and amenities of a suv 30 years newer. Short selection of compenents restored or replaced not comprehensive. The series 2 land rovers are instantly recognisable, the world over by the curvy barrel sides. Apr 20, 2004 this site is dedicated to my eternal fiddling and tweaking of my 1972 series iii 109 inch land rover.

Part 1, is an introduction to the vehicle and basic teardown. Owning a classic vehicle is an ambition for many people and is a valuable investment. From day one, our vehicles have helped map the world, discovering territories no one knew existed. Bid for the chance to own a 1966 land rover 109 series iia dormobile at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.

Series 109 forward control land rovers from 1963 onwards had the 6 cylinder engine fitted, but. Tin shack restoration a series land rover and motorcycle. It kept him off his playstation for a while, he learned how to turn a spanner and much more besides. Little green landy land rover series 2a restoration and. We will be applying the nao expedition package to this model.

Ive never even seen onea really cool addition to the 109. Peerless overland land rover restoration series 2a 109 nada. She has since been rebuilt with a galvanised chassis and been on a trip to the arctic. Swisspowder ski touring in switzerland by uli geilinger panels for classic land rovers. The long wheelbase rover offers the same charm as its smaller contemporary, with added practicality thanks to its longer wheelbase. A north america overland restoration will return the land rover to how it looked and drove when originally manufactured but with modern upgrades for safety and reliability. This is the restoration of a 1960 land rover series 2 swb 2. Classic land rover series 2s for sale car and classic. The best parts from both vehicles were combined and supplemented to. Classic land rover 109 series iii 4x4 1974 original lhd, original engine rover 2 14, 4 cylinders, 4x4 highlow range, 5 doors, roof rack. Restored 1963 land rover series 2a 109 pickup for sale on. The land rover series 2 club now covers the whole of the world.

To get started, we will first need a restoration candidate. Has vortec v6, runs and drives great, was driven during the oct, crusin the coast in gulfport mi. Bid for the chance to own a restored 1963 land rover series 2a 109 pickup at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and. Land rover classic cars 109 for sale car and classic. Apr, 2017 the second project update video for our 1973 series iii restoration project. Land rover restoration part 1 introduction youtube. For my eldest son who was studying engineering at school in 2010. Values for the 195971 land rover series iiseries iia keep. This lovely example in finished in bronze green with a contrasting limestone safari roof.

The restoration begins on my land rover that my dad gave me for my 18th birthday. The land rover 6 cylinder engine was first used in rover cars in 1958. Restored 1963 land rover series 2a 109 pickup for sale on bat. Great website with a series 2 chassis restoration land rover, land.

In this story i wont linger on the nuts and bolts and specs and techs the frameup restoration we. Upgraded with a reproduction richards siii galvanized one ton chassis, it is powered by a refreshed 200tdi turbodiesel engine, has 24spline. See 16 results for land rover series 2 restoration at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. It kept him off his playstation for a while, he learned how to turn a spanner. Time had come for a restoration and he asked us to restore it and improve its usability with some modern subtle conveniences so that he and his family. Land rover reborn gives you the chance to own one of our original explorers a fullyrestored land rover series i. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used land rover series ii classics for sale near you. We are land rover enthusiasts specialising in the restoration and servicing of land rover series ii, ii a, series iii and early defenders.

Land rover discovery, series l, series ll, defender 90 d90, defender 110 d110 range rover. Bid for the chance to own a restored 1963 land rover series 2a 109 pickup at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars. A lucky ebay find, land rover series 2 owners manual still in the original box. Land rover series iia and series iii restoration north. Specification was chosen to combine as many upgrades and improvements as possible whilst still maintaining a classic appearance. Restoration videos courtesy of liveridge british 4x4 ltd fully restored series ii 88in rhd land rover 109 fully rebuilt lhd land rover rebuilt 109 rhd. This 1972 land rover series iii 109 came from a customer from mexico for full restoration. I love mine though, and ill my best to pass along at least some of that. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.

Two 1964 series 2 a 109 inch land rovers were originally purchased in vermont. Land rover restoration, step by step, pictures, photographs. The club is actually a limited company whose sole aim is to further the appreciation, restoration and driving of all land rovers built between 1958 and 1971. It was adapted for land rover use several years later by repositioning the cylinder bores, increasing the number of main bearings from 5 to 7 and using a shorter piston stroke. Land rover series 2 and 3 are fully catered for here at paddock spares. Finding parts that fit an older vehicle like the land rover 2 or 2a can be difficult. This is a page created to tell the story of my 1961 land rover series 2 rebuild project. The beginning of the start of a new land rover restoration project. The truck is finished in drab green and features a troop carrier bed as well as a fulllength canvas soft top with rollup side and rear windows. Apr 16, 2018 a lucky ebay find, land rover series 2 owners manual still in the original box. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles. Upgraded with a reproduction richards siii galvanized one ton chassis, it is powered by a refreshed 200tdi turbodiesel engine, has 24spline salisbury axles, power steering, and much more detailed below.

Little green landy land rover series 2a restoration. This site is dedicated to my eternal fiddling and tweaking of my 1972 series iii 109 inch land rover. This 1972 land rover series iii 109 is available for sale in southern california from its third. Restoration of a land rover series 2a 109 part 1 youtube. This land rover belonged to his father who was the second owner and had only used it for light duties. We know our customers still love the older land rovers, and so we make every effort to provide parts and accessories to fit these older models. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on it. Do you want to buy a paper copy of the books listed just check out the. A brief history of the land rover series ii, iia and iib fc.

Restoration frequently involves welding, so if you dont have the equipment and the skills then you may need to contract this out. Land rover classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Land rover series 3 109 leave a comment land rover, restoration projects this fall we were contacted by a customer from texas who had been enjoying his series 3 109 onisland at his home on nantucket for the past decade. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Lots of repair and restoration jobs on the series 1 land. Restoration refurbishment and operation of a series 3 land rover. She was first registered in 1965 in kenya and used as a red cross ambulance until 1969 when she was sold to an english couple and embarked on a day overland trip back to the uk. We sell a wide range of parts to suit the series 2 or series 3 land rovers. You can choose a land rover from our unrestored inventory.

Here are some pictures of a restoration that we have completed on a customers 1959 series 2 land rover. Nicks land rover series iii rebuild and restoration. Thats why for over 40 years we have been proud to be a leader in land rover parts, including ones for the series 2 and 2a. Hemmings find of the day 1967 land rover series 2a 109 pickup. I bought it in february 1992 and immediately set about a few repairs and a bit of tidying up and all these years later im still working on it. Land rover restoration projects north america overland. Station wagon, pickup, or dormobile, the 109 is an excellent choice for any expedition. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Prospective owners information kit, originated in 1988, has now informed thousands of landrover aficionados of the pitfalls of vintage landrover appraisal and purchase. Land rover series workshop manuals, parts catalogues and military books. This series of videos will follow the restoration progress of a 1978 series 3 land rover. As fans of land rovers just like you, we know how hard it can be to find parts that fit older vehicles like the land rover series 3.

Jul 2, 2016 peerless overland land rover restoration series 2a 109 nada for sale usa. Jul 23, 20 for my eldest son who was studying engineering at school in 2010. But over the past 4 decades we have been able to build an inventory of all sorts of series 3 parts, from popular to hardtofind, from small hardware items to completely rebuilt engines. Classic cars that are looked after will appreciate in value, this includes older land rovers. The land rover was stored in a garage and unused for 30 years until the restoration was started. This 1963 land rover siia 109 is a rare lwb pickup model recently restored by an experienced land rover enthusiast.