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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255  
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Glad to see that there's a Series section here - have been enjoying looking through it.
I thought I would share some details of my 1951 80 inch Series One, my first car - purchased by me over 21 years ago! 
Thinking about it this little car was a big influence in the styling that I settled on recently for my current 90 Project - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43104.html Here she is on the day that I got her home, complete with matching chassis and engine numbers, lots of good bits, and replica canadian military wings that had been added by a previous owner. 
Click image to enlarge Originally delivered to Penzance in August 1951. Click image to enlarge Over the next few years she served first as a daily driver (before I realised that it was totally impractical for commuting), and then a summer runaround, and I'm sorry to say that over this time I probably didn't give her the respect that she deserved (look at those 'orrible wheels!):-
She then sat unloved in a lock-up for ages until I moved to a new house around 10 years ago, with the space to get her home again, looking more than a little sorry for herself! Last edited by CY88 on 23rd Jan 2016 3:13pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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23rd Jan 2016 1:50pm |
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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255
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Proper wheels sorted that out...
Dog approved:
And a warm new home this time too:
And a new chapter 
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23rd Jan 2016 2:30pm |
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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255
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Most recently she's been treated to a new exmoor seats and a new tilt.
So finally some pictures from last year:
And on the front cover of the 2016 LRSOC calendar  ...
http://www.lrsoc.com/forum/forum_files/ForumCalendar2016.pdf |
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23rd Jan 2016 2:43pm |
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| jerseyman Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 279 |
Lovely truck and a nice story, May I ask who you used to do the work?
Brian |
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23rd Jan 2016 3:29pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16943  
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Very nice, thanks for posting. I must get round to doing the same with mine, which have been stored for 30 years!
One thing though, as a '51 with a full-width lights-through grille, shouldn't the sidelights be on the bulkhead? I can't remember when they moved, but my '51 has the same grille but with bulkhead lights. Lovely sympathetic renovation!  |
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23rd Jan 2016 3:51pm |
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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255
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Cheers Brian. A chap called Gareck who used to have a workshop down in St Clement did the engine and bulkhead. At the time he had several Series Landies, but I think he sold up and I'm not even sure if does this sort of work anymore. He certainly knew his stuff though.
Thanks blackwolf. You should definitely start the recommision! I'm not sure that it ever had sidelights on the bulkhead. In fact, from recollection the side lamps were incorporated into a non-original pair of headlamps (like a VW) when I bought it. I went with a wing mounted arrangement simply because the wings that I was offered had the holes there! |
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23rd Jan 2016 4:06pm |
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| Limey Member Since: 18 Oct 2013 Location: Northern Italy Posts: 193 
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That's a real beaut and it's so nice to read about such a long term ownership.
I had a '51 for a few years too, and it's probably the only vehicle I've ever had, that I've regretted selling ever since. Even had an alloy bulkhead (Edit: Think my alloy bulkhead was the '52 that I had at the same time as my lights thru grille, the memory is going...), which I've since learned was a short run thing. For me, those lights through the grille make the prettiest front end that they ever made for a Landy. I'm jealous, but thanks for sharing. I'm stealing a few of your photos of my Landy photos folder. Last edited by Limey on 24th Jan 2016 10:58am. Edited 1 time in total |
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23rd Jan 2016 4:08pm |
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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255
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^^^
Thanks Limey. I can't imagine ever selling this one. I always think its amazing that the 20+ years I've had her is still only a third of her lifetime! And yes, alloy bulkheads are rare! |
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23rd Jan 2016 8:02pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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lovely |
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23rd Jan 2016 10:47pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1815 
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Awesome. I love to see how things have progressed over the years.
2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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24th Jan 2016 10:17am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3140 
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Nice vehicle. I am sure I have in an old LRO an advert showing that very vehicle (or an identical one) for sale, certainly remember someone on about replica Canadian military wings. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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24th Jan 2016 6:14pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2017
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A lovely bit of history and story, well done you.
Love the pic of it having a dry cosy home. It deserves some luxuries in its old age. 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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24th Jan 2016 6:25pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1785
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Liking this thread a lot, thanks for sharing. And, as said a warm, dry home is a must for any LandRover - did you buy it off the shelf? Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top |
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24th Jan 2016 7:11pm |
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| CY88 Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Offshore Posts: 255
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^^^
Thanks for the comments guys! 22900013A, I think that I sent in a picture to LRO readers cars shortly after I bought it... a loooong time ago. I'd be amazed if that was what you remember... I don't even have a copy any more! CarMan, the big shed was second hand, but as you can see from the photo it only needed the door widening a little bit for it to make a perfect garage (for the Series 1 anyway - not sure a Defender would fit!) And as with any shed, it hasn't stayed as minimalist either. Nowadays it looks more like this! 
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24th Jan 2016 8:04pm |
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