1962 2a 109

Hi Folks,

Ive bought a 1962, 109 hard top. she has BMC 2.2 diesel. which turns over thankfully.

it has`nt been on the road since 94, it looks like it been restored and then left unused.

Im going get it to a point of rolling resto, Ill be keeping her orignal.
I love the simple lines and look of them.

Ill take some photos when I pick it up Friday

Look forward to seeing the pics!

Hey Folks Ive got it, let the maddness begin oh she`s had a scrub but it got to dark to take photos.










Old rover and New old rover, this is going to be one hell of a learning curve

Red paint?
'Carmichael'?
Doesn't that suggest it's been a fire engine at some time?
aren't old Landrovers interesting??

yep thats what I thinking, but theres blue under the seats? how would i go about tracing her history.

only got one more week at work then two weeks off so christmas is canelled

can`t wait too get stuck in tomoz.

oh and mums named her freda hmmm..... we`ll think about that one ...

list of jobs so far :

front offside chassis leg to repair
rear cross member need a bit of patching
three of the out riggers need doing
foot wells need a little bit doing
the usual brakes, engine, running gear,

the rest is small cosmic stuff

should be fun

any thoughts

Hammers at the ready!!

Nice looking 109 good luck

Nice looking landy mate ...might be worth buying a boat too .


That 2.2 will make a great anchor

Thanks for the replys guys,
Ive had her turning over but not firing yet,

I think there`s a big end knock, from what I can hear, but that`s what you get from a buying something and not hearing it run :doh:

hoo hum Ill try get her running tomoz

lots of these`s

Eskvalleyboy said:

Thanks for the replys guys,
Ive had her turning over but not firing yet,

I think there`s a big end knock, from what I can hear, but that`s what you get from a buying something and not hearing it run :doh:

hoo hum Ill try get her running tomoz

lots of these`s

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Keep your fingers crossed the boat anchors buggered then you can get on with fitting a TDi ....'Tis the future

More driveable AND late 30's to the gallon

well Ive thought about putting a 200tdi in it but would it put my insurance
though the roof ?

Not usually .....

I have a
109 FFR (standard)
88" series 3 Warn winch,coil sprung designa chassis,2.5 Transit engine
88" series 2 TDi

All fully comp,unlimited mileage,breakdown cover,european etc etc

£120 a year for me and the Mrs .....

Soooo Tdi Aint that bad as long as you go to a insurer that knows what they are on about (Footman James)

Ok thanks, but with me being 20 years young ....

also Im going to need a pair of springs, parabolics or standard ones

any advice/ideas guys

cheers in advance

Depends what you are going to be using it for ....

IF you intend to ever carry any weight including camping gear etc ....Standard ones every time ...ideally original used ones (stripped and re-greased)
IF you are never going to carry anything then good quality (IF you can find them) paras.
Personally i don't like paras on 109's as they limit what you can use it for .

Eskvalleyboy said:

Ok thanks, but with me being 20 years young ....

also Im going to need a pair of springs, parabolics or standard ones

any advice/ideas guys

cheers in advance

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A good compromise for a 109 is HD springs on the back and paras on the front. Improved ride without losing weight carrying ability. Also tis important to keep standards well greased. I use a mix of petrol and grease. The petrol helps to draw the grease between the leaves and then evaporates.

Im thinking due to the lack of moneys Ill stick with originals, Im wondering about her history, she has been blue at some point also regarding the "carmichael" badge ?

Carmichael and sons of Worcester did several variants, mainly for fire service vehicles, I believe under licence from Land Rover but I may have dreamed that

That looks a cracking 109 and with it being a 2a an all I hate you

Eskvalleyboy said:

I think there`s a big end knock, from what I can hear, but that`s what you get from a buying something and not hearing it run :doh:

hoo hum Ill try get her running tomoz

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if it's knocking don't try getting it running unless you what to totally wreck the engine !

Thanks for the replys guys,

well with regards the "knocking", I got her turning over on sunday only this time with no knock. I did use a bit of easy start which tends to make engines sound abit knocky my opinon,

so the plan of action for friday is to drain and flush the tank, also the fuel lines, clean the filters, and chuck so fresh fuel in and give her a go.

I brought her from P.A. Blanchards at shipton thorpe near Market Weighton, East Yorkshire. she really stood out in the sea of green
They said when they got her, she was is a very sweet runner and drove well so I faith in old girl yet. I took the brake shoes out to move her they are all brand spanking new with no wear what so ever the drums are very nice too.

Ive got the panel lights working too on sunday

piccys



She`s clean










Carpet`s fitted





Is hatch for the orignal PTO lever

regards Chris