Log book and parts question

Just been to see my mate, a land rover independant.

He has a Log Book, Vin plate for a 1961 109 land rover

It also has the matching front and rear axles, plus the correct series 2

gearbox with early bellhousing.

As the chassis and bulkhead were shot would this make an legitimate kit for someone to rebuild onto a series 2 galv chassis and pegasus bulkhead?

no reason why not

However for export to the US they need to original chassis to make it legit that's why the galv ones were crushed

I reckon 2 correct axles plus gearbox, vin plate and documents ...£500?

For someone who wants to build an ultimate refurbished 61 series 2 I think that would be fair?

I am on the understanding that this would be within the current regulations for the next owner if

- A replacement period correct chassis and bulkhead were used

chassis or body shell (body and chassis as one unit - monocoque ie direct replacement from the manufacturer) (original or new) = 5 points

suspension = 2 points

axles = 2 points

transmission = 2 points

steering assembly = 2 points

engine = 1 point

VOSA (the vehicle licencing authority) generally allow 'like for like' replacements. So for example, a new set of leaf springs on a Series vehicle would keep the two points for suspension, provided they used the standard original mounting points. Likewise, a reconditioned 2.25 petrol engine replacing a worn out original would retain the 1 point for engine, but a TDi conversion in a Series vehicle would not.

It would be OK for you to build , but thinking about doing it for a subsequent owner , doesnt make sense if you did the job properly . Starting from what you mention seems a hard way to go about it unless you intend jumping on the crazy price bandwagon that seems to be on ebay . JMHO