Series 1 barn find

Hi, new to the forum. Trying to make sure of what I have and best places for parts for a complete rebuild. And any suggestions for the rebuild are always appreciated. I'm in ohio, so might not be so easy for some of the parts. From the numbers it looks like it's a 1957 series 1 107 station wagon. It has steering wheel on right and numbers say it was a (home model). Thanks in advance for any help

Hi, first thing is some pics,Sounds like a great find.

Riddic said:

Hi, new to the forum. Trying to make sure of what I have and best places for parts for a complete rebuild. And any suggestions for the rebuild are always appreciated. I'm in ohio, so might not be so easy for some of the parts. From the numbers it looks like it's a 1957 series 1 107 station wagon. It has steering wheel on right and numbers say it was a (home model). Thanks in advance for any help

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Hi Riddic, welcome to the forum . Although you may get some useful help here I am inclined to think that , if you have not already been there , you will get more help from here ... http://www.lrsoc.com/forum/index.php . Photos will help . Good luck with your project .

What a belter. The chassis will be the biggest issue as you probably won’t be able to replace it. It’s going to have to be a rebuild job. Lots of cutting and welding in new steel, not to mention jigging so it remains the same shape. Then onto rebuilding the bulkhead.
It’s a big job but worth it both financially and for satisfaction. All the very best of luck with it, your a lucky man.

can't he just order a new chassis from the UK++

Thor1950 said:

can't he just order a new chassis from the UK++

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Possibly , but Richards are the only manufactureres that build Series One chassis these days . Whether they have the pattern for a 107" station wagon I couldn't say , because they are different to standard 107" chassis . I wouldn't be surprised if it cost £5,000 to have one built and shipped to The States . Bulkheads are relatively easy to replace as there are a number of manufacturers that can supply them .

This looks like an interesting find as it would appear that it could have been shipped out privately and used to possibly tour the country. The RGX series of number plates is also of interest as I believe they were issued to the old Ministry of Supply in the UK . There is a member on the Land Rover Series One Club forum who has been collating these numbers and no doubt would be interested to hear of your new purchase . I am unable to give you his name , but if you post your pictures on the Forum I am sure he will make himself known .

More pictures of the inside would be good .

And just to show that are in good company here is a photo of another RGX registered Series One

Here are a couple of photos of RGX 73 . 5 years ago it resided in a barn next to my 107" pickup . The number plate can be seen on the wing behind the steering wheel .

Well at least most of the body is still straight,perhaps an accident ended its rolling day's? The body skirts below the doors are not standard and give a different look to all other 107's I have seen. May I suggest you join the Series one club,the folks there have have a lot of knowlage on all things Series one.

I truly appreciate your advice and comments. And great pictures as well. I have not been to the lrsoc site. But I definitely will. I have always been fascinated by all land rovers. I have a 2002 discovery 2 that I still drive most days. A good friend found this and knew I would want it. The three remaining tires pumped up with air after 15 years of sitting. It was sunk in the ground and trees were growing up against it. So, I cleared it and loaded it on the trailer with my bobcat. Needless to say, I am ecstatic about getting it.

Keep us informed on what happens please.

I definitely will. I have three other projects in my shop. I might be a boarder line hoarder. But, I took it straight to a shop that does some incredible work. I want to do my research before breaking it down. Even though its killing me not to tear into it right away.

Talk to Ike at www.pangolin4x4.com for parts. He's probably got the largest supply of NOS parts in North America. Really good folks at Pangolin 4x4 too. He'll be very interested in your find I feel sure. Good luck with the project!

Another good reason for joining the LRSOC is that there are quite a few members who live in the States some of whom might be able to give you help .

May we take it that yours won't end up looking like this one ! ( I actually like the look of it)

oo what a find you lucky chap

good luck with the resto, love to see pics as you go along

Love the patina of the car: I'd be tempted to leave the external paintwork as is, but restore everything mechanical/ chassis-related

According to my little book, RGX numbers were issued in London in 1955 and were allocated to government vehicles only...?
Make of that what you will.
Lucky you Riddic, I'm jealous.