So now I've bought a Series 2a

ian93 · Jun 27, 2019

I am retired and my grandson convinced me to buy a 1969 LWB Series 2A on ebay.
The idea is to restore it!! But I am not a mechanic although I built a kit car a few years ago.

I am going to need a lot of advice and guidance so hopefully I am in the right place!
I have the Haynes Repair manual and the Restoration manual but I need much more.

I live in Earley near Reading.

HELP

Ian

AdamD1 · Jun 27, 2019

Have you got any pictures? Sounds like an amazing project for the two of if you and you’ve definitely come to the right place for knowledge, there are some very clever people on here... me not being one of them!!

kermit_rr · Jun 27, 2019

Hi and welcome! Sounds like fun times ahead!
The 2A is a great vehicle to work on. I love mine to bits!
I hope you got a petrol one!

ChrisBduck · Jun 27, 2019

Hi and welcome.
Great choice of vehicle and great for bonding with grandson.
What sort of state is it?
Everybody loves some photos

kevstar · Jun 27, 2019

Hi @ian93 welcome to lz.

Is this the one ...……….
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-series-2a-109-/323829281130?hash=item4b65bab16a:g:RgUAAOSwaQJc~CR8&nma=true&si=o8073gAKtYb8J3ktX%2Fi42prMgEw%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Shippers · Jun 28, 2019

Wecome...a series Landy is a kit car...great project with your grandson...

Marmaduke · Jun 28, 2019

kevstar said:
Hi @ian93 welcome to lz.

Is this the one ...……….
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/land-rover-series-2a-109-/323829281130?hash=item4b65bab16a:g:RgUAAOSwaQJc~CR8&nma=true&si=o8073gAKtYb8J3ktX%2Fi42prMgEw%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Why not this one?

kevstar · Jun 28, 2019

Marmaduke said:
Why not this one?

View attachment 182515

Cause that's a extra short wheel base

ian93 · Jun 28, 2019

The one I bought was £1019 on ebay CUL980H.
So first sign of ignorance. I have pics on my iPhone, how do I get them into this thread?

ian93 · Jun 28, 2019

Managed to upload a photo

Maggsie8 · Jun 28, 2019

ian93 said:
I am retired and my grandson convinced me to buy a 1969 LWB Series 2A on ebay.
The idea is to restore it!! But I am not a mechanic although I built a kit car a few years ago.

I am going to need a lot of advice and guidance so hopefully I am in the right place!
I have the Haynes Repair manual and the Restoration manual but I need much more.

I live in Earley near Reading.

HELP

Ian

Good choice

and having gone down a similar route with my 12 years old daughter with a TD5 90 you'll have a great time with your grandson.

If you get stuck on anything there's a great guy near me that does restorations, so feel free to PM me if you do get stuck and I'll pass on his details.

Enjoy!!

Colthebrummie · Jun 28, 2019

I wish I could get my grandson interested in anything except his ps4.

Col

kevstar · Jun 28, 2019

ian93 said:
Managed to upload a photo

If you click the link in my first post.....#5 it will take you to the ebay listing

Knappster · Jun 28, 2019

Hi and welcome!

Looks like a great project to get stuck into with your grandson. Let us know how you get on.

brianp38dse · Jun 29, 2019

Welcome, looks a nice project have fun with it

Gazjd · Jun 29, 2019

Cool project. Welcome

Hippo · Jun 29, 2019

Welcome to the forum

ian93 · Jun 30, 2019

So I've stripped the rover of roof, wings and discovered that the bulkhead is solid except for top 9 inches which needs replacement as do the door pillars on both sides. Chassis needs fron outrigger replaced, otherwise in good condition. All bodywork is excellent , just needs a rub down and respray.
I am considering buying a new bulkhead. Any suggestions?

Knappster · Jun 30, 2019

A galvanised bulkhead if the finances allow.

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