Daveb1971

Mine is a 1953 one reg is 19BL29, one of the batch from 13BL70 to 74BL27 Sankey, FV.2301A, 2 wheel Cargo Trailer, 10 cwt 1953 6/V/7318 2805-1790 it's individual number is FV11772 and was tropicalised and has the magic T plate pity the tropicalisation did not prevent rust but it will be restored over this winter David

Tubs off, chassis not to bad only a couple of holes in one section, I am afraid the tub is beyond repair (or at least my welding skills) so will be looking for a replacement in the mean time I will put a wooden box on so I can at least use the trailer once the chassis has been stripped, repaired and painted this year and have time to make sure the "new" tub is up to scratch once purchased The T is for tropicalisation, protecting the wood work from termites etc. pity it does not protect against rust

The first ones had a small eye pre NATO standard tow hooks and eyes

Pictures as promised before refurbishment starts, rear legs now sorced will be getting them this weekend, steel plate ordered,

I have just recieved my "new" sankey trailer, sadly in need of major restoration of the body (tub), chassis not to bad, it does have the smaller eye for which I have modern pin but will be looking for a classic towing pin later, the chassis number is S1929 and vehicle number 19BL29, there is a small brass plate with assembly number FV 11772 will post pictures if it ever stops raining.

Try Owl Cottage, Royal Oak Lane, Aubourn, Lincoln, LN5 9DT, tel 01552 789139, they have a nice double en suite with a seperate entrance from the rest of the house, the local pub does excellent evening meals (booking advised), we stayed there in November for the Vintage Tractor Rally at Newark for three nights and recomend them David

Welcome to the forum, your truck is bigger than my land rover but we will both get the same amount of pleasure out of our vehicles I'm sure

Welcome to the forum, but God's own country is a bit further North

Hi Chris Welcome to the forum, just don't try bump starting a submarine, David

Welcome to the forum, Used to have a Russian bike myself the casting spigots were still attached rough and ready but it never let me down, family meant I had to get a car so the bike went, regretted it since but family came first David

Hi Lee and welcome to the forum, Of course there are lots of Geordies on this forum, we even have the odd sand dancer and makem but don't worry we brainwash them with good ale still brewed on Tyneside, I may live in Northumberland but was born the right side of the river Tyne (North Shields) Cheers David

Hi and welcome to the forum Militantmk3 Mine does not break down it merely lets me know when it needs new parts David

Hi Dave Welcome to the forum, I had my South African Land Rover LWB Series 3 at the BVAC show last year, really enjoyed the day out plenty of vehicles to see and lots of interest in mine as well, I am sure you will get a military vehicle soon David

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum from snowy North Northumberland, how do you get the scorpion out and about?

You can put me down I will pm my details to you

Hello and welcome from North Northumberland hope to see you at one of the Northern events/shows

Hello & welcome plenty on here to tempt your taste buds or empty your wallet

Hello and welcome Steve, Furness isn't to far away so hope to see you and your brother at one of the shows shortly

Hi and welcome, I know what you mean about bike v car so now I stick with four wheels as "leathers" are nearly more expensive than Land Rovers and I don't like "kissing" cars + BMW drivers get out of the way when your in a Land Rover, hope you enjoy your bike once the tube comes and your back on the road

Hi and welcome from someone to the east of you, its a good job we all like mint cake in this neck of the woods, have had some experience of catering with the light blues but not for a long time.

Welcome Steve where abouts in the North East are you as I am 18 miles from the Scottish Border :nono:

Welcome from up north though our paths may not cross for sometime who knows what the future holds

Looking at the wings another attempt by e-bay to post one with coil springs

Hello from the north East of England, I own an ex South African LWB Land Rover softtop on a Q plate as it was assembled in SA from a CKD kit sometime between 1971 & 1979 ( Land Rover SA figures ) the SA Goverment do not have records for that period. It came out of service in 1986 and was driven back to the UK & registered on 01/02/1987, it has twin underslung petrol tanks fed from the front wing tops as well as the normal rear one, a fresh water tank behind the passenger seat built into the box section before the rear wheel arch and a one piece front bench seat. I am still trying to find its true year of manufacture and if all or any of these features where original or later additions