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One on ePay just now , description indicates not a fake & £150 BIN
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Yes , I misquoted it all wrong , in a hurry.
I was after prices to compare to Rover 11's (the last military S2A 109")
From October 7th 1971 "Autocar" on the new Series 3 :-
109" 4 cy. petrol Utility £1,185
-do- 6 cyl. £1,263
-do 12 seat Stn. Wgn. petrol £1,463
(the above prices must be basic)
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There was quite a long overun of S2A / S3 production.
Last S2A about April 1972
First S3 production Nov. 1970 , well before launch & not pre-pro apparently..
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To QUOTE Clive (above) regarding pricing £ :-
I see it gives the capital replacement cost as £1,555.
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To put the above into perspective , a perusal of the Brooklands Books , on the Land-Rover giving the "Autotest" re-prints.
The basic price was £1115 , with seat-belts, licence , number plates - the Total on the road price of a 6 cylinder , 12 seater S2A station wagon was £1157 (Jan. 1973). At this time the Total on the road price for a 88" utility(full soft-top) was £1157 (Extras such as heater, sun vizors. trailer socket etc. were of course extra)..
The MOD would have a advantageous Contract price - seems they did pay for extra work, extras, that would be much more than FFR..
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The "B" Card - has N.S.N. changes. Obviously a specialist adapted vehicle at one time. Would the RAF have a Station Wagen body fitted & then removed ?? It was built as FFR - of that I have no doubt. However CAR does IMHO always indicate Station wagen - it would be interesting to see if it was built on a Station Wagen chassis or a military FFR chassis.
Rover 11's are rare to survive, RAF probably even rarer , 41 AM 30 is near to the one you are researching (39 vehicles off possibly) for your friend - so time to read all this :-
http://forum.emlra.org/viewtopic.php?p=64232&highlight=#64232
ISTR GAVFOZ advised me that 41 AM 30 was built and nomenclature plated as VAN UTILITY , this would be very, very, very, rare for Army (1 only ever it seems).
Possibly more photographs of all details inc. front & rear of chassis would help, probably best if your were to consult / compare notes with GAVFOZ..
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The explanitary notes with the new red V5C gives the reason being due to the number of stolen older types in circulation. However as usual there is always a ulterior motive - the new log books do not have the tick box to scrap the vehicle yourself (no note of this with their explanation of reason) ...
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Most of the plug makers state keep oil / grease off because the heat carbons it up, in fact they state they are factory coated with a few microns of whatever and that is all that is needed.
In the case of difficult alloy heads - then I tend to use a slight smear of Moly Paul PCB.
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Other than taper plugs , makers (who have done the tests) state the heat transfer is in the main across the gasket crush washer to the head - and you can adversly affect the heat transfer (& thus the plug heat range) by over crushing the washer. This may be the case with high performance alloy heads but with a CI head - I doubt if it is so important.
Modern alloy heads with plugs well sunk - best to have a bit rake around with a small pry and air line blow out before removal. To stop cross threading , use a extension from a bit of reinforced air line about 6" long to screw the plug home whilst counting the turns. If it does not go easy then probably there is heat distortion on the thread. Rather than use a plug hole cleaning tap , this is when it is best to use a bit of PCB and use the plug as a roll form.
No need for a torque-wrench , often access is bad to use correct , 1/2 turn for a new crush washer , 1/4 turn for a used one. taper seat plugs - follow the makers instructions for the angle..
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http://www.claytoncc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=37
Clayton (more common on S1's) - they do a direct replacement heat exchanger , possibly a new Clayton is a better idea in practical terms but not period looks..
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Unless it was a Car Utility (Station Wagen) - it would not have had a heater , so just remain a cold rivet counter..
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Daft question .. Would each size of white Plimsoll (pair of) have a different NSN ?
I suppose a QM Storeman shelves & computerization would demand ?
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ISTR the original "lubrication nipples" were of oil or grease type (not serving both applications) ,arguably I suppose first manufactured by ZERK - the rest being a copy of various quality. Most of the OIL guns I have come across are the Rom-Pom type that has a fitting that can not be locked on , at least you don't have to de-pressurize with a valve. Grease guns - tried a few , most are useless , Tecalemit & Wanner for me have been the best, but I would not try oil inside..
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Ref.
"Quarter Ton" book by Pat Ware, Warehouse Publications.
Carter ambulance conversion page 105 , good photograph with tilt off , same kit as used on Champ
page 132 anothe photograph from rear with tilt fitted (hood extension)
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In 1956, FVRDE experimented with fitting the Carter gear intended for the Champ onto either the 86" or 88" Land Rovers. Here a FV18001 Land-Rover is seen from the rear with the frame, hood and stretchers in position.
The experiment was not a success (IWM)
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NiteMare
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Location: Birmingham
Help.. i need to get in touch with Matt Rimmer
« on: Today at 10:44:47 AM »
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does anyone have his phone number please as he's only showing up as a guest on this forum
i have some information for him that i believe he'll kick himself till doomsday if he misses it
any help appreciated
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The above request has been posted on the Series 2 Club. Forum..
Pete
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I see ,, are they very rare in the UK ? would it be a great loss to the M.V. preservation fraternity if it were incinerated ?
What about £ valuations for those runners in sound condition ? Availability of spares ?
I suppose they are very cheap in the eastern block , just the cost of importation etc.
Looks like it could be put to a few practical uses !
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I watched both BBS & Sky news & can't remember , it is painted a matt green all over & located to the right of the scaffolding keep.
The commentry stated there were a couple of activists with their arms in a concrete filled washing machine that was attached to the truck or something to that effect..
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Has anybody managed to identify the truck the "activists" are chained to - seems Russian or Eastern Block origins to me ?
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Black PVC coated or rubber / neoprene with a cotton main/trace braid was used well into early 1960's (Buna / Neoprene synthetics from 1930's) , this was normally to BS-AU7 for colour/trace. The problem with cotton braid after 50 years is that there is often no colour left , often braid is cream crackered & you are left with just black rubber or PVC ! Probably PVC with line trace colour started about 1960 ?
British Standards Institution was around well before WW2 , a bit of research would probably prove BS-AU7 originated well prior to WW2 . If this is the case then I would presume a firm such as Morris would be working to this standard..
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Still a VeeDub legit , somebody (he needs to notify DVLA of colour change to sand) junked the spine chassis for a "new replacement" space frame , the photographer should have fully de-plated LoL
DVLA Search on Registration number & manufacturer as VW..
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Services provided by DVLA:
Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for KHM 367K are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2012
Date of First Registration 01 12 1971
Year of Manufacture 1971
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1285cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour GREEN
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Please be aware that if the vehicle has recently been relicensed or a SORN declared, these details may not yet be updated on the vehicle record.
If you think that the details on the vehicle record are incorrect please write to:VCSDVLASwanseaSA99 1BAPlease include the incorrect V5C Registration Certificate for amendment.
To make another enquiry go to Vehicle Enquiry
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Typical Series , 109" Station Wagen
Maximum approved Payload 10 persons and 400 lb. (reduced only 200 lb cross-country)
* Maximum loads for cross-country when heavy duty springs are fitted.
Above from a civilian User Book.
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Normally you allow 150 lb / person.
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It seems to me this was a RAF way of doing things at the time, you take a Utility , class it as a FFR and assume it will always remain equipped as such , and then deduct the weight of a typical battery box & selection selection of kit , then advise what weight you can put in the rest of the tub.
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OK - locked on.
See my earlier post :-
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ruxy
Re: Land Rover Series 2a information
The Contract No. WV92??
Can you clean this up please and advise.
Strange that it is a Rover 11 with "Car" - this is normally a Station Wagen. And the fact that it is 10 cwt (normally a 88")
All the 16A Ref. on 3039 are RN ar Army
The exception being 3039 that is RAF seems to be
Truck Utility, 109" FFR
WV9214
it is on NSN 2320-99-806-2530
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Confirms my earlier post , defo. a RAF Contract but prior to Tri-Service it is known that vehicles at odd times move service (often involving modifications that should involve a change to N.S.N. - however it is known that nomenclature plates were not amd. by instructions (for example "winterization" ).
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Ref. Clives comment :-
fv1609
Re: Land Rover Series 2a information
16A/3039 is the RAF Vocab Ref for Asset Code No. 1720-0766 which equates to Truck, GS, FFR, 3/4 Ton, Rover 11
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The above does state 3/4 ton. I suppose a error could have been made at anodising plate manufacture / Strange , possibly if Clive could find a bit more info. on the N.S.N. Then it may be worth spending a bit of time on research of the factory build spec. but that would be hard going without a few starting clues.
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It could effectively be a CL (accounting for the front side fill) , Rover 11 there were many unusual contracts. That would account for the capacity of only 1/2 ton , the military would do this as it would not have HD springs & shocks. A better front view would show if a "Combat Chassis" with extended spring hangers.
I don't think it is a "Walt" because that nomenclature plate looks too genuine , I doubt if Walter would go to the trouble of arranging a complex anodized one off fake , slapping on IRR to distress - or would he LoL
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A Rover 11 , 109" with hardtop (ex-Solihull) , would probably be VAN GENERAL SERVICE , 109" FFR
The S2 & S2A up to the start of Rover 10 & 11 , there seems only a single chassis No. with the designation VAN
Warning! Old Tyres can really spoil you day!
in MV Chatter
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If you observe flail verge/hedge cutters - keep off the road for weeks.
Having had blackthorn needles pass through on the corner where the treadway meets the side-wall (yes, technically just in the wall of tubeless , so no legal repairs) on a almost new Michelin & today on a brand new Maxxis meaning I now need to purchase two new tyres to make up a pair of axle sets for winter. Possibly I should have just purchased four cheapo manufactured by Jinyu , when you study the comparisons form for wet braking performance , £ value for money per mile etc. etc. - thorns through the side-walls are never mentioned..