Baltik Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hello everybody, I wonder if anybody can help me identify my new LR. I have just returned from climbing all over it, funny how you only discover new things after you have bought it. First thing , everything is written in German, all instructions, switches etc. ( I cant speak German!). I have looked at the plate under the bonnet there is a number 244 38 801G Type 88P BGS. On the plate on the bulkhead it says 88 Series 2A and a number 244 38801-G. The LR has a military rear crossmember and a boltable gearbox cross member. There is a series 3 brake servo fitted and also a different tow hook. The rear battery box is still there. The LR has twin tanks. I have taken a number of photos to try and show a bit more detail, small disaster with all the id plates as all out of focus I will try again next weekend.I have browsed this forum and looked at references to a Rover 10 a late military series 2A with 24 volts. While this is also 24 volts, I don't know if it is an FFR. All military spec is new to me so I haven't really got much idea regarding electrics, ( and there are a bloody lot of electrics!). and help and ideas would be gratefully appreciated Regards PaulAttachment 62185Attachment 62186Attachment 62187Attachment 62188Attachment 62189Attachment 62190Attachment 62191Attachment 62192Attachment 62193Attachment 62194Attachment 62195Attachment 62196Attachment 62197Attachment 62198Attachment 62199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhughes Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Your photo links arn't working can you repost them?? j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Your photo links arn't working can you repost them?? j Ditto, please repost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 At a quick guess, the clue is in the data plate, the letters BGS=Bundesgrenzshutz, Federal Border Guards. Not British Army, but probably a bit rarer! Hope this helps Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltik Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Your photo links arn't working can you repost them?? Sorry about that,will try again :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltik Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Your photo links arn't working can you repost them?? Hello, right I will try again ( I hate computers ) Sorry about my stupidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltik Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 At a quick guess, the clue is in the data plate, the letters BGS=Bundesgrenzshutz, Federal Border Guards. Not British Army, but probably a bit rarer! Hope this helps Mark Thanks for that Mark, It becomes a little clearer.The guy I bought it off told me it came from the German Police. I thought he must have meant British Forces military police. (I cant speak Latvia either.) Any further info would be appreciated. Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 That's definitely a later Rover 10.......Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yes , BGS as explained previous. Have a good read of this thread :- http://www.series2club.info/forum/index.php/topic,44023.0.html Earlier truck but a great deal of info. - True S2 is German and has gained all museum info. etc. He has obtained it seems all the specialist radio equipment too. I did not know the that BGS had any so late as Rover 10 and your truck is in great condition AND seems to be a genuine Rover 10 (late) , I think the winch is original too .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltik Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yes , BGS as explained previous. Have a good read of this thread :- http://www.series2club.info/forum/index.php/topic,44023.0.html Earlier truck but a great deal of info. - True S2 is German and has gained all museum info. etc. He has obtained it seems all the specialist radio equipment too. I did not know the that BGS had any so late as Rover 10 and your truck is in great condition AND seems to be a genuine Rover 10 (late) , I think the winch is original too .. Interesting read, I was planning to restore mine next year as I have a civilian series 2A ( 1965 ) to finish first and the OH would not be very happy if I had both Land Rovers in bits :-(. Thanks for all you input, makes my understanding of what I bought a lot clearer. As to condition, whilst it is a runner it still needs a lot of work. new rear cross member two outriggers, electrics sorting out, not charging ( Help anyone ) paint stripping. It is all original I think, maybe the series 3 brake servo was added later plus the rear tow hook does not make sense as you can't lower the tailgate. I will keep you informed of my progress. Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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