plainmilitary Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi guys Having just aquired a rather sorry looking SER3 Light weight, i am trying to find some info on Para light weights. The reason for this is I am going to dress her as one of these vehicles. I have found one picture that is small and does't give much away on what goes where. Does anyone out there have any pictures I could use in the build of my vehicle. This is my first attempt at this sort of thing so it will be slow but I am going to do a build in progress. Also can anyone point me in the right direction to sorce a tail gate for a AP landy. Many thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Tony, The split tailgates turn up on ebay quite often. There is also a good book my Mark Cook called 'The Half-Ton Military Land Rover' which has hundreds of good photos. You should find one of those on ebay too! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Cheers Chris going to have a look at evilbay later. I will post some pics of the old girl soon. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Tone, I think I gave some snaps of a restored LW with all the kit on. I have to get a portfolio together for Rex C, so when I find them I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Mark you are a life saver, the poor old girl looks tatty at the mo but with a bit of effort she should come to gether quite quick. FAMOUS LAST WORDS. I did have a book on the Para REGT but as ussual when you want it you can't find it. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat paul Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I would also post up on emlra forum as there is bound to be somone on there with some info that would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Cheers Paul Will do mate. I have so many questions to ask I don't no were to start. This is my first project that I can call my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat paul Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well if you have any questions just ask and i'll try and help also i'm ex 7 para rha ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Hi tony there are alot of good lightweight panels and stuff on ebay at the moment.... may well be worth you looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Hi tony Have you got any pictures of our new toys yet? Cris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 No not yet mate. still trying to source a trailer to pick her up. Bill has sold his rogers is in the workshop having new brakes fitted and the tow vehicle is in for MOT. As soon as I get it I will post. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 sorry m8 i done have a trailer but if the landrover can tow them give us a shout... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hi Chris Might have to take you up on that offer. Going to give Paul a ring tonight and try and arrange something for the weekend. Pete has brought another landy which we are going to strip for bits. If anyone wants bits for a SER3 station wagon give me a few days to see what we need and the rest will have to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Picked my LW up yesterday and well what can I say. The main bolk of it is there IE rolling chasie, body work but the rest is in a big box. Its going to be fun trying to find were everything goes. I will take some pics today and post them on the condition you don't laugh at it. This will be my first attempt at restoring a land rover so please bear with me. Tony OYA the engine is in a big box as well. The military reg num is 2020KG is this normal? I allways thought it started with numbers then letters then numbers. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Tony, 2020KG will be the weight! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Chris I went over and had a look for my self today and yes you are right. The real REG is 02 GF 79. We had a good look around it and it is going to take a bit of work but nothing we can't handle. I have also got some pictures of her which I will post real soon. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 (edited) Hopfully I have got this right. As you can see she is going to take a bit of work. This will give me the chance to get my big tools out and start grinding and sanding. Thanks for not laughing chaps. Edited June 12, 2010 by Marmite!! Tried to repair links, all broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Nice new toy.... bit of weld and a bit of paint it will get there... just yo let you know the surples shop up hursts has now been closed but both the yards are still there.... they had lots of nets and stuff at the one in the village... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hello Cris Is it the yard that sells all the steel that has closed or the one that does the scrapping. If the one that does the steel is still there I should be able to get hold of the bits im looking for. I will post some more pics of her soon now that she is totaly striped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sorry didnt explain my self very well there was a good surplus store in the mobile at the yard just out side the village got LOTS of stuff really good and cheap to.... it has now closed tho. both the yards are still open. the one in the village has more useful stuff..i.e. pioneer kits, ammo tins, cam nets jerry cans, plates, .. but i have a couple spare if needed, if you get stuck i take you up there somwhen... got to know them quite well. when ur about call me and i come over for a look see... would be nice to see them Cris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thank god for that you had me worred for a while there. If Joe had closed then that just leaves Colin and he does'nt do much in the way of surplus. Mind you from what iv heard Colins not to spiecal at the moment. I have your number I will give you a shout some time over the weekend, Come over the farm and have a look at the old girl. She has now allmost been stripped down to nothing though. Found some more rust holes on the chassic which will need some work but they are very small. Looking at her I would say that the guy that had her before me must have spent some money on it cos there has been some major repair work done in the past. This is good new for me, I dont need to do it :banana: Cheers for the heads up on Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Hayward Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Polecat Paul, My 12v GS Lightweight 49HG92 was with 7 Para RHA 1984-1990. Were you with them at that time and do you remember 49HG92? Have you any idea what a bog standard LW would have been used for. I doubt mine was a recce vehicle. All I know is that my 12v GS had a manpack radio fitted in the back. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hi guys Having just aquired a rather sorry looking SER3 Light weight, i am trying to find some info on Para light weights. The reason for this is I am going to dress her as one of these vehicles. I have found one picture that is small and does't give much away on what goes where. Does anyone out there have any pictures I could use in the build of my vehicle. This is my first attempt at this sort of thing so it will be slow but I am going to do a build in progress. Also can anyone point me in the right direction to sorce a tail gate for a AP landy. Many thanks Tony Hello Tony.There is a re-inactment group called (5th Airborne Brigade) and they have a website.They have a Para LtWt within the group which one a best vehicle award at war and peace last year.There are some pics of it on there site.But im sure if you made contact with them they will provide you with more pics.You can find the group through milweb.Go to support services then click on (clubs and societys) and its listed there.All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainmilitary Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hello Mark I spoke to Carl at 5th A B G and he is going to sort some up close shots of there LWT. I am still in two minds what to do with the landy. Battle wagon, Pathfinder or just a standerd troop carrier. Many thanks for the heads up and speak to you soon. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hi Mark. I know that this is a very old thread. Any updates on your Para Airportable Landi? Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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