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#91
General Discussion / Re: Wheel nuts and studs
Last post by gcc130 - May 27, 2024, 07:38 PMQuote from: diffwhine on May 26, 2024, 04:43 PMThe double ended nut would be more period correct, but you have a number of options. The double ended nut is longer than the stud, so always raises queries from people who aren't aware of it (including MOT testers). You can have a single sided nut of the same size, or you can go to the later format which gives you a larger wheel nut but same thread. Less risk of pull through on an old knackered rim.
The following table might help:
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I'm not quite sure that table is correct as I understood military series 1's used the single taper type and civilian ones used double tape.
I may well be wrong...
#92
General Discussion / Re: Badges and Plates?
Last post by gcc130 - May 27, 2024, 07:33 PMThese are the Solihull plates I have.
I'll dig deeper, I may have a tyre wear plate too.
I'll dig deeper, I may have a tyre wear plate too.
#93
General Discussion / Re: Badges and Plates?
Last post by Seanlandy - May 27, 2024, 07:12 PMBrill. Thanks chaps. I know they are small details, but might as well begin to collect them.
#94
General Discussion / Re: What have you done with yo...
Last post by Eskvalleyboy - May 27, 2024, 07:04 PMToday I had a wire wheel and red oxide primer session on the rear crossmember as it was starting to be a bit scabby.
#95
General Discussion / Re: Badges and Plates?
Last post by Space-Kook - May 27, 2024, 07:02 PMCan't remember where I found it, may have been farcebook, but here's a doc with examples for very early 2a lightweights in GS and FFR.
#96
General Discussion / Re: What have you done with yo...
Last post by Space-Kook - May 27, 2024, 06:53 PMQuote from: Dormy on May 27, 2024, 01:05 PMQuote from: Space-Kook on May 26, 2024, 08:27 PMWent to the Rover Social this morning.
Some poor guy with a jeep turned up, his friend invited him but didn't mention it was a land rover event.
There was an interesting stretched s2.
Is it stretched ?
Could it be a 109 with the bulkhead moved back to the station wagon rear seat position (look at the door). Wonder if it has a big engine under that long bonnet ?
Looks like you're absolutely right, it's a 109. https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1695854
Engine shot at 1:05ish https://youtu.be/GMkVapoCkc0?si=xPozbegpyWNhJVYg not as impressive as the real deal, but still kinda cool.
#97
General Discussion / Re: Badges and Plates?
Last post by diffwhine - May 27, 2024, 06:25 PMCorrect - they were Solihull ones.
You also had a standard chassis plate, a contract plate (on the bulkhead, not the seatbox) and the usual tyre wear and 4WD action plates.
I will see if I can find the pictures from my vehicle from the same contract, but if not, space-kook should have some pictures.
You also had a standard chassis plate, a contract plate (on the bulkhead, not the seatbox) and the usual tyre wear and 4WD action plates.
I will see if I can find the pictures from my vehicle from the same contract, but if not, space-kook should have some pictures.
#98
General Discussion / Re: What have you done with yo...
Last post by diffwhine - May 27, 2024, 06:06 PMFinally, I managed to find some time to do some work on my own Land Rover for once.
4 hubs stripped, rebuilt with new Timken bearings and new hub oil seals. All the stub axles stripped, cleaned and new distance pieces fitted. Both swivels stripped, new chrome balls and rialko bushes fitted. Set up to work at a 13lb pull.
Dead chuffed - got a lot done today, so had to tell somebody about it...
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4 hubs stripped, rebuilt with new Timken bearings and new hub oil seals. All the stub axles stripped, cleaned and new distance pieces fitted. Both swivels stripped, new chrome balls and rialko bushes fitted. Set up to work at a 13lb pull.
Dead chuffed - got a lot done today, so had to tell somebody about it...
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#99
General Discussion / Re: Badges and Plates?
Last post by gcc130 - May 27, 2024, 06:04 PMI think by '69 the two external badges should be Solihull ones, I may have some, I'll have a look.
#100
General Discussion / Badges and Plates?
Last post by Seanlandy - May 27, 2024, 05:37 PMI might be in the middle of rebuilding my steering box etc, but my mind keeps wandering to the fact that my 2a LW has no badges or plates of any type, either externally or internally. I see there are a variety of options for the Land Rover ovals and also a few indicating gear usage and also the plate which gives the details as attached to the seat box and bulkhead. Non of which are on mine. Are there set ones I should be looking to acquire for my 1969 model, or replacements for missing ones. As I say, not a major thing, but it keeps my little mind from wandering too far of the subject of Landies.
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