Bigj66 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Trying to find out what year the Salisbury axle was first introduced on the 109 6 cylinder models. Would a 1966 109 have a Salisbury axle fitted as standard? Are there any differences between the LWB chassis that have the Rover or Salisbury axles? For example would a 2a chassis have the rear spring outriggers mounted outboard of the chassis rails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 My 71 2A has a rover rear. No difference in the chassis, 109 rears just have the spring seats further apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 It wasn't standard, but it might have been an option, or was that "ENV" axles? The Salisbury diff is longer, I think, so the prop shaft is shorter, other than that, no major differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cheers. So am I right in thinking that the only way to determine if a 2a is genuine is to check the transmission brake mounting on the chassis? A 2a with S3 bulkhead and Salisbury axle but a 2a front panel and wings is ringing alarm bells for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Not uncommon for bits to get swapped. Just check the chassis number matches the V5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 As above, if you want originally, look away. Landrovers can be identify fluid over time. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Chassis number is front LHS dumbiron isn’t it? Or RHS, I can’t remember now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Outside RHS dumb iron on my '64 88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Gazzar said: As above, if you want originally, look away. Landrovers can be identify fluid over time. G. Cheers, it wasn’t so much originality as opposed to legality if you get my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Ah, I understand. If it's otherwise okay, refit a rover LWB axle, put a 4 pin diff in it, with Ashcroft half shafts and you're at Salisbury strength. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Gazzar said: Ah, I understand. If it's otherwise okay, refit a rover LWB axle, put a 4 pin diff in it, with Ashcroft half shafts and you're at Salisbury strength. G. I’m okay with it having the Salisbury and in the short term, even the S3 bulkhead, so long as everything else checks out ok. I’ve asked for the first three digits of the chassis number that will let me compare against a list that Glencoyne have on their website. Edit: I’ve just had a thought. Wouldn’t a 1966 LWB have underseat fuel tanks or a filler next to the door? Looking at photos of other similar vehicles I can’t see a rear wing filler cap. Edited March 29, 2018 by Bigj66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Yes, most likely. Rear tank is a S3 thing. Here's a thing, what form is the chassis rails, is it two "C" sections welded together, or 4 sides welded together? G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, Gazzar said: Yes, most likely. Rear tank is a S3 thing. Here's a thing, what form is the chassis rails, is it two "C" sections welded together, or 4 sides welded together? G. To be honest I’ve only seen the photos but I think I now have enough information to decide that the vehicle is a S3 with a 2a front end and not a ‘66 2a. Disappointed but I won’t be going any further with it and hope that no other unsuspecting person buys it. Thanks all for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 That's fair. Your money, your call. Good luck with the hunt. Some nice Australian series ones on eBay. I'm tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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