Safari

[Dano]

can anyone tell me if an 88inch Safari would have the 3 clips either side of the tub for holding a tilt down? also would "Safari" be stated on the v5? I suspect mine is not an original Safari although it all seems to be original and matching, are there any other features other than the roof that a Safari should have? I will post a picture tomorrow

thanks

[RPR]

Mine does. '78 SSW 88". Should have a safari door as opposed to a split tailgate as well. There was a lot of parts bin mix-n-match in the building in the late Seventies, so exact specs are a somewhat esoteric concept....

[88 Special]

can anyone tell me if an 88inch Safari would have the 3 clips either side of the tub for holding a tilt down? also would "Safari" be stated on the v5? I suspect mine is not an original Safari although it all seems to be original and matching, are there any other features other than the roof that a Safari should have? I will post a picture tomorrow

thanks

Hi, No clips on my '79, Santana 88 Especial but it has the safari roof, alpine windows, roof vents, split rear door and a vanity mirror in the passengers sunvisor. I have another parts LR 88, it has the safari roof and the clips on the tub.

Tub off the LR with clips, it is a trailer now.

Santana

[FridgeFreezer]

It's all mix and match - my safari never had any cleats for a rag top, besides the roof there's no other differences that I'm aware of - certainly nothing reliable as people can change trim, doors, seats, instruments over time. The LR parts book might give some leads, I think there are detail differences in the dash instruments/switches, trim level (what little trim there is) and as mentioned the back door should be a Safari one not a split tailgate.

I'm not sure the V5 would give you any clues, CalVIN might if you stick the VIN in.

Given that fact the only real difference is the presence of a Safari roof, why are you concerned about the authenticity of your Safari?

[Dano]

It's all mix and match - my safari never had any cleats for a rag top, besides the roof there's no other differences that I'm aware of - certainly nothing reliable as people can change trim, doors, seats, instruments over time. The LR parts book might give some leads, I think there are detail differences in the dash instruments/switches, trim level (what little trim there is) and as mentioned the back door should be a Safari one not a split tailgate.

I'm not sure the V5 would give you any clues, CalVIN might if you stick the VIN in.

Given that fact the only real difference is the presence of a Safari roof, why are you concerned about the authenticity of your Safari?

Thanks all for the replies, not really bothered about the authenticity just interested in the history, it has the safari door and the vents / sun visors in the roof

Can anyone briefly tell me how to use an overdrive, never had one before, do you have to double the clutch or anything strange like that, will they work in 4wd or in low range etc?

Thanks

[FridgeFreezer]

Overdrive is just like an extra gear - clutch down to engage or disengage it. Because of the torque generated in low gears the manual says you should only use it in 3rd or 4th, you can use it in 4WD and low box as the transfer gears are after the overdrive. Oh and keep it topped up with oil, they spit it out of the breather on top as a hobby.

[Dano]

Overdrive is just like an extra gear - clutch down to engage or disengage it. Because of the torque generated in low gears the manual says you should only use it in 3rd or 4th, you can use it in 4WD and low box as the transfer gears are after the overdrive. Oh and keep it topped up with oil, they spit it out of the breather on top as a hobby.

thanks for that, cant wait to get it on the road to try it out

[Dano]

[4.6v8lwt]

Quite simple to work out if genuine station wagon,if vin no begins with 921 to 930 inclusive it was a factory 88 sw.