Jason2 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 What is it? In the process of buying this but would like a bit of help to what it actualy is? Normaly it should be a series 2A but its got a 3.5l V8 in it, the log book says Make:Rover and not Land Rover? year of registration 01/09/1967,Chassis N°27108214D, Rigid body! From a paperwork point of view how easy is it to put a 200tdi engine in it? Thanks in advance Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FridgeFreezer Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Apart from a rather intermittent image server, it looks a lot like a Series 2 that someone's put a V8 into. The paperwork side of things would be a local issue, you'd need the advice of one of our french members really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 What a seies 2A with lights in the grill & wings? Not got a problem with the French side of things, it's still registered in the U.K and would be easier to do any engine changes first before registering in France as it's a nightmare here afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The wings have probably been added later - they are series 3 items... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm guessing a previous owner has fitted either later wings with lights or an earlier grille with lights - there used to be one around Southampton that had had the same thing done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jericho Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The bulkhead and windscreen are series2/2a ,so I would assume the series 3 wings are a later addition. 1967 certainly says 2a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 OK chaps thanks for that What about Log book saying Rover & not Land Rover? What is the procedure for changing the paperwork for an engine with the vehicle on a U.K log book? Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 What about Log book saying Rover & not Land Rover? It's made by the Rover Car Company, so I don't think it's a problem. What is the procedure for changing the paperwork for an engine with the vehicle on a U.K log book? Speak nicely to the DVLA, explain that you have changed the engine & fuel type and wish to make the records straight, and send them the V5 with the new engine number written in the changes section. If you're up front and honest (or at least, do a good impression) they don't seem to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 What about Log book saying Rover & not Land Rover?It's made by the Rover Car Company, so I don't think it's a problem. What is the procedure for changing the paperwork for an engine with the vehicle on a U.K log book? Speak nicely to the DVLA, explain that you have changed the engine & fuel type and wish to make the records straight, and send them the V5 with the new engine number written in the changes section. If you're up front and honest (or at least, do a good impression) they don't seem to mind. Thanks FridgeFreezer I also have a series 3 2,1/4 Diesel that's well poorly so the idea is to make one out of 2,dont know which one yet-you know how it, is but as I have log books for both it could be either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBorges Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 On VIN calculator (http://www.clifton.nl/index.html?calvin.html): 271 Model: Land Rover, Series IIA Body type: Basic or Station wagon Wheel base: 88in Engine: diesel Model years: 1962-1971 Destination: Home market, right-hand drive (RHD) 08214 Serial number D Design: Three significant design modifications Suffix used from April 1967 till March 1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave88sw Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 its a series 2, door hinges are series 2, hasnt got a placcy dash, windscreen and hinges for screen are series 2, front grille panel and lights are series 2, only thing that isn't are the wings which were probably added as an alternative to driving lights They will have moved the engine mounts to fit the v8, so you'll have to move them back to fit a 200tdi, but otherwise, it looks to be a relatively simple swap, in that its probably easier than most, but still no walk in the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest otchie1 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 its a series 2, door hinges are series 2, hasnt got a placcy dash, windscreen and hinges for screen are series 2, front grille panel and lights are series 2, only thing that isn't are the wings which were probably added as an alternative to driving lights They will have moved the engine mounts to fit the v8, so you'll have to move them back to fit a 200tdi, but otherwise, it looks to be a relatively simple swap, in that its probably easier than most, but still no walk in the park It's a 2a not a 2. They only made series 2 from 1958 - 61, then 2a until 71 and then series 3. OMG, I've become a rivet counter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 As said previously it is done more by year than anything else so technically she is a 2A but she's more of a hybrid in the true sense of the word or if you like to put it a little more plainly she's very confused!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 it's already got the incorrect engine in according to the paperwork, so a 200tdi in it will be no worse off they go in nicely G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 it's already got the incorrect engine in according to the paperwork, so a 200tdi in it will be no worse off they go in nicely G Nah! Log book says 3500cc petrol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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