Soren Frimodt Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 A mate got handed a Series One of unknown age or wheelbase (either 86" or 88") For free, yes free!! yesterday and on Saturday he is bringing it around and we'll see if we can't get some life back in the old gal! Here she is in all her barnfind-beauty, have been sat for 40 years at this barn: Hope you guys can imagine my excitement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 It looks pretty clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wow, very green, the land rover as well as my attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Wow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 nice present, IIRC the 88's have a bolt part way along the front wing side panel at the lower edge between bulkhead & wheelarch. the 86 doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Okay thanks for the info Ralph, but the problem is I only have this one picture so I can't tell it. But will give it a measure when it gets here on Saturday and and try looking up the chassis/VIN number as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Look at the front dumb irons, if the chassis rail sticks out beyond the front shackel pin its an 86" and if the chassis rail is above the shackel pin its an 88". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Isn't the grill different to? Upside down T shape meaning it's an 88" also chrome headlight surrounds. That's just something I read so could be rubbish and of course they are no doubt easily swapped. EDIT: Details from http://www.lrfaq.org/FAQ.2.Ident.LR.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Nice find Soren ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Got a bit more info on it tonight, it has been measured to be a 86" and I have been given a picture from the side as well, confirming it to look like an 86" Here it is: Now I have a question for you guys, we are of course changing the oil before stating it up, but we would also like to change the oil filter. We haven't able to source one locally though, so are thinking about taking it out and bringing it to the local Agri machinery dealer as I'm sure it'll fit from some old tractor. But should any of you guys know of a specific Ferguson or whatever that it might fit from? Or are we in fact so ludicrously lucky that its the same as on a S2/S3? Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The dumb iron thats visible looks 86" to me. Oil filter RTC 3183, its the same element as the later series 2.6ltr 6 pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Check out the video section for pics and video of this Series one revival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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