Re: SER1 New Members

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Hi Keith,

Welcome to the club!

I just had a peek at your pics and boy, it sure
reminds me of when I got my 80" (See S1 garage -
Runcle Rover pics).

You definitely have a 53 - 80" with the siamese bore
engine (remote oil filter in front of starter).  Don't
worry about the alternator.  The original generator
was marginal when new.  Everyone I know that actually
uses their 80" eventually converts it over to a Delco
alternator (hmmm, 30watts vs 107watts...a no brainer).

There are lots of resources here in Ontario that can
help you with your 80".  I seriously recommend that
you join the OVLR (Ottawa Valley Land Rovers -
www.ovlr.org).  They are one of the largest and best
LR clubs on this side of the Atlantic.  We probably
have 15 80" between all the members (~5 in the valley,
3 around Toronto, several more scattered around
Ontario, and probably another 5-10 out west and in the
States.

Your best bet for parts is Dunfolds, in the UK
(www.dunsfold.com).  Also, check out the UK LR Series
one club (hmm, link seems to be down, again... check
on the S1garage links.)

I also agree with the comments about parts books and
service manual.  Invaluable.

If you need any help or assistance, feel free to drop
me a line or give me a call (email me offline for my
tel).

Regards,

Martin Rothman
Thornhill, Ont.
'52 S1 80"
'80 Triumph TR7
'72 Triumph T150V
'50 BSA M21
'03 Victory Vegas













--- Keith Barrett <keith.barrett2@xxxxxxxxx.xx> wrote:

> Hello; 
> 
> We just signed on to the Series One Mailing list. I
> hope that I'm doing this right; here goes!
> 
> We are:  Jane and Keith Barrett. 
> 
> We live in a rural area of Ontario, Canada; about
> midway between Toronto and Ottawa.
> 
> We have some nice older non LR vehicles: a 1950 Ford
> truck, a 1959 Studebaker Lark, a VW cabriolet, some
> tractors, and some projects.
> 
> And we just acquired two Land Rovers; one is a
> roadworthy 1959 Series II.
> 
> And the other is a SERIES ONE. We just got it home
> last weekend. It's a 1953 with an early 2 Litre IOE.
> It looks quite rough, but is solid; and mostly
> complete. The frame needs some work, but is
> basically very solid. The tag on the passenger side
> of the bulkhead identifies it as serial # 36132887.
> The number on the engine is 36136049. It's a
> project, for sure. The Ontario plate on it is a
> 1970. The engine is stuck. It has a non original
> alternator, the carb is a Holley, the oil filler
> plumbing looks a little odd. And, the fuel tank is
> mounted externally in the rear tub. It has some
> dings, and tears, and both front wings are pranged.
> Lots of fun!!
> 
> We intend to tear it right down. The rear
> crossmember will need some attention.Then we'll
> check out the engine; hopefully no fatal flaws
> there! 
> 
> So, as we tear it apart, and put it back together;
> we'll be looking for advice, leads, and support.
> 
> I have some photos; if anyone's curious.> No virus
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