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by longlegslandyman
Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: General Land Rover information
Topic: Historic
Replies: 6
Views: 1296

Re: Historic

removing a q plate used to be impossible but they did change this , you will need to prove the manufacture date think this can be the military b card which can be obtained as a download .you will need to get the vehicle verified through a military vehicle club . The imps do this i think the series l...
by longlegslandyman
Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Rear Suspension
Replies: 12
Views: 2032

Re: Rear Suspension

No knowledge of the santana ones and quality of shitpart varies so much others might have been lucky. Heres the quote from paddocks and it mentions santana springs. You will have to make your own mind up . cost or a trusted manufacturer its hard one. Rear single main leaf spring for a SWB Series Set...
by longlegslandyman
Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Problems
Topic: Rear Suspension
Replies: 12
Views: 2032

Re: Rear Suspension

Just a word of warning i bought the oem lightweight springs from paddocks and they turned out to be britpart / shitpart and went flat after a year. Jones springs may be dearer but the quality will be worlds appart and have a good reputation. Lots of parts are being labeled oem but are britpart and s...
by longlegslandyman
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Your Land Rover Projects
Topic: 1969 2A lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1126

Re: 1969 2A lights

My 2a had lights in both wings and rad panel.something to do with being used aboard. My 2a has both because i didnt know better and thought all 2a had them in the grill and as mine came with the rad panel with headlights but series 3 wings its ended up with both. rivet counters cringe in terror lol
by longlegslandyman
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: Your Land Rover Projects
Topic: 1969 2A lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1126

Re: 1969 2A lights

According to the half ton landrover book the move to headlights in the wings of 2a,s happened late 1970 before the switch to series 3 production in 1971
by longlegslandyman
Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Complete Vehicles, for sale or wanted.
Topic: Series 2a Lightweight for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 4195

Re: Series 2a Lightweight for sale

You can check out the power steering conversion here. https://www.steveparkers.com/conversion ... nd-rovers/
by longlegslandyman
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Help with heater motor
Replies: 11
Views: 1905

Re: Help with heater motor

Hi yes wiring is correct black is negative the two yellows are the speeds slow and fast. The yellow that is soldered to the other on one end of resistor gives you fast speed. The other yellow gives you slow speed as it goes through the resistor before feeding the motor. The spring is for the side ve...
by longlegslandyman
Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: Complete Vehicles, for sale or wanted.
Topic: Another potential bitsa
Replies: 1
Views: 636

Re: Another potential bitsa

How about a club purchase between us we should have all the bits to build one . Ill put in a pair of proper military headlights and mounting bowls none of that civilian style they end up with can also put in a 2a grill . Think we should make it a 2a as there worth more. Who else wants to chip in wit...
by longlegslandyman
Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: General Land Rover information
Topic: Replacement hood
Replies: 7
Views: 1545

Re: Replacement hood

Best of luck i have lost faith in undercover covers.
I placed my order 11 weeks ago confirmed by email just like you need to, i chose olive .
Chased them up over a week ago said they would find out and reply. But nothing heard.
Useless company.
Going to go else where now .