An early Christmas present

[phonejim67]

Time to say hello.
As of Saturday 19 November I am now the proud owner of a 1967 series 2a 2.25 diesel lightweight. I have been looking for some time as I just really like the look of lightweights. Many years ago I managed to pull together a 110 station wagon and that was something I really enjoyed doing. So now with a bit more time on my hands I have been keeping an eye on various adds and suddenly came across one not too far from where I live just outside Newcastle in the North East of England.
It has a truck cab top which makes it a bit unusual. The body is in really good nick but the chassis and vent panel need a bit of work. However it is a runner and the truck cab did come in handy as I drove it 70 miles back home once the deal was struck. So apart from being deaf by the time I got home I wasn't too cold! My wife was following in the car and apparently I was going much faster than the speedo said I was doing. I'm guessing it's calibrated for 6.5 tyres and is fitted with 7.5's.
I guess I'll be making a lot of use of this forum as everything I did on the 110 was with the benefit of a workshop manual and so far haven't managed to track one down for a 2a lightweight.
Look forward to seeing other projects and keeping in touch.
Jim

[brinv8]

Hello Jim and welcome, always nice to hear about a vehicle being rescued, just remember to put up some photos of your new pride and joy, a single picture is worth a thousand words, and remember keep smiling.

[landymad]

Welcome Jim, look forwards to seeing some pictures of your LWT.

[phonejim67]

Thanks landymad and brinv8, I did try and add photos but couldn't figure out how to do it. I messaged the site admin for help but so far no reply. If either of you can offer any advice I would appreciate it thanks.
Jim

[AR4412]

Hi Jim,

Welcome to the forum. There are some knowledgeable people on here who should be able to offer help, advice or a shoulder to cry on when needed. I look forwards to seeing some pics when you can add them.

Below the box you type your message in there is a tag marked 'Attachments', clicking the 'Add files' box should open the 'File Upload' option on your computer where you can dig out the pic you want. Clicking on the pic and selecting it will make it appear in a box that has now opened bellow the 'Add files' box, Clicking 'Place inline' will add the pic to your post so it will be attached when you submit your message.

Something like that anyway.

Regards,

[phonejim67]

Thank you AR4412, I didn't see that bit. I was trying to use the insert imaage graphic above the post. So, fingers crossed.
These are the sellers photo's as Landy is now in the garage and I'm now doing thorough investigation.

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Needs some serious chassis work so it's going to be quite a big project. Looking forwrd to it though.
Jim

[Fossibear]

Hi Jim,

have a good success with your project!

Steve

[Loulou]

Hello,

All my compliments for this acquisition.
A clean base for a quality reconstruction.
To read your next progress on this site.

Perseverance to you.
Regards.
Looloo