Finished
1969 Land Rover Series IIA 88
Marque
Land Rover
Year
1969
Duration
7 months
Hours
860 hrs
Engine
2.25 petrol
Colour
Pastel Green
The story
A farm-used Series IIA rebuilt on a galvanised chassis, keeping its original patinated body panels.
Chassis beyond repair. Original panels in good shape, so we kept the patina.
New galvanised chassis and repaired bulkhead footwells.
Engine, gearbox, axles and brakes rebuilt. Overdrive fitted.
“Grandad’s Land Rover drives better than it did in 1980, and it still looks like his.” — James, Stroud
Work done
- New galvanised chassis
- Bulkhead footwells repaired
- Engine, gearbox and axles rebuilt
- Overdrive fitted
- Original panels and canvas kept
Build timeline
Week by week, from survey to shakedown
Stage 01
Chassis beyond repair. Original panels in good shape, so we kept the patina.
Stage 02
Body off, every part bagged and labelled.
Stage 03
New galvanised chassis and repaired bulkhead footwells.
Stage 04
Only the bulkhead was painted, to match the faded original green.
Stage 05
Engine, gearbox, axles and brakes rebuilt. Overdrive fitted.
Stage 06
Reassembled with original canvas and seats repaired, not replaced.
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