New Zealand Land Rover FFR

Bruce MacMillan · #1 15-05-09, 23:22

I've been asked to help kit a L/R with wireless and wonder what kit was used. I would have suspected it to be Larkspur or Clansman but it was suggested that US gear was used as well (PRC77/AM2060). Anybody know much about this?

Bruce

malcolm erik bogaert · #2 16-05-09, 12:46

In my own FFR I have fitted the RT/66-R110 which is a marconi-Pye set but made in the USA....in some quarters I believe it was called the American C-42!if required I have another complete set with mounting trays etc....best regards malcolm

things_green · #3 17-05-09, 05:48

I guess it depends what era you wish the LR to depict Bruce.....

plenty of choices with comms kit....
C42/B47 C45/B48 and all the earlier Larx kit....

I saw a LWB in the Waiouru Museum storage sheds with a PRC77 and PRC47...

here is the Museums SWB FFR at a LR 60th event last year....
C42 & C45 with all the kit....

I have a ZC1 in my 1951 80", that is quite in keeping with the era.

the clansman series is all too new for me to have any knowledge of.....
There is an article in a fairly recent NZMVCC mag with an outline of LR comms kit...I shall see if I can dig it up.

Brent.
NZ

Philliphastings · #4 18-05-09, 06:20

Thanks for the details Brent and Mal.

I have the 109' Long wheelbase version of the NZ 2A Landrover FFR. It's a bit of a basket case but I have a lot of the sigs gear for the fitout as well.

A friend in the local RSL is ex NZ Army and used to drive them. He gave me a set of NZ RSL stickers etc on Anzac day as an incentive to complete the rebuild. Very kind of him.

Nice pic Brent and a bit of encouragement.

Does anyone know where I might source a power control box box for the rear compartment ?

Cheers

Phill

things_green · #5 18-05-09, 06:45

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Originally Posted by Philliphastings

Does anyone know where I might source a power control box box for the rear compartment ?Phill

Phil Im not quite sure what you require.......
If you go the Larkspur route I have several NOS J1 Junction boxes...
just something to keep in mind.

cheers,
Brent

Bruce MacMillan · #6 18-05-09, 18:15

Nice photos!
Yes, I think the owner is going to have to commit to an era. Here's a photo of the unit. I can't tell what year it is, they all look alike.

Bruce

malcolm erik bogaert · #7 18-05-09, 20:47

there again you may want to go this way FFR of now defunct !st Batt KOSB my own local Regiment with HQ here in berwick on Tweed at the first ever purpose built Barracks in the UK( here endith the lesson) regards malcolm

Philliphastings · #8 20-05-09, 06:30

Thanks for the offer Brent. What I actually need first though is the large black voltage and current regulator box attached to the vehicle's 24V system. It has the two huge multi pin cables running into it and is attached to the inside rear of the vehicle. It is similar to, but not the same as those fitted to austin Champs and Ferret scoutcars but controls an alternator as opposed to the generator of the Champ and Ferret.

Bruce - that's a stage 1 V8 Landrover pictured and is the newer model to my series 2A 4 cylinder. It would have the later series of radios than mine.

Mal - that's a nice C13 you have mounted in the rear there. Did they not use the standard Larkspur series mounting rack and mounting table in that unit?

Cheers

Phill

malcolm erik bogaert · #9 21-05-09, 20:28

Phillip...they couldnt source one so the chippy was called in and made a "local unit modification" regards malcolm

phoenix · #10 25-05-09, 01:41

Yuy, that's a NZ stage 1. I have some infromation about them on www.remlr.com , but not nearly enough. I will get around to updating that page when I can.

The only information I have about the stage 1's was that they ran a RT-524 radio and associated accessories, as to ow and where it was fitted , well i'm yet to find out.