Aust Army Landrover 10 seater wagon

[oztankboy]

H there!
Well this is my latest toy. It's a Landrover Ser IIa 10 seater station wagon. One of only 25 aquired for the brass to go bush in. It was the only wagons they aquired before the "perrenti" type of Landrovers came into service. This type differed from the rest of the Ser IIa fleet where it is a militerised civilan model and had its head lights in the guards which also lacked the side cut outs that were a trade mark of the Australian Landrovers. It is believed that it was used in Darwin for one of the brass up there.
Date delivered:- 5 - 71
Disposed:- 04 - 09 - 89
ARN 177 017
Ch No. :- 26210867G
Eng No. :- 24138536A
Milage :- 85123 miles

Will make a good addition to my other Landrovers:-
1958 SWB "gun buggy"
1960 LWB FFW
1970 LWB FFW

Phil...

[oztankboy]

Front view...

[oztankboy]

...and ID plate.

Phil...

[ron]

Hi Phil,
Well done mate it looks good is this the one that you looked at last weekend befor you called in here? thats a nice find, we will be up your way tomorrow looking for property, and will give you a call if thats ok?
Regards,
Ron,

[JackM]

Phil,

These vehicles were used at a number of schools around the country, mainly on the east coast, for bulk student moves to the field, ie TEWTS etc. Canungra Transport Unit had a number, for example.

The one you recovered, looks in very good shape for an unrestored 35 year old company car.

I'm in the process of doing one up - see pic. It'll probably end up being a CTU badged vehicle.

Jack

[Ian Pullen]

I have seen a picture or two of these rovers somewhere in our archives. I'll look to see if I can find any.
Also for those who may be unaware. I believe that the politically (in)correct term for a TEWT (tactical exercise without troops) is now a PENIS (Practical Exercise not Including Soldiers)

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Ian Pullen
I believe that the politically (in)correct term for a TEWT (tactical exercise without troops) is now a PENIS (Practical Exercise not Including Soldiers)

LMAO!

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Methinks I just pissed m'self....

[Dinty]

G'day All, Phill now we all know that you won't have the time to be mucking about with that so I'll do you favour and take it off your hands and give it a good home down South , seriously though damn good find, shame that I didn't know about it though, it would look good with all mine, looking forward to seeing some more pix of it cheers mate Dennis
A link to my stuff if anyone is interested, http://www.remlr.com/dmshed.html the website is a bit out of step with my restorations, as most of them are now completed.

[oztankboy]

Hi there Ian!
If you do track down those photos i'd realy appreaciate a scan off of them.

I always tend to go for the different or rarer types of vehicles. Hence the 2 FFW's and the gun buggy.

and "Dinty" I could never palm off a Landyrover off to any one... not even my worst enemy! I do have a conscience that I have to live with.

JackM I would be keen to trade photos and info with you mate if you like?

Any photos and or info greatly appreciated. PM me for my email addy...

Now here is a inside shot... needs a good tub and some TLC.

Phil...

[oztankboy]

... and here is a shot of the dash area. Still very Ser II Landy in layout with the usual military fitting but the map light possi is in a spot that I have only seen in these wagons. (see next to the left vent control)

Phil...

[Dinty]

G'day All, I'm confused, if you kinda sorta don't like them and you wouldn't give it to your worst enemy why did you buy it and the others that you have, maybe I dont understand your humour cheers Dennis :dh:

[oztankboy]

ohhh i'm just a sucker for punnishment! and if your played with em for as long as i have you know just what a curse they can be... Had 1 as my 1st car/4x4 back in 78. and own all sorts now even the big 30cwt forward controls. Still guess there is something about em... they aint Japanese and full of platic and promis!

Phil...

[Dinty]

G'day Phill, for a minute there I was planning a breakout from your place LOL , yes I understand that all motor vehicles have their moments, I bought my first land Rover back in 1969 and haven't been without one since, so you could say I have the madness, sad thing(for me that is) is though I didn't really get into the ex-mil scene until 1998. I have always seen Blitz's and AEC Matadors as they were used by local sawmilling companies and never knew anyone restored them, I was always too busy shooting or working on my 5" live steam loco anyway it's good to know that it's only your sense of humour cheers Dennis

[oztankboy]

Hmmm yerrr my sence of humour... but it does help to be a bit crazy as well.

Well my 1st Landy was a civy 1972 Ser IIa SWB followed by a 1975 CJ6, the 1st CJ10 ever sold (still have), FC170 ex-RAAF (project that never happened), (the following I still have) 1973 SerIIB FC, 196? SerIIB FC, 1960 SerII LWB FFW, 1970 SerIIA LWB FFW (also did time as a unit ambo for 2FER RAE), 2003 TJ Wrangler, 1958 SerII SWB gun buggy (also did time as a SWB Ambo), 1971 SerIIA 10 seater station wagon.

These are just my "normal" vehicles. I wont go into my more military types for now.

Phil...

[phoenix]

Originally posted by Dinty
the website is a bit out of step with my restorations, as most of them are now completed.

Erm, yeah, I must fix that

Good purchase Phil, looks like that one will keep you busy for a while

[oztankboy]

Here is a Army PR shot showing a ser IIA SWB, 10 seater station wagon and a ser IIA ambo. One interesting feature of this shot is that the ambo does not have the brush guard fitted to it. Certainly a good shot showing 3 examples of Landrovers in Aust Army service.

Phil...

[phoenix]

I've seen a few photos of early ambulances not having the brush guard fitted early on. A good photo though, pity I can't see the ARN on the ambulance.

[oztankboy]

Well I can only see the last 3 numbers which is ***-952. Also remember this post circ 1971 or latter which is quite some time after the EMEI's comming out for doing the brush bar mod on all Landrovers not fitted with them.

Both my ser II's have had the brush bar mod 1 SWB and 1 LWB.

Phil...

[phoenix]

Not mine then, mine is 108-098

My S2 (1961) ambulance has the bar as well, but it's obviously a later fitting. That said i'll be leaving it fitted. Also the technical drawings that I have a copy of for the S2 ambulances shows the bar fitted. I wonder if it was just a matter of fitting the bars later because of a shortage of them?

[JackM]

Phil,

I should have mentioned before, that I have a copy of the Station Wagon RPS. Although I need it for my restoration, I would be happy to scan/email you any diagrams you might need, if you restore this vehicle.

Having just scrolled through your pictures once again, I am amazed at the completeness of your buy. Mine was and still is, missing a significant number of the smaller parts, which I will have to fabricate. Not too difficult, just a time consuming process.



Jack

[oztankboy]

Hi there Jack!

Well thanks for your offer... I will probly take you up on it as soon as I have worked out what info I need. I am waitiong for it to be delivered. Due anytime now.

I have just got a ser 3 wagon via E-pay. even though there are difference it will be a great source of bits and pieces.

If there is anything I can help you out with your restoration just let me know.

I have seen photos of 1 restored down in Victoria but it has had some changes done to it. e.g. ser 3 door hinges etc. But all in all it does look like a nice vehicle. Interesting how your's has the cut guards, I have seen that on at least 1 other GS late series 2A rover that my unit had in Townsville around 81~82.

Phil...

[JackM]

Hiya Phil,

You might have seen this pic - they are RAAF ADG - but nonetheless it shows what appears to be a late S2A with cut guards.

My guards were knackered, so I found more and converted them to the straight guard.


Jack