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further interest in the maintenance, usage and restoration of Series One Land Rovers.
produce information through research and technical help, and to assist In the location of spares and expertise.
arrange meetings for members on an occasional basis.
issue up to 6 Newsletters a year.
promote a limited display of different models at motoring festivals, etc.
President
Stephen Wllks
Chairman and Editor
Andrew Stevens, The Vicarage, Chewton Mendip, Nr Bath, Somerset, BA3 4LL.
Tel: Mendip (0761) 241333
Vice Chairman
Derrey Ferdinando, 3 Eastbrook Terrace, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7LJ.
Tel: Taunton (0823) 271419.
Secretary
David Bowyer, East Foldhay, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon, EX17 SDH.
Tel: Bow (0363) 82666 (Office hours please).
Treasurer
David Came, 59 Windermere Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS12 5PP
Tel: (0272) 315501.
Membership Secretary
John Gopsill, "Owl Cottage", Comer Lane, Motcombe, Shaftsbury, Dorset, SP7 9HS.
Tel: Shaftsbury (0747) 51551.
Club Shop
Graham Powney, 15 Woodcroft Road, St. Annes, Bristol BS4 40W.
Tel: (0272) 779841.
Technical Officer (80")
John Smith, 'Penbryn", Oak Farm Lane, Ash-cum-Ridley, Fairseat, Sevenoaks,
Kent, TN15 7JU. Tel: Fairseat (0732) 822236.
Technical Officer (86/88/107/109")
Peter Hughes, 332 Priory Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands.
Tel: 021 430 4712.
Technical Officer (Station Wagons)
John Taylor, 7 Laws Lane, Finedon, Wellingborough, Northants, NN9 5LU.
Tel: (0933) 681511.
Registrations Officer
Michael Bum, 42 Femway, Kingswood, Garston, North Watford, Herts, WD2 6HG.
Show Officer
Andrew Cross, 64 Elmdale Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3JE.
Tel: Bristol (0272) 669327.
Area Representatives
Alan Rogerson, 9 Marsh Lea Grove, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire,
WF9 4JU. Tel: Pontefract (0977) 610386.
Andrew Cameron, Badger's Hollow, Felons Oak, Rodhuish, Minehead,
Somerset, TA24 60S. Tel: Washford (0984) 40592.
Graham Roe, Heatherdale, Chatbum Park Avenue, Brierfield, Nelson,
Lancashire, BB9 5QB. Tel: Nelson (0282) 694085.
John Robinson, 112 Hillylaid Road, Little Thornton, Cleveleys, LancS., FY5 4ED.
Tel: Cleveleys (0253) 826016.
Gavin Howell, 125 Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 I NL.
Tel: (0425) 474315.
Jamie Fairchild, 4 Golden Lane, Kingswood, Wotton-Under-Edge,
Gloucestershire, GL12 8RR. Tel: Dursley (0453) 844960.
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members please enclose a SAE, it they require a written reply.
AS COMMIrTEE MEMBERS TEND TO RECEIVE AlbUANTITY OF 'PHONE CALLS, WE WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL IF CLUB MEMBERS
WOULD MAKE THEIR CALLS TO US BEFORE 9.30pr IF POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.
The Land Rover Series One Club and its officials acept no responsibility for the accuracy and authenticity of the details given within the 'For Sale' and
Wanted' advertisements nor does the Club guarantee that any particulat advertisement will be placed In any particular Newsletter.
This Newsletter IsCOPYRIGHT of the Land Rover Seres One Club, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without por permission. We gratefully
acknowledge permission of Land Rover Ltd., to reproduce material for which they hold copyright.
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October 1991
Dear Members,
Well, I'm delighted to announce that the Draw for the 1950 80" has been most successful and was won
by a classic car enhusiast Gordon Nash (see photograph elsewhere) - indeed - a Rover enthusiast! A
report from Andrew Cameron follows.
1991 GRAND DRAW
Ai promoter of the above event I am pleased to report that the draw raised enough money to clear the loan,
and will also enable us to send some spares to Kagando - to maintain the One Ten we sent out there last
year.
I would like to thank Club members who helped in all sorts of ways in the preparation of the prize
Land Rover, with extra prizes and many other aspects of the exercise. The list below is in no particular
order, Andrew Cross, Andrew Stevens, David Bowyer, David Came, Derrey Ferdinando, Phillip and
Richard Rigdon. Most of the work was done in span/holiday time when they could have been involved
with activities to their own benefit.
Finally, thank you to all members who both bought and sold tickets. We're sorry only one person
could win the first prize. listed below are details of winners and prizes.
1. 1950 80" LAND ROVER
Gordon Nash
2. High Lift lack
H Patton
3. Electric Kettle
Mike Knevitt
4. Radio
I M Branson
5. Calculator
F R Foster
6. Sherry
J Chilcott
7. Sherry
Niall Mackie
8. Sherry
M Knevitt
9. Garden Set
J E Crayshaw
10. Car Cleaning Kit
D Britten
11. Car Cleaning Kit
JALaw
Once again, my thanks to everyone who has helped to make it such a success.
Andrew Cameron
(And our thanksto Andrew for all his work as well - especially in sourcing andpreparingthe 80". Ed.)
ONE TEN FOR AFRICA While on the subject, and continuing our policy of being able to support the
vehicle we have sent out to Uganda, we have had a most generous gift of a WARWICK POWER
WASHER from the manufacturers - and we feel the best way of using this, and giving them he best
publicity possible, would be to take it to all the shows in 1992, and sell raffle tickets ONLY AT THESE
SHOWS. In this way we won't be pressurising Club members, and we will be gi ing classic car and off
road enthusiasts a chance to win a most useful tool.
GORDON BASHFORD
Many of you will have been sad to read recently of the death of Gordon Bashford. As design engineer for
Rover he played a major part in the chassis design of the Land Rover and in that of the Range Rover - and it
is remarkable to think that there has been so little change necessary to the original concept and design over
so many years. I understand he was also much involved with the mid-engined Rover sports car, and I
remember looking at it with a motor journalist and hearing him describe how good it was compared to the
&-type. One wonders whether there will ever be such long-lasting and innovative design again. His
inspiration will be sadly missed.
MALVERN MOTORING EVENT 6th October
Yet again a good turnout for this popular outdoor show, where it was good to see the Land Rover Series
Two Club in attendance as well. The following vehicles were present on the Club stand. Andrew Cross'
Rolls B40 81", Pat Caine's 1949 80", David Ferguson's 1949 80", Colin Pughs 1949 80" rolling chassis, my
own 1949 80", Sue Combridge's very original 1952 80", Ron Stamford's Military 86" and Pat Caine's V8
86". A very strong full grill 80" turnout (62%). Next year it would be good to see some 107/109" vehicles.
Peter Hughes
8r REAR SPRINGS (NARROW)
There have been some reports of rapid flattening of 80" rear springs. It is importait when the springs are
changed that the condition of the rear shock absorbers is checked. The correct original shock absorbers are
very stiff. Some of the cheaper pattern type available today are quite soft when compared to the genuine
ones, which could lead to a shorter spring life. John Smith (see inside front cover) has some original shock
Peter Hughes
absorbers available I believe.
SPARES MOAN
Yet again only a few people were interested in the alloy castings for the Capstan Wimch guide bar. They are
not available elsewhere and are of top q :y. They are being offered at cost! (originalprice was £60
each. Contact Phil Gannon. Milstones, .,ow Grove, Washlord, Somerset. (0984) 40892 for full detaor)
Why then the lack of interest? Some people comment that prices are expensive for some parts relating to
Series Ones. However, if you cross relate them to 2A or Series 3 prices they are usually comparable if not
cheaper. The days of the pletiftbl and cheap early Land Rover parts have gone, I'm afraid.
TOWING CARAVANS WITH LAND ROVERS
Those of you who are members of the Caravan Club will have read about possible problems faced by Land
Rover owners. The handbooks of some modern caravans state that they are designed for towing by "carderived vehicles".
Phil Newland of the Southern Rover Owners Club has been following this up with caravan manufacturers
and found that they did not recommend their caravans with a Land Rover (Swift). This is because (he
quotes) the Land Rover is a chassis based commercial vehicle, and that this type of vehicle can transmit
shock loadings through to the chassis of the caravan in a much more intense manner than a passenger car.
This could induce chassis filure if used severely. This applies to aluminium and galvanised chassis.
(Swifts we on aluminium chassis). An exchange of letters with them ended with their final reply summary
"we are unable to recommend towing with this type of vehicle and stress the consequences if used severely.
After the National Rally Phil received another letter from them which said in part. "I'he moden 4x4
vehicle, essentially of a private car nature, but with of road capability and constructed in such a way that
any suspension induced shocks are adequately controlled and absorbed by the structure of the vehicle, is a
perfectly acceptable and capable towing vehicle, suitable in all respects for towing Swift caravans. With
regard to the vehicles ability to travel off road, caution must be exercised in this regard when towing as the
ground clearance of the towing vehicle considerably exceeds that of the towed caravan. Towing by a rigid
chassis commercial vehicle should be avoided other than in the case of towing by a recovery vehicle where
the distance travelled would be restricted."
Phil's advice, given in the Caravan Club magazine, was to write to the makers of any caravan you propose
buying, and obtain their approval for your combination if you tow with anything other than a standard car.
It seems that the modern coil-sprung Land Rover products we OK, but no specific answer was given.
(Write to the makers of the caravan - not all dealers will have read the small print in the handbooks, and
some may not be bothered even if they have, and may blithely say anything can tow the caravans they sell.
There is, however, a new towing plate on the market, with a built-in shock absorber - at least rm sure I've
read about it, and how much smoother towing is with it. However, I cant find details anywhere. Surely
someone of you will have all the information Send it to me and rll put in in the next Newsletter which will
be coming out before Christmas. Yes, reallyl!
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THE 15 CWT BROCKHOUSE TRAILER
From the beginning the Land Rover was seen as a versatile farmers vehicle, and this obviously included
towing trailers. The Rover Co. was not slow to realise this, and quickly marketed their own tbafler. The
trailer was manufactured by JBrockbousc &Co Ltd of West Bromwich, but marketed by Rover as one of a
range of accessories. It was advertised as being "for the farmer, the market gardener and for general use."
There is not a lot of information available, but by browsing through parts catalogues, handbooks and sales
leaflets I have come up with the following details. If you can add more, then we would be glad to hear
from you.
The first reference to the Brockhouse trailer is in a November 1949 price list, when it was available for £75,
aprice which was to rise to£90 by August 1952. This is expensive when it is compared to arou d£55 for
a Land Rover at the time.
The trailer body is all steel with 18 gauge sides and a 16 gauge floor. The steel obviously tends to rust especially along the bottom outside edges where a fold of the panel forms a natural water trap. this may
account for the relatively low survival rate. The body size: 6ft x 3fl 2in x lft 6in sides, and the rest of the
construction consists of a l1" square tube axle, 8" brakes and Land Rover rims shod with 600 x 16 tyres
(so no extra spare needed to be carried) al being finished in "green to match the Land Rover" although the
advertising does not mention whether this would have been light green or bronze green - most likely the
latter. A feature of the trailer sides are the diagonal pressings, and the cross pressing in both the front panel
and the detachable tailgate. The trailer was attached to the Land Rover by a swan neck design 2 inch ball
coupling. (This will fit a modern 50mm towball - but loosely. But not the other way aroutd. The 2 inch
towball is completely spherical,whereas the 50mm towball has aflat on the top.)
All the trailers were given serial numbers starting with BT8 (Brockhouse Trailers model no. 8?), followed
by a four or five figure number. Minor changes were made to the brake shoes and back plates at BTS.9301,
and many more changes came in at BT8.12325. I will therefore refer to trailers up to BT8.12324 as
"Early", and the subsequent ones as "Late".
To identify early or late Brmckhouse Trailers:
Up to BT8.12324
BTS.12325 onwards
Early tow hitch (see above)
Hexagon headed screw in hub grease cap
Grease nipples in end of spring eye pins
Late tow hitch (see above)
Push in round hub grease cup
No nipples in spring pins (though some may have
grease nipples in spring eye itself)
Triangular reflective trailer plate
Plain shackle plates
'""'reflective Trailer plate
Shaped cast spring shackle plates
"Y'type stop/tail lamps - up to 1954.
Round stop/tail lamps - most also fitted with
various other lights 1955-8
round reflectors
Small round reflectors 1955 on
It is very difficult to put dates to any of these changes, but as late as July 1956 only the early type of trailer
was referred to. Some parts catalogues even list slight lighting variations of the early model right up to
1958. By the days of the early Series 2 Land Rover only the late trailer is listed.
Some of the trailers I have seen have been fitted with tubular grab handles either side of the tow hitch, but
most of these were ex Home Office and some are also fitted with hoodsticks and a tilt. There was certainly
a version used by Civil Defence to catry cables and equipment for laying temporary telephone lines in
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emergencies. I have also seen one with an eye type coupling instead of the 2 inch ball type, and several
with a pair of safety chains attached to a metal block under the tow hitch in place of the usual cast rest.
Those may well have attached to the outer holes of the Land Rover tractor plate to pervent the trailer jackknifing.
The following Brockhouse Trailers am currently on the Club Vehicle Register.
BT4268
J Smith
Bronze Green Early
BT3.7699
G Howell
Bronze Green
BT8.8299
A Martin
BT8.12278
ACross
Bronze Green
BT8.12362
G Dines
Late
BT8.12416
ARogerson
Green
BTS.12424
JGops1
Green
BT8.12439
RFloyd
Green
BT8.12517'
D Leather
Sky Blue
BTt.13822
AlHowanh
Green
BT8.13841
MSpurr
BT3.14261
JTaylor
Yellow
BT8.14479
a Powney
Green
BT8.16062
T Hutchings
Green
Does this indicate that at least 16,000 trailers were produced? There are also a number of Brockhouse
Trailers existing which have lost their original brass plate showing the serial number.
If there are any additions or amendments to the above list, then please let us know so that we can update the
register. Advise us of the serial number, or whether the trailer is early or late if the number is missing.
TRACK ROD ENDS
At the National ly a member came to the Club stand complaining of a clunk at the front when cornering.
After investigation of the "U"bolts, spring hangers and shackle bolts, suspicion fell on the track rod ends.
After disconnection from the hub we found that
the pinch bolts were not gripping the track rod
ends, allowing them still to turn. On removal
the track rods ends to the drag link were found
to have a reduced shank, this making it
impossible to tighten the pinch bolt inthe
clamp. This is extremely dangerous , because
if there is any wear or free play the thread will
strip in the tube, and consequently there will be
no steering. These track rod ends had been
fitted by a garage a few weeks previously.
When replacing trck rod ends please ensure
wXzoa.
that the plain unthreaded section is the same
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diameter as the outside of the threaded portion.
SILICON BRAKE FLUID
I am interested to hear from anyone who has experienced problems with their braking system after using
silicon fluid. I know of two instances of difficulties with master cylinders and wish to know if there are
any more. (Ed. Silicon brake fluid isoften recommendedfor classic cars because not being hygroscopic it
can't absorb water, and therefore won't deteriorate as normal brake fluid does, and when spilt it doesn't
damage the paintwork. And yes, Ihave hadproblemswith my 80" mastercylinder - which was overhauled
with new rubberseals, and the rest of the system was new - when I iUed it with siliconfluid. What happens
isthat the system tends to pressurise with use, and eventually the vehicle comes to a standstill However,
slackening off the adjusting rod by a greater amount than the handbook suggests seem to have cured the
problem. IWe not been able to work out whether siliconfluid has any bearing on this problem, so heitate
to blame it. The brakescontinue to work effectively).
Both above items from Peter Hughes
PRIZE
DRAW
PRESENTATION
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GORDON NASH being presented with the key of the prize 80" - quite a transformation
from its original state (the photograph on the cover of Newsletter 57 had been touched up
to make it look better!!
BELOW:
The 86" - yes, look at the door and the length of the rear body - MINERVA. Built under
licence in Belgium, this photograph proves that there were two models of Minerva, the 80'
and the 86". This one was built in 1954, with 2 litre Land Rover petrol engine, all steel
body (like all Minervas, Land Rover 86" instrument panel, instruments and bulkhead and 3
front seats (80" 1953 model seatbacks). Probably it is for sale! H Houben, Kerkrade,
The Netherlands photographed it behind a garage in Belgium.
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SERIES ONES IN DENMARK
The first Land Rover
imported into Denmark
in 1949/50.
It has covered some
800,000 kmsl!! with
only one engine rebuild.
The owner was a local
farmer on Bornholm,
and it was used for a
while to tow gangmowers - as a result
it wore out three
third gear cogs!
1930 80" with coachbuilt rear body...
It was built as a Hose
Tender....see text for
full story.
FOR SALE
We publish addresses unless asked not to-- both to caterfor members abroad, and to allow you to phone
DirectoryEnquiriesshould the number be misquoted or out of order They're a pain to type in but it is to
help you make the sale orpurchaseyou want.
1955 107" with truck cab complete, (EEP 932), VS but chassis rusty. 1997cc petrol. Offer on all parts or -all
complete £300 ono. Ivor Res, (0432)271014 Hereford. after 5pm please.
1955 86" hardtop petrol, with new front springs, 5 new tyres, newish exhaust, new battery, new bearings &
seals infrom hubs, chassis and bulkhead repaired as needed, yeam MOT. Inneed of cosmetic work. +
1957 bits and pieces £1,000 for the lot. R J Cross, Cross Tree Fan Cottage, Lis Rd., Eastry, Kent.
(0304)621552
Spares for 107". Truck cab £40. Wings £20 each. Doors £20 each. Seats £20 set. Bonnet. wheels, rear body
and other spares. Russell Gannan, 107 Depot Rd., Horsham, Sussex. (0403) 68871
80"chassis, good condition £150. Forward Control 2A chassis with sub chassis (with logbook) £130. 80"
Bulkhead, needs some repair (without sidelights) £75. Pair 80" wings, rivited type - reasonable £25
each. Land Rover Hydraulic Wmch - offers. 80" windscreen £25. T I Springhall, Victoria House, Barn
Street, St Marys Hoo, Rochester, Kent.
1957 88", total ground up restoration with hardtop. Over £2,000 spent on new parts lone. Original recon 2L
diesel, fitted with 5 bearing petrol, Weber Carb, FWL A bargain at £2,500. New project started. D
Cullingworth, 123 Stanks Drive, Whinmoor, Leeds. (0532) 644128
1953 80". MOT to March '92. Trck cab with rolleage. Overhauled brakes, recent exhaust, Series I axles,
steering, springs, cross member. £1,095. ALSO 80" and 86" doors, bonnets, tailgates (£35 each) and
other bits. I need some good 600x16's. Chris Barnes, Well Cottage, Sedrup, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP17
SQN (0296) 748285
1953 80" part stripped. Very good body and paint. Good tilt, new rear axle and bearings. Original 1600ce
engine and gearbox. Bulkhead repaired. Good tyres, two new remoulds. Ideal for rebuild. Shame to
break £450 ono. 86" gearbox £75 ono. 86/88" hardtop £150 ono OR EXCHANGE for good 86" cab.
Pair of MAP freewheel hubs (spanner type), good working condition £20. Andrew Crisp, Haldon
View, Kennford, Exeter. (0392) 832775 (evenings, weekends.)
Spare parts for early Land Rovers...service for Series One owners in South and West Wales. Replcement
kit for 86/88" brake master cylinder £45 inc VAT & Car. Contact sets Pt No 260073 (80") £3 +
VAT. Pt No 269987 - (1955 on 2 litre) 60p + VAT. postage inc. Most common user items - plugs,
gaskets, shock absorbers, springs etc in stock at reasonable prices. Postal service at cost. Parts also
available for all other Land Rover models inc. 901110. Peter Claughton, Blaenpant Morfil, Rosebush,
Clyndarwen, Dyfed SA66 7RE. Tel: Maanclochog (0437) 532578
1954 86" with hardtop and overdrive. Very good chassis and bulkhead. 4 owners from new. (GPR 893)
Taxed, long MOT. £1,500 ono.P JBland, 9 High Firs Gardens, Romsey, Hants. (0794) 522146
1954 107" with truck cab and rear tilt. 2 litre petrol V5 DVLC. Chassis and bulkhead in sound condition.
Stored for over 20 years. £600 ono. Brian Rosier, Nr Exeter. (0404) 822474
COMPLETE SET CLUB NEWSLETTERS professionally bound in three volumes: 11-25, 26-40, 41-55.
Also 56 to date loose, best offer over £20 secures. proceeds to Club One Ten Appeal. Also one Lucas
"D" Lamp, boxed £10 plosu postage. John Hutchings, Hollybank, Common Lane, Kings langley,
Herts WD4 8BL. (0923) 262997
Truck cab for 86/881107/109" Series One. £50. Agricultural towbar for all Series 1.£10. Delivery can be
arranged. John Pearson, 8 Kylerhea, Isle of Skye, Inverness. 059 982 250
Series 11 with hardtop, straight body, 2.2 diesel, non-runner. Project. £400 ono. 021-778-19461956 107"
with truck cab. Engine non-runner. No VS. Body and chassis sound. Paul Randall, Walnut Cottage,
Workhouse Hill, Boxted, Nr Colchester. (0206) 272333
1955 86" 2 litre potrol. Full tilt. MOT May '92. Good order throughout, new tyres, springs and many more
parts. Used regularly and has never let me down. Cery reluctant sale. Steve Jarman, 2 Stanley
Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds, maidstone, Kent. (0622) 861597
1955 86" (VHW32) V5 form. Poor chassis. Complete but no bulkhead, no engine, hoops or tilt. Good rear
body. £280. Gearbox from 107" believed good, with rea FF0 £75. R D Cummings. (0600) 860528
Gwent
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Chassis for 1951 80" (361027220) with V5 form (NNX 744) recently totally overhauled and repainted Land
Rover Green. New spring hanger bushes and ready for rebuild. Plus two new front springs and also
front wings, bonnet, grill panel with original lights, rear body and many other bits. £300. Michael
Newton, 8 Carys Close, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff. (0222) 594721
Rover 60 alloy head with push rods, rockers, SU Carb and air intake. Selling on behalf of Club spares. £60
ono Mick Bum (0844) 208468 Aylesbury.
Unused 1948-58 Workshop manual. Latest edition. £17. Ben Hallam, Cold Harbour Farm, New Mills,
Stockport, Cheshire SKI2 4QJ. (0663) 746155 evenings
Numerous parts (both mechanical and bodywork) for Series 1 1950-52 OR MINERVA. Too much to list
here, but, for example, NEW front valance for Minerva. Preferably sold in one lot, but ready to talk to
enthusiast. Supidly low-priced for whole lot, but I need the space. Alain van Brussel 02/322 27 52
(Belgium)
Series 1 bonets 86" - late type doors needs new glass, gearbox for spares/repair, pedal set. Series I/III
petrol engine needs pushrods and conrods, head in VGC. Bottom tailgate, bonnet painted and
soundproofed, Clutch (petrol) flywheel and housing. Other parts available. Need space so all cheap.
Tony Trigg, 17 Larkfields, Northflcet, Kent. 071-492 7266 (work) (0474) 359233 (home)
1950 80" (ACC 696) MOT to '92, rebw'
-w seats and tyres, very straight, no filler or rust. 80,000 from
new. Full histcry. Re...ctant sale aits. i2 years. £3,250 (0278) 663885
80" hardtop, side windows, rear flap £150 ono. 109" Series I Brake master cylinder - bought in '89 £20 ono.
Srn LHD steering box £25. 3 x Range Rover Dills £100. 80" Petrol tank (plain sided) £10. 80"
aluminium steering box, no cracking - offers. 80" rear axle with long nose diff. (06104763)
MODEL 80" LAND ROVER Dinky/Matchbox DY-9B Automobile Association 1949 model KW 580
(See Tony Hutchings book for picture of the real thing!) £6.95. A J THORPE MODELS - 1/100
scale, SILVER RESIN 80" with tilt £2.95. PHOTOCOPIES of the LAND ROVER MOBILE
WELDING PLANT (dated Jan 1950) 14 pictures on two folded sheets £4.95. ALSO THE LAND
ROVER: THE "GO ANYWHERE" VEHICLE (dated Feb 1950) 8 pictures plus engine and chassis
pictures on two folded sheets £4.50. (These are the brochures are the earliest I have so farfound)
Please add £0.50p for post and packing to: OFF-ROAD MODELS, J R PARKER, 6 CHERRY
ROAD, CHIPPING SODBURY, BRISTOLBS17 6JH. (0454) 321502
LAND ROVER CARE -starting with your canvas. If badly faded - MESOWAX KHAKI per 2.5L can
posted £14.95. If still good, then MESOWAX CLEAR per 2.5L can STILL £!2.95 while stocks last.
(Collect if local and collect £3 refund) COMFORT IN YOUR CAB all prices include postage.
DIY replacement rubber door seals to reduce water penetration, noise, rattle and drought for 80" - 2
door set of 10 pieces ready cut £27.50. Bottom screen strip h.d. mod £15.95 Tailgate set £5.25. 86"
on 2 door strip set with free starter tube of Bostik waterproof adhesive £27.50. 80" & 86" mod h.d.
windscreen botton strip £14.50. Dash vents £9.95. the pair ready cut. BIG END SHELLS 48/54
genuine Rover 237925 series std to .040 - per set 4 pairs £14.95 posted. VEHICLE SALE, subject to
being unsold... Very original Series 1 88" with V5 £795. Running 86" average throughout, very
good engine & front axle VS £595. 107" runner with tilt frame, average £295. LATE 2L CRANK
with rods & pistons assembled, low mileage £175. TY1RES Two 600x16 Bar treads £30 Split rim
trailer wheel & tyre vgc £20. WINDOW CARE replacement perspex: 80" top door 14x14" sliders
£27.50 pair, 14x18" base fixed £29.75 pair. (take both pairs and window channel sent FREE)
Window channel 2 door set separately £3.90. Rear cab windows 16xl13/ £27.50 pair. CARBONFLO
- enables use of unleaded fuel. £69.95 set. New arrival - for leaking canvas seams - Seamsealant
£1.99 tube. Emergency use or before you apply Mesowax - before the rains comel Final item:
TRAILER 4 wheel flat vehicle transporter £195. New members welcome to enquire -Just 'phone or
write SAE with your needs for spares for elderly active Land Rovers -or to make them so! L Stafford
Dovey, 173/4 Acre Rd., Carlton, Nr Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 91F (0223) 290468.
1950 80" Last of the permanent 4x4's. Totally rebuilt including complete engine overhaul, new axles, all
rust cut out. Immaculate - well, almost. Stereo fitted. Featured in Classic &Sportscar May 1989.
Vehicle in central London. Julian Moseley 071-734 2391 or 071-249 1742
1953 80" (BEU 733) 2 litre with tilt. One owner, 50,000 miles. Garaged since new. Valued by Christies at
up to £1,500. Offers to Major Douglas Noel, 25 Broomhouse Rd., London. 071-736 5492 (vehicle
kept near Crickhowell)
1955 107". Well worth restoring. Lacks Bulkhead and truck cab. £350. Andrew Cameron (see inside cover)
BENSON and HEDGES SERIES ONES
59/9
Above: Alan Young's
86" on its way to being
awarded 2nd prize at
the Concours in Glasgow.
Below:
Mark Price's 86" in the
line-up for the Benson
& Hedges Classic Fun
Run last June.
LONG WHEEL BASE ODDITY!
107" originally used by Post Office
Engineers Research Station in London.
The rear body, door and cab are
higher than usual, and there seems
to be another side door to the rear
of the passenger door. The driver's
side windscreen looks as though it
opens as well.
If anyone is interested please ring
Pete Davey, (0278) 785705 (Somerset)
Further photographs and/or
information would be useful for
publication.
59/10
WAR OF THE ROSES
The Series One Club
Team:
left to right -
Carl Spindler's 80"
John Wheeler's 86"
John Carroll's 88"1
Right: The flag is a
useful aid to recovery
in very deep bogs!
A View from the muddy end
of the winch rope.
A fine example of runny, peaty
clag.
59/I1
1950 80". Chassis up rebuild. Loads of money spent. New springs, harness, canvas etc. £2,100 ono. PEx
V8 Mk I or truck cab 86/88" with MOT. Mark Lee, 79 Saxon Rise, Irehester, Wellingborough.
(0933)311579
1979 109" 6 cylinder Land Rover, full hardtop, no MOT £550. Pair 1952 axles. 1960 gearbox (no
belihousing) £40 ono. 1955 gearbox complete £60. Pait 1960 LWB axles complete. New 86" kh-aki
canvas. Several used 600x16 wheels/tyres. Two 80" windscreen frames, i early, i late. 212A bulkhead
£35. Roughish tnzckcab £25. Tailgate flap £15 and steering box £35. Jamie Fairchild (0453) 844960
(Dursley, Glos)
161 Gearbox £50 ono. Water pump, new but needs impeller £15. Pulley £2. Radiator £10. Cowl £2. Filler
ca[, now £2.50. Top rocker cover £3. Side rocker cover £2. Round heater £20. Hand throttle £5. Pair
wide springs 80" front good £30. Pair wide springs 80" front not so good £10. Clutch cover Series I/Il
£10. COutch cover Series II£I0. 2 part worn tyres 600x16 £5 each. Intermediate exhaust pipe Series
II diesel £2. Control Box RB340 diesel new £10. Control box RB106 petrol £5. Dynamo C40 £5.
Peter Davis. (0752) 880444 after 4th November. (south Devon)
Conversion kit for BMC 2.2 diesel to Series I inc. mountings, oil filter extension and adaptor plate £50.
ALSO adaptor plate for BMC 2.2 diesel to 2A 4 cyl gearbox £30. Conversion kit for Perkins 4.203
diesel to 2A 4 cyl. gearbox inc. mountings, spigot bush and adaptor plate £75. Also centre well sump
for Perkdis 4203 diesel used in Land Rover conversions £30. Also good cylinder head for 4.203
£120. Can post some items. JN Bell, 37 Hays Lane, Mixenden, Halifax. (0422) 240368
1957 88" with hardtop side windows and rear seats, dry stored for 4 years. Good straight body, no holes.
Good engine and Swivel housings. All gearbox bearings replaced. Some work required on bulkhead
and rear cross member. Hood ticks and original service manual £750. John Cashmore, Penn Tor
Hotel, Herbert Rd., Salcombe, South Devon. (0454 884) 2234
Doors, tailgate and bonnet from LWB Series One. God condition. Offers. Mr Law. 061 368 7106
(Manchester)
2 litre diesel engine complete and running but very smoky £85. Also breaking 2 Range Rovers. JWearing,
11 Ward St., Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lanes. (0254) 386935 day (0254 883603) evenings.
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR VEHICLE IMORTALISED? Send me a good photograph and I will quote
you a price for an A4 copy, from £25. PRESSED ALUMINIUM NUMBER PLATES. Black
background with raised silver letters. Military spacing possible. - specials as well., send sketch with
£20 for standard pair, inc. pgp - cheque with order. TYRES - Military, used but serviceable.
Goodyear 650x16 6 ply £5 each. Brian Morton, 5 Cottisford Crescent, Great Linford, Milton Keynes,
Bucks, MKI4 5,H- (0908) 677866
WANTED
Wanted - any information of FAIREY FRONT MOUNTED MECHANICAL WINCH. Parts list, fitting or
user instructions. Photocopy or originals price paid. D PArker, 5 Rosebery Mews, Lomdon N10 2LG.
081-889-3950
Wanted - Gearbox bellhousing for late petrol Series One (Part No 248719), gearbox mounting fee, left and
right. Will take complete gearbox if necessary. Michael Burn, Aylesbury. (0844) 208468
Wanted - Good condition 86" cab for rebuild. South West area please. Andrew Crisp, Haldon View,
Kennford, Exeter. (0392) 832775 (evenings, weekends.)
One air early type Brockhouse trailer "screw on" hub caps, absolutely mint IN EXCHANGE for similar
condition later pattern "knock on" hub caps for my 1955 trailer. A fair exchange is no robbery. R 0
Lines 35 Park Rd., Yeadon, Leeds, LSI9 7EX.
Wanted urgently to get almost complete Series 1 on the road. 1 pair brass banjos for front brake hose (30")
to wheel cylinders. 1 pair hooks for tailgate chain. 1 bulkhead side light assembly. R Ballard, 2B
Sandy lane, Pairoak, Eastleigh, Hants. Southampton 694648
Wanted - windscreen glass for 80" Ben Hallam, Cold Harbour Farm, New Mills, Stockport, Cheshire
SK12 4QJ. (0663) 746155 evenings
Wanted for early 80": Engine Governor, early side plate engine (instead of core plugs), rear capstan winch,
early grill on headlight panel, Brass fuel pump paso plate and two 700x17 Dunlop Trakgrip tyres.
ALSO, anyone owning a 107" Station Wagon in RAF blue/grey, please get in touch to sort out a few
questions. John Taylor. 7 Laws Lane, Finedon. Northants. Wellingborough 681511
59/12
Wanted - Deluxe interior trim in embossed green. I need only a few bits to complete a set. Any condition.
Will pay cash or swap Series 1 pars. Clive Steil, 25 Meadow Park, Bathford, Bath. (0225) 858690
Wanted - ALL TYPES OF LAND ROVER MODELS. I have many models for sale or to swop. Also
wanted - LAND ROVER OWNERS CLUB (EVIEW) (1960's) or ROVER: A MAGAZINE FOR
ROVER DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS (1960's). J R Parker, 6 Cherry Road, Chipping Sodbury,
Bristol BS17 6JH. (0454) 321502
Wanted - Publication 155B (ref: 107" Station Wagon) 10 seater Chassis Drawings and all dimensions. L
Stafford Dovey, 173/4 Acre Rd., Carlton, Nr Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 9LF (0223) 290468.
Wanted - still looking for a BROCKROUSE TRAILER_ I A Mowbray, Dolphin House, Butts Ash Lane,
Hythe, Hants. (0703) 847405
Wanted - early 10 spitte Rear PTO unit. Also early type starter (with 'contactor' or button on bearing
endplate) for restoration. Jamie Fairchild (0453) 844960 (Dursley, Glos)
DANISH COACHBUILT 8Oft
(see photographs on page 6)
This vehicle was ir'norted intc 1 rtar in July 1950 as a standard 80" with soft top. It was
converted in 1950/51 by Frederikssund Vogn Karosserifabrik - a Danish coachbuildinb company. Only 2
vehicles were converted - the other is still running and is owned by a Land Rover dealer in Kalundborg,
East Denmark.
The owner of OE 20 646 is Claus A Kjoeller - one of the five main organisers of the Danish Land
Rover Rally. Both axles, engine and gearbox are original. As Claus is 6ft 7ins tall and of considerable
stature, he had to open the rear hinged door each time he wishes to change gear! (left hand drive vehicle
with the clutch pedal nearest the door). This must have resulted in "no hands steering" gear changes. He
has since moved the drivers seat back, making gear changing a bit easier.
The current mileage is 140,000, and the vehicle was originally designed and converted as a Hose
Tender - carrying hoses and fitting, but no pump or water tank was ever fitted. The coachbuilding company
used the design of the 80" StationWagon as the basis for this conversion.
COUNTRY VEHICLES
A new service for buyers of Four Wheel Drive vehicles has recently gone on-line. A single
telephone call links prospective buyers throughout the British Isles with Country Vehicles central computer,
and callers are given full details of vehicles which meet their particular requirements FREE OF CHARGE!
They make a once only charge for the sellers of 4 x 4 vehicles (from £14.50 upwards depending on
vehicle value), and will advertise until the vehicle is sold. The numbers for buyers is 0298 815815 and for
sellers 0298 815000. It will be interesting to see how it develops. Mind you, the greatest selection of
Series Ones and spares for them can be found in this Newsletter - if you can cope with the delays!
LATE AGAIN!! Yes, we are late again with this Newsletter, for there just isn't enough time in the day to
get it all done. And then when everything is set up and just about ready to roll, Sod's Law swoops
from a great height and we get buried. At least that's what it felt like when an un-backed-up disc was
somehow corrupted and I lost eight pages of text for ever. Yes - you've guessed it - it wasn't the easy
copy-typing pages of reports, but all the For Sales and Wanted Ad's which went, and they take an
age and a half to type in. So please be patient and forgiving of any mistakes - there just hasn't been
time to do some really accurate proof-reading.
Member Andrew McGreal has asked that his name be deleted from the Rescue Scheme because he has
moved to Saudi Arabia to work. He would be delighted to be contacted by any members out there to
arrange a Club "Do". His address is: Andrew McGreal 70884-5, British Aerospace, P 0 Box 98,
Dhahran 31932, Saudi Arabia.
David Bowyer has been undertaking a small private mailing, and would like to reassure members, including
those who have expressed concern, that the Club Database has not been used for this purpose
59/13
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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE CREST
R W Ravencroft came
upon this crest when
restoring his 1953 86".
The wording panel reads:
No unauthorised person
may be carried in this
vehicle.
The original door colour
may have been blue.
Please let me know if
you can help.
-
Who would have used this vehicle?
ADDITIONS TO THE REGISTER
IN THE PERIOD 16th JUNE TO 15th OCTOBER 91
CHASSIS REG.NOj DATE
NUMBER COUNTRY
R86 R866 PRODUCTION (8010)
R8666333 FBD353 30/06/49
R8666612 TSU782
R8667090 KUR719 08/09/49
R8667286 GUERNSEY
R8667642 BCH606
R061 PRODUCTION (Win)
R06102500 OSV316 14/11/83
R06105548 Q681JDL
/49
R06107241 0JO419
06111705 JWD811 17/05/50
06113315 AUSTRALIA /150
R06200012 ONU208
161 PRODUCTION (80in)
16101856 KSVI07 01/06/84
16102232 AFE759A 19/03/51
16103088 HVJ665 10/05/51
16132816 CANADA
/ 151
261 PRODUCTION (80n)
26101332 OKL225 01(11/51
26101676 LDD347
//51
26101861 BSV296
26102095 214VDH 01/03/63
26102106 JSF261
26102342 NTF469 04/12/51
26102994 NAHi88 18/01/52
26103852 139FUL
26103974 GUERNSEY 03/05/74
26104099 SSV904 01/03/52
26105296 BEU345 07/06/52
26105527 PPP433 12/08/52
26162843 N IRELAND / /52
361 PRODUCTION (801n)
36100402
22/01/53
36100673 JHR186
16/09/52
36102086 JERSEY
//51
36102812 FD0611 16/02/53
36103016 GUERNSEY
36103713 TPC896
/06/53
ENGINE COLOUR
NUMBER
GREEN
867479
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
WHITE
06105644 BR GREEN
COPPRGRN
06113715 KHAKI/WHT
BR GREEN
NAME
59/15
COMMBNTS
ABARNARD
S/TOP
G DOWNIE
D WRAGG
SfT'OP
I BREHAUT Ex WD 00BC26 S/TOP
D RAWLINGS
G RICHARDS
H/TOP WAS DFK490
C THOMAS
S/TOP
R FITZPATRICK S/TOP
D WILKINSON
S/TOP
PBRIGGS
STN WAGON
L PACK
GRN/WHITE DIBOND H/TOP Ex FIRE BRIGADE?
16105714 BR GREEN K DIXON
S/TOP WAS EVL320
BRONZE
M GOLDSTRAW
S/TOP
THINKLE
GREEN
GREEN
26191586 GREEN/RED
26191318 GREEN
G DOWNIE
OLIVE BRN
LGHT BLUE
GREEN
26107000 SAND
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
R SMITHSON
G SUGDEN
ABARNARD
EGREEN
36100513 GREEN
1. STONE
GREEN
36106766 GREEN
BLUE/GREY
TYOUNG
JPACK
H/TOP
S MANBY
S/TOP
A HEATHCOTE
S/TOP
I BREHAUT Ex RAF 46AA72 S/TOP
471 PRODUCTION (861n)
47100309 ACA132A 15/12/53 47101712
47102218 NWU689 08/05/54
571 PRODUCTION (86in)
57100591 EFD699B 01/08/64
57101560 GUERNSEY
57105956
57102430 PGO995 19/06/70
57102830 OWU578 26/01/55 57107169
57104049 PAD304 10/03/55
57110209
57105081 SDV 44 22/04/55
57105359 PWT 34 01/07/5557113618
SfTOP
S/TOP
Ex WD S/TOP
S/TOP
D TURNER
S/TOP DIESEL
PSADLER
S/TOPH/ITOP
G WHITCHURCH Ex RAF
IBREHAUT
WAS HKW758 HI/TOP
R MOAT
WAS GNJ454 S/TOP
B BARBER
SITOP
M SWAIN
S/TOP
P MURPHY
S/TOP
GREEN
J SOWERBY
GREEN
L STONE
RHUGHES
S WELLS
RED/WHITE
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
LGTGREEN
GREEN
GREEN
P STORCH
Ex WD 38BP75 H/TOP
IBREHAUT
Ex WD 61BP17 S/TOP
R MOORE
S/TOP
DMACKRILL
S/TOP T/CAB
DEYLES
S/TOP
JREEVES
S/10P
D PARR Ex WD Ex Shrinping vehiole
S/roP
S/TOP
S/TOP
59/16
57105720 YNC786A 27/05/55 57112959 GREEN
S DYER
WAS VPP200 S/TOP
13/06/55
57106416
GREEN
JCARIRUTHERS CAB TOP
57107642 YPA108
GREEN/CRM N HARVEY
H/TOP
57107754 PWU434 25/07/55
GREEN
MVAUX
S/TOP
57107867 PD382 28/08/55
57118326 GREEN
B ALLEN
Ex C.D. S/TOP H/TOP
1706 PRODUCTION (86in)
170602857 EEN480
170608048 GREEN
J GOODWIN
T/CAB
170603683 JSU325
//56
GRN/WHITE JUNWIN
STNWAGON DIESEL
1116 1117 1118 PRODUCTION (Ofta)
111700784 SXF93 21/0257
111702124 GREEN
N TAYLOR SYTOP Ex FIRE BRIGADE
111701020 YKM906 20/12/56 111703083 MAROONCR A HEADDE STOP Breakdown truck
PTHORKILDSEN H/TOP
111704976 GREEN
111701087 SD0656 01/01/57
DIESEL S/TOP
BROREEN MROBERTS
111701358 0EP278 07/02/57
111701811 PET256 06/11/56
111704732 GREEN
A STREET
S/TOP
H/TOP
05/04/57
111708572
GREEN
0
HOWEL
JONES
VWD357
111702887
111703144 69OBWL 23/04/57 111709810 GREEN
P LIDDAMORE
H/TOP
111703295 FFL576 25/04/57
GREEN
J TAYLOR
SITOP
111703429535DPB 15/07/57
1I1711900GRN/LIMES RSTONE
H/TOP
S/TOP
111703800 TDG381 02/08/57
11171'S7 GREEN
MWEAVER
STN WAGON
IBREHAUT
111800281 GUERNSEY OR'11/62 111M. 36 BLUE
111800657 WRU985B 25/09/64
BR GREEN CRASEY
SjT0PDIESEL
111800702 0RX203 12112/57 111805211 GREEN
RBOWMAN
S/TOP
111800724 SXF704 12/05/58
GREEN
N BARNES
SITP
S/TOP H/TOP T/CAB
P EATON
GREEN
111800964 SXF469 //58
IBREHAUT ExRAF4x2463FUVS/TOP
GREEN
111801236 GUERNSEY //67.
111801311 GUERNSEY 06/07/66 111807623 GRN/WHrIBREHAUT ExRAF04LE384x2 H/TOP
111801472LWT271D 01/05/66
GREEN
P COX Ex WD 05CE39 now 44 H/SITOP
Ex WD STN WAGON
GRN/LSTNE 0 HUNThR
111801563KRE682F 06/12/67
GRN/CREAM I OLDIE Ex RAF 4x2 STN WAGON
111801643OEH895F 13/10/67
111801670 YPO370 05/12/57
111803116 BLUWCRM A MOCAUSLAND ExWD 7CE05 SW
111801720 GUERNSEY
111809255 BLUWWHTE I BREHAUT Ex RAF 07CE20 4x2 H/TOP
111801768XPF28F 01/11/67
GREEN
DROBSON ExWD4x2NOW4x4SW
111801771 BFW563B
GREEN
GWALKER
Ex RAF 4x2
114702398 SWEDEN 27/4/57 114704759 GREEN
O BERTILSSON
116700282 273CTJ //57
GREEN
D RAWLINGS
DIESEL
472 572 2706 8706 1317 1318 PRODUCTION (107in)
57200438 ABD429A //55 57 107904
MARINE BL MGREEN
WAS NOY726 T/CAB
134801447 SWITZERLND 10/09159
GREEN
F de ESCORIAZA STN WAGON
270600249 WMA 34 /155
BLUE
D RAWLINGS
270600853
/ /56
D RAWLINGS
Ex RAF SPARES
1216 1217 1218 PRODUCTION (1091n)
121700507 NKY243 17/05/57
GREEN
D SIDDALL TjCAB Ex Bradfod Police
121800383 TEW712 25/03/58 111808505 GREEN
R STRUTr
T/CAB
Will Club Members PLEASE check that the above information in respect of their vehicles is correct. In
case of armrrs or omissions ie incomplete registration dates, engine numbers etc., please inform JOHN
GOPSILL at OWL COTrAGE, CORNER LANE, MOTCOMBE, SHAFIESBURY, DORSET,
SP7 911S. 0747-51551 (home) or 0935.442541 (work).
CHRISTMAS CARDS
You will remember last year's Club Christmas Card.....we have a number left (but with ordinary greetings,
not the Club one)...which are up for sale to members. It features an 86" station wagon in the snow with a
church tower in the distance (one ofthe great Somerset towers!)
Priced at 20p each (including envelope). Please send orders to me - Andrew Stevens (address inside front
cover) with cheques made out to The Land Rover Series One Club.
59/17
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22 miles off the southern tip of Sweden. Te
1957 88" hardtop.
The 24 hour crossing from Harwich to
Gothenberg passed uneventfully, especially as the
North Sea was so calm, and having landed I
headed south towards Malino. Swedish main
roads are mainly single carriageway with hard
shoulder and speed limit of 55 mph, and driving
in this beautiful country is a pleasure as the roads
are quiet and most drivers observe the limit.
After signing in I met the only two English/
Weshmen on the site - "lightweight" Ray from
Croydon and Edward with his diesel 90 from
Swansa.
The official opening of "Landsarrangement" 91
took place in the huge marquee, and a variety of
events were planned for each day. On the first
day we chose the Gymkhana which took place in
a local quarry. The course was set out with
plastic poles and included a short timed "island
The most
crossing" using wooden planks.
amusing part of this event was when the driver
was blindfolded and had to try to position a front
tyre in a sunken tyre approx 50 yards from the
start. If you misjudged, as I did, you came to no
harm hitting the sandy wall of the quarry.
The next day we visited the fortified island of
Christiansoe - an hours ferry ride from
BornholrmThe evening event was the night rally.
Each team of three vehicles had to navigate to ten
posts where various questions had to be solved.
was great tn even though we didn't finish until
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1am. This was followed on the Wednesday by
the Concoum dElegance in Ronne and Svaneke.
The 75 vehicle convoy between the two towns
was a sight to behold.
The Jubilee trophy was organised for the
Thursday and took place in the Military Area a
short drive away. Each team of three to five
vehicles had to set up a short off-road course for
the other teams to drive. An hours time limit
with points lost for hitting a cane were the only
rules! The day lasted from 10 am to 1120pm
and was enjoyed by all.
Friday's Supertial (a rough RTV Trial) was
rounded off by the Grand Dinner and prizegiving. I was fortunate to be awarded the prize
for the best vehicle on site (No Ken Wheelwright
there this year!) The Rally would not have been
staged were it not for the hard work put in by
members of the Danish Land Rover Club. A
special vote of thanks must go to the five man
organisers - Claus K Kjoell,i,,Johr Karlb&., Hans
George Novrman, Elven Andersen and Jesse
Jessen.
This most enjoyable holiday was completed by a
three day tour of central southern Sweden, before
heading for Oothenberg and home.
Mik Burn
NEXT YEAR'S CONTINENTAL EVENT?
Ihe
La d Roverjubilee
Club Deutschro
his five-yer-old
from tthe 5th toelebrat s
8th June
THE WAR OF THE ROSES
LAND ROVER STYLE!
Come mid-July we were making our way to
Cumbria. The destination was the ARC War of
the Roses, and along with two other Series I
Land Ravers we had entered a Series I Club
Team. Against us were teams from Yorks ROC,
Red Rose LROC, North Wales LRC, Hants and
Berks ROC, Pennine LRC and Cumbria ROC.
For the Series I Club, John Wheeler and Ross
Adamson entered John's winch equipped 86",
Mitch Whiting and myself were in my 88" and
having been let down on the wednesday before
the event, red Rose member Pete Wright talked
Carl Spindler into using his 80".
The event kicked off pretty early sunday morning
with the teams lining up for the start on the fell.
Organiser Peter Hartley taped an envelope to
each team's lead vehicle bonnet, and at the
appointed time we could open them. Ours was
open in a flash and we were poring over the map,
finding the map reference and on our way...
Things got off to a disastrous start because in our
haste we hadnft noticed a map reference in huge
numbers on the back of the envelope, and
promptly spent most of the time allotted-for the
first task searching for it in completely the wrong
place. When we did find it we started, but ran
out of time - thus incurring a penalty score. We
had
to drive a given route in ae
a set time, with
p nlisfrfnsigeryo
1992.
On the occasion of thisjubilee, we invite you to
join our special program which will be held on
the military area in Ehra-Lesssien (close to
penalties for finishing early or late.
Still, were issued with our next map reference,
and we
off we went. this involved dragging,
winching and generlly moving a barrel round a
set course against the clock. Part of the course
Our special program covers trail-competition,
orientation-trips through the very special german
"Heide", exhibitions, shows as well as actions in
the famour "Forest Cottage".
The jubile-camp offers you enough space for
tents and caravanning (without power supply) as
well as bathrooms, shower-room and lavatories.
Municipal telephone and barbeque are available
too.
Costs: Din 120, per each Rover vehicle. This
amount has to be payed inadvance, together with
your booking.
gully, the barrel had to be airborne by means of a
pulley block on the winch cable. This was OK
but we were a bit slower than the other teams.
On the next winching task we didn' fare so wel.
The ground anchor, supplied by the organisers, a
tree, pulled out of the ground as we winched the
80" up the hill. 'Never mind,' they said, 'come
backgo.'
at the end and do it again - we won't count
this
(3fhorn).
Law possible booking: 29th February 1992
Booking & Information:
Klaus Ptak,
An der Forst 14,
3176 Meiersen 2
w-oermany.
Phone
Fax
05372-6942
05372-6451
had to be winched and for part of it, across a
The next was a straightforward trailer reversing
manoeuvre, and again, without problems, we
were slower than some teams. After this we had
to tow and winch a log around a marked course
against the clock, and yet again we lacked speed.
One disadvantage was that we only had one
antiquated winch between the three vehicles
(although it was the correct period accessory for a
Series 1)whereas some teams had four!
The other problem was that the winch design
meant that it will only unspool when the tension
is off. Mostly this doesn't matter, but when
59/19
something requires freeing off to allow
winch it in again, but due to the tension couldn't
adjustment or manoeuvre before continuing, then
reiease the winch cable frot the strap. Needs
problems appear. No way could it match the
must when the devil drives, as they say, so John
might of Warn and Superwinch, but it soldiered
Wheeler forced the release lever with the Tirfor
on through the day without complaint,
handle, which had worked earlier in the day.
We drove to the next map reference to fidand
expensive
an the
sheared
there- was
for us
War ofbang
the
time, however,
e find This something
another gully, a couple of tripods made from
Roses was over.
scaffolding poles and a pile of logs - yet another
task to be cocked up by the Series 1 Team! We
One of the marshall's vehicles was called in to
didn't do enough thinking before we started
recover us with his big, modem 'lecky winch. A
running about like headless chickens and
few minutes later the 88" was back on terra finma,
winching logs across the gully to change a wheel,
but it was all over and we couldn't, not qe were
We lifted far too many logs across for a start and
winchless, go back to try the third task again. In
paid the consequences - yet another slow time
effect we retires as we didn't have a score for this
much to the amusement of our mountain bike
task, sob, sob. Back at the finish we discovered
borne troop of spectators,
we'd come last, what a burne!
With eight teams there were eight tasks to keep
Yorkshire ROC, in three Series I's (Series I Club
everyone busy, and 15 minutes was allowed to
B Team?) came first overall, Cumbrian ROC
find the next one. One serious map-reading error
second and Red Rose LRC third - to whom
and you were into your task time before you got
congratulations are due. Thanks are also due to
there!
Red Rose LRC and in particular Howard Blakely
and Peter Hartley for a good day's entertainment.
In the bottom of yet another gully (we're talking
craggy felside here) were a load of plant pots
Actually, two days, as it took another whole day
with washers in the bottom. Teams were given a
to clean the peat off the Series One and there are
magnet and told to recover the washers.
a couple of things to put right underneath. As for
Fortunately Mitch had a huge ball of string which
the War of the Roses, there's always next
was long enough to run both ways across the
year....where'sthat Warn catalogue?
gully and reach the botom. Team members on
John Caroll
top of the gully sides had to coordinate movement
of string and magnet to retrieve the washers. Just
(Ed. The Series . Club was formed as a nonto make it more difficult the last two containers
competitive Club -after all, the regionalClubs of
were steel.
the ARC do this so well - and so if a team
represents the Club they are ALL members of
We managed this quite quickly and thought we'd
other competitive Clubs within the ARC)
done well, but it turned out that all the teams
managed it well inside the maximum time, and
that it wasn't against the clock. Bang went our
YEOVIL FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT
hope of making amends for one or two cocked up
wasE b p
ofOR
tasks.
This Festival was the birthplace of our Club all
those years ago, and with the passing of time the
Task 8 loomed. We'd seen some muddy Land
Festival has brown as has the Club. Itis now
Rovers passing us and as we were still clean
very large and covers all types of vehicles from
guessed that is was to be our last tasL We'd
new to old and from large to small.
really got the shor straw here. What had been,
no doubt, at the start of the day, a somewhat
The popularity of the Car Club area means that
muddy winch was now a sea of brown peaty mud
each club has a relatively small area for display,
with a couple of canes dotted about in it here and
but as ever, we made best use of the space and
there.....and we were the last to attempt it with the
squeezed in three 80", one 86", one 88" and two
107"'s.
least winching gear.
Me and Mitch flung the 88" in, there's no other
This variety showed the whole range of Series
way to describe it. and waited to be winched out.
Ones with tilts, hardtops, truck cabs and Station
I tried not to think of the paint Fd lovingly
Wagons. On the sunday morning one example
polished a weeks or so earlier as I watch the peat
from each of the 70 car clubs was able to join a
pile up to the galvanised trim on the waistline. I
display in the main arena, and we thank John
tried not to wince as there were a couple of loud
Knowles for representing us in his 107" Station
bangs from underneath.
Wagon. Unfortunately the hot sunshine of
Saturday was not repeated on Sunday, but I am
There was no way we were going to get one L.and
sure everyone enjoyed themselves.
Rover round the course in time, let alone three. It
was too far for the winch cable to reach, and we
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had to lengthen it with tow-straps...and when the
Mr Rich, 8 Clarendon Road, Harpenden, AL5
cable was fully in the 88"was still well out in the
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bog, and we needed to remove a straps and
LAND ROVER 45th ANNIVERSARY - 1993
We all enjoyed the celebrations for the 35th and 40th anniversaries of the launch of the Land Rover, and
many are already talking about the 45th! Although this is not until 30th April 1993, time will soon pass
and plans must be made, and so we welcome ideas and offers to help organise the event.
Initial thoughts are along these lines:
1.Event to be jointly run with 1947-1951 Land Rover Register.
2. To be held an May Day Bank Holiday weekend: 31st April - 2nd May 1993
(The nearest long weekend to the actual date)
3. Site in the midlands area to give relatively easy access from most parts of the county
4. Event based on social campina/caravan weekend with plenty of time to meet, talk and socialise.
5. Possible visits to nearby local attractions (stately homes/museums etc) to give wives and families
something to do.
6. Concours d'Elegance
7. Vehicle gymkhana or easy RTV trial (nc- Is planning and running)
8. Marquee for refreshments/beer tent as social centre.
To assist us with plans over the coming months, would you please return the form below (or photocopy if
you don't wish to cut the Newsletter) as soon as possible. This is not intended to be a firm booking, but we
want to know your response.
Please return to Andrew Cross as soon as possible
45th ANNIVERSARY EVENT 1993
NAME ................................................
MEMBERSHIP NO ............................
ADDRESS .............................................................
I would be interested in attending a 45th Anniversary Even.
Approx number in
p r y
Number of Vehicles
INTEREST:
I would:
CAMP
Pleasetick
CARAVAN
Please tick
STAY OFF SrTE
relevant
relevant
items
DAY VISITOR
item
I WOULD ALSO BE WILLING TO HELP ORGANISE
_
____
CONCOURS
GYMKHANA
RTV TRIAL
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
Return to ANDREW CROSS, 64 ELMDALE ROAD, BEDMINSTER, BRISTOL BS3 WE
59/21
TOP FARM 4x 4 SHOW
eet year,
wii is a iganise
the Yorkshire Rover Owners Club, and this year
they organised great weather as well. This event
attracts a large number of tiade and autojwnble
stands of all sorts - not just Land Rover - with
Lada, Suzuki and Auverland among the others
being represented.
out to take .040" oversize
Having attended to essential repairs over=
9months, I ecently investigated the pressure in
the cylinders, having suspected that te engine
might need to be de-cokedl.
The manual
specifies compression a 125 Ibsq' when the
engine is turned over hot and with the carburettor
fully open-
Much to my concern No 1 cylinder only read
whereas the others all read
about 75lbs/sq",
The off road course was in great demand
1121bWsq ". I then tried the "wet" test on No. I by
injecting a tablespoonful of engine oil into the
throughout the weekend, being tackled by
the compression in the
cylinder and
largest
this
year
and
small
the
vehicles
large
h
clne
n re-measuring
-esrigtecmrsini
being an ex military Bedford S ton 4x4 tmc.
The Club tain isplayed vehices eonging to
expectation that the reading would still be low,
Peter Hughes and Ron Stanford, while on te
and hence prove that the fault lay with either a
PeterHughs
ad
Rn
Sburnt
out exhaust valve or possibly the head
Saturday night someone suggested that we hadgakt
the wrong banner in front, and that it should read
However, the reading shot up to 120Iblsq"
the Range Rover Register!!
Sunday saw an influx of even more visitors and
idiscating that the problem lay with piston rings
or bore. I was obviously very alarmed since a
rebore would not be possible, and in any event
the site was soon full of 4x4 vehicles - mainly
craddocks informed me that new oversize rings
Land Rovers, or course.
for the 1600cc engine were out of stock and not
As you all know, Top farm was chosen as the
currently in production.
venue for the climax of the Grand Draw, and after
Should I take the bead off and make a visual
a last minute rush of ticket buying we came to
S
y 4pm and the Draw itself. Inthe absene
inspection of the bore? Would I need to take out
of LRO Magazine, Sue Whitely of Yorkshire
the piston to examine the rings to check for a
break or loss of spring in the ring? in any event,
ROC made the draw, pulling 11 lucky numbers
all this would take considerable time, and as
out of a Series One petrol tank. Much as we
replacements were not available what would I do
thought our draw was impoftant, most of the
was ring failure?
off
on
the
vehicle
audience found an overturned
road course to be more entertaining, and so there
On consulting Andrew he initially considered the
was a slight hiatus while it was righted.
obvious options but then suggested that as the
Our thanks to all who helped on the Club Stand,
engine had only limited use over the last couple
of years, that it might be gummed up pistontings
and also thanks to Sue Whitely and all at
Yorkshire ROC for organising th Ieevent.
in No I cylinder. He has seen this in the past.
discussed what would best be used and he
We
Andrew Cross
felt REDEX injected into the cylinder trough the
spark plug hole and left overnight would be
NORTHERN CLASSIC CAR SHOW
preferable.
Once
held ata0-Mx in Manchester, and we
One again
agin htedno
s in anchesteandtre
On the stand there
were in attendance as usual
was a very nice full tilt 80" belonging to Andrew
Bullas and the newly restored 80" Station Wagon
- whichanis very
Wheelwright
belonging
much up toto Ken
Ken's
usual standard
muche up toen's-hy usuasendd roset.
WS
awarded a 'Highly Commended" rosette. Ie
stand was busy with visitors throughout the
weekend and our thanks to John Robinson who
organised it, and to all who manned it.
I injected 50mm as suggested, replaced the plug
and left it to soak, After 12 hours turned the
having
engine over with the ignition off, Iand
removed the plug soaked up the REDEX in a
cloth as it was ejeted from the hole. I replaced
for a couple
the
plug and deve the vehicle
opeoof
thwlgadarvsh
vhcefr
miles before checking compression onall
cylinders. Much to my amazement and relief all
registered 1121bW/sq".
CAMERON'S COMPRESSION CURE
carburettor by injecting REDEX into the
IS TO BE COMMENDED
I would like to thank Andrew Cameron for his
excellent advice on curing piston compression
problems on my Series One 1600cc engine.
My 1951 80" has had in the past a factory recon
Not only has this proved to be an excellent cure,
but low coast both in time and money. REDEX
recommend a general treatment of engine and
carburettor whilst the engine is running on fast
throttie,
the instructions ae on the REfDEX
bottle. I am now going to do this on an annual
basis to avoid any similar problems occurring in
the future.
Once again. thanks to Andrew for his lateral
Steve Kern
thinking And practical advice.
59/22
THE ASTLE PARK TRACTION
THE BENSON + HEDGES
ENGINE RALLY 1991
CLASSIC FUN RUN Sunday 9th June
On August I0th & 1lth the Club attended a new
venue, the 26th Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
at Chelford, Cheshire. Despite rather inclement
Most of Saturday was spent polishing and
preparing NCJ 413, my 1955 86" tilt, but when
weather we had a good turnout of nine assorted
Series l's.
A different feature of this rally was that each day
we paraded round the grand arena, lined up for
photographers and then paraded for another 20
minutes, while being described quite knowledgeably by commentator JimWilkie.
Tis
encouraged the public to viqit the stand, where we
made a good contribution to the 110 Appeal and
attracted 2 new members, a Carmichael
conversion and a Willys Jeep!
Present were Chris Johnson with his two 88.'s,
one now needing a little work, but had to J a 4
the day arrived the most important thing had been
forgotten - as I stopped to pick up my navigator
and family en route - no petrol. Fingers and legs
were crossed until we reached a petrol stgtaion,
and after a quick top up we were on our way to
Syon Park.
earlier.
map and questionnaire - in the heat of the
ton stationery enginie to this rally some years
Chris towed it round the arena while
friend Phil skilfully steered - not an easy job
without brakes. (photos a & b) Jonathan Dobson
and his girlfriend Liz brought a beautifully
restored 1954 86" DNX 512 from Ormskirk.
Jonathan bought it in a rough condition for £180
and has done a first class job (photo c) PYW 319
is a Station Wagon with a distinguished military
career.
Its Paul
restoration
almost
been
by owner
Kohut.hasPaul,
with
hiscompleted
witk and
fby ealKht
al ihhswf n
family, arrived towing an enormous showman's
van. (photo d).
Cohin Walker joined us with his 1958 8
34 (photo e), and so did Mr Williams from
Abergele with his 1953 80". The oldest Land
Rover on the stand, JM 7931 (1948) had been
restored to concours condition, and very fine it
looked, see photo f. of the engine bay. Owned by
Eddie and Sheila Watson, this was its first show.
Jerry
of the AA brought teir recently
rredJaris
80"vis
MYR 107. IAbrout
heir
tly
restored 80" MYR 107. It certainly made a
striking impression inits yellow and black livery.
As it had only been "finished" on the day of the
show it had a few teething problems, so itwas
just as well Jerry was there to keep it in order,
(Ed. We had wondered what had happened to this
vehicle - found by Andrew Cameron for the AA
for this restoration). Finally, my 80" NVU 490
(photo h.) original scratches and all, also enjoyed
the party, so too my Series III which worked hard
as the Club Shop.
Our thanks to Astle Park organiser Bryn Mallion
for allowing us to take part and for presenting us
with the handsome brass plaques. To Andrew
Cross for supplying the goods and bunting, to
Mike for tireless work and to all of you who
entered so well into the party spirit. The only one
missing was Ken Poole - he had wanted the Club
to enter this show for some time - I hope we did
him proud. You'll have to book in early next year
- it really is aterrific show.
Sue Combridge
At 7am on Sunday morning only a few diehard
spectators were around with everyone else trying
to get registered in time. Because NCJ was built
in 1955 we were 12th to start out of 120 - the
oldest first, which was a Rover Eight 1920, and
we were tucked in between a Rolls Royce 20/25
and a Mercedes Benz 190SC.
After a hot coffee we were off, with our route
moment missing the first clue, only to solve it on
our way back to Syon Park.
We left at 1 minute intervals, so it wasn't long
before we were overtaking the odd Jag. or two,
and in time we were overtaken by the odd bubble
car - it wasn't a race, just a fun run. Boy, did we
have fun! It's amazing how many times you have
to
a (did soneone
t use
s first
is and
n reverse
ees gear
ertto do
oa(i
oen
scky THREE point) turn in a country lane when
you miss a clue in a Land Rover.
B+H really did us proud for lunch at Box Hill,
Surrey, all sot up in a marquee. After lunch and a
chat getting to know each other we were off
again, back to Syon Park. The whole event was
filmed by Sada Video, so every now and then you
would turn a corner only to find a camera
pointing at you.
We we arrived back it was a complete contrast to
the start, The place was absolutely choc a bloc
with people and cars and as we entered the Park
we drove down a roped off section leading to the
finish. My moment of glory - lined both sides
with hundreds of people, earners clicking - fame
at last! With a cheer from the crowd we were
announced over the tannoy.
We handed in our questionnaire and went to look
at the rest of the cars. Unfortunately we were not
in the first three, but nevermind, it was a great
day, and we did get a certificate for finishing.
T"he next day I phoned the organiser to thank
them, and told them I would be writing to the
Club newsletter, and he said to tell everyone we
are all welcome next time. (What? Over 1,000
Series Ones!! Ed.)
I'd like to thank B+H again for a really well mn
event, and for not being snobby about Land
Revers.
Mark Prie
59/23
GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR
August 28th - September 1st 1"I
COMING EVENTS
November 9th - 10th
NATIONAL CLASSIC
This is the 3rd year that the Club has attended this
show, and again the weather was dry, hot and
dusty. Gavin Howell was the main organiser,but
couldn't be present until the weekend as he was
building a Golf course. (Ihope you could spend
time at the 19th hole!)
MOTOR SHOW. NBC, Birmingham. Club
Stand. We look forward to seeing visito at this
last show of the year.
I would like to thank all those members who
exhibited at or helped run any Club Stands at
shows throughout the year. keep watching this
Following a -minor hiccough when Mr Cross
$pace- or any other marked Coming Events -for
(senior) had to drive from Bristol with thecaravan
awning (left out after getting wet at Yeovil) the
stand was soon set up. Who said Dad didn
have their uses? We were busy throughout the
five days with many draw tickets and shop items
sold. John Parker also had an excellent display of
Land Rover models on show. I especially liked
his hand built centre steer model in fantastic
detail.
After fitting a new water pump to the caravan, tea
and coffee flowed in an endless stream - 18 pints
of milk were consumed in all. And I must thank
the unnamed member who donated some cans of
lager - they didn't last long!!
During the show, member Terry Quick, from
Waggonworks Trailers, donated a crosscountry
tyre for the half-scale Land Rover (now we've a
set of 4!). Waggonworks Trailers can be
contacted on (022 786) 650 for all trailer needs.
The show gets bigger and more interesting each
year. You need five days to get round to see
everything. All types of steam driven vehicles,
cars, commercials, motor cycles, tractors,
military, crafts, autojumble, fun fair, and over
details of Sjows and Events for 1992 (and even
Andrew Cross
1993!)
4 x 4 FUNDAY at CASTLEPORD, WEST
YORKS. Sunday December 1st 10am - 5pm
Limited to 40 vehicles! details from Richard
Walsh, The Castle House, Rock Park, Wirral L42
IPJ 051-645-8124
CLUBE LAM) ROVER DR PORTUGAL
1992 event -April 30 to May 3. Off road driving
through mountains and forestry roads, visit to
EXPOTT/92 and beach driving, plus all sorts of
social events. Takeo place in LEIRIA and
FIGUETRA DA FOZ (centre of Portugal)
Details from Carlos Duarte, FAX 352 38 48 or
4140461 (both Lisbon am)
ALAN YOUNG first met his 86" BJM 520
when his employer bought it as a recovery
vehicle in 1967. When it 'died' in '79 he bought it
for £30 and set about a lengthy restoration,
passing its MOT in 1987, and staying in daily
up of Showmanl's Engines fit up after dark isa
particularly notable feature of this show.
On Sunday morning Andrew Cross and myself
went Llama hunting (not the animal, but the
prototype replacement for the 101" Land Rover).
It had been spotted by a club member, but had
'escaped' when we tried to find it. What a pity!
Many thanks to all who displayed their vehicles,
and to Andrew and Gavin for their organising.
Jon Taylor
420 GYM 80" tilt,
HNX 444 pr-prodution 80"
and for the first time were looking for entries "Pie
1960 Commercial vehicles (non car derived)'. I
thought why not use this as a target date.
Lo and behold, some half dozen commercials
present, ranging from a 1951Leyland Tiger single
docker to an Austin Fire Engine, and the old Land
Rover was chosen as winner, a cheque for £100
and a trophy!
We were invited to attend the B+H International
Finals in Nottingham on 15th September - no
problem, a rettrn journey of just over 650 miles!
100 fairground organs were on display. The line
+ Brockhouse Trailer
RSU 135 88" tilt
AEL 902A 88" hardtop
POK 961 86" Fire Tender
OFR205 86" Truck Cab
SXF 787 88" hardtop
UTX 851 88" tilt
TUM 853 86" tilt
ARU 375A 86" hardtop
WSV 878 80" tilt
USU 224 80" tilt
AOR 506A 80" open top
Gavin Howell
John Handley
Gavin Howell
John Pragnell
R Shorrock
Mick Burn
Martin Bermetts
Andrew Cross
Keith Haine
Tony Wright
Arthur Waterman
Bryan Smith
Mick Burn
use.
"By spring 1991 it was looking a bit down and
needed sprucing up, to put it mildly. I read in the
pwper that Benson + Hedges were staging a
classic concours event in Glasgow on June 23rd,
The competition was much stiffer as expected
and we were beaten into second plaoe by a 1962
Bristol coach (thought the entry form said
pre1960? - still mustn't grumble, another trophy
and £50.) Lots of publicity photos and a most
enjoyable day outAs a result, we've been invited by Bob Gale of
the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club and the
South Down Commercial Vehicle Club to exhibit
on their stand at the NEC on 9-10 November.
Glasgow to Nottingham!! (on a trailer this time).
Ihope to see you there.
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CLUB SHOP
T-SHIRTS:
SWEAT
SHIRTS
TIES:
BADGES:
YELLOW with dark green print. Child: 24f28/30/32" £3.25 Adult S/M/1/XL
£4.25
Dark green with yellow print Small (34/36)
£6.00
Medium(37/39) Large (40/42) X Large (43/45)
£9.75
Green with yellow Club logo
£4.75
Cloth Club Badge -as windscreen sticker
£120
Oval cloth Land Rover
out of stock
Green metal lapel badge
£1.20
Radiator Club badge - brass Black OR bronze green
£950
Club plastic lapel badge
£1.00
MUGS:
Yellow plastic with green Club logo
£150
BEAKERS:
Clear plastic with green Club logo
£1-50
LEATHER KEY FOBS:
With Land Rover logo £1.25
With Club logo
£1.35
STICKERS: "LAND ROVER FIRST BECAUSE LAND ROVER LASTS"
.75
If ordering
"-1) RATHER BE DRIVING MY LAND ROVER"
.75
stickers alone Series One Club -Wiidsc n Sticker
.75
tienjust add Series One Club - Dow, - iTgate sticker
0.75
25ppostage
LAND RDVER Green c-. yellow. Small (5 1/2" x 3") Med. (5 3/4" x 9")
0.75
per order
Large (12" x 6")
£1.00
"THIS VEHICLE CARRIES A FIRE EXTINGUISHBR" (9" x 2")
.75
"THIS VEHICLE CARRIES A FIRST AID KIT"
(9" x 2")
.75
PETE WILFORD CARTOON BOOK No. 1
£2.95
PETE WILFORD COLOURING BOOK
£150
FACSIMILE REPRODUCTION OF FIRST LAND ROVER BROCHURE
£3.00
REPRODUCTION BULKHEAD PLATES: (Plates need trimming & drilling, & (some) stamping)
A. 80" 1951 on (16100603 on), 86", 107" (black) (limited stock)
£4.50
B. Later 80", 86/88", 107/109" radiator plate (black)
£3.25
C. 80" 1949 up to 16100602 (black)
£1.75
D. Four Wheel Drive (red)
£2.50
E. 80" with Yellow knob operated Freewheel lock (red)
out of stock
F. Pee-Wheel Hub warning plate
£2.25
G.80" Ring-pull operated Freewheel lock (Black)
£4.50
H. 80" Makers plate
£1.75
L Late Series One (1706 on) Bulkhead plate (Also Series 2)
out of stock
K. Series 2A Bulkhead plate
£5.00
TOOLS:
CTA (USA) 'One Mad Brake Bleeder
£2.80
CIA (USA) Valve repair tool
£1.80
CTA (USA) Pencil Tyre Gauge (10-50 psi)
£3.00
CTA (USA) Ignition Points file
£1.10
Feeler Gauge (UK) 10 blade (1.5 -25 thou)
£1.40
Matador Thread Gauge (Whitworth pitch)
£3.00
Nutsplitter (open) Sykes Pickavant (UK) up to 5/8" BSF
£10.95
Valve Lapping stick (double-ended) + Hols fine & coarse Grinding Paste
£2.25
Plug Brush (Sykes Pickavant. UK)
£1.00
Thread File - WhitworthBSF (Sykes Pickavant)
£5.95
Engine Valve Extractor (Sykes Pickavant)
£10.00
Metal Tyre Valve Caps (set of 5)
.85
Brake Pipe Spanner 7/16" & 9/16" AF (Sykes Pickavant)
£4.15
SPANNERS (Fit both Whitworth & BSF):
ELORA OPEN ENDED (set of 6) 1/8" - 1/2" Whitworth
£23.00
ELORA COMBINATION (set of 6) 3/16" - 1/2" Whitworth
£28.00
ELORA RING
(set of 6) 3/16" - 9/16" Whitworth
£29.00
SOCKETS (set of 7) 3/16" - 9116" Whitworth
£16.00
KING DICK SPANNERS available
Price on request
Steering Wheel covers - Armstrong English Leather -suits all Series 1 and 2. Black or Tan
£6.00
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All plates are reproduced
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HOW TO ORDER
Send your order to: Graham Powney, 15 WOodcroft Road, St. Annes, Bristol, BS4 ,4OW.
Please make cheques and postal orders payabit to:THE LAND ROVER SERIES ONE CLUB SHOP
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suggest people do not attempt to drive,
unless they are prepared for a recovery
operation!
The Centre is on the outskirts of the
delightful village of Zeal Monachorum and
includes a classroom, reception area, and a
workshop. Much emphasis is put on the
theory side early each morning with a lecture
by Keith Hart. These lectures are
given
highly informative with time given to answer
questions from the floor. No one is allowed
out on the course unless they have not only
attended a lecture, but also had their vehicle
prepared
and checked over by both David
Keith. This ensures the high safety
standards set by the school.
00 FOR SOME ADVENTURE IN DEVON AT AN
OFF-ROADER'S PARADISE
A CHANCE FOR YOU TO "PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH"BACK TO SCHOOL
AN 'EXPERIENCE' YOU WON'T FORGET
Itinerary for Training at the
Centre for a Two-Day Course
Day One starts at 900am for signing in and
coffee. Following introductions. Keith Hart
takes the lecture in the classroom. consis-
Five years ago David Bowyer founded
Britain's first Off-Road Driving School in the
heart of Devon. and since those early
beginnings a programme of continual
development to the site with additional
facilities has made the Centre easily the
most comprehensive training area in the
country
The Course, some one and a half miles in
length, is laid out on an area of about 10
acres, part of which is a hillside. During
these years. earthmoving machinery has
been a regular sight on the course carrying
out the necessary maintenance repairing
damage to the many tracks, watercourses
and obstacles caused by erosion of the
thousands of wheels negotiating the rugged
complex
Many new hazards have been constructed
using thousands of tons of stone and rock
from the Centre's own quarry. The most
recent additions have been the forming of
the 'Staircase' and 'Devil's Slope', both built
into the hillside to provide yet two more
challenging and demanding sections, but not
damaging. The previous main construction
was 'Dill Lock Hill'. And we all know how that
got its name!
The process of time has allowed the
complex to 'mature', helped by the yearly
programme of tree and shrub planting. More
than three thousand have been planted to
gie areas of additional woodland and an
open parkland on the hillside. This 'cover'
has greatly enhanced the complex, to say
nothing of the Centre's part towards the
environment and wildlife. The Centres
Jungle area now feels, looks and smells like
a jungle!
As David Bowyer's Off-Road Centre starts
its sixth year. they can humbly boast without
anyexaggeration that theyhavesuccessfully
run over two hundred fully fledged Off-Road
Training Courses for over 1.0(0 clients
bringing every conceivable type of 4x4
off-road vehicle, from Suzukis to Unimogs.
Though without doubt the majorityof clients'
vehicles are Land Rovers. Defenders, Range
Rovers and Disoverys. often less than a year
old, But it's wonderful to see Series Is and Its
safely, their 4x4 vehicies in some of the most
varying terrain to be found anywhere in one
safe controlled area, bearing in mind that it
is an 'All Weather' course so that sessions
can continue throughout the year. Indeed
last winter, the Centre was running several
courses for one of the Water Companies
during the time of snow and ice in February.
David and Keith's personal and friendly
method of teaching both in the classroom
and out on the course ensures that their
clients have an interesting and informative
two or three days. And they make sure that
their pupils get heaps of fun out of it as well'
It goes without saying that many of the
courses are specifically geared to suit
special groups of clients who are either
embarking on an expedition, holiday abroad
or working with Land Rovers as part of their
profession.
With these special groups in mind. David's
Off-Road Centre goes to great lengths to
provide the finest opportunity to practise
driving off road in virtually every possible
situation that they are likely to encounter
anywhere in the world.
Not only do pupils learn what their
capabilities are as a driver, but without doubt
they end up having the highest regard for the
astonishingcapabilityoftheir vehicleswhen
asked to negotiate the varied terrain at the
Centre. Every client on every course gains a
new 'experience'.
Over fifty obstacles of varying terrain have
been built to further enhance the training
facilities in the natural valley and hillside.
These obstacles include side slopes, guleys,
ascents and descents with gradients up to
100% (45 degrees) Further hazards are
designed to test the ability of the driver to
'read' the ground over which it is intended to
pass. These obstacles include ditches,
ridges, hollows, logs, shingle, rocky climbs,
potholed areas, exceedingly bumpy ground,
long steep slopes, the latter being gradual
and otherwise!
Probably most important of all for many
visitors, they have gone to great lengths to
ensure
thatplenty
at al of
times
the year
they
can
guarantee
water.o Water
is of
course
ting of one and a half hours of theory
covering every facet of off-road driving, from
attempting thick mud to wading deep water.
Keith's skills in teaching in the classroom by
using both the blackboard and display items
laid out, amply and easily put over the
easiest and safest way to drive in difficult
terrain.
Keith Hart, co-author of 'The Handbook of
Off-Road Driving' is more than qualified to
teach both beginners and professionals
alike His style ensures that his audience
understands quite clearly the points he is
putting over, and invites questions from the
floor. Much emphasis is put on this theory
side as both David and Keith firmly believe
that both discussion and preparation are
very important, BEFORE going into the
rough, especially for those who are new to
off reading.
Following Keith's lecture, their clients are
led out to the vehicle preparation area to
check over fully the four vehicles present
Fitting wading plugs, checking fluid levels,
lowering Lyre pressures, waterproofing electrios, securing batteries, removing spare
wheels from bonnets and so on.
David and Keith then lead at random the
first two vehicles out on to the training area
by sitting in the passenger seats in order to
advise their pupils on gear selection, speed
andangleofapproach, andthendepartureof
each and every obstacle on the course. In
reality they take their pupils twothirds
around the course, then double back for the
remaining vehicles so that as little time as
possible is lost.
By lunchtime. most will have driven around
the basic part of the course twice. After
lunch, which is taken at the local Leisure
Centre, thedrivingcontinuesthroughoutthe
afternoon, perfecting the skills learnt during
the morning. Again at random, part way
through this session, the pupils are accompanied to the special sections, for instance.
deep wading (four separate areas) crossing
deep ditches, gulleys, steep hill climbs, V
guleys and so on Whilst the Instructors
have the opportunity, they teach their pupils
how to safely retreat backwards from lim-'
hills,
i the
a ing
skillsteep
which
must
be climb
learnt.is unsuccessful -
regularly attending. Mitsubishi, Toyota.
lsuzu. Daihatsu. Nissan, Lada, Mercedes and
UMM are equally at home at the Centre.
Professional and business users together
with enthusiasts come from all walks of life.
representing many varied interests and
occupations. An increasing number of
clients travel to England from both Europe
and further afield to specially attend one of
David's courses,
David Bowyer along with Co-Instructor
Keith Hart normally take a maximum of five
pupils using four vehicles. This allows for
doubling up - father and son for instance, in
the stuff that all Off Readers love, but
believe me, all Off-Road Vehicles detest it!
But l am pleased to say that their many water
sections have been finally sorted out both by
design and by maturing with age Most are
set to give normal maximum wading depth of
around 20 inches ( Wm. All the sections can
have this depth varied by the use of a built-in
pumping and drainage overflow system. The
water may be muddy, but no longer is the
mud held in suspension; the latter which is
not good for the brakes and bushes
Forthosewhoreallywanttogetintoaright
pickle, or may simply wish to learn the art of
Later in the afternoon when everyone has
accomplished everything on the course
using the basic one-way route, the 'route' is
then driven in the reverse direction, all in
convoy. So where as earlier in the day pupils
drive down such obstacles like the 'cliff' (45
degree hill, they now drive up it!
To round off the day. the group drive back
to the classroom for a refreshing cup of tea
and a quiet sit down. to view about an hour's
worthofvideosonthesubjectofoff roading
bearing out what they have been achieving
during the day. The 'day' usually finishes
around 7.OprM to allow clients time to wash
oneOf the vehicles Nearty every course has
winchingoneself out. or getting winched out
away the day's dust and mud before going
at least one lady attending, and they enjoy
every minute, as much as the men - why not
The whole emphasis is to give their clients
the opportunity to learn the art of handling,
by someone else. then the Centre has just
the area for you. Simply, the most glutinous,
wet, boggy, deep, muddy lake area you could
wish for. This is the only area where they
out for an evening meal at any one of a
selection of restaurants in the area.
Day Two and Trophy Tralviism onred
nt., e,
For further details, please either
phone. fax or write to:
David Bowyer's Off-Road Centre
East Foldhay, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon EX
Tel: (0363) 82666 Fax: (0363) 82782.
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