1968 Series 2A 6 cyl pickup??? - Land Rovers Only

Sailcnc · 05-09-2008, 09:49 PM

Hello. I just purchased a 1968??? ( The ownership states so) series 2A landrover. It has a six cylinder engine. It is not the five door model. Can anyone enlighten me about the numbers produced??? The rear cap does not look like any one I have seen before.

Thanks

Joe

pickuprover · 05-10-2008, 04:29 AM

The six cylinder was a North American option for us power hungry owners over here.

As for numbers, not sure. The engines are getting rare and parts can be a bit of a crap shoot (my brother finally took the 6 cyclinder out of his rover and put in a 2.5 deisel.)

Glad to see you finally got your series truck. I was starting to think that you had dissapeared.

Oh and if you want a road trip today (saturday the 10th) there is a pub day at the Waltzing Weasel at 2 pm in London. Our numbers are now up to 16 trucks... yay....

cheers.

Duncan · 05-10-2008, 06:52 PM

OK Joe where are the pictures . Is it at Chucks ?

Sailcnc · 05-11-2008, 08:02 AM

It is at Alex's shop now. here are a few I had to resize them.

Joe

Sailcnc · 05-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Here is the photos of the other side and the engine

Joe

p76rangie · 05-12-2008, 05:13 AM

You can use the VIN number to find out exactly what it was when it came off the production line. But The rear roof and sides look like aftermarket.
Looks like you will have your weekends filled for a couple of years though.

TerryS · 05-12-2008, 01:11 PM

I agree, top deffinately not LR factory.
I always liked that engine, but they will cost alot to keep going. The internet will become your best friend, chasing down parts.
Better get after that rust of the bulkhead. MercedesRover (www.seriestrek.com)makes and adapter to convert that to a 300 TD MB engine. Nice fit in a 6 cyl truck.

Smokey Mountain Man · 05-13-2008, 11:28 PM

I've got an extra six here I might be persuaded to part with... Good source of parts for you.

antichrist · 05-23-2008, 11:59 AM

Top looks like a mod to a common UK top mfg. Can't remember the name of the company.

DiscoKid12 · 08-11-2008, 02:02 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello. I have a six cylinder with a brocken piston head. I bought my 109 in this condition, and thought it would be easier and cheaper to put in the 4 cylinder since i was missing the carburetor and distributor. Wata mistake, I wish Wouldn't have, and it definately didn't save me money.

I still have the 6 cylinder engine in my barn along with a replacement piston head and the appropriate bell housing. only things missing is starter, distributor, and carburetor.

I want it all gone, FREE!!!!!!!!!!!

please call
Christian
443-465-9285

greenmeanie · 08-12-2008, 09:12 AM

Plug your vin # into this and it will reveal all.
Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands

The bulkhead says 67 or later and the grill and sills say pre 69 bugeye so a 68 is probably not too far out. IIRC they stopped importing the 109 into the US in 67 after the NADA 6 cyl so your truck should have an interesting history.

...Ah just saw that you are in Canada.

Cheers
Gregor

05-09-2008, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sailcnc Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby On Posts: 56 Gallery: 0	1968 Series 2A 6 cyl pickup??? Hello. I just purchased a 1968??? ( The ownership states so) series 2A landrover. It has a six cylinder engine. It is not the five door model. Can anyone enlighten me about the numbers produced??? The rear cap does not look like any one I have seen before. Thanks Joe __________________ I understand your Jeep thing, That's why I drive a Range Rover I got your Jeep thing, Now it hurts when I pee. It's not a Jeep thing it's the real thing.

05-10-2008, 04:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
pickuprover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,364 Gallery: 0	The six cylinder was a North American option for us power hungry owners over here. As for numbers, not sure. The engines are getting rare and parts can be a bit of a crap shoot (my brother finally took the 6 cyclinder out of his rover and put in a 2.5 deisel.) Glad to see you finally got your series truck. I was starting to think that you had dissapeared. Oh and if you want a road trip today (saturday the 10th) there is a pub day at the Waltzing Weasel at 2 pm in London. Our numbers are now up to 16 trucks... yay.... cheers. __________________ Andrew Barr. 1972 Series III 109. "the Tin Turtle" "However, that was his ploy and I caved....totally caved... LOL!" Jellijo

05-10-2008, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Duncan Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Burlington ON Posts: 56 Gallery: 0	OK Joe where are the pictures . Is it at Chucks ? __________________ http://www.titanwinches.com/

05-11-2008, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sailcnc Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby On Posts: 56 Gallery: 0	It is at Alex's shop now. here are a few I had to resize them. Joe Attached Thumbnails __________________ I understand your Jeep thing, That's why I drive a Range Rover I got your Jeep thing, Now it hurts when I pee. It's not a Jeep thing it's the real thing.

05-11-2008, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sailcnc Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby On Posts: 56 Gallery: 0	Motor photo Here is the photos of the other side and the engine Joe Attached Thumbnails __________________ I understand your Jeep thing, That's why I drive a Range Rover I got your Jeep thing, Now it hurts when I pee. It's not a Jeep thing it's the real thing.

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05-12-2008, 05:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,156 Gallery: 0	You can use the VIN number to find out exactly what it was when it came off the production line. But The rear roof and sides look like aftermarket. Looks like you will have your weekends filled for a couple of years though.

05-12-2008, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,234 Gallery: 0	I agree, top deffinately not LR factory. I always liked that engine, but they will cost alot to keep going. The internet will become your best friend, chasing down parts. Better get after that rust of the bulkhead. MercedesRover (www.seriestrek.com)makes and adapter to convert that to a 300 TD MB engine. Nice fit in a 6 cyl truck.

05-13-2008, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smokey Mountain Man Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	I've got an extra six here I might be persuaded to part with... Good source of parts for you.

05-23-2008, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
antichrist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: near Altanta Posts: 544 Gallery: 0	Top looks like a mod to a common UK top mfg. Can't remember the name of the company. __________________ Tom Rowe Atlanta, GA Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. 62 88 reg 67 NADA x2 74 Air Portable - The Antichrist (tag 6A666) 95 D1 - R380 95 D90 - R380

08-11-2008, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
DiscoKid12 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18 Gallery: 0	!!!!!!!!!!!!FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello. I have a six cylinder with a brocken piston head. I bought my 109 in this condition, and thought it would be easier and cheaper to put in the 4 cylinder since i was missing the carburetor and distributor. Wata mistake, I wish Wouldn't have, and it definately didn't save me money. I still have the 6 cylinder engine in my barn along with a replacement piston head and the appropriate bell housing. only things missing is starter, distributor, and carburetor. I want it all gone, FREE!!!!!!!!!!! please call Christian 443-465-9285 __________________ 1968 Series 109 2000 Discovery

08-12-2008, 09:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
greenmeanie Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 41 Gallery: 0	Plug your vin # into this and it will reveal all. Clifton Scientific Text Services, the Netherlands The bulkhead says 67 or later and the grill and sills say pre 69 bugeye so a 68 is probably not too far out. IIRC they stopped importing the 109 into the US in 67 after the NADA 6 cyl so your truck should have an interesting history. ...Ah just saw that you are in Canada. Cheers Gregor

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