Info req by newbie - 68S2

[Tusses]

Hello All

For years i have been into VW's - Got 9 of them Split busses, campers beetles ...

Any way, I like old (tax free) cars and always fancyed a LR. I buy most of my cars from Ebay and last night I saw a S2 68 LWB pickup, was cheap and local, so I bought it ! :-) Got it delivered tonight.

Now I havent seen it in the light but I know it needs work. Some bits missing, chassis needs attention etc.

As I am new to the LR scene I thought I would do a google for S2 spares and sites. Found loads for newer LRs but not for the older ones.

I am interested in links to sites that show...

The history of LR
How to maintain / repair them
Where to buy spares / repair panels etc.
Local clubs

I am in coventry . west mids

Any info is much apreciated

Thanks
Rich

[Tusses]

OK - just noticed the time stamped on my posting .

I am in the UK

Where is this forum ?

Rich

[Moeras]

This forum is all over.
Im from South Africa, guys here from the UK, USA,Australia, NZ, Mainland Europe, South America, Mid East; take your pic.
Were ever Landys are driven.

The Series Forum is a very good place to post questions, a lot of the guys do their own work and have the experience to help.
Also get a Manual (There is one or two links on the Series forum where you can download manuals for free!!)

Any case Welcome to our Land Rover world ITS GREAT FUN!!

[Bogatyr]

Tusses,
Yep, the "Green Bible" is indespensible in repairing your truck. Most everything can be done in the home shop if you have enough time, money, patience and beer.

Here's a good site to get you going:
http://www.fourfold.org/LR_FAQ/Series/index.html

Yes, most Series people work on their own trucks, not only because we're cheap bastards, but it's easy and actually a lot more fun than working on modern vehicles.

Welcome aboard, and get your significant other used to 90wt now...soon it'll be what all your clothes reek of...

Bogatyr

[Tusses]

Thanks for that !

I am already used to being covered in various oils and greases from the VW's !

From the info on that link, I have figured that my chassis number relates to a late 67 Suffix D.

I am trying to find an eploded diagram of the chassis sections, labeled.
I have had a good loock round mine and it needs lots of welding !!

When I have found out what all the bits are called I can order some repair sections and make the rest and start welding.

The engine/gearbox is good

There are NO brakes except the hand brake

The wiring needs sorting.

But - for 100 uk pounds I am very pleased :-)

Couple o weeks welding and it should be on the road.

Cheers
Rich