Land Rover 1953 SWB 80in V8 hybrid 4x4 Series I 1

1953 SWB 80” Land Rover Hybrid 3.5L V8
WA registration (WY 8083) – approval in principle for modifications (still needs engineers inspection)
I have owned the Land Rover since about 1991, originally purchased in NSW.
All of the suspension/welding has been professionally done and photos taken for engineers approval. All of the modifications that have been completed have been done to a high standard. There are still some bits and pieces that need doing before it will be ready for engineers inspection. This is mainly the paneling for the seat bin and floor pans which are currently installed temporarily to see how they would work.
I recently drove the vehicle from Western Australia to Forster (+4000 kms) where I have left it for sale.
Reason for sale is that I have moved to Canada and did not get the opportunity to complete her.
Vehicle is for sale in as is condition, some parts as well.


Details are:
Original chassis #3661415 – no rust and fish oiled/cold gal-ed


Modifications:
Engine:
3.5L Range rover motor
Aftermarket cam
Original strombergs, recently kitted
Electronic ignition
2.5in exhaust


Transmission:
LT95 transmission – rebuilt ~10,000kms ago
Vacuum centre diff lock
Range rover handbrake & lever


Differentials:
3.5:1 Rover diffs
Swivel pin housings have standard leaks – new seals in with the parts
Some new wheel bearings in with parts (all bearings good though)


Wheels/Tyres:
16 x 7 ROH ally rims + steel range rover rim as spare
brand new 235/85R16 tyres on alloys, old but good tread spare


Suspension:
Suspension mounts & most components from 1974 Range rover
Discovery series I springs (second hand old springs for soft ride,correct height)
new +2” terra firma front shocks
discovery top rear shock mounts
needs new rear shocks
comes with new rear A-frame ball joint and some spare bushes


Steering:
3 bolt range rover steering box – needs replace/rebuild as slack adjuster fully wound in.
Range rover power steering pump and metal reservoir
new tough dog center return assist steering damper
range rover steering column and shafts

Brakes:
new master cylinder
new safety valve
new stainless braided extended front hoses
new rear hose
new front pads
rear pads getting down
Range rover solid rotors in good condition
needs brake booster unit rebuilt


Electrical:
new bosche alternator
Stage 1 land rover wiring harness used for most of the car
new rear lights
new headlights
some dash wiring not completed (fuel level warning light and brake fail light not connected)
needs a horn
needs new ignition switch (start position not working)
Reverse light switch stuck on – new switch in parts
Stage one 2 speed wipers fitted
aftermarket windscreen washers fitted
aftermarket windscreen defoggers fitting not complete.
Needs a new speedo.


Body:
cut down stage one front doors & latches
late series II mudguards and grill (No heater hole in the side of the guards but with headlights in them)
new hand made rear body skins
defender bonnet
seat bin frame completed
stage one padded dash
range rover 2 door front seats (with built-in seat belts)
new seat belts for both seats
seats need reupholstering
seat bin skin and front floors need to be finished off
dash board mounts need to be modified so dash in angled up more (so you can see the gauges better when driving)
front guards – inner guards not complete
120L long range fuel tank – Toyota land-cruiser filler with lockable cap
original windscreen frame and windscreens
soft top frame welds need to be cleaned up and a bit of work.


100's of photos of construction.


Please message of you have any queries.


Vehicle is located near Forster, NSW


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