During production of the iia the actual suffix on the chassis number. How to identify your land rover rovers north land rover parts. Most series 1 land rovers from 195458, 86,88, 107 and 109 had there chassis numbers in the same location as the series 2,2a etc, which. Most older land rovers have had at least one engine change in the past. In the tables below, the lefthand column shows the chassis number s of the land rovers to which the changed parts were fitted.
Land rover, range rover engine numbers by glencoyne. Series 2a chassis numbers start with a 2, and comprise of 8 digits. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. For series 2s only not s2a, the fourth digit of all the numbers listed above signifies the year. Chassis rust repair sections, bumper bar, bump stops, axle strap, etc. For sale, land rover series 2 ragtop in marine blue 1959. Land rover engine designs did not change often, but there are a couple of key changes which may not be immediately obvious just looking at an engine, and for which the serial number can be very invaluable. Een handige website waar het vin vehicle identification number serienummer of. The vehicle is a 1967 land rover series 2a us model, which was owned by a land rover mechanic, when at one point he. Reprinted with permission from the land rover series one club where it was compiled from research by michael bishop and supplemented from other sources including an article by john smith in lrw magazine february 2003. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 chassis paddock spares. Land rover began in 1947 with the series i and continued until 1985 manufacturing.
On the other hand, if you own something like a iia where the serial number prefix didnt change for years what you learn may be limited. Just go to the calvin website and check your own vehicle. Classic land rover series 2s for sale car and classic. The body shape specifically was a significant change and created the iconic land rover shape that most people are now familiar with and was to remain largely unchanged right up until the last defender production in 2016.
Namely, the body gained a barrel side shoulder line to accommodate the widened tracka trait that carried over into the series iii and defender models. Famous four products are independent land rover specialists based in lincolnshire, uk. Quality spares from buckley brothers, darwen, lancashire, uk. Its defenderlook really sets it apart from a typical series iia. Land rovers have several identifying serial numbers which are important to know when understanding which parts are correct for your vehicle. Sep 27, 2016 many land rover historians consider the series iia to be the best of the series models, it exists in a goldilocks zone between refinement and simplicity before the crackprone plastic dashboards of the series iii but after some engine and transmission improvements over the series ii. The series ii successor hit the market in 1958 and featured a number of mechanical and aesthetic improvements over the original land rover. Discussion in series land rovers started by 2a driver, feb 12, 2011. While they were based on the same chassis and drivetrains as the standard vehicles, station wagons carried different chassis numbers, special badging, and. Dont be confused there should be 2 different numbers an 8 digit one that commences with 16 for 1951 is the chassis number the other 3, 4 or 5 digit one is the chassis build number that is only used till the official chassis car number is stamped. A blank table entry indicates that no chassis numbers for that specification were issued. Prior to this, 9 digit numbers, or 8 digits plus a suffix letter, were used.
Calvin, the land rover vin calculator page clifton scientific text. In improving the original series i land rover maurice wilks and his team. The series 2 was still very solid and utilitarian with their full metal interiors with very little to no plastic and upholstery at all. From the end of 1979 land rover went over to the modern 17 digit vin numbers these are slightly harder to decode, but still no problem with the list below. Our mission is to offer the highest quality land rover parts and accessories at the most competitive prices. Land rover use the 10th character as the model year and the 11th as the plant code, the final 6 characters in the vin are a simple sequential number. Calvin, the land rover vin calculator salldhab7fa370090 sal manufacturer code. If you want further information call or email with your questions on coil chassis conversions. Vinplates replacement vehicle identification number. The forward control model was land rovers answer to calls from customers wanting more payload. They could have been rebuilt several times and ended up with quite a different configuration to the one they started with.
Im trying to understand the correct number format for series iia. Free delivery on all sales from 1st april see our website for details motodrome are defender and series specialists see website for full stock motodrome offer this 1961 example of the everpopular land rover series ii, this one an 88in soft top 2. Welcome to the land rover uk forums you are currently viewing the site as a guest and some content may not be available to you. Land rover series 1 1948 1958 land rover series 2 1958 1961 land rover series 2a 1961 1971 land rover series 3 1971 1985 for nearly 70 years, land rover has been a favourite across the world. This is one of the most useful little tools on the internet for land rover vin numbers. As with roughharse racing, i have six tax excempt land rovers at present and i dont think that any of them has got a chassis number stamped on the said area, i have never had a m. Series 2a ac, 2a dh ac, dh are the suffix letters at the end of your chassis number all of our chassis are made from 2. Once upon a time, building a special land rover was very simple. The dates are the issue dates of the service newsletter announcing the change. An attempt to date series iia models by changes in suffix letters relative to each other. This modified coil sprung series iia 88, owned and built by chris from badger coachworks, is a very unique rig.
Since 1980 land rover deploys the standard 17character vehicle identification number vin, complying with international standards. Land rover series 2 and 2a models specs land rover series 2 was the the first upgrade to the original land rover series 1. Vehicle identification numbers vin codesland rovervin codes. Displaying 8 total results for classic land rover series 2a vehicles for sale. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles. We have a large number of vehicles within our database and can sometimes assist in obtaining vehicle details by chassis number. Replacement blank vehicle identification number plates for land rovers postage charges for delivery within the uk are included in the price shown. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Finding parts that fit an older vehicle like the land rover 2 or 2a can be difficult. Export vehicles were the first landrovers to get the 2. Early series 2 not 2a only the 509th series 2 chassis number 146000509. Recent cosmetic refurbishment including new canvas. Vin number chart for all land rover vehicles from 1979 except north american spec. Once galvanized our chassis are taken back into the workshop and rectified.
Land rover began in 1947 with the series i and continued until 1985 manufacturing the series iii model. Vehicle identification numbers vin codesland rovervin. Weatherstrip kit for land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3, 88inch models, includes 31 feet of seal strips and adhesive. History, production, sales chassis numbering land rover faq. Did you know that we are the only maker of galvanised bulkheads. See 7 results for land rover series 2a chassis for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Land rover series 2 galvanised chassis ragtop psk john. To learn about the benefits of a single skin design read our article is refurbishing a land rover bulkhead worth it. The prototype of this vehicle first ran in 1960 and was available as a series 2a from september 1960.
This is unique to the vehicle and gives it an identity. How to identify your land rover rovers north land rover. The sequence for a siia chassis or car number on the id plate which should both be the same have an 8 digit number and a single suffix letter making 9. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 chassis. See example listing for a 110 turbo diesel land rover as checked on calvin. Chassisserial numbers as denoted in factory manuals. For series 2a, 8 figure number starting with 2 then suffix a. As you say, there is a lot of rulebending and breaking going on.
You took an old range rover chassis and running gear, shortened the chassis and welded a few bits onto it, dropped series 2 or 3 bodywork on top and called the result a hybrid. Richards uk have the best reputation for quality but that is also refected in the price. Order from our massive range of chassis parts online. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts and. Fill in all characters numbers and letters of the vehicle identification number vin, serial number or chassis number for your lightweight. A brief history of the land rover series ii, iia and iib fc silodrome. Registration is quick and easy and will give you full access to the site and allow you to ask questions or make comments and join in on the conversation. Fill in all characters numbers and letters of the vehicle identification number vin, serial number or chassis number for your land rover, and find out what each. Series 3 chassis number landyzone land rover forum. We strongly believe in providing our customers the best possible service, which has lead to our reputation as the best chassis replacement specialists in the uk. From 1948 to the early eighties, land rover used for their cars chassis numbers of their own format. This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more. Shielder chassis is proud to be the only company to offer heavyduty 1.
Land rover series 2 was the the first upgrade to the original land rover series 1. The series iia fc launched in 1962 was based on the series iia 2. Designa chassis have for over a decade, been leading the way in offering replacement galvanised chassis for all leaf spring series land rovers. Land rover faq history, production, sales chassis numbering. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. This truck is full of character with 53 years of patina, it was loved, cared for, and used. This identification was initiated by land rover as a means of identifying major design changes in production. Time had come for a restoration and he asked us to restore it and improve its usability with some modern subtle conveniences so that he and his family.
There are 12 classic land rover series iias for sale today on. Series land rover chassis for sale in uk view 73 ads. Fill in all characters numbers and letters of the vehicle identification number vin, serial number or chassis number for your land rover, and find out what each code letter and code number means. Land rover vin decoder lookup and check land rover vin. Land rover series 2a chassis for sale enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for land rover series 2a chassis for sale. Chassis numbers on land rovers can lead to you obtaining quite a bit of information on your vehicle. Land rover used the series iia as a transitional model between the series ii and the series iii, the lights were moved from the grill to the front wings in 1969, a new diesel engine was offered closely based on the 2. Dec 16, 2007 i bought a new chassis a couple of weeks ago but did a chunk of research first. Now you can find the right car parts you need from a name you can trust with l. With vat, the galz chassis with removable crossmember was about. You have reached the maximum number of saved vehicles manage my saved vehicles message please enter a 4digit pin. Vehicle identification number numbers, commenced in 1985, series iia chassis number numbers predate the vin requirement by at least years or as much as 24 years. The land rover series i, ii, and iii commonly referred to as series land rovers, to distinguish them from later models are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company.
We back all of our products with a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty. Obviously a repairedrestored chassis isnt original and unmodified, so according to the rules most series land rover owners should be on qplates. Classic land rover series 2as for sale car and classic. Changes where a date is unknown are appended at the bottom on the list. Thats why for over 40 years we have been proud to be a leader in land rover parts, including ones for the series 2 and 2a. Series iii 109 v8 stage i the chassis number can be found on the firewall in the engine bay and on the right hand front spring hanger.
Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 chassis parts by paddock. Im sure they wont get that silly about it, but if you go shortening a chassis and declaring it then you can expect a qplate. Series 22a body and chassis parts buckley brothers. The company is also, and probably better known for its range of replacement heavy duty galvanised coil spring chassis for series vehicles, 88. Discussion in series land rovers started by mfc, feb 20, 2017. Here are listed a few of the many changes that occurred on the basic model 80 landrover produced from 1948 to 1953. Richards chassis limited is a family run business which aims to provide all your land rover chassis replacement solutions. We provide genuine and aftermarket land rover parts and accessories, service, repair and restoration. Not a problem in itself, but it can be interesting to discover how your vehicle began its life. The series 2a forward control had a 109 wheelbase, using 75% of the standard 109 chassis components.
The most important serial number is the vehicle identification number vin for the chassis. Every land rover car has a unique identifier code called a vin. The chassis number can be found on the bulkhead inside the vehicle and on the right hand front spring hanger. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on it. Land rover, range rover chassis numbers by glencoyne.