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THE SIHLE ONE CLLUB

Is formed- to further interest in the maintenance, usage and restoration of Series One Land Rovers.- to produce information through research and technical help, and to assist In the location of spares and expertise.- to arrange meetings for members on an occasional basis.- to issue up to 6 Newsletters a year.- to 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 5PPTel: (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.

* BEFORE USING GREEN ROADS CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT CURRENT RIGHTS OF WAY.* The Technical Offiers are very happy to answer technical questions as far as they can ... it helps i as much detail as possble can be given ... and would

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 Is COPYRIGHT 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.

59/1October 1991

Dear Members,

Well, I'm delighted to announce that the Draw for the 1950 80" has been most successful and was wonby a classic car enhusiast Gordon Nash (see photograph elsewhere) - indeed - a Rover enthusiast! Areport from Andrew Cameron follows.

1991 GRAND DRAWA i 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 lastyear.

I would like to thank Club members who helped in all sorts of ways in the preparation of the prizeLand Rover, with extra prizes and many other aspects of the exercise. The list below is in no particularorder, Andrew Cross, Andrew Stevens, David Bowyer, David Came, Derrey Ferdinando, Phillip andRichard Rigdon. Most of the work was done in span/holiday time when they could have been involvedwith activities to their own benefit.

Finally, thank you to all members who both bought and sold tickets. We're sorry only one personcould win the first prize. listed below are details of winners and prizes.

1. 1950 80" LAND ROVER Gordon Nash2. High Lift lack H Patton3. Electric Kettle Mike Knevitt4. Radio I M Branson5. Calculator F R Foster6. Sherry J Chilcott7. Sherry Niall Mackie8. Sherry M Knevitt9. Garden Set J E Crayshaw10. Car Cleaning Kit D Britten11. Car Cleaning Kit JALawOnce again, my thanks to everyone who has helped to make it such a success. Andrew Cameron(And our thanks to Andrew for all his work as well - especially in sourcing and preparing the 80". Ed.)

ONE TEN FOR AFRICA While on the subject, and continuing our policy of being able to support thevehicle we have sent out to Uganda, we have had a most generous gift of a WARWICK POWERWASHER from the manufacturers - and we feel the best way of using this, and giving them he bestpublicity possible, would be to take it to all the shows in 1992, and sell raffle tickets ONLY AT THESESHOWS. In this way we won't be pressurising Club members, and we will be gi ing classic car and offroad 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 forRover he played a major part in the chassis design of the Land Rover and in that of the Range Rover - and itis remarkable to think that there has been so little change necessary to the original concept and design overso many years. I understand he was also much involved with the mid-engined Rover sports car, and Iremember 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. Hisinspiration will be sadly missed.

MALVERN MOTORING EVENT 6th OctoberYet again a good turnout for this popular outdoor show, where it was good to see the Land Rover SeriesTwo 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, myown 1949 80", Sue Combridge's very original 1952 80", Ron Stamford's Military 86" and Pat Caine's V886". 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 arechanged that the condition of the rear shock absorbers is checked. The correct original shock absorbers arevery stiff. Some of the cheaper pattern type available today are quite soft when compared to the genuineones, which could lead to a shorter spring life. John Smith (see inside front cover) has some original shockabsorbers available I believe. Peter Hughes

SPARES MOANYet again only a few people were interested in the alloy castings for the Capstan Wimch guide bar. They arenot available elsewhere and are of top q :y. They are being offered at cost! (original price was £60each. 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 toSeries Ones. However, if you cross relate them to 2A or Series 3 prices they are usually comparable if notcheaper. The days of the pletiftbl and cheap early Land Rover parts have gone, I'm afraid.

TOWING CARAVANS WITH LAND ROVERSThose of you who are members of the Caravan Club will have read about possible problems faced by LandRover owners. The handbooks of some modern caravans state that they are designed for towing by "car-derived vehicles".

Phil Newland of the Southern Rover Owners Club has been following this up with caravan manufacturersand found that they did not recommend their caravans with a Land Rover (Swift). This is because (hequotes) the Land Rover is a chassis based commercial vehicle, and that this type of vehicle can transmitshock 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 4x4vehicle, essentially of a private car nature, but with of road capability and constructed in such a way thatany suspension induced shocks are adequately controlled and absorbed by the structure of the vehicle, is aperfectly acceptable and capable towing vehicle, suitable in all respects for towing Swift caravans. Withregard to the vehicles ability to travel off road, caution must be exercised in this regard when towing as theground clearance of the towing vehicle considerably exceeds that of the towed caravan. Towing by a rigidchassis commercial vehicle should be avoided other than in the case of towing by a recovery vehicle wherethe distance travelled would be restricted."

Phil's advice, given in the Caravan Club magazine, was to write to the makers of any caravan you proposebuying, 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, andsome 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'veread about it, and how much smoother towing is with it. However, I cant find details anywhere. Surelysomeone of you will have all the information Send it to me and rll put in in the next Newsletter which willbe coming out before Christmas. Yes, reallyl!

59/3THE 15 CWT BROCKHOUSE TRAILERFrom the beginning the Land Rover was seen as a versatile farmers vehicle, and this obviously includedtowing trailers. The Rover Co. was not slow to realise this, and quickly marketed their own tbafler. Thetrailer was manufactured by J Brockbousc & Co Ltd of West Bromwich, but marketed by Rover as one of arange 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 salesleaflets I have come up with the following details. If you can add more, then we would be glad to hearfrom 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 fora 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 mayaccount for the relatively low survival rate. The body size: 6ft x 3fl 2in x lft 6in sides, and the rest of theconstruction 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 theadvertising does not mention whether this would have been light green or bronze green - most likely thelatter. A feature of the trailer sides are the diagonal pressings, and the cross pressing in both the front paneland the detachable tailgate. The trailer was attached to the Land Rover by a swan neck design 2 inch ballcoupling. (This will fit a modern 50mm towball - but loosely. But not the other way aroutd. The 2 inchtowball 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?), followedby 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) Late tow hitch (see above)Hexagon headed screw in hub grease cap Push in round hub grease cupGrease nipples in end of spring eye pins No nipples in spring pins (though some may have

grease nipples in spring eye itself)'""' reflective Trailer plate Triangular reflective trailer plateShaped cast spring shackle plates Plain shackle plates"Y' type stop/tail lamps - up to 1954. Round stop/tail lamps - most also fitted withvarious other lights 1955-8 round reflectors

Small round reflectors 1955 onIt is very difficult to put dates to any of these changes, but as late as July 1956 only the early type of trailerwas referred to. Some parts catalogues even list slight lighting variations of the early model right up to1958. 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, butmost of these were ex Home Office and some are also fitted with hoodsticks and a tilt. There was certainlya version used by Civil Defence to catry cables and equipment for laying temporary telephone lines in

59/4emergencies. I have also seen one with an eye type coupling instead of the 2 inch ball type, and severalwith 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 jack-knifing.

The following Brockhouse Trailers am currently on the Club Vehicle Register.

BT4268 J Smith Bronze Green EarlyBT3.7699 G Howell Bronze GreenBT8.8299 A MartinBT8.12278 A Cross Bronze GreenBT8.12362 G Dines LateBT8.12416 A Rogerson GreenBTS.12424 J Gops1 GreenBT8.12439 RFloyd GreenBT8.12517' D Leather Sky BlueBTt.13822 AlHowanh GreenBT8.13841 M SpurrBT3.14261 J Taylor YellowBT8.14479 a Powney GreenBT8.16062 T Hutchings GreenDoes this indicate that at least 16,000 trailers were produced? There are also a number of BrockhouseTrailers 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 theregister. Advise us of the serial number, or whether the trailer is early or late if the number is missing.

TRACK ROD ENDSAt 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 thatthe pinch bolts were not gripping the track rodends, allowing them still to turn. On removalthe track rods ends to the drag link were foundto have a reduced shank, this making itimpossible to tighten the pinch bolt in theclamp. This is extremely dangerous , becauseif there is any wear or free play the thread willstrip in the tube, and consequently there will beno steering. These track rod ends had beenfitted by a garage a few weeks previously.

When replacing trck rod ends please ensure wXzoa.that the plain unthreaded section is the same t SM O fAM,.

diameter as the outside of the threaded portion.

SILICON BRAKE FLUIDI am interested to hear from anyone who has experienced problems with their braking system after usingsilicon fluid. I know of two instances of difficulties with master cylinders and wish to know if there areany more. (Ed. Silicon brake fluid is often recommended for classic cars because not being hygroscopic itcan't absorb water, and therefore won't deteriorate as normal brake fluid does, and when spilt it doesn'tdamage the paintwork. And yes, I have hadproblems with my 80" master cylinder - which was overhauledwith new rubber seals, and the rest of the system was new - when I iUed it with silicon fluid. What happensis that 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 theproblem. IWe not been able to work out whether silicon fluid has any bearing on this problem, so heitateto blame it. The brakes continue to work effectively). Both above items from Peter Hughes

59/5PRIZE DRAW PRESENTATION

GORDON NASH being presented with the key of the prize 80" - quite a transformationfrom its original state (the photograph on the cover of Newsletter 57 had been touched upto make it look better!!

BELOW:

The 86" - yes, look at the door and the length of the rear body - MINERVA. Built underlicence 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 steelbody (like all Minervas, Land Rover 86" instrument panel, instruments and bulkhead and 3front seats (80" 1953 model seatbacks). Probably it is for sale! H Houben, Kerkrade,The Netherlands photographed it behind a garage in Belgium.

59/6SERIES ONES IN DENMARK

The first Land Roverimported into Denmarkin 1949/50.It has covered some800,000 kmsl!! withonly one engine rebuild.

The owner was a localfarmer on Bornholm,and it was used for awhile to tow gang-mowers - as a resultit wore out threethird gear cogs!

1930 80" with coach-built rear body...

It was built as a HoseTender....see text forfull story.

FOR SALEWe publish addresses unless asked not to-- both to cater for members abroad, and to allow you to phoneDirectory Enquiries should the number be misquoted or out of order They're a pain to type in but it is tohelp you make the sale or purchase you want.

1955 107" with truck cab complete, (EEP 932), VS but chassis rusty. 1997cc petrol. Offer on all parts or -allcomplete £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 in from hubs, chassis and bulkhead repaired as needed, yeam MOT. In need 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 bodyand 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 £25each. Land Rover Hydraulic Wmch - offers. 80" windscreen £25. T I Springhall, Victoria House, BarnStreet, St Marys Hoo, Rochester, Kent.

1957 88", total ground up restoration with hardtop. Over £2,000 spent on new parts lone. Original recon 2Ldiesel, fitted with 5 bearing petrol, Weber Carb, FWL A bargain at £2,500. New project started. DCullingworth, 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) andother bits. I need some good 600x16's. Chris Barnes, Well Cottage, Sedrup, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP17SQN (0296) 748285

1953 80" part stripped. Very good body and paint. Good tilt, new rear axle and bearings. Original 1600ceengine and gearbox. Bulkhead repaired. Good tyres, two new remoulds. Ideal for rebuild. Shame tobreak £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, HaldonView, Kennford, Exeter. (0392) 832775 (evenings, weekends.)

Spare parts for early Land Rovers...service for Series One owners in South and West Wales. Replcementkit 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 alsoavailable 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 J Bland, 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 bearranged. 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 moreparts. Used regularly and has never let me down. Cery reluctant sale. Steve Jarman, 2 StanleyCottages, Lower Street, Leeds, maidstone, Kent. (0622) 861597

1955 86" (VHW 32) V5 form. Poor chassis. Complete but no bulkhead, no engine, hoops or tilt. Good rearbody. £280. Gearbox from 107" believed good, with rea FF0 £75. R D Cummings. (0600) 860528Gwent

59/8Chassis 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 alsofront wings, bonnet, grill panel with original lights, rear body and many other bits. £300. MichaelNewton, 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. £60ono 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 listhere, but, for example, NEW front valance for Minerva. Preferably sold in one lot, but ready to talk toenthusiast. 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/IIIpetrol engine needs pushrods and conrods, head in VGC. Bottom tailgate, bonnet painted andsoundproofed, 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 fromnew. 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 - 1/100scale, SILVER RESIN 80" with tilt £2.95. PHOTOCOPIES of the LAND ROVER MOBILEWELDING PLANT (dated Jan 1950) 14 pictures on two folded sheets £4.95. ALSO THE LANDROVER: THE "GO ANYWHERE" VEHICLE (dated Feb 1950) 8 pictures plus engine and chassispictures on two folded sheets £4.50. (These are the brochures are the earliest I have so far found)Please add £0.50p for post and packing to: OFF-ROAD MODELS, J R PARKER, 6 CHERRYROAD, CHIPPING SODBURY, BRISTOLBS17 6JH. (0454) 321502

LAND ROVER CARE -starting with your canvas. If badly faded - MESOWAX KHAKI per 2.5L canposted £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" - 2door 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 48/54genuine Rover 237925 series std to .040 - per set 4 pairs £14.95 posted. VEHICLE SALE, subject tobeing unsold... Very original Series 1 88" with V5 £795. Running 86" average throughout, verygood engine & front axle VS £595. 107" runner with tilt frame, average £295. LATE 2L CRANKwith rods & pistons assembled, low mileage £175. TY1RES Two 600x16 Bar treads £30 Split rimtrailer 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 orwrite SAE with your needs for spares for elderly active Land Rovers -or to make them so! L StaffordDovey, 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, allrust 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 atup to £1,500. Offers to Major Douglas Noel, 25 Broomhouse Rd., London. 071-736 5492 (vehiclekept near Crickhowell)

1955 107". Well worth restoring. Lacks Bulkhead and truck cab. £350. Andrew Cameron (see inside cover)

59/9BENSON and HEDGES SERIES ONES

Above: Alan Young's86" on its way to beingawarded 2nd prize atthe Concours in Glasgow.

Below:Mark Price's 86" in theline-up for the Benson& Hedges Classic FunRun last June.

LONG WHEEL BASE ODDITY!107" originally used by Post OfficeEngineers Research Station in London.The rear body, door and cab arehigher than usual, and there seemsto be another side door to the rearof the passenger door. The driver'sside windscreen looks as though itopens as well.If anyone is interested please ringPete Davey, (0278) 785705 (Somerset)

Further photographs and/orinformation would be useful forpublication.

59/10

WAR OF THE ROSES

The Series One ClubTeam:

left to right -Carl Spindler's 80"John Wheeler's 86"John Carroll's 88"1

Right: The flag is auseful aid to recoveryin very deep bogs!

A View from the muddy endof the winch rope.

A fine example of runny, peatyclag.

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1950 80". Chassis up rebuild. Loads of money spent. New springs, harness, canvas etc. £2,100 ono. PExV8 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 (nobelihousing) £40 ono. 1955 gearbox complete £60. Pait 1960 LWB axles complete. New 86" kh-akicanvas. 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. Fillerca[, now £2.50. Top rocker cover £3. Side rocker cover £2. Round heater £20. Hand throttle £5. Pairwide 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 SeriesII 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 4.203diesel to 2A 4 cyl. gearbox inc. mountings, spigot bush and adaptor plate £75. Also centre well sumpfor Perkdis 4203 diesel used in Land Rover conversions £30. Also good cylinder head for 4.203£120. Can post some items. J N 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 bulkheadand rear cross member. Hood ticks and original service manual £750. John Cashmore, Penn TorHotel, 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. J Wearing,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 quoteyou a price for an A4 copy, from £25. PRESSED ALUMINIUM NUMBER PLATES. Blackbackground 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

WANTEDWanted - 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 andright. 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 similarcondition later pattern "knock on" hub caps for my 1955 trailer. A fair exchange is no robbery. R 0Lines 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, 2BSandy lane, Pairoak, Eastleigh, Hants. Southampton 694648

Wanted - windscreen glass for 80" Ben Hallam, Cold Harbour Farm, New Mills, Stockport, CheshireSK12 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 fewquestions. John Taylor. 7 Laws Lane, Finedon. Northants. Wellingborough 681511

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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. Alsowanted - LAND ROVER OWNERS CLUB (EVIEW) (1960's) or ROVER: A MAGAZINE FORROVER 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. LStafford 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 bearingendplate) 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 2vehicles 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 LandRover Rally. Both axles, engine and gearbox are original. As Claus is 6ft 7ins tall and of considerablestature, he had to open the rear hinged door each time he wishes to change gear! (left hand drive vehiclewith the clutch pedal nearest the door). This must have resulted in "no hands steering" gear changes. Hehas 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 HoseTender - carrying hoses and fitting, but no pump or water tank was ever fitted. The coachbuilding companyused the design of the 80" StationWagon as the basis for this conversion.

COUNTRY VEHICLESA 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 onvehicle value), and will advertise until the vehicle is sold. The numbers for buyers is 0298 815815 and forsellers 0298 815000. It will be interesting to see how it develops. Mind you, the greatest selection ofSeries 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 toget it all done. And then when everything is set up and just about ready to roll, Sod's Law swoopsfrom a great height and we get buried. At least that's what it felt like when an un-backed-up disc wassomehow corrupted and I lost eight pages of text for ever. Yes - you've guessed it - it wasn't the easycopy-typing pages of reports, but all the For Sales and Wanted Ad's which went, and they take anage and a half to type in. So please be patient and forgiving of any mistakes - there just hasn't beentime to do some really accurate proof-reading.

Member Andrew McGreal has asked that his name be deleted from the Rescue Scheme because he hasmoved to Saudi Arabia to work. He would be delighted to be contacted by any members out there toarrange 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, includingthose who have expressed concern, that the Club Database has not been used for this purpose

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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE CREST - Who would have used this vehicle?

R W Ravencroft cameupon this crest whenrestoring his 1953 86".The wording panel reads:No unauthorised personmay be carried in thisvehicle.The original door colourmay have been blue.

Please let me know ifyou can help.

59/15ADDITIONS TO THE REGISTER

IN THE PERIOD 16th JUNE TO 15th OCTOBER 91

CHASSIS REG.NOj DATE ENGINE COLOUR NAME COMMBNTSNUMBER COUNTRY NUMBER

R86 R866 PRODUCTION (8010)R8666333 FBD353 30/06/49 GREEN ABARNARD S/TOPR8666612 TSU782 G DOWNIER8667090 KUR719 08/09/49 867479 GREEN D WRAGG SfT'OPR8667286 GUERNSEY GREEN I BREHAUT Ex WD 00BC26 S/TOPR8667642 BCH606 GREEN D RAWLINGSR061 PRODUCTION (Win)R06102500 OSV316 14/11/83 GREEN G RICHARDS H/TOP WAS DFK490R06105548 Q681JDL /49 WHITE C THOMAS S/TOPR06107241 0JO419 06105644 BR GREEN R FITZPATRICK S/TOP06111705 JWD811 17/05/50 COPPRGRN D WILKINSON S/TOP06113315 AUSTRALIA /150 06113715 KHAKI/WHT PBRIGGS STN WAGONR06200012 ONU208 BR GREEN L PACK161 PRODUCTION (80in)16101856 KSVI07 01/06/84 GRN/WHITE DIBOND H/TOP Ex FIRE BRIGADE?16102232 AFE759A 19/03/51 16105714 BR GREEN K DIXON S/TOP WAS EVL32016103088 HVJ665 10/05/51 BRONZE M GOLDSTRAW S/TOP16132816 CANADA / 151 THINKLE261 PRODUCTION (80n)26101332 OKL225 01(11/51 GREEN R SMITHSON SfTOP26101676 LDD347 //51 GREEN G SUGDEN S/TOP26101861 BSV296 26191586 GREEN/RED A BARNARD Ex WD S/TOP26102095 214VDH 01/03/63 26191318 GREEN EGREEN S/TOP26102106 JSF261 G DOWNIE26102342 NTF469 04/12/51 OLIVE BRN D TURNER S/TOP DIESEL26102994 NAHi88 18/01/52 LGHT BLUE PSADLER S/TOPH/ITOP26103852 139FUL GREEN G WHITCHURCH Ex RAF26103974 GUERNSEY 03/05/74 26107000 SAND IBREHAUT WAS HKW758 HI/TOP26104099 SSV904 01/03/52 GREEN R MOAT WAS GNJ454 S/TOP26105296 BEU345 07/06/52 GREEN B BARBER SITOP26105527 PPP433 12/08/52 GREEN M SWAIN S/TOP26162843 N IRELAND / /52 GREEN P MURPHY S/TOP361 PRODUCTION (801n)36100402 22/01/53 36100513 GREEN TYOUNG36100673 JHR186 16/09/52 1. STONE J PACK H/TOP36102086 JERSEY //51 GREEN S MANBY S/TOP36102812 FD0611 16/02/53 36106766 GREEN A HEATHCOTE S/TOP36103016 GUERNSEY BLUE/GREY I BREHAUT Ex RAF 46AA72 S/TOP36103713 TPC896 /06/53 GREEN J SOWERBY S/roP471 PRODUCTION (861n)47100309 ACA132A 15/12/53 47101712 GREEN RHUGHES S/TOP47102218 NWU689 08/05/54 L STONE S WELLS S/TOP571 PRODUCTION (86in)57100591 EFD699B 01/08/64 RED/WHITE P STORCH Ex WD 38BP75 H/TOP57101560 GUERNSEY 57105956 GREEN IBREHAUT Ex WD 61BP17 S/TOP57102430 PGO995 19/06/70 GREEN R MOORE S/TOP57102830 OWU578 26/01/55 57107169 GREEN DMACKRILL S/TOP T/CAB57104049 PAD304 10/03/55 57110209 LGTGREEN DEYLES S/TOP57105081 SDV 44 22/04/55 GREEN J REEVES S/10P57105359 PWT 34 01/07/5557113618 GREEN D PARR Ex WD Ex Shrinping vehiole

59/1657105720 YNC786A 27/05/55 57112959 GREEN S DYER WAS VPP200 S/TOP57106416 13/06/55 GREEN J CARIRUTHERS CAB TOP57107642 YPA108 GREEN/CRM N HARVEY H/TOP57107754 PWU434 25/07/55 GREEN MVAUX S/TOP57107867 PD382 28/08/55 57118326 GREEN B ALLEN Ex C.D. S/TOP H/TOP1706 PRODUCTION (86in)170602857 EEN480 170608048 GREEN J GOODWIN T/CAB170603683 JSU325 //56 GRN/WHITE JUNWIN STNWAGON DIESEL1116 1117 1118 PRODUCTION (Ofta)111700784 SXF93 21/0257 111702124 GREEN N TAYLOR SYTOP Ex FIRE BRIGADE111701020 YKM906 20/12/56 111703083 MAROONCR A HEADDE STOP Breakdown truck111701087 SD0656 01/01/57 111704976 GREEN PTHORKILDSEN H/TOP111701358 0EP278 07/02/57 BROREEN MROBERTS DIESEL S/TOP111701811 PET256 06/11/56 111704732 GREEN A STREET S/TOP111702887 VWD357 05/04/57 111708572 GREEN 0 HOWEL JONES H/TOP111703144 69OBWL 23/04/57 111709810 GREEN P LIDDAMORE H/TOP111703295 FFL576 25/04/57 GREEN J TAYLOR SITOP111703429535DPB 15/07/57 1I1711900GRN/LIMES RSTONE H/TOP111703800 TDG381 02/08/57 11171'S7 GREEN MWEAVER S/TOP111800281 GUERNSEY OR'11/62 111M. 36 BLUE IBREHAUT STN WAGON111800657 WRU985B 25/09/64 BR GREEN CRASEY SjT0PDIESEL111800702 0RX203 12112/57 111805211 GREEN RBOWMAN S/TOP111800724 SXF704 12/05/58 GREEN N BARNES SITP111800964 SXF469 //58 GREEN P EATON S/TOP H/TOP T/CAB111801236 GUERNSEY //67. GREEN IBREHAUT ExRAF4x2463FUVS/TOP111801311 GUERNSEY 06/07/66 111807623 GRN/WHrIBREHAUT ExRAF04LE384x2 H/TOP111801472LWT271D 01/05/66 GREEN P COX Ex WD 05CE39 now 44 H/SITOP111801563KRE682F 06/12/67 GRN/LSTNE 0 HUNThR Ex WD STN WAGON111801643OEH895F 13/10/67 GRN/CREAM I OLDIE Ex RAF 4x2 STN WAGON111801670 YPO370 05/12/57 111803116 BLUWCRM A MOCAUSLAND ExWD 7CE05 SW111801720 GUERNSEY 111809255 BLUWWHTE I BREHAUT Ex RAF 07CE20 4x2 H/TOP111801768XPF28F 01/11/67 GREEN DROBSON ExWD4x2NOW4x4SW111801771 BFW563B GREEN G WALKER Ex RAF 4x2114702398 SWEDEN 27/4/57 114704759 GREEN O BERTILSSON116700282 273CTJ //57 GREEN D RAWLINGS DIESEL472 572 2706 8706 1317 1318 PRODUCTION (107in)57200438 ABD429A //55 57 107904 MARINE BL M GREEN WAS NOY726 T/CAB134801447 SWITZERLND 10/09159 GREEN F de ESCORIAZA STN WAGON270600249 WMA 34 /155 BLUE D RAWLINGS270600853 / /56 D RAWLINGS Ex RAF SPARES1216 1217 1218 PRODUCTION (1091n)121700507 NKY243 17/05/57 GREEN D SIDDALL TjCAB Ex Bradfod Police121800383 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. Incase 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 CARDSYou 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 achurch tower in the distance (one ofthe great Somerset towers!)

Priced at 20p each (including envelope). Please send orders to me - Andrew Stevens (address inside frontcover) with cheques made out to The Land Rover Series One Club.

59/17WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS 902 MR .AN !REHAXr GUSEY AL 1SLANSWHO HAVE JOINED OR REJOINESSN O&PJARVBY STILFONAR SONSPA.

WHO AVEJOPC ORRE-JEVE 100 MRBR~c-LIES, BIRMINGHAM.WESTIMIDLAOIN TIE PERIOD 16 JUN 91TO 12 OCT 91 1182 MR )MIKWELL CICHOWEPOWS

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156 MRJOHN.RREVE TAUNTON.SOME REr 1439 MRJOItWOOD WOIA wMEwRKSHME181 iMRJAMscwDIE BOLTON.I-ASHIR 1440 MR NICK.ROSWo 14AL DOINICkEIWORCS219 MR DAVID.SIDDALL HALIFAX.WESTYORKS HWE 1441 MR DAVI .CACKREL EIRIFIC OWESTYOS271 MRMICHAELKOOLDSTRAW BRECONI)OWYS 1442 MR BOBSIOIER CHRISTC*RCI.,WsTYrlKS276 MR MAnTHIW-tODEfR MORB L a T RSORD499 MR MARTIN J.WHSB WOK GIAMEBRRKSHIE500 MR KM LINDLXXON OLASOOW.STRAThM YI519 MR STEWART.YAThS SINFIDSOUTIH YORKSHIRE536 MR BOB. BARBER NEWCASTLE IMLYN.DYEID622 MRDAVID.WRAGO EENDALCUMBRIA69 MROOWE . DENMARK 1991701 MRBARRY SALLBN SHIPTON MALLSOMErMeT753 MR DART )JKELY ABBRDEENAIRAMPAN849 MRPATRMIOHLMUE (DWERXLOWI REL Following last years successful Norwegian Rally,540 MR1TIMOIXYPRS DtBRBX.DERBYSHIRE862 MRROOIBOWMAN XINOst.AN.LYJmlIS I was delighted to read that the Danish Land%l6 MRGRAHAMMwA1.AK RAUNDS.NORTANTS965 MRANDY.WARD WBLUNGBOROV* nIThANrS Rover Club was going to stage this years event.968 MRMICK.MORIIMER BENSON.OXIORDStM As last year, this was to be their 15th973 MR PMtLXAAD NU1,1ATON.WARWICKSHIRM

1067 MR)CHAELWEAVE HE DRoRDmRE Anniversary. The Rally was to be held on the100 MRANDRBW.MeCAUSLAND IARNBOROUOIIHANTS island of Bornholm (24 miles by 16 miles), just1071 MR ANDREWBTREr PONI1RACT WESr YORKS1075 MR sT .TOB Y o 22 miles off the southern tip of Sweden. Te1417 MR RICELILDMIALLS vehicle for the Rally was to be SXF 787, my1418 MR FUTEERIGGS PERTL WESTERN AUSTRALIA1429 MR t MtETHUIRSNE TL4LLE[ - - 1957 88" hardtop.1420 MR MATHEW J.ORE SAMPON IN THE BUSH.OZON1421 MR T IYOUN0 LLANDOVBRY.DYFBD The 24 hour crossing from Harwich to1422 MR DENIS .WKSO ASToARON.EI) Gothenberg passed uneventfully, especially as the

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79 MRANTHONY.HBADDE BEAN.AEN North Sea was so calm, and having landed I379 MR LAN.GALLOWAY MELKSHAM.WILTSHIRE headed south towards Malino. Swedish main429 MR GRAHATIRTT TAU1rON,SOMERSE'r478 MRRICHARD.MOORB FARNBOROUOH.HAMPSHIMR roads are mainly single carriageway with hard547 MRSOI*LGOODWIN DAOENHAM.BSSX561 PAUL&SAMANASADU R DISS.NORIVL shoulder and speed limit of 55 mph, and driving74$ JILLTHOMPSON POWSEY.WILTSHIRE in this beautiful country is a pleasure as the roads869 MRROBERTALSTON GREAT YAEMOUnOPoLK are quiet and most drivers observe the limit.881 MR GUY .SUOEN CH-EL hNAMEOS917 MRJOHN.TAYLOR HORSHAM.WEST SUSSEX%69 MRRICHARDDUOHES MAIDENHEAD.BERKS HIM After signing in I met the only two English/988 MRGICHARD. N,,oR1 BLADP)RaDDxOUR Weshmen on the site - "lightweight" Ray from994 MR GUYT.HOWEL JONE OWBRIDGLSOUHI~t CAM

10D3 MR OSUL.BERThLSSON AVWDABERO.SWEDEN Croydon and Edward with his diesel 90 from1015 MR1 HLUPJ.THORKILDSEN POOLRDORSET Swansa.1019 MR NICIOLASSARNLS RUS'IINGTON.WPT SUSSEX1027 MR PAUL J.EATON BIRI5HM.WEIDI ND1024 MR PBOR ASKT CREMITO.*ESYo, The official opening of "Landsarrangement" 911081 M MICHALOCOX DURStY.OWIoUCESTERSHI took place in the huge marquee, and a variety of1190 MR BRIAN J.FAU'X FAUWWFI.GTR MANLW3STFR142 MR BIAYLOR PARNWaMtRME F events were planned for each day. On the first1425 MR rQtAIaJW winONoYEUsLTB day we chose the Gymkhana which took place in1425 MR GRAHtAM.W IDlCURCH NEWTONAYCL2FREOD DI1426Mm M Lc.cMs t oxrSorEs a local quarry. The course was set out with1427 MR oUN E.WALK.I DIDSURY-.REAhR MAN. plastic poles and included a short timed "island1428 M (IEOFlREYUNTER WOLVILRLYJfiER &WORCS1429MIfflTEP lEN hiDYER WAERIN)TON.0HIRE crossing" using wooden planks. The most1430 M ANITIONYENNr L1VERPOOLME PEYSME amusing part of this event was when the driver

32 MR CtMISToPHIBRw.THoMAS WOAUITLDEVON35 MRAY sIMMON rs MOLDXCz.CwY was blindfolded and had to try to position a front

187 MR RAME.PAWbiS SOUTHPORT.MERSYSIDE tyre in a sunken tyre approx 50 yards from the311 MR CARLRASEY DORINO.SURREYns MRSRsHmm.wsu1 BURMNBYANCASHM start. If you misjudged, as I did, you came to no397 MR DAVID SBYLBS WOO.DOISBT harm hitting the sandy wall of the quarry.458 MR NKAL LNIC OIN WANrAOEoXmsHMIREtW0 MR DONALD.PARR SOUTPUTIOHRS YSIDE6D6 MRA W.rtHATHoOT MDCHSRE The next day we visited the fortified island of627 MRBRU(CSUMNER TROWI3RUX.flLmHR Christiansoe - an hours ferry ride from706 MIRBRYAN DSLO PMII1|TeYSIDM

719 MROUYAMBARI CAMIJIrYKENT BornholrmThe evening event was the night rally.7=2 MR CUEVRHIGNS SThPLE CL4YDONM UQS Each team of three vehicles had to navigate to ten731 MRJOHN.CASHMORE SALCOMBEMD6VON734 MRDAvWMO)CMURN CJAUIN-TONr.l.4All posts where various questions had to be solved.795 MRMAPJ1CELOT1 BARNARDCASTLE.CODURHAM was great tn even though we didn't finish until856 MRFRNANDOAE BSCORIAZA OHiENEA.SWIqTRLAND

59/181 am. This was followed on the Wednesday bythe Concoum dElegance in Ronne and Svaneke. THE WAR OF THE ROSESThe 75 vehicle convoy between the two towns LAND ROVER STYLE!was a sight to behold.The Jubilee trophy was organised for the Come mid-July we were making our way toThursday and took place in the Military Area a Cumbria. The destination was the ARC War ofshort drive away. Each team of three to five the Roses, and along with two other Series Ivehicles had to set up a short off-road course for Land Ravers we had entered a Series I Clubthe other teams to drive. An hours time limit Team. Against us were teams from Yorks ROC,with points lost for hitting a cane were the only Red Rose LROC, North Wales LRC, Hants andrules! The day lasted from 10 am to 1120pm Berks ROC, Pennine LRC and Cumbria ROC.and was enjoyed by all. For the Series I Club, John Wheeler and RossFriday's Supertial (a rough RTV Trial) was Adamson entered John's winch equipped 86",rounded off by the Grand Dinner and prize- Mitch Whiting and myself were in my 88" andgiving. I was fortunate to be awarded the prize having been let down on the wednesday beforefor the best vehicle on site (No Ken Wheelwright the event, red Rose member Pete Wright talkedthere this year!) The Rally would not have been Carl Spindler into using his 80".staged were it not for the hard work put in bymembers of the Danish Land Rover Club. A The event kicked off pretty early sunday morningspecial vote of thanks must go to the five man with the teams lining up for the start on the fell.organisers - Claus K Kjoell,i,,Johr Karlb&., Hans Organiser Peter Hartley taped an envelope toGeorge Novrman, Elven Andersen and Jesse each team's lead vehicle bonnet, and at theJessen. appointed time we could open them. Ours was

open in a flash and we were poring over the map,This most enjoyable holiday was completed by a finding the map reference and on our way...three day tour of central southern Sweden, beforeheading for Oothenberg and home. Things got off to a disastrous start because in our

haste we hadnft noticed a map reference in hugeMik Burn numbers on the back of the envelope, and

promptly spent most of the time allotted-for thefirst task searching for it in completely the wrong

NEXT YEAR'S CONTINENTAL EVENT? place. When we did find it we started, but ranout of time - thus incurring a penalty score. WeIhe La d Rover Club Deutschro t elebrat s had to drive a given route in a set time, withhis five-yer-old jubilee from the 5th to 8th June p nlisfrfnsigeryo ae

1992. penalties for finishing early or late.Still, we were issued with our next map reference,On the occasion of thisjubilee, we invite you to and off we went. this involved dragging,

join our special program which will be held on winching and generlly moving a barrel round athe military area in Ehra-Lesssien (close to set course against the clock. Part of the course(3fhorn). had to be winched and for part of it, across aOur special program covers trail-competition, gully, the barrel had to be airborne by means of aorientation-trips through the very special german pulley block on the winch cable. This was OK"Heide", exhibitions, shows as well as actions in but we were a bit slower than the other teams.the famour "Forest Cottage". On the next winching task we didn' fare so wel.The jubile-camp offers you enough space for The ground anchor, supplied by the organisers, atents and caravanning (without power supply) as tree, pulled out of the ground as we winched thewell as bathrooms, shower-room and lavatories. 80" up the hill. 'Never mind,' they said, 'comeMunicipal telephone and barbeque are available back at the end and do it again - we won't counttoo. this go.'

Costs: Din 120, per each Rover vehicle. This The next was a straightforward trailer reversingamount has to be payed in advance, together with manoeuvre, and again, without problems, weyour booking. were slower than some teams. After this we had

to tow and winch a log around a marked courseLaw possible booking: 29th February 1992 against the clock, and yet again we lacked speed.Booking & Information: Klaus Ptak, One disadvantage was that we only had one

An der Forst 14, antiquated winch between the three vehicles3176 Meiersen 2 (although it was the correct period accessory for aw-oermany. Series 1) whereas some teams had four!

The other problem was that the winch designPhone 05372-6942 meant that it will only unspool when the tensionFax 05372-6451 is off. Mostly this doesn't matter, but when

59/19something requires freeing off to allow winch it in again, but due to the tension couldn'tadjustment or manoeuvre before continuing, then reiease the winch cable frot the strap. Needsproblems appear. No way could it match the must when the devil drives, as they say, so Johnmight of Warn and Superwinch, but it soldiered Wheeler forced the release lever with the Tirforon through the day without complaint, handle, which had worked earlier in the day.

e find This time, however, there was an expensive bangWe drove to the next map reference to fidand something sheared - for us the War of theanother gully, a couple of tripods made from Roses was over.scaffolding poles and a pile of logs - yet anothertask to be cocked up by the Series 1 Team! We One of the marshall's vehicles was called in todidn't do enough thinking before we started recover us with his big, modem 'lecky winch. Arunning 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 wereWe lifted far too many logs across for a start and winchless, go back to try the third task again. Inpaid the consequences - yet another slow time effect we retires as we didn't have a score for thismuch to the amusement of our mountain bike task, sob, sob. Back at the finish we discoveredborne 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 Clubeveryone busy, and 15 minutes was allowed to B Team?) came first overall, Cumbrian ROCfind the next one. One serious map-reading error second and Red Rose LRC third - to whomand you were into your task time before you got congratulations are due. Thanks are also due tothere! Red Rose LRC and in particular Howard BlakelyIn the bottom of yet another gully (we're talking and Peter Hartley for a good day's entertainment.craggy felside here) were a load of plant pots Actually, two days, as it took another whole daywith washers in the bottom. Teams were given a to clean the peat off the Series One and there aremagnet and told to recover the washers. a couple of things to put right underneath. As forFortunately Mitch had a huge ball of string which the War of the Roses, there's always nextwas long enough to run both ways across the year....where's that Warn catalogue?gully and reach the botom. Team members ontop of the gully sides had to coordinate movement John Carollof string and magnet to retrieve the washers. Just (Ed. The Series . Club was formed as a non-to make it more difficult the last two containers competitive Club -after all, the regional Clubs ofwere steel. the ARC do this so well - and so if a teamWe managed this quite quickly and thought we'd represents the Club they are ALL members ofdone well, but it turned out that all the teams other competitive Clubs within the ARC)managed it well inside the maximum time, andthat it wasn't against the clock. Bang went our YEOVIL FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORThope of making amends for one or two cocked up was E b p ofORtasks. This Festival was the birthplace of our Club all

those years ago, and with the passing of time theTask 8 loomed. We'd seen some muddy Land Festival has brown as has the Club. It is nowRovers passing us and as we were still clean very large and covers all types of vehicles fromguessed 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 thatmuddy 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 andthere.....and we were the last to attempt it with the squeezed in three 80", one 86", one 88" and twoleast winching gear. 107"'s.Me and Mitch flung the 88" in, there's no other This variety showed the whole range of Seriesway to describe it. and waited to be winched out. Ones with tilts, hardtops, truck cabs and StationI tried not to think of the paint Fd lovingly Wagons. On the sunday morning one examplepolished a weeks or so earlier as I watch the peat from each of the 70 car clubs was able to join apile up to the galvanised trim on the waistline. I display in the main arena, and we thank Johntried not to wince as there were a couple of loud Knowles for representing us in his 107" Stationbangs from underneath. Wagon. Unfortunately the hot sunshine of

Saturday was not repeated on Sunday, but I amThere was no way we were going to get one L.and sure everyone enjoyed themselves.Rover round the course in time, let alone three. Itwas too far for the winch cable to reach, and we FOR SALE: Gearbox PTO unit. Offers.had to lengthen it with tow-straps...and when the Mr Rich, 8 Clarendon Road, Harpenden, AL5cable was fully in the 88"was still well out in the 4NT. (0582) 713132bog, and we needed to remove a straps and

LAND ROVER 45th ANNIVERSARY - 1993We all enjoyed the celebrations for the 35th and 40th anniversaries of the launch of the Land Rover, andmany are already talking about the 45th! Although this is not until 30th April 1993, time will soon passand 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 county4. 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 familiessomething 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 ifyou don't wish to cut the Newsletter) as soon as possible. This is not intended to be a firm booking, but wewant to know your response.Please return to Andrew Cross as soon as possible

45th ANNIVERSARY EVENT 1993NAME ................................................ MEMBERSHIP NO ............................

ADD RESS ...................................................................................................................................................

I would be interested in attending a 45th Anniversary Even.

Approx number in p r y Number of Vehicles _ ____

I would: CAMP INTEREST: CONCOURSPlease tick CARAVAN Please tick GYMKHANArelevant STAY OFF SrTE relevant RTV TRIALitem DAY VISITOR items LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

I WOULD ALSO BE WILLING TO HELP ORGANISE

COMMENTS/ SUGGESTIONS:

Return to ANDREW CROSS, 64 ELMDALE ROAD, BEDMINSTER, BRISTOL BS3 WE

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TOP FARM 4 x 4 SHOW out to take .040" oversizeHaving attended to essential repairs over=

eet w ii year, is ganise 9months, I ecently investigated the pressure ina i the cylinders, having suspected that te enginethe Yorkshire Rover Owners Club, and this year might need to be de-cokedl. The manualthey organised great weather as well. This event specifies compression a 125 Ibsq' when theattracts a large number of tiade and autojwnble engine is turned over hot and with the carburettorstands of all sorts - not just Land Rover - with fully open-Lada, Suzuki and Auverland among the othersbeing represented. Much to my concern No 1 cylinder only read

about 75lbs/sq", whereas the others all readThe off road course was in great demand 1121bWsq ". I then tried the "wet" test on No. I bythroughout the weekend, being tackled by injecting a tablespoonful of engine oil into thevehicles large and small - the largest this year cylinder and re-measuring the compression in thebeing an ex military Bedford S ton 4x4 tmc. clne n -esrigtecmrsini hThe 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 aPeterHughs ad Rn Sburnt out exhaust valve or possibly the headSaturday night someone suggested that we hadgaktthe wrong banner in front, and that it should readthe Range Rover Register!! However, the reading shot up to 120Iblsq"Sunday saw an influx of even more visitors and idiscating that the problem lay with piston ringsor bore. I was obviously very alarmed since athe site was soon full of 4x4 vehicles - mainly rebore would not be possible, and in any eventLand Rovers, or course. craddocks informed me that new oversize ringsAs you all know, Top farm was chosen as the for the 1600cc engine were out of stock and notvenue for the climax of the Grand Draw, and after currently in production.a last minute rush of ticket buying we came to Should I take the bead off and make a visualS y 4pm and the Draw itself. Inthe absene inspection of the bore? Would I need to take outof LRO Magazine, Sue Whitely of Yorkshire the piston to examine the rings to check for aROC made the draw, pulling 11 lucky numbers break or loss of spring in the ring? in any event,out of a Series One petrol tank. Much as we all this would take considerable time, and asthought our draw was impoftant, most of the replacements were not available what would I doaudience found an overturned vehicle on the off was ring failure?road course to be more entertaining, and so therewas a slight hiatus while it was righted. On consulting Andrew he initially considered the

obvious options but then suggested that as theOur thanks to all who helped on the Club Stand, engine had only limited use over the last coupleand also thanks to Sue Whitely and all at of years, that it might be gummed up piston tingsYorkshire ROC for organising th Ie event. in No I cylinder. He has seen this in the past.

Andrew Cross We discussed what would best be used and hefelt REDEX injected into the cylinder trough thespark plug hole and left overnight would be

NORTHERN CLASSIC CAR SHOW preferable.Once again held at 0-Mx in Manchester, and we I injected 50mm as suggested, replaced the plugOne agin htedno a s in anchesteand tre and left it to soak, After 12 hours I turned thewere in attendance as usual On the stand there engine over with the ignition off, and havingwas a very nice full tilt 80" belonging to Andrew removed the plug soaked up the REDEX in aBullas and the newly restored 80" Station Wagon cloth as it was ejeted from the hole. I replacedbelonging to Ken Wheelwright - which is very the plug and deve the vehicle for a couple ofmuch up to Ken's usual standard an thwlgadarvsh vhcefr opeomuche up toen's-hy usuasendd roset. WS miles before checking compression onallawarded a 'Highly Commended" rosette. Ie cylinders. Much to my amazement and relief allstand was busy with visitors throughout the registered 1121bW/sq".weekend and our thanks to John Robinson whoorganised it, and to all who manned it. Not only has this proved to be an excellent cure,

but low coast both in time and money. REDEXrecommend a general treatment of engine and

CAMERON'S COMPRESSION CURE carburettor by injecting REDEX into thecarburettor whilst the engine is running on fast

IS TO BE COMMENDED throttie, the instructions ae on the REfDEXbottle. I am now going to do this on an annual

I would like to thank Andrew Cameron for his basis to avoid any similar problems occurring inexcellent advice on curing piston compression the future.problems on my Series One 1600cc engine. Once again. thanks to Andrew for his lateral

My 1951 80" has had in the past a factory recon thinking And practical advice. Steve Kern

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THE ASTLE PARK TRACTION THE BENSON + HEDGESENGINE RALLY 1991 CLASSIC FUN RUN Sunday 9th June

On August I0th & 1lth the Club attended a newvenue, the 26th Astle Park Traction Engine Rally Most of Saturday was spent polishing andat Chelford, Cheshire. Despite rather inclement preparing NCJ 413, my 1955 86" tilt, but whenweather we had a good turnout of nine assorted the day arrived the most important thing had beenSeries l's. forgotten - as I stopped to pick up my navigator

and family en route - no petrol. Fingers and legsA different feature of this rally was that each day were crossed until we reached a petrol stgtaion,we paraded round the grand arena, lined up for and after a quick top up we were on our way tophotographers and then paraded for another 20 Syon Park.minutes, while being described quite know-ledgeably by commentator JimWilkie. Tis At 7am on Sunday morning only a few diehardencouraged the public to viqit the stand, where we spectators were around with everyone else tryingmade a good contribution to the 110 Appeal and to get registered in time. Because NCJ was builtattracted 2 new members, a Carmichael in 1955 we were 12th to start out of 120 - theconversion and a Willys Jeep! oldest first, which was a Rover Eight 1920, and

we were tucked in between a Rolls Royce 20/25Present were Chris Johnson with his two 88.'s, and a Mercedes Benz 190SC.one now needing a little work, but had to J a 4ton stationery enginie to this rally some years After a hot coffee we were off, with our routeearlier. Chris towed it round the arena while map and questionnaire - in the heat of thefriend Phil skilfully steered - not an easy job moment missing the first clue, only to solve it onwithout brakes. (photos a & b) Jonathan Dobson our way back to Syon Park.and his girlfriend Liz brought a beautifully We left at 1 minute intervals, so it wasn't longrestored 1954 86" DNX 512 from Ormskirk. before we were overtaking the odd Jag. or two,Jonathan bought it in a rough condition for £180 and in time we were overtaken by the odd bubbleand has done a first class job (photo c) PYW 319 car - it wasn't a race, just a fun run. Boy, did weis a Station Wagon with a distinguished military have fun! It's amazing how many times you havecareer. Its restoration has almost been completed to use first and reverse gear to do a (did soneoneby owner Paul Kohut. Paul, with his witk and t s is n ees ert oa(i oenfby ealKht al ihhswf n scky THREE point) turn in a country lane whenfamily, arrived towing an enormous showman's you miss a clue in a Land Rover.van. (photo d).

B+H really did us proud for lunch at Box Hill,Cohin Walker joined us with his 1958 8 Surrey, all sot up in a marquee. After lunch and a34 (photo e), and so did Mr Williams from chat getting to know each other we were offAbergele with his 1953 80". The oldest Land again, back to Syon Park. The whole event wasRover on the stand, JM 7931 (1948) had been filmed by Sada Video, so every now and then yourestored to concours condition, and very fine it would turn a corner only to find a cameralooked, see photo f. of the engine bay. Owned by pointing at you.Eddie and Sheila Watson, this was its first show.Jerry Jaris of the AA brought teir recently We we arrived back it was a complete contrast torred 80"vis MYR 107. IAbrout heir tly the start, The place was absolutely choc a blocrestored 80" MYR 107. It certainly made a with people and cars and as we entered the Parkstriking impression in its yellow and black livery. we drove down a roped off section leading to theAs it had only been "finished" on the day of the finish. My moment of glory - lined both sidesshow it had a few teething problems, so it was with hundreds of people, earners clicking - famejust as well Jerry was there to keep it in order, at last! With a cheer from the crowd we were(Ed. We had wondered what had happened to this announced over the tannoy.vehicle - found by Andrew Cameron for the AAfor this restoration). Finally, my 80" NVU 490 We handed in our questionnaire and went to look(photo h.) original scratches and all, also enjoyed at the rest of the cars. Unfortunately we were notthe party, so too my Series III which worked hard in the first three, but nevermind, it was a greatas the Club Shop. day, and we did get a certificate for finishing.Our thanks to Astle Park organiser Bryn Mallion T"he next day I phoned the organiser to thankfor allowing us to take part and for presenting us them, and told them I would be writing to thewith the handsome brass plaques. To Andrew Club newsletter, and he said to tell everyone weCross for supplying the goods and bunting, to are all welcome next time. (What? Over 1,000Mike for tireless work and to all of you who Series Ones!! Ed.)entered so well into the party spirit. The only one I'd like to thank B+H again for a really well mnmissing was Ken Poole - he had wanted the Club event, and for not being snobby about Landto enter this show for some time - I hope we did Revers. Mark Priehim proud. You'll have to book in early next year- it really is a terrific show. Sue Combridge

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GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR COMING EVENTSAugust 28th - September 1st 1"I November 9th - 10th NATIONAL CLASSIC

This is the 3rd year that the Club has attended this MOTOR SHOW. NBC, Birmingham. Clubshow, and again the weather was dry, hot and Stand. We look forward to seeing visito at thisdusty. Gavin Howell was the main organiser,but last show of the year.couldn't be present until the weekend as he was I would like to thank all those members whobuilding a Golf course. (I hope you could spend exhibited at or helped run any Club Stands attime at the 19th hole!) shows throughout the year. keep watching thisFollowing a -minor hiccough when Mr Cross $pace - or any other marked Coming Events -for

(senior) had to drive from Bristol with thecaravan details of Sjows and Events for 1992 (and evenawning (left out after getting wet at Yeovil) the 1993!) Andrew Crossstand was soon set up. Who said Dad didn 4 x 4 FUNDAY at CASTLEPORD, WESThave their uses? We were busy throughout the YORKS. Sunday December 1st 10am - 5pmfive days with many draw tickets and shop items Limited to 40 vehicles! details from Richardsold. John Parker also had an excellent display of Walsh, The Castle House, Rock Park, Wirral L42Land Rover models on show. I especially liked IPJ 051-645-8124his hand built centre steer model in fantastic CLUBE LAM) ROVER DR PORTUGALdetail. 1992 event -April 30 to May 3. Off road drivingAfter fitting a new water pump to the caravan, tea through mountains and forestry roads, visit toand coffee flowed in an endless stream - 18 pints EXPOTT/92 and beach driving, plus all sorts ofof milk were consumed in all. And I must thank social events. Takeo place in LEIRIA andthe unnamed member who donated some cans of FIGUETRA DA FOZ (centre of Portugal)lager - they didn't last long!! Details from Carlos Duarte, FAX 352 38 48 orDuring the show, member Terry Quick, from 4140461 (both Lisbon am)Waggonworks Trailers, donated a crosscountry ALAN YOUNG first met his 86" BJM 520tyre for the half-scale Land Rover (now we've a when his employer bought it as a recoveryset of 4!). Waggonworks Trailers can be vehicle in 1967. When it 'died' in '79 he bought itcontacted on (022 786) 650 for all trailer needs. for £30 and set about a lengthy restoration,The show gets bigger and more interesting each passing its MOT in 1987, and staying in dailyyear. You need five days to get round to see use.

everything. All types of steam driven vehicles, "By spring 1991 it was looking a bit down andcars, commercials, motor cycles, tractors, needed sprucing up, to put it mildly. I read in themilitary, crafts, autojumble, fun fair, and over pwper that Benson + Hedges were staging a100 fairground organs were on display. The line classic concours event in Glasgow on June 23rd,up of Showmanl's Engines fit up after dark is a and for the first time were looking for entries "Pieparticularly notable feature of this show. 1960 Commercial vehicles (non car derived)'. I

On Sunday morning Andrew Cross and myself thought why not use this as a target date.went Llama hunting (not the animal, but the Lo and behold, some half dozen commercialsprototype replacement for the 101" Land Rover). present, ranging from a 1951Leyland Tiger singleIt had been spotted by a club member, but had docker to an Austin Fire Engine, and the old Land'escaped' when we tried to find it. What a pity! Rover was chosen as winner, a cheque for £100Many thanks to all who displayed their vehicles, and a trophy!and to Andrew and Gavin for their organising. We were invited to attend the B+H International420 GYM 80" tilt, Jon Taylor Finals in Nottingham on 15th September - noHNX 444 pr-prodution 80" problem, a rettrn journey of just over 650 miles!

+ Brockhouse Trailer Gavin Howell The competition was much stiffer as expectedRSU 135 88" tilt John Handley and we were beaten into second plaoe by a 1962AEL 902A 88" hardtop Gavin Howell Bristol coach (thought the entry form saidPOK 961 86" Fire Tender John Pragnell pre1960? - still mustn't grumble, another trophyOFR205 86" Truck Cab R Shorrock and £50.) Lots of publicity photos and a mostSXF 787 88" hardtop Mick Burn enjoyable day out-UTX 851 88" tilt Martin Bermetts As a result, we've been invited by Bob Gale ofTUM 853 86" tilt Andrew Cross the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club and theARU 375A 86" hardtop Keith Haine South Down Commercial Vehicle Club to exhibitWSV 878 80" tilt Tony Wright on their stand at the NEC on 9-10 November.USU 224 80" tilt Arthur WatermanAOR 506A 80" open top Bryan Smith Glasgow to Nottingham!! (on a trailer this time).

Mick Burn I hope to see you there.

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CLUB SHOPT-SHIRTS: YELLOW with dark green print. Child: 24f28/30/32" £3.25 Adult S/M/1/XL £4.25SWEAT Dark green with yellow print Small (34/36) £6.00

SHIRTS Medium(37/39) Large (40/42) X Large (43/45) £9.75TIES: Green with yellow Club logo £4.75BADGES: Cloth Club Badge -as windscreen sticker £120

Oval cloth Land Rover out of stockGreen metal lapel badge £1.20Radiator Club badge - brass Black OR bronze green £950Club plastic lapel badge £1.00

MUGS: Yellow plastic with green Club logo £150BEAKERS: Clear plastic with green Club logo £1-50LEATHER KEY FOBS: With Land Rover logo £1.25 With Club logo £1.35STICKERS: "LAND ROVER FIRST BECAUSE LAND ROVER LASTS" .75If ordering "-1) RATHER BE DRIVING MY LAND ROVER" .75stickers alone Series One Club -Wiidsc n Sticker .75tien just add Series One Club - Dow, - iTgate sticker 0.7525ppostage LAND RDVER Green c-. yellow. Small (5 1/2" x 3") Med. (5 3/4" x 9") 0.75per 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 £2.95PETE WILFORD COLOURING BOOK £150FACSIMILE 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) £4.50B. Later 80", 86/88", 107/109" radiator plate (black) £3.25C. 80" 1949 up to 16100602 (black) £1.75D. Four Wheel Drive (red) £2.50E. 80" with Yellow knob operated Freewheel lock (red) out of stockF. Pee-Wheel Hub warning plate £2.25G. 80" Ring-pull operated Freewheel lock (Black) £4.50H. 80" Makers plate £1.75L Late Series One (1706 on) Bulkhead plate (Also Series 2) out of stockK. Series 2A Bulkhead plate £5.00

TOOLS: CTA (USA) 'One Mad Brake Bleeder £2.80CIA (USA) Valve repair tool £1.80CTA (USA) Pencil Tyre Gauge (10-50 psi) £3.00CTA (USA) Ignition Points file £1.10Feeler Gauge (UK) 10 blade (1.5 -25 thou) £1.40Matador Thread Gauge (Whitworth pitch) £3.00Nutsplitter (open) Sykes Pickavant (UK) up to 5/8" BSF £10.95Valve Lapping stick (double-ended) + Hols fine & coarse Grinding Paste £2.25Plug Brush (Sykes Pickavant. UK) £1.00Thread File - WhitworthBSF (Sykes Pickavant) £5.95Engine Valve Extractor (Sykes Pickavant) £10.00Metal Tyre Valve Caps (set of 5) .85Brake 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 £23.00ELORA COMBINATION (set of 6) 3/16" - 1/2" Whitworth £28.00ELORA RING (set of 6) 3/16" - 9/16" Whitworth £29.00SOCKETS (set of 7) 3/16" - 9116" Whitworth £16.00KING 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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one o's Dream AT Yours to fto, suggest people do not attempt to drive,unless they are prepared for a recoveryoperation!

The Centre is on the outskirts of thedelightful village of Zeal Monachorum andincludes a classroom, reception area, and aworkshop. Much emphasis is put on thetheory side early each morning with a lecture

e flt Driing off given by Keith Hart. These lectures areL n M Rod at highly informative with time given to answer

questions from the floor. No one is allowed

DAVID BOW YER'S out on the course unless they have not onlyattended a lecture, but also had their vehicleprepared and checked over by both DavidOA Dand Keith. This ensures the high safetystandards set by the school.

00 FOR SOME ADVENTURE IN DEVON AT AN Itinerary for Training at theOFF-ROADER'S PARADISE Centre for a Two-Day Course

A CHANCE FOR YOU TO "PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH"- Day One starts at 900am for signing in andBACK TO SCHOOL coffee. Following introductions. Keith Harttakes the lecture in the classroom. consis-

AN 'EXPERIENCE' YOU WON'T FORGET ting of one and a half hours of theorycovering every facet of off-road driving, from

Five years ago David Bowyer founded safely, their 4x4 vehicies in some of the most attempting thick mud to wading deep water.Britain's first Off-Road Driving School in the varying terrain to be found anywhere in one Keith's skills in teaching in the classroom byheart of Devon. and since those early safe controlled area, bearing in mind that it using both the blackboard and display itemsbeginnings a programme of continual is an 'All Weather' course so that sessions laid out, amply and easily put over thedevelopment to the site with additional can continue throughout the year. Indeed easiest and safest way to drive in difficultfacilities has made the Centre easily the last winter, the Centre was running several terrain.most comprehensive training area in the courses for one of the Water Companies Keith Hart, co-author of 'The Handbook ofcountry during the time of snow and ice in February. Off-Road Driving' is more than qualified to

The Course, some one and a half miles in David and Keith's personal and friendly teach both beginners and professionalslength, is laid out on an area of about 10 method of teaching both in the classroom alike His style ensures that his audienceacres, part of which is a hillside. During and out on the course ensures that their understands quite clearly the points he isthese years. earthmoving machinery has clients have an interesting and informative putting over, and invites questions from thebeen a regular sight on the course carrying two or three days. And they make sure that floor. Much emphasis is put on this theoryout the necessary maintenance repairing their pupils get heaps of fun out of it as well' side as both David and Keith firmly believedamage to the many tracks, watercourses It goes without saying that many of the that both discussion and preparation areand obstacles caused by erosion of the courses are specifically geared to suit very important, BEFORE going into thethousands of wheels negotiating the rugged special groups of clients who are either rough, especially for those who are new tocomplex embarking on an expedition, holiday abroad off reading.

Many new hazards have been constructed or working with Land Rovers as part of their Following Keith's lecture, their clients areusing thousands of tons of stone and rock profession. led out to the vehicle preparation area tofrom the Centre's own quarry. The most With these special groups in mind. David's check over fully the four vehicles presentrecent additions have been the forming of Off-Road Centre goes to great lengths to Fitting wading plugs, checking fluid levels,the 'Staircase' and 'Devil's Slope', both built provide the finest opportunity to practise lowering Lyre pressures, waterproofing elec-into the hillside to provide yet two more driving off road in virtually every possible trios, securing batteries, removing sparechallenging and demanding sections, but not situation that they are likely to encounter wheels from bonnets and so on.damaging. The previous main construction anywhere in the world. David and Keith then lead at random thewas 'Dill Lock Hill'. And we all know how that Not only do pupils learn what their first two vehicles out on to the training areagot its name! capabilities are as a driver, but without doubt by sitting in the passenger seats in order to

The process of time has allowed the they end up having the highest regard for the advise their pupils on gear selection, speedcomplex to 'mature', helped by the yearly astonishingcapabilityoftheir vehicleswhen andangleofapproach, andthendepartureofprogramme of tree and shrub planting. More asked to negotiate the varied terrain at the each and every obstacle on the course. Inthan three thousand have been planted to Centre. Every client on every course gains a reality they take their pupils twothirdsgie areas of additional woodland and an new 'experience'. around the course, then double back for theopen parkland on the hillside. This 'cover' Over fifty obstacles of varying terrain have remaining vehicles so that as little time ashas greatly enhanced the complex, to say been built to further enhance the training possible is lost.nothing of the Centre's part towards the facilities in the natural valley and hillside. By lunchtime. most will have driven aroundenvironment and wildlife. The Centres These obstacles include side slopes, guleys, the basic part of the course twice. AfterJungle area now feels, looks and smells like ascents and descents with gradients up to lunch, which is taken at the local Leisurea jungle! 100% (45 degrees) Further hazards are Centre, thedrivingcontinuesthroughoutthe

As David Bowyer's Off-Road Centre starts designed to test the ability of the driver to afternoon, perfecting the skills learnt duringits sixth year. they can humbly boast without 'read' the ground over which it is intended to the morning. Again at random, part wayanyexaggeration that theyhavesuccessfully pass. These obstacles include ditches, through this session, the pupils are accom-run over two hundred fully fledged Off-Road ridges, hollows, logs, shingle, rocky climbs, panied to the special sections, for instance.Training Courses for over 1.0(0 clients potholed areas, exceedingly bumpy ground, deep wading (four separate areas) crossingbringing every conceivable type of 4x4 long steep slopes, the latter being gradual deep ditches, gulleys, steep hill climbs, Voff-road vehicle, from Suzukis to Unimogs. and otherwise! guleys and so on Whilst the InstructorsThough without doubt the majorityof clients' Probably most important of all for many have the opportunity, they teach their pupilsvehicles are Land Rovers. Defenders, Range visitors, they have gone to great lengths to how to safely retreat backwards from lim-'Rovers and Disoverys. often less than a year ensure that at al times o the year they can ing steep hills, i the climb is unsuccessful - a--old, But it's wonderful to see Series Is and Its guarantee plenty of water. Water is of course a skill which must be learnt.

regularly attending. Mitsubishi, Toyota. the stuff that all Off Readers love, but Later in the afternoon when everyone haslsuzu. Daihatsu. Nissan, Lada, Mercedes and believe me, all Off-Road Vehicles detest it! accomplished everything on the courseUMM are equally at home at the Centre. But l am pleased to say that their many water using the basic one-way route, the 'route' is

Professional and business users together sections have been finally sorted out both by then driven in the reverse direction, all inwith enthusiasts come from all walks of life. design and by maturing with age Most are convoy. So where as earlier in the day pupilsrepresenting many varied interests and set to give normal maximum wading depth of drive down such obstacles like the 'cliff' (45occupations. An increasing number of around 20 inches ( Wm. All the sections can degree hill, they now drive up it!clients travel to England from both Europe have this depth varied by the use of a built-in To round off the day. the group drive backand further afield to specially attend one of pumping and drainage overflow system. The to the classroom for a refreshing cup of teaDavid's courses, water may be muddy, but no longer is the and a quiet sit down. to view about an hour's

David Bowyer along with Co-Instructor mud held in suspension; the latter which is worthofvideosonthesubjectofoff roadingKeith Hart normally take a maximum of five not good for the brakes and bushes bearing out what they have been achievingpupils using four vehicles. This allows for Forthosewhoreallywanttogetintoaright during the day. The 'day' usually finishesdoubling up - father and son for instance, in pickle, or may simply wish to learn the art of around 7.OprM to allow clients time to washoneOf the vehicles Nearty every course has winching oneself out. or getting winched out away the day's dust and mud before goingat least one lady attending, and they enjoy by someone else. then the Centre has just out for an evening meal at any one of a Levery minute, as much as the men - why not the area for you. Simply, the most glutinous, selection of restaurants in the area.

The whole emphasis is to give their clients wet, boggy, deep, muddy lake area you could Day Two and Trophy Tralviism onredthe opportunity to learn the art of handling, wish for. This is the only area where they nt., e,

For further details, please either phone. fax or write to:

David Bowyer's Off-Road CentreEast Foldhay, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon EX 6FFTel: (0363) 82666 Fax: (0363) 82782.