Series 2

[Fingers]

Hi all,
I may be going to have a look at a 60's model seris 2 landrover. ALthough it was registered in the 80's.

What are the main things to look out for and are they any good for off roading as standard?

Cheers all.

[datalas]

on a series 2,  chassis and bulkhead

Common issues are outriggers and dumb irons,  although the gearbox cross member will likely not be attached too (it's supposed to be welded on)

Bulkheads are harder to get hold of than once they were and the footwells / A-pillars (especially around the shoulders) are the common points of failure,  although these can be repaired.  repairing the top of the bulkhead is harder ...

If you do get it,  you should be able to get a retroactive registration and an age-related plate,  which would make it tax exempt..

[screwy]

As above ^^

BUT

If it is just off-raoding you want it for and intend 'tricking it up' or similar, may I politely suggest you get something later (90 / Defender) as spares and repairs will be easier and a now classic car won't get butchered as such. Just a personal point of view.

That aside, if classic motoring is your thing, then go for it! Series 2s are more than capable off road, often more so than later models, dependent on the drivers skills as always. It maybe on an 80s plate if it is ex-military, but as above, check withthe DVLA etc regarding plate re-issue.

[RCRockCrawler]

As has been said, check for rust on any and all steel components. A little surface rust is fine, but if you can poke a hole in it, there could be trouble. However, rust on an outrigger (the bit that comes off the chassis under the footwell floor, and holds up the body) can be fixed cheaply.

Series Landies are damn good off road, with a few simple mods, but there are less aftermarket parts for them.

[S188]

You don't need to have an age related plate to be able to claim tax exemption, you just need to prove its build date which won't be hard if its a series 2 with a chassis number - worth looking for as the VIN plates sometimes go walkies.

Chassis and bulkhead rust can be a headake to fix, macanics aren't such a problem though as they are cheep to fix or replace.