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BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895

1949 80” ex-Ministry of Supply Today I bought my first 80”! She’s a 1949 ex-Ministry of Supply example. Currently fitted with a 2.0L petrol with Rover aluminium cylinder head and uprated carb. Still has its ring pull gearbox though! The rear diff’s white paint is still very obvious, remarkably. The chassis is remarkably good for its age. There’s a tiny pinhole in one of the outriggers and at the base of the bulkhead. I’ll get those sorted when the weather warms up. I need to replace the speedo cable, but blackwolf has furnished me with the part number. The fuel gauge doesn’t seem to work, but it might be because the tank is very low. So that’s to be confirmed. The tyres are all knackered. So 4x tyres need fitting. The light in the dash to indicate the full beam is on also seems dead. Hopefully just the bulb! LRSOC membership purchased. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders

9th Apr 2021 8:50pm

seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1210	very nice. Now book yourself into the Series One Club Rally in Cumbria this June and join another 150 + series one's!! 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2
9th Apr 2021 9:34pm

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895

I’ll have to get it ready for then! Do you know the dates by any chance? Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders

9th Apr 2021 9:42pm

seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1210	25/26/27 June.  2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2
9th Apr 2021 9:45pm

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895	Cheers! Will check the diary! Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders
9th Apr 2021 10:08pm

22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149	Lovely thing! 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88"
10th Apr 2021 7:46am

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895

Thank you! Hoping to get some more photos today, if the weather isn’t too dreadful. Starting to make a list of little bits to buy  Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders

10th Apr 2021 7:47am

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895

Lab approves Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders

10th Apr 2021 6:32pm

Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 969	Lovely... This is as honest as they get, hope you keep it that way. Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT Last edited by Leamreject on 11th Apr 2021 3:09am. Edited 1 time in total
10th Apr 2021 6:39pm

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895

Yes I shall be! I’m going to tidy it up a bit this year and then just enjoy it how it is! Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders

10th Apr 2021 6:48pm

blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17307	A little gem! Interesting that they appear to be later ('52/'53) spot-welded front wings, complete with the pressing for the sidelights. The hold-down clips for the windscreen on the bonnet also seem to be absent (they should face forwards on the bonnet on a '49, later vehicles had them fitted to the screen rests).
10th Apr 2021 6:52pm

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895

Yes it has a few odd features. I’m not sure whether they’re related to its military service or because it’s been damaged and thus had the front end replaced. Either way, all part of its charm! It’s been christened Philip, as I bought it yesterday and it seems fitting. Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders

10th Apr 2021 6:55pm

blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17307	Nice touch!
10th Apr 2021 9:26pm

defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629	Looks a nice old thing. If it were mine I think I would change the seats, Undercover Covers do a nice reproduction set in a pretty good match to the originals. Enjoy
11th Apr 2021 10:01am

BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 895	Seats are on the list but not a priority! Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders
11th Apr 2021 11:54am

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