Series 1 pulled out of the bush

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Old truck

#1 Post by 57pickup » Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:30 pm

My names Dan I have a 57 107 and am debating whether to restore or sell I have owned it for twenty years and it’s been been parked on top of bedder mountain at the in-laws for eight I haven’t even seen my truck in eight years if I could get some ideas on what it’s worth and what not I’m debating on a restomod or just original as I have all the parts and it was running when parked im dragging it off the mountain tomorrow and will be posting pics

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Re: Old truck

#2 Post by mepham55 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:37 am

Welcome to the forum Dan.
If you’ve got the time and space I would say get the truck running and driving again. You may get “hooked” on your old truck again and want to keep it, if not you won’t have trouble selling it. These models are getting rarer to find in working condition. I look forward to seeing your truck.

Matt

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Re: Old truck

#3 Post by 57pickup » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:38 am

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Re: Old truck

#4 Post by 57pickup » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:50 am

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Re: Old truck

#5 Post by mepham55 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:11 pm

Awesome! Looks like it’s had one of the ex Belgium army engines sold off in the 90’s?
Where’s the truck located?

Matt

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Re: Old truck

#6 Post by bsa_m21 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:39 pm

Looks salvageable. Wonder what's the frame like after all those years in the woods.
Were you able to pull her out of the bush today?
Hmm. Bedder Mtn or Vedder Mtn?

Right Hand drive and still has the UK plates. Means you can find out it's history prior to your 20yr ownership.
If you are interested in selling it, let me know.

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Re: Series 1 pulled out of the bush

#7 Post by Rambler » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:56 pm

Very smart looking Series Land Rover, with a racing red engine!
What are your plans for her if you don’t mind me asking. I bought a 57 Series one in November.

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Re: Series 1 pulled out of the bush

#8 Post by franko » Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:42 pm

Those series1 107” are such cool trucks glad you rescued it.

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Re: Old truck

#9 Post by franko » Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:46 pm

Martin I’m I missing something? Looks like it’s LHD to me 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Re: Series 1 pulled out of the bush

#10 Post by BlkP38 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:13 pm

Where was that? What a great “discovery”. Envious.
Eric.

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Re: Series 1 pulled out of the bush

#11 Post by terayon » Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:07 pm

Awesome! Tell us more? Where did you find it?

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Re: Old truck

#12 Post by bsa_m21 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:22 pm

Yah, LH Drive. I'll blame it on my new glasses. :oops:
Actually I saw the UK style reg on the front fender and just assumed......
M.

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Re: Series 1 pulled out of the bush

#13 Post by rayhyland » Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:02 am

Wonderful! Is that close to Melissa and Wilson’s house? There is an old Series on the property next to theirs on Vedder Mtn.

I am in Chilliack if you need any help.

Ray



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