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by firemanshort
Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Possible Military Stage One
Replies: 8
Views: 7416

Re: Question about Possible Military Stage One

I went back and looked at the pocket again. It was made of plastic. It was old. It was brittle. Yes... it broke as soon as I touched it. So it will probably not make it back on the truck during the rebuild process. (sigh)
by firemanshort
Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Possible Military Stage One
Replies: 8
Views: 7416

Re: Question about Possible Military Stage One

So I bought this. Then I found out that this Stage One is the one referred to in this Expedition Portal post from 2011. https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/1979-stage-1-my-new-ride.55265/ All of "Zebriod" paint is gone but it is supposed to have the Swiss badges and Zebriod badge in...
by firemanshort
Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Possible Military Stage One
Replies: 8
Views: 7416

Re: Question about Possible Military Stage One

LB - Series III Land Rover
C - 109 chassis
M - Station wagon
V - 3.5l V8
2 - LHD with 4 speed gearbox
A - 88 or 109
A - assembled in Solihull
Rest is serial number
by firemanshort
Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about Possible Military Stage One
Replies: 8
Views: 7416

Question about Possible Military Stage One

I have come across a Stage One for sale here in the United States. It is what appears to be a factory LHD 5 door model. It is from 1979 according to the VIN. It is currently in boxes (well, some parts are in boxes the others are spread out all around the garage floor and tucked away in corners). It ...
by firemanshort
Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:39 am
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Ebay again
Replies: 73
Views: 34728

Re: Ebay again

Every time I see an advertisement like that, It makes me feel better about my own truck.
by firemanshort
Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Stage One For Sale - Massive Spec!
Replies: 15
Views: 11200

Re: Stage One For Sale - Massive Spec!

Can you post more information about the Havair headers?

Where did you get them and did you need to make modifications to wings and such to install them?

Thanks!
by firemanshort
Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:54 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Heater control valve... again
Replies: 25
Views: 17006

Re: Heater control valve... again

Digging this old thread up..... I just got my heater valve in the mail today. It looks great. Would be great-er if the hose fittings had barbs built into them - but it probably does not matter. I am gathering my bits together to install this and I see that I am missing everything that goes on the en...
by firemanshort
Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: LT95 Over Drive in USA
Replies: 0
Views: 6595

LT95 Over Drive in USA

This is not mine but I thought I would pass along the lead...

https://www.defendersource.com/forum/f9 ... 59000.html

He is asking $500. Located in Massachusetts, I think.
by firemanshort
Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Restoration
Replies: 345
Views: 128293

Re: Restoration

If you are considering leaving the standard factory carb set up I offer up the Holley Sniper throttle body fuel injection kit for consideration. https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sniper_efi/sniper_2300_2bbl/ No, it is not cheap. But it appears very simple to install and is ...
by firemanshort
Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:41 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Dumb irons
Replies: 6
Views: 5254

Re: Dumb irons

Yes to what was said above - Standard Series 3 dumb irons are different than Stage One bits. If you were handy with sheet metal fabrication, you might be able to use the Series 3 bits as a starting point that you hack-up and rebuild. The parts like the spring hangers are the same and I think the out...
by firemanshort
Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:35 am
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Limestone Station Wagon
Replies: 94
Views: 58462

Re: Limestone Station Wagon

.... let's give a shout out to the forward control in that photo, as well. Well done, sir.
by firemanshort
Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Weber 4-barrel conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 4329

Re: Weber 4-barrel conversion

I have an Edelbrock Performer 4bbl carb installed on my 3.5 V8 motor. It has worked really well and I have about 10 years of road time on it. The photo does not show the install too well due to the fat old air cleaner - but nevertheless - there it is. Edelbrock.JPG The carb is a little big for the s...
by firemanshort
Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Spacer under gearstick
Replies: 3
Views: 3710

Re: Spacer under gearstick

I did the camping mat trick, as well. Has worked fine for a few years.
by firemanshort
Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Stuck on diff lock?
Replies: 17
Views: 12503

Re: Stuck on diff lock?

Here is a photo of the bits I was working on. From left to right.... Rear output shaft and housing, Centre Diff assembly (planetary gears live inside this assembly towards the left hand side), and the front output shaft and housing. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/834/43467241011_b812b1e978_c.jpg The...
by firemanshort
Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Stuck on diff lock?
Replies: 17
Views: 12503

Re: Stuck on diff lock?

Just an update.... spring shackle u-bolts replaced and truck taken for a few short test drives. All 4 wheels are rotating like they should and no binding on tight corners. As an added bonus - the center diff lock is shifting better than ever. If I am sitting still, I can actually hear it move with a...