The owner took this 1965 SIIA Staton Wagon apart and then brought it toECR. He wants this 88 brought back to mint original condition and also wantsa number of upgrades and a full color change to Green. He delivered it tous, in pieces, in a Ryder truck. He plans to use is for a trek across Africain the future.
The frame had already been cleaned and painted, so our first order of businesswas painting the bulkhead and installing a new 2.25 petrol engine and rebuildingthe axles with new brakes and seals. We re-worked the gearbox and then assembledthe rolling chassis.
As this 88 is to be near perfect that meant we had to replace one tub sideand remove all the trim and hardware for a full factory style color change.Here the restored tub sits on a coild chassis waiting to be installed onthe original leaf chassis of this 88.
The restoration also includes a new wiring harness (in the original clothe)and a full detail of the engine bay. We also did an alternator conversion,but hid the junction box in the factory voltage regulator for a clean stocklook.
With the drivetrain installed and tested, we then started on the body assmebly.The seat box was repaired adn then installed, as well as the floors andrear tub. We also installed sound proofing materials during the build upto make the ride across Africa as pleasant as possible.
Now almost complete this 88 will be ready to take its new owner across Africaon his vintage trek in a "NEW" 1965 Series IIA 88. After fulltesting we will iinstall the front body panels and then start on the additinalexpedition equipment.
One of the custom items requested on this 88 was an interior bed system.The bed had to be strong enough for 2 people, but fold easily for accessto the storage below when not in use. We designed the bed so that it couldbe folded up and easily removed with no trace. The front seats fold downand a second section completes the sleeping area.
Notice at this point we have nowinstalled the new headliner and all therest of the body work.
If you can imagine it... ECR can build it.
Now ready for delivery this fully restored SIIA 88 is ready for anything,and in this case that means a trip from London to Cape Town! If you haveLand Rover needs from an oil change to a full expedition restoration...call ECR.
Watch for images from the trip this 88 takes in the future!