Newby Chasmac total addict to LR especially army

[Chasmac]

Am really excited have been researching a 11a 88 I picked up other day no idea what I was getting and lo and behold it was an army one ,in searching remlr I'm quietly confident it probaly went to Vietnam as census says is recon and hoops doors etc removed .

[Ellard]

Hi there and welcome to the forum

Would love to see some pictures - also with the ID numbers you can search on the REMLR web site....for additional information.

All the best

Wayne

[Carzee]

 
Hi Chasmac, welcome and well done on the research.
Did you come up with the correct ARN (Army number plate), and what is it?

[Phoenix]

Welcome to REMLR, sounds like you are pretty excited about your new vehicle!

[Chasmac]

Thanks for all the interest hope I'm not jumping the gun the chassis no. Is. 24305340b.  Which after going through records leads you to arn.113-188. Wb 88. 1964 series 11a census 6005m nom, 1/4ton eng,25166663f (which sadly has been replaced with early red motor 186) chassis no 24305340b. And vic vtf (don't no what that means ,and disposal 3/3/72 ,
     All good except that according to landrover the year should be 1960?

    So does it look correct chassis no came off rear left hand side spring hanger and b is in little size will supply photos over the weekend.

[Carzee]

Excellent, yes the 63 and 64 have that little lower case 'b'. I had a GS 88 once upon a time, for ten years or so.

Your 88 GS definitely saw service with the Australian Army in South Vietnam during 1968. I am glad it is 'still with us' after 50 years and has found its way to someone with The Addiction

113-188 is recorded on a Aust War Memorial document - it was issued from the 2 AOD vehicle park at Vung Tau (1ALSG).
See the following link, 4th April 1968, on the page with a header saying 'Sheet 5 of 5' in the top right hand corner.
https://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/bundled/RCDIG1028026.pdf

Congratulations.

[Chasmac]

   Thanks heaps for that now I have renovation job with a lot of meaning to it looks like ill be a regular round here .

[FFRMAN]

G'day,

Great to see you on the Forum, please go to the REMLR.com website and register your vehicle details and become a full member of REMLR.

Here's some inspiration for you - this is my shorty fully restored, loved to see photos of yours

regards
Scott

[Carzee]

oh nice Scott...
DOK here

[armyjeep52]

Good day Charlie,
Nice to see the information on your Land Rover you were telling me about, and a veteran is definitely worth spending the time and money on.
It is interesting reading the 2AOD diary ,I found the ARN of an International tipper the one before my 108 747 but of course it might as well be a hundred away.
Anyway look forward to seeing the photos.
Cheers Ken