1971 Land Rover Series IIA Cummins Swap
A Customer in New Jersey was impressed with the “Jank Rover” Series IIA Cummins powered beast we built and commissioned his own build using their 1971 Series IIA with long family history. The vehicle was sitting outdoors in the driveway for years with a rusty chassis and little hope of becoming a daily driver again without a lot of help.
We carefully planned out a build that would be functional, reliable and fun without losing the original Land Rover charm and the patina of this truck which has been in the family for many years.
Starting with a new galvanized chassis and R2.8 Crate engine from Cummins, we will mate up a 5-speed R380 Transmission to the original Transfer Box.
Follow along as we build another great Restomod Series Land Rover.
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- Engine nearly ready for startup
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- LED headlights installed. Wiring refurbished and run to front-end lamps.
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- New chassis & exhaust detail.
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- Rebuilt rear drum brakes. New exhaust completed front to back.
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- Stainless muffler & exhaust made in-house
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- Stainless exhaust
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- TIG welded stainless steel exhaust system
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- Range Rover P38 rebuilt steering box mounted using in-house fabricated mount.
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- new master cylinder & booster with custom made brake lines.
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- Wood steering wheel to accommodate the new steering column.
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- new headliner installed. Needs minor adjustment on sides
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- Custom modified R380 Fiberglass transmission tunnel with shifters installed.
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- New upgraded heater system to replace the rusted unsalvageable original unit.
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- Nearly complete Cummins installation
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- Completed Power steering system & Charge air cooler plumbing showcased here
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- Disc Brake Conversion
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- Forbyn Brothers Disc Brake kit with new swivel housings. All new bearings & seals throughout
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- Heavy duty tie rod & custom fabricated drag link to accommodate the power steering conversion.
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- Stainless Steel foot-well panels welded in place. R380 Transmission tunnel fitted.
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- Rover P38 Steering box installed on custom made chassis mount.
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- Front mount charge air cooler
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- Cummins R2.8 Engine
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- Mice Chewed up the dash harness
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- Driver-side footwell rust
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- Now the work begins!
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- As-Found in NJ ready to be hauled to Automotion Classics for a Restomod Build.
So excited to watch this build. Hoping to be as cool as the vintage Rover Bond drove in No Time to Die – even the same color!
I’ll be watching with great interest.