Landau Register

[Wil Escabache]

Thanks for that feedback Jon, I will post some photos of her but need to resize them first as the are over 1.0M in size.

[landau_jon]

No idea Heath. What are your plans for it?

[Heath Wallis]

Originally Posted by landau_jon

No idea Heath. What are your plans for it?

Originally Posted by Heath Wallis

thats the one

I want to rebuild it i have all the panels and glass dash tail lights consol running gear just missing the hard to find bits like the seats rear power window motors and chrome mouldings.have a p5 LTD to pick up for parts.all ready have an XB coupe that i now wish to sell to help finance the rebuild on the landau;but if i cant find the compliance dont know if i can get it registed adelaide are tough on there rules.so my hands are tied at the moment.

[Wil Escabache]

Hi guys, does anyone know what the best way to remove a Landau rear window is, any tips or technical advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Wil

[landau_jon]

I dont know if it is the best way but i have heard that someone lays down presses both feet against the top of the window from inside the car.

Dont try to remove the moulds first as it can damage them.

[Heath Wallis]

Hi in my experiance the best and safest way to remove windows from old cars with rubber seals without breaking them is either pay a professional or cut the rubber from the inside and dont push too hard in one spot and dont do it in extreme cold or heat they can explode.

[Wil Escabache]

Dont try to remove the moulds first as it can damage them.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Jon, I did remove the moulds very carefully as they are in mint condition and yes I found out very quickly that it is a difficult task, but with patience and persistence I got them out, now all that's left to do is push the window out...

[Scott wanton]

New to site. I am going to buy a landau soon. I have an option of non matching with new 351 motor and non genuine colour versus a genuine matching numbers with matching colour, the non-matching is cheeper and may prove slightly more reliable? I propose this car to be driven fairly often. thoughts? Cheers
Scott

[cs123]

Originally Posted by Scott wanton

New to site. I am going to buy a landau soon. I have an option of non matching with new 351 motor and non genuine colour versus a genuine matching numbers with matching colour, the non-matching is cheeper and may prove slightly more reliable? I propose this car to be driven fairly often. thoughts? Cheers
Scott

Personally matching numbers is great if you have a collectable GT and doesn't really matter for any other car.

I'd buy the car with the best body. Pay a lot of attention to rust spots

[Hemihunter]

I personally like the idea of cars with Matching Engines, i dont care if its a GT or a Landau or VW , its more about the car history, how its been handled over the years , and i am sure it adds value to a sale.

I looked into purchasing a few Landaus for sale about 6 to 8 months ago, But i ended up with the most original XC Coupe and the possibility it was the last one ever sold.

It didnt matter to me about the paint fade, stone chips, Worn Trim etc etc but it was the originality of the car that sold me.

[Wil Escabache]

Hi Scott, from my experience when buying a non matching engine with any vehicle, make sure that it is registered with that specific engine otherwise you may end up paying for an inspection down the track!!

[XC GXL]

Originally Posted by Hemihunter

I personally like the idea of cars with Matching Engines, i dont care if its a GT or a Landau or VW , its more about the car history, how its been handled over the years , and i am sure it adds value to a sale.

I looked into purchasing a few Landaus for sale about 6 to 8 months ago, But i ended up with the most original XC Coupe and the possibility it was the last one ever sold.

It didnt matter to me about the paint fade, stone chips, Worn Trim etc etc but it was the originality of the car that sold me.

Pretty much the same reasons why I bought both of my XC's.

Wayne

[Leky]

Gday to all the landau freaks!

I have a landau here... and im currently just starting to put the numbers together to see how genuine it is.

Can someone tell me why my Year/Month differ on the engine block/car but the serial numbers are the same?

Car is JG7ONE 53350 K
Engine is JG70PY 53350 K

3 months difference in build numbers???
Thanks

[Zombie70]

G'day.

I have a '74 Grecian Gold (or is it Tropic Gold - the Landau brochure says one thing but the internet says another!) Landau, which I've kept unrestored for many years. Planning on restoring it to its former glory soon - here's a pic.

[landau_jon]

Message sent Leky.

How about posting some photos.

[dowie79]

G'day I have an 1973 landau from gladstone qld
Serial prefix - jg70nc
Serial number - 27854
SIDO - 522704
Mode code - 26317 2 door hardtop
Engine code - T 351CID*4v*(now 351 CID 2v out of a 71 xy)
Transmission - B
Paint - 7 Walnut Glow (now metallic maroon)
Trim - B4 black leather
Options - Black vinyl roof
bought this car a few months ago hoping to bring it back to its former glory. ......love the landie

[dowie79]

Gday having trouble uploading photos, can anyone help?

[landau_jon]

Thanks dowie for the details. Send the photos to mr_jon_day@optusnet.com.au and I will post them.

[dowie79]

G'day I have questions about my landau - #1 does it have an radiator overflow bottle or does hose run through above wheel arch and straight onto the ground?
#2 not sure about the type of battery clamp?
#3 does it have number plate lights front & back?
#4 wiper jets what type? The same as any time period ford eg xa gt

[gcg2503]

Originally Posted by dowie79

G'day I have questions about my landau - #1 does it have an radiator overflow bottle or does hose run through above wheel arch and straight onto the ground?
No overflow bottle - straight to ground
#2 not sure about the type of battery clamp?
Same style as XA XB - available at GT Ford Performance
#3 does it have number plate lights front & back?
No plate lights - rear only
#4 wiper jets what type? The same as any time period ford eg xa gt

Same style as XA XB

[dowie79]

G'day landie people my fuel sender is leaking form the rubber wire contact next to outlet line, what type is it and is it the same as xa, xb I have 1973 landau

[gcg2503]

Sunshine area - Bill Agius old wrecking yard perhaps.

[lilleed]

Is his nickname "Bluey"?


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[BJB]

Met a nice gent up at the Berry Springs in the NT a few days ago.


We got talking and he stated he was a member of a Ford Forum ( I guessed it was this one) and goes by MUS 74. as in Muscle 74 Landau which he is doing up. He and his wife are on a road trip around the top part of OZ. He doesn't get on the forum much as the internet isn't readily available on the road.

He is retired and he used to make brake lines.

Bruce

[PDIDDY]

Hi all,

thought I should share the pics of my new purchase. Matching numbers, I'm the 3rd owner, very little rust and the owners manual is in the glovebox.

[dowie79]

G'day though I'd share a picture of my landie

[Tropic Gold]

[QUOTE=PDIDDY;5468547]Hi all,

thought I should share the pics of my new purchase. Matching numbers, I'm the 3rd owner, very little rust and the owners manual is in the glovebox.

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I was hoping it wouldn't sell until I got some money.
Great buy
Peter

[jaguarx350]

I still regret selling my 75 Landau and wonder if it still out there somewhere being looked after. It was NSW Reg. JQO711 Walnut Glow/ White roof/ Parchment leather which was changed to a dark brown cloth, still in the original pattern. The engine was updated with 600 Holley with vacuum secondaries, nice cam Yella Terra roller rockers and improved cam shaft. It also had a 3 row radiator and 7 blade fan and Mallory twin point ignition. The timing chain was also upgraded to two row unit. I had also made all the taillights work properly with an added internal diffuser to the centre section. The lights were switched in the rear drivers side stow bin so I could look standard, run all the tail lights or all the brake lights as I wished. It was immaculate and had no rust when I sold it in 1984 and had 110,000 kms. It had kidney bean 15x8 rims with the centres body colour. I hope she still lives! Does anyone recognise this car???

[xbrules]

This is My Landau,

August 73 Polar White, Black leather interior and Black roof...

Full resto to commence shortly

JG70NG14735K

matching numbers

[BadPete]

I have a Sandstone Beige Landau. Complete and unmolested Its drive-able but could do with some cosmetic restoration work. I'll put up the compliance plate later.