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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:37 pm Post subject: Series 3 Land Rover 1981 |
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As promised, I have bought myself a 1981 Series 3 Land Rover, so now the fun really begins! On the way home,
we decided to name him "Gavin" after the previous owner, after all I am sure he is a boy.
I will probably remove the wire mesh guards (?)
and the after market wheels will have to go in favour of some standard ones, though the tyres are almost brand new,
and the spare still has it's moulding spikes on!
So if any one fancies an exchange of Landy wheels or has any standard ones for sale..... |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Looks very tidy I agree with you about the wheels.....you just need a Stacy to go with him!!
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hadn't thought of that Dave, luckily I don't have space for a Stacey.
I have removed the rear work lights as one had a broken case.
Noticed when reversing in the dark that there is no reverse light, is there supposed to be one? My parts manual shows one, PRC3299.
found it, I wonder if the reverse switch is already there?
http://www.orr-land-rover-parts.co.uk/reversing-lamp-45-p.asp |
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bob2
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1727 Location: Malta
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:54 am Post subject: |
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Nice, very smart looking landie!!
Its not helping my hankering for one though!!!! |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:22 am Post subject: |
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bob2 wrote: | Nice, very smart looking landie!!
Its not helping my hankering for one though!!!! |
Thanks Bob,
outwardly yes, however lurking beneath are various different tales of woe, soon to be discussed, and hopefully remedied.
Pics to follow. |
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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That looks really decent!
thing is, even if it does need work, they are super easy to work on.
well done
kev |
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baconsdozen
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Under the car.
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all, it has been hand painted, but that makes it easier for me to touch up as I go of course....
So looking closer, this should keep me busy,
NS lower door pillar outer:
NS bulkhead:
OS bulkhead:
Door bottoms:
Door middle:
Engine (or gearbox?) support can't remember now:
Some nasty repairs from previous welding repairs
(I have an invoice from a garage for this and other welding work
which the owner before last was charged over £1000 for):
General under view:
All that is quite hard to comprehend when you look from here:
Happy days
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colwyn500
Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Blo*dy bu*gery Steve.!!!
I was just about to say...lovely, no welding then.
Looks very nice though. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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I Restored a lightweight a few years back that was worse than what you have, best bit is most if not all of the areas you've shown are available as repair panels, or, you can get creative with some material and make your own.
Well worth the effort in my eyes, the rest looks really good.
Kev |
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ka
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 600 Location: Orkney.
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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Spent hours underneath far too many, welding the chassis, and replacing the rear cross member, perhaps accounts for my love of them! _________________ KA
Better three than four. |
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Yes despite all this rot, have been driving it about today and absolutely love it... |
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vitesse
Joined: 03 Jun 2013 Posts: 561
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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Crumbs I missed this thread Steve. Nice little project, well not as little as the last one.
It looks in really good nick until you showed the other pictures later on but plenty to keep you occupied which is what it is all about.
Have you sold the TN now?
Tony |
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Calum
Joined: 07 Feb 2011 Posts: 100 Location: Midgley, W Yorks
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:20 am Post subject: |
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Looks like the standard condition for a S3 of that age, but the bulkhead has a bit more rot than usual - shame really as it looks quite honest and straight.
Being at that age, it should (and does, looking at the pics) have the later 5 bearing version of the 2.25 which is virtually silent in fine fettle!
Nice purchase! |
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