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Series 3 Land Rover 1981
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D4B



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:37 pm    Post subject: Series 3 Land Rover 1981 Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks very tidy Smile I agree with you about the wheels.....you just need a Stacy to go with him!!

Dave
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D4B



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice, very smart looking landie!!
Its not helping my hankering for one though!!!!
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D4B



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That looks a nice straight vehicle. I always had a soft spot for the Land Rover,a true work horse.
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D4B



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blo*dy bu*gery Steve.!!!

I was just about to say...lovely, no welding then. Rolling Eyes

Looks very nice though.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This'll be an interesting thread to follow Smile They always strike me as being a large Meccano set, so at least can be dismantled fairly easily, if the need strikes.

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kevin2306



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spent hours underneath far too many, welding the chassis, and replacing the rear cross member, perhaps accounts for my love of them!
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D4B



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes despite all this rot, have been driving it about today and absolutely love it...
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vitesse



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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