Thanks for the nuts n bolts link and recommendation :) I'll post photos of the Series 1 bits.

Here's a video from today:



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My dad passed away in March and life has been pretty pear shaped until now! I've moved my mum over to Italy so I can look after her and it's only very recently that my life has taken on some sort of normality!

And so now I can finally start to dedicate some time to doing up my Series III. I've been thinking a lot about what I'd like to do with it and I've decided to start with a brand new chassis. I'm also considering opting for coil springs instead of leaf springs. Are there any chassis manufacturers who'll add coil spring mounts to a chassis before galvanising it? I'm not looking to create some sort of prototype or anything like that but I'm not convinced by leaf springs. Also, is it possible to get the vehicle's serial number stamped onto the chassis? Over here it's illegal to drive a vehicle without the serial number stamped on it!
 
My dad passed away in March and life has been pretty pear shaped until now! I've moved my mum over to Italy so I can look after her and it's only very recently that my life has taken on some sort of normality!

And so now I can finally start to dedicate some time to doing up my Series III. I've been thinking a lot about what I'd like to do with it and I've decided to start with a brand new chassis. I'm also considering opting for coil springs instead of leaf springs. Are there any chassis manufacturers who'll add coil spring mounts to a chassis before galvanising it? I'm not looking to create some sort of prototype or anything like that but I'm not convinced by leaf springs. Also, is it possible to get the vehicle's serial number stamped onto the chassis? Over here it's illegal to drive a vehicle without the serial number stamped on it!

Coils is a pretty big leap, have you considered parabolics?

Iirc both Richards and Marshalls no longer stamp chassis as it's a bit of a legal grey area. There's nothing to stop you stamping yourself though.

Does the original still have a visible number?
 
Yes the original still has a visible number. Do you reckon I could cut it out and have it welded onto the new chassis?
I need to do some parabolics homework - have you got any links I can read?
 
My dad passed away in March and life has been pretty pear shaped until now! I've moved my mum over to Italy so I can look after her and it's only very recently that my life has taken on some sort of normality!

And so now I can finally start to dedicate some time to doing up my Series III. I've been thinking a lot about what I'd like to do with it and I've decided to start with a brand new chassis. I'm also considering opting for coil springs instead of leaf springs. Are there any chassis manufacturers who'll add coil spring mounts to a chassis before galvanising it? I'm not looking to create some sort of prototype or anything like that but I'm not convinced by leaf springs. Also, is it possible to get the vehicle's serial number stamped onto the chassis? Over here it's illegal to drive a vehicle without the serial number stamped on it!
these did, its a few years since i built a few so i dont know if they still do
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...co.uk/&usg=AFQjCNFHUfcBEcQYz-GcRxbAy-RpqXKr7g
 
My dad passed away in March and life has been pretty pear shaped until now! I've moved my mum over to Italy so I can look after her and it's only very recently that my life has taken on some sort of normality!

And so now I can finally start to dedicate some time to doing up my Series III. I've been thinking a lot about what I'd like to do with it and I've decided to start with a brand new chassis. I'm also considering opting for coil springs instead of leaf springs. Are there any chassis manufacturers who'll add coil spring mounts to a chassis before galvanising it? I'm not looking to create some sort of prototype or anything like that but I'm not convinced by leaf springs. Also, is it possible to get the vehicle's serial number stamped onto the chassis? Over here it's illegal to drive a vehicle without the serial number stamped on it!
stamp the number yourself,as long as its a legit number etc ive made my own vin plates before for restored wrecks
 
stamp the number yourself,as long as its a legit number etc ive made my own vin plates before for restored wrecks

I agree, you won't get anyone official to recommend doing so but I can't see the problem, especially if you cut out and keep the original.
 
So a new chassis and parabolic springs are on the list. What about power steering? And is there anyway to upgrade the brakes (there are a lot of very steep roads around here)?
 
I have little issue with my 11 inch front drums. They lock the wheels at 30mph if prodded appropriately. Modern brakes they are not, you do have to brake rather than relying on tech.
 

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