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    series 3 quick resto

    Looks in good condition like how you took the roof and tub off in one keep the pics coming
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Update Thanks Blackburn for the advice on the oil. A few small jobs off the list first the hinges repainted but will need to be done again as the sealer primer wasn’t used and reaction again. Then fitted the seatbelt brackets, next found the roof under a few leafs and stood it up removing the...
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Thanks Trax may try contact adheasive on the other vent when I have repainted it. Dose anyone recommend a good oil for the gearbox transfer box and diff also is thier a guide to changing oil on the swivels they feel ok but want to make sure all the oil is renewed while its of the road Cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    ok tried the double sided tape on the vent seal, it has fixed it but the seal dose hold the vent out more than before. Also cleaned the hinges ready for painting. Will need to respray the other vent as it picked up a thumb print before it was dry
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    Series 3 County restoration

    fitted the light one side and they work !!!
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    Series 3 County restoration

    I had the foam type on before the respray but ordered new ones from paddocks expecting the same but this type was supplied. Going for the double sided tape for fitting. They do seem to be thicker than the foam type and hope the vents shut ok! Now I have a tapping (irregular) when the engine is...
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    James's rebuild thread

    Hi James try SGS at Derby for a new engine lift cheep but work ok Cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Hi Land Raver yes it’s a 1982 model even has factory fitted carpets (yet to go back in) Ok had a go at getting it running and after new points condenser and cleaning plugs found a break in the coil to dizzy wire, solved that and first touch of the key fired up!!! Then went on to solve oil...
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    Series 3 County restoration

    We have a windscreen and the front panel plus underside on bonet in primer. Cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Thanks Honolulu joe not sure to do the roof black again or all grey? Getting closer and hope to finish by Xmas.
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Update Got the second coat on the tub (finnish coat) and the bulkhead and the back door e.t.c. Then a few spots or rain landed so I have a bit to re do. Pleased with the high shine I got from the last coat though. Hi series 3 sweet 16 the colour ir RAL 7022 umbra grey and not shure I know...
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Ok now got the primer on the front of the bulkhead and air vent covers. Also pulled it out to see the new colour on the tub, looking good we think!! Cheers
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    Straight 6 rebuild

    Looking good wish I had replaced the footwells on my series 3 but they have been repaire by someone before and are serviceable if not pretty! Keep at it cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Thanks the nut must be missing will have a look for one that fits I suspect that lost over the years.
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Bit of advice can anyone let me know if the spring fits as shown on the photo just cannot remember (old age you know) Cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Had it easy as the tank was new when I got the Land Rover so had been fitted before. The guy who sold it said he had problems with it.
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    Series 3 County restoration

    fitted all seat box bolts and seatbelt bracket all seems to line up so far!!! Cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Fitted the seatbox and did some on the wiring, turned the engine over but now need to charge the battery. Cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    Petrol tank and sill fitted cheers
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    Series 3 County restoration

    New coat of paint on the fuel tank plus bolted up the tub Cheers