Thanks Tottot. Series 3 1982.

Morning all Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! In the hope that we may have some sunshine over the summer months I want to convert my hardtop to a canvas tilt. However I need a tailgate - ideally already in marine blue to try to match the patina of my existing paintwork. Does anyone have a spare...

Not that this is a job I’ve yet done on mine, but I’m told that a hub spanner works really well to get these on without damaging the cone. It is the right diameter to fit all around the lip so can then be tapped on equally around the hub

Thanks for the pointers. Found out that one of them is for the interior light 🫤. Randomly the one that blinks amber when it’s on as if I wouldn’t know that interior light was switched on 🤣. Still working on the other one though

That could be a good point-door tops aren’t the best and I’m planning on replacing them later this summer. I’ll do as you suggest and remove the striker plate and look at the hinges etc.

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Thanks Dorset Dumpling. Some really useful pointers there. According to the manual the cold start was for a petrol engine But I’ll try to see if it does anything at all. Bulkhead and chassis is good…I think- was rebuilt on a Richards galv chassis in 2016 I’m told. Think I’ll look at replacing...

Hi guys Was on here a few months back looking at potential purchase of a S3. Thanks to everyone who helped back then as I’ve finally taken the plunge down the deep dark rabbit hole and bought a 1982 S3 88” 2.25 petrol. Might have bitten off a bit more than I can chew already 😬 but seems to be...

Thanks Palagius. TBH either a 2a or a 3 would suit be fine. The only reason I’m erring towards a S3 is they seem slightly cheaper in price, better electrics I’m told and servo assisted brakes etc. I’m ideally after a bit of a rolling project. Will be my first classic landy so will be learning...

Ha thanks all for your insight and good humour. Agree that it will most definitely be a labour of love and spent most of the time chasing oil leaks around the place like the proverbial finger in the dyke. Some useful pointers regarding LRM/LRO. I also caught a Series Land Rover magazine about...

Hi Guys Still on the search for a suitable S3. Out of interest where can I find a suitable gauge for current market values of different series so I know roughly what is a good deal etc? I’ve got Maurice Thurman’s excellent buyers guide which talks in % of station wagon values with 109’s less...

For my first ideally a running project 😂 something I can use from the off perhaps without major welding etc but can do up and improve over time. Happy to learn as I go. Something to gently ease me into chasing oil leaks and rust around over the lifetime of my ownership 😂

Thanks everyone for your help so far. That vehicle has now sold so back to the search in any event. Will hopefully join you all as an owner sometime soon.

Yes anything half decent seems to be up in Yorkshire or Scotland which is a fair trek from me. Appreciate your and turbomans view on price. I’m happy to keep my powder dry and keep looking. 👀

I think I’ll convert to a rag top in any event but given roof and sides seem to be around £250 to replace doesn’t seem too expensive to switch styles around unless I’m being too simplistic

Now that’s the age old question. Asking £7.5k but unsure on what I should be paying. Appreciate market is what someone will pay…. Seems to be wild swings in S3 values

Thanks Turboman. Now you mention it the bottom pillar replacement probably accounts for the door alignment as it is not quite in line with still below and therefore assume would then throw top of door off. If I view again I’ll pay far more attention to the bulkhead and door hinges. You are...

Hi Greg. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Welding is definitely something I’ve not done before and whilst it is something I want to learn might not be first try on this bulkhead. Luckily I’ve spoken to a welder mate with photos and he thinks straight forward enough to patch...

Hi all. A very long time lurker and hopefully soon to be an owner. Appreciate any help you can give to me here. I’ve been wanting a S2a/3 for years and finally am in a fortunate position to buy. I’ve looked at a 1971 S3 which drives really well, starts first time, chassis looks fine etc but...