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I am getting to the end of a full series 3 restoration with new chassis. I am missing 2 right angle brackets that attach the inner front chassis vertical lugs to the front of the tub. They may have slotted holes on the bulkhead vertical. I can find no reference to them on any parts diagrams. Can...

Got all the correct mounts, thanks for the advice

Will that be OK with 1/2 ton when the crane is at full stretch?

No bulkhead, thanks for the brake pipe advice.

I’m ready to install engine and gearbox onto a new Richards Chassis. I have an engine crane. Any ideas as to which to put in first would be much appreciated. I can access the chassis either from the side or the front with the crane.

I have bought 2 bulkheads from Robert Owen and I highly recommend them. In both cases they fitted to Richard’s chassis with absolutely no fettling.

Thank you, I think full assembly is the way to go.

Thank you

Thank you, sons might be available?

I am doing a complete renovation of an early series 3 including Richards chassis. Now the axles have been rebuilt and new parabolic springs delivered any ideas how a 72 year old man should proceed. Assemble the axles and springs and jack up, put springs in first and thread the axles through or...

Thank you. I think that my tightening was a little limp wristed! I have retightened and the peg has moved further into the cams so should be ok now

Does anyone have an alternative to the cheap aftermarket backplate brake adjusters? Mine stripped after on adjustment.

Does anyone have an alternative to aftermarket series backplate brake adjusters. Mine lasted one adjustment and stripped

Thank you, good reference

I have owned it for about 15 years, it was low mileage but the mot ran out and left outside it deteriorated. Decided to rebuild it under lockdown with a new chassis and bulkhead.

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This is the 83

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It did occur to me that if anyone in North or mid Cornwall has one I could photograph?