1972 Land Rover Series 3, 2.25 Diesel
Discussion
A new arrival at Chez Rick just prior to everywhere closing their doors pre Covid 19. It was born the same year as I was, and it's definitely a keeper. Looks mostly original and short of a few replacements and minor upgrades, will be staying that way.
On arrival:
Replacement seats, soundproofing and carpet set:
A wash and a polish of the original paintwork:
New thermostat and heater valve:
Now awaiting delivery of 8 litres of coolant and enough oil for a full flush and oil change and new filter due to arrive this week.
On arrival:
Replacement seats, soundproofing and carpet set:
A wash and a polish of the original paintwork:
New thermostat and heater valve:
Now awaiting delivery of 8 litres of coolant and enough oil for a full flush and oil change and new filter due to arrive this week.
Edited by SlimRick on Sunday 6th July 11:55
And it turns out to have been through the hands of another PHer previously:
JimexPL said:
This was when I first picked it up.
This was when I sold it. I see the original number plates have gone and the correct body colour headlight surrounds have been sprayed silver like later cars.
I’m sure the rotten crossmember and tow bar is still sitting behind the shed...
The previous owner used it to look after horses, didn’t have enough money to get it through the next mot, and had left it at a small Land Rover specialist to settle a bill on another car.
A friend convinced me to buy it with him, even though neither of us needed another Landy, and with the help of my cousin got it back on the road. I remember raising the idle to get rid of the smoke for the mot! The speedo under reads as it had 6.50 tyres on from new; I recall the co-owner driving it 20 miles home, cruising at an indicated 55mph, and when we checked it with gps it was over 65mph. I was amazed that it stayed in one piece!
It's definitely a survivor, having not left Leciestershire from new until I sold it (to a guy in the Isle of White), where the new owner sent his father to pick it up and drive it back. I doubt it had ever done more than a 30 mile journey in its history!
Does it still have the service book with it? I probably have the original (rusty) wheels somewhere.
This was when I sold it. I see the original number plates have gone and the correct body colour headlight surrounds have been sprayed silver like later cars.
I’m sure the rotten crossmember and tow bar is still sitting behind the shed...
The previous owner used it to look after horses, didn’t have enough money to get it through the next mot, and had left it at a small Land Rover specialist to settle a bill on another car.
A friend convinced me to buy it with him, even though neither of us needed another Landy, and with the help of my cousin got it back on the road. I remember raising the idle to get rid of the smoke for the mot! The speedo under reads as it had 6.50 tyres on from new; I recall the co-owner driving it 20 miles home, cruising at an indicated 55mph, and when we checked it with gps it was over 65mph. I was amazed that it stayed in one piece!
It's definitely a survivor, having not left Leciestershire from new until I sold it (to a guy in the Isle of White), where the new owner sent his father to pick it up and drive it back. I doubt it had ever done more than a 30 mile journey in its history!
Does it still have the service book with it? I probably have the original (rusty) wheels somewhere.
Edited by JimexPL on Monday 6th April 23:09
Edited by JimexPL on Tuesday 7th April 00:41
Marine blue is great.
It had about 77,000 miles on it when I sold it (early 2016 I think), and I was the sixth owner. I seem to recall that the chassis number dates it to the first full year of Series III production.
I remember the gearbox being the nicest I'd experienced in a Series Land Rover, with hardly any slack and good syncromesh, and really positive steering (again, for a Series!). The crossmember that we replaced was the original one, so it has had caring owners!
I did the rear crossmember, outriggers, clutch cylinders, ignition barrel, rear spring shackles and bushes, alternator and battery, and degreased the engine which had 40 years of crud on it.
So much of the car was unmolested - original rear early Series III tail lights, nothing had been chopped or added to the dashboard, and no painting (other than the door tops and front grille panel, which I did.
I already had three other Landies, and couldn't justify keeping this one as well, particularly given that one of my others is also a Series III 88", albeit a last year of build station wagon.
It had about 77,000 miles on it when I sold it (early 2016 I think), and I was the sixth owner. I seem to recall that the chassis number dates it to the first full year of Series III production.
I remember the gearbox being the nicest I'd experienced in a Series Land Rover, with hardly any slack and good syncromesh, and really positive steering (again, for a Series!). The crossmember that we replaced was the original one, so it has had caring owners!
I did the rear crossmember, outriggers, clutch cylinders, ignition barrel, rear spring shackles and bushes, alternator and battery, and degreased the engine which had 40 years of crud on it.
So much of the car was unmolested - original rear early Series III tail lights, nothing had been chopped or added to the dashboard, and no painting (other than the door tops and front grille panel, which I did.
I already had three other Landies, and couldn't justify keeping this one as well, particularly given that one of my others is also a Series III 88", albeit a last year of build station wagon.
Looks lovely.
Want to buy myself a Series 2A or 3 as a retirement present to myself in a few years time. A canvas top is on the must have list, or could add one. What I'm less sure about is the engine, whether to keep a standard 2 1/4 petrol or diesel, 200 or 300 Tdi, V8 .... so many options.
Want to buy myself a Series 2A or 3 as a retirement present to myself in a few years time. A canvas top is on the must have list, or could add one. What I'm less sure about is the engine, whether to keep a standard 2 1/4 petrol or diesel, 200 or 300 Tdi, V8 .... so many options.
Bill said:
You can't just leave it like that!! We need more info, and a video... 
It's a 3.9 V8 from a low mileage, early Discovery. Converted from EFI to Edelbrock 4 barrel carb and intake manifold...and it sounds lovely. It's booked in for a stainless exhaust to be made in the next couple of weeks.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bwxmis-gbNE
Did you do the work yourself?
LightweightLouisDanvers said:
Looks lovely.
Want to buy myself a Series 2A or 3 as a retirement present to myself in a few years time. A canvas top is on the must have list, or could add one. What I'm less sure about is the engine, whether to keep a standard 2 1/4 petrol or diesel, 200 or 300 Tdi, V8 .... so many options.
A TDi with the turbo removed used to be a quite popular engine swap as it's a decent amount of power but won't lunch the drivetrain, TBH a standard 2 1/4 in good health does the job unless you want to do lots of miles and who buys a series landrover to do that?Want to buy myself a Series 2A or 3 as a retirement present to myself in a few years time. A canvas top is on the must have list, or could add one. What I'm less sure about is the engine, whether to keep a standard 2 1/4 petrol or diesel, 200 or 300 Tdi, V8 .... so many options.
Just the thing I'd love, but I'm terrible at detail! And finishing, TBBH.jwwbowe said:
Brilliant. Love these, canvas top
Is the way to go. What was involved with the swap, relocation of engine mounts, gearbox, fuel lines etc?
Lots of little things that needed doing - modified engine mounts, electronic fuel pump & new lines, different bell housing and modified flywheel, throttle linkages....it goes on, and probably will for some time!Is the way to go. What was involved with the swap, relocation of engine mounts, gearbox, fuel lines etc?
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