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My Series 3.

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2025 10:32 pm
by Neil Bymouth
I've got a 1975 Series 3 SWB hardtop petrol which I've owned since July 1986. It had a replacement galvanised chassis in September 1997 at an all in cost of £1200, a 2.5 petrol engine from a 90 in about 2002, Wolf wheels, a Zeus front disc brake conversion about the same time, overdrive and a new Robert Owen bulkhead in 2020. The suspension was completely rebuilt in 2023 with new parabolic springs and it's got heated windscreens, LED lights all round , a high torque starter and a Magneti Marelli 70 amp alternator.
The 2.5 runs very well on the Series 3 Zenith 36IV and manifolds. Defender doors are fitted but the item I'm looking for is a Station Wagon lined roof.
The heater works surprisingly well after the cooling system was overhauled in 2024.
An oil change is due when the weather permits. That's easy with the spin on filter and the engine has a factory fitted unleaded cylinder head.
That's it.

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 6:40 am
by Red
Sounds great, pics or it didn’t happen! 😂

Red

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 8:10 am
by Neil Bymouth
I don't know how to do that yet and I don't have any up to date ones either but I'll get some then try
Exactly how,in words of half a syllable or less, do I put photos on this site bearing in mind I have a first class honours degree in computer stupidity.
Edit, surprisingly I found how to do it all by myself so I'll take a couple of shots and post them sometime.

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 11:07 am
by Neil Bymouth
Here they are .
It worked much to my surprise. As you can see it's somewhat immobile at present. The weel clamp is a Bulldog Centaur 2500 which is the biggest they do and it fits 7.50's.
The Exmoor Trim high back seats are just visible.

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:31 pm
by Red
Well done with the pictures! Great to see! 😊👍🏻

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 9:09 am
by Neil Bymouth
Thanks Red, easier than I thought.

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 6:50 pm
by julesthorne
Good to see the pictures - that looks like a great Landry. :)

Re: My Series 3.

Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:23 pm
by Neil Bymouth
Thanks.