Thread: Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

Originally Posted by dolphint

Not a Traction Engine Go on give me another pic!!

Steve,

Here's the vehicle.......a Stanley Steamer









Colin

The DeLuxe seats turned up at work today.






First impressions.....like all Britpart items they look good but when you look a bit closer....
The backing is MDF, probably not a good idea in a Land Rover 'cos it's going to get wet at some point (I'll varnish or paint the exposed areas). There are no pins for mounting the seatbacks to the seatbox brackets, you probably have to put self tappers into the side !

I'll have a better look later if I'm allowed in the shed.
There's also other parts in the consignment that I need to 'book into stock'.




Colin

Hi Colin

Could you show a picture of the other side of the seat bottoms?

Tell me, how is it you haven't the key to get into the shed ?
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Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Hi Colin

Could you show a picture of the other side of the seat bottoms?

Tell me, how is it you haven't the key to get into the shed ?
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Arthur,

The seats are still in the back of the car, too wet to get them out (I don't want the MDF swelling up before I get them into the shed). I'll get some pictures when the rain stops.

I've got the key for the shed, it's whether I'm allowed to use it.
She was happy inside tonight, The Block was on. I watched some of it the other night but my comment "if I watch much more of this my brain will turn to mush" scored me minus 500 points......


I fitted the new brake master reservoir tonight. I had the option of genuine or 'aftermarket' I chose genuine because they have a very finite life so what would the pattern ones be like ?










Can't wait to try out the LWB brakes in a shorty. They'll be much better than my Series I and at least the servo is now working so I'm sure even the previous owner would notice the difference.


One of the next jobs is de-skinning the passenger door and welding in a repair section.







Colin

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Hi Colin

Could you show a picture of the other side of the seat bottoms?
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Arthur,

Here's a picture of my bottom....





Here is the back, lots of staples down low but the bit you see looks OK.





I can feel a hole each side of the seat backs so I guess you might insert bolts to hold them in position ? I'll check with the supplier. I should also check the packaging which I left at work.



Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

The backing is MDF, probably not a good idea in a Land Rover 'cos it's going to get wet at some point (I'll varnish or paint the exposed areas).

Colin

Some MDF is heat and moisture resistant for use in kitchens, etc. It is a good idea of yours to seal it though,

Cheers Charlie

Originally Posted by chazza

Some MDF is heat and moisture resistant for use in kitchens, etc. It is a good idea of yours to seal it though,

Cheers Charlie

Charlie,

My thinking was that knowing **itpart it probably won't be moisture resistant. The two cross supports where the seat sits on the seatbox would need doing as a minimum. I did consider pulling all the staples and completely painting/sealing the base but because Wallit's a hardtop it shouldn't get too wet inside.



I replaced the vacuum hose from the pump on the back of the C240 alternator to the brake servo this morning. The old one was a length of what looked like garden hose joined to a red rubber tube (cracked when I bent it). I also got some hose to replace the heater hoses.


Also de skinned the door today.





I have a repair section to replace the bottom of the door frame.
Then just a few minor dints to get out of the skin.




Colin

I got a reply from both Britpart & LR Series regarding the DeLuxe seat mounting.

Turns out that you need 6 of these 331709 SHOULDERED BOLT SEAT SQUAB | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series
Was this the 'norm' with DeLuxe seats ?

I'm not in a rush to fit the seats but it would have been nice to know that I needed the bolts before I ordered.


Found the Britpart catalogue while looking for their contact details.
Britpart Accessory Catalogue 2013



Colin