Series Three, SWB, restoration project.

**130man** · 28th October 2013, 09:36 PM

Hi all, my best mate has finally succumbed and bought a Land Rover. It is a Series Three from 1975 with a deluxe bonnet and a rear door. It also has headlining over the front section. It has a perplexing rattle in the engine which comes and goes but there is no smoke from the exhaust. He has taken off the tow bar to reveal significant corrosion in the crossmember but there is little corrosion evident elsewhere except in the door tops. Altogether a neat vehicle and well within his abilities to fix as he is a mechanical engineer by training and enjoys working on cars. The Land Rover is unknown territory for him, but he learns fast. I am working on him to join the Forum, so we will see how it goes. Any suggestions re the engine rattle and ideas on how best to address the rear crossmember rust will be welcome. Cheers, 130man.

**debruiser** · 29th October 2013, 06:11 AM

sounds like a cool project, sorry i can't help on the engine bit... not my strong point

As for the rust, that depends on how bad it is, if it's really bad, you could chop it and replace, if not too bad then just clean it up and repaint! Photos would be great, someone on here would have 'been there done that'

**justinc** · 29th October 2013, 06:15 AM

LAND ROVER SERIES 2/2A/3 - Rear Crossmember with Extensions (NRC236E) | eBay

get new, freight doesn't need to hurt, contact juddy on here he may have room in a container coming out here shortly. he can source these parts give him the part number in that link.

jc

**130man** · 29th October 2013, 08:07 PM

HI Justin and Debruiser, thanks for the replies. I will pass on the link. The rust puts the rear cross member beyond repair , in my opinion, so a new one is probably the best option. I will see if he can get photos. I am not aware that he has a camera, but probably has one in his phone or his wife might have one. Cheers, 130man.

**Landy Smurf** · 29th October 2013, 08:15 PM

if he is local he is more then welcome to come and have a look around our land rovers.
I have been meaning to come over and show you my series 3 swb

**130man** · 31st October 2013, 08:42 PM

Hi Tony, I would like to see your vehicle. I may also take you up on the offer to bring him over. Thanks for that. I will be in touch. Ross.

**Landy Smurf** · 31st October 2013, 11:23 PM

sure thing, we are currently moving and should be shifting the land rovers next week.

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