Thread: Land Rover Series 3 100"

Originally Posted by goingbush

I made one in the 1980's but shortened the RR chassis by 10" and simply dropped a Series 2 88 body right on. After seeing mine Dave Clancy made one and then they started to become popular.

some pics at the bottom of this page link to my old landrovers

A bit of advice for you. It's up to you whether you accept it or not but, since I purchased my first Landrover, I have found they go better when they are on their wheels.

I just got the DVD today and it is a massive help. I hope to use the 3.5 v8 because I've heard they're a great engine but a bit thirsty. Also can anyone help source a rangie suitable for the project in WA preferably near Albany

Originally Posted by Series3 GT

I hope to use the 3.5 v8 but a bit thirsty.

Compared to what - is not more thirsty (in fact less) than most 4wd petrol engines of similar age and size.

Garry

True because we used have a FJ 40 'Cruiser that would drain a tank in about 200Km

Hi.
I dont want to be a dampner on your project.
YES easily built and a great project.
BEFORE you start,go the the Transport mob in Welshpool and discuss it with them in person,I did.
Get the paperwork,I did.
Ask lots of questions,I did.
Complete the paperwork,I did.
Get the approval,I did.
DONT START THE PROJECT,I did.
SEE YOUR ENGINEER BEFORE STARTING ANYTHING,I DIDNT!!!!
I was given BAD info by the Transport people and Im left with a Ser3 109 with a 6" lift and ford 302 V8 and auto.
Lots of money spent,HEAPS more to licence it.Oneday I will use it as a mud racer or something,cant sell it as it owes me HEAPS and is worth nothing.
The engineer was happy with my job,should have talked to him FIRST.
BEWARE ENJOY
Andrew

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

A bit of advice for you. It's up to you whether you accept it or not but, since I purchased my first Landrover, I have found they go better when they are on their wheels.

Thanks Mick, will heed your advice. I am a slow learner but solemnly promise to keep all my wheels on the ground from now on.

Thanks for that, I'm not sure about any of the engineering places in Albany or the transport department down here because I asked many questions on the legalities of this project and they couldn't give any of the answers I needed and the place I was told to go to told me that I needed an engineers ticket for engine mounts on my original idea of using the standard chassis with the 3.5 engine so do I need a ticket on all the body mounts

Originally Posted by Series3 GT

I just got the DVD today and it is a massive help. I hope to use the 3.5 v8 because I've heard they're a great engine but a bit thirsty.

My 3.9 gets the same economy as a friends four pot Camry.