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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: landroverkeith on December 09, 2006, 15:05:42

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: landroverkeith on December 09, 2006, 15:05:42

How would i go about changing the front of my series to look like a 90?

about as much as i know is that i would need a slam panel from a 90 lol eint i full of knowledge

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: Rich_P on December 09, 2006, 16:11:49

I must ask, why do you want to change the front end?

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: cherokeegraham on December 09, 2006, 16:28:34

Don't do it!

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: Bob Ajob on December 09, 2006, 16:44:10

Sell it and buy a 90!

I notice you have a 1977 Series IIa with a V8, is it this you're changing the front end on?

By the way, it's a Series III, Series IIa production stopped in 1971 (K). Got a pic of the front end?

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: Rich_P on December 09, 2006, 16:56:34

I think this (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/landroverkeith/gallery/V8NewToy) is his V8 Series.  If it is, then that is most certainly a Series 3 front end and Series 3 hinges.  But the bulkhead is a Series 2A bulkhead by going off the widnscreen hinges...  :?

I think I know what it is.  If it is an Ex-MOD vehicle, or a vehicle that was not registered on the roads until '77 then it could very well be a 2A.  I'd say it's a 2A from 68-71 due to the location of the lights in the wings and lack of a vent hole on the passenger wing.  While the grill is a Series 3 grill, a common replacement to "upgrade" the 2A to 3 when the 3 was in production and thus worth more.

Title: Re: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on December 09, 2006, 18:38:40

Quote from: "landroverkeith"

How would i go about changing the front of my series to look like a 90?

about as much as i know is that i would need a slam panel from a 90 lol eint i full of knowledge

i put the 90 front end on, to give me lots of room for the V8, all i did was slam on the front grill and panel, and stick the bonnet on, job done, (but dont forget some bonnet catches)

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: muddy_90 on December 09, 2006, 19:01:22

i also put a 90 front end on mine, it gives me a place to mount an oil cooler and intercooler

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: landroverkeith on December 09, 2006, 20:04:07

Quote from: "Rich_P"

I think this (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/landroverkeith/gallery/V8NewToy) is his V8 Series.  If it is, then that is most certainly a Series 3 front end and Series 3 hinges.  But the bulkhead is a Series 2A bulkhead by going off the widnscreen hinges...  :?

I think I know what it is.  If it is an Ex-MOD vehicle, or a vehicle that was not registered on the roads until '77 then it could very well be a 2A.  I'd say it's a 2A from 68-71 due to the location of the lights in the wings and lack of a vent hole on the passenger wing.  While the grill is a Series 3 grill, a common replacement to "upgrade" the 2A to 3 when the 3 was in production and thus worth more.

Yup indeed thats my little toy and yes your right its a 2a and it was registered for roads at a late date the log book says 66 i think cant remeber without digging out all the gumpf but its  tax exempt :) so i can pay for the extra fuel not the tax lol

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: landroverkeith on December 09, 2006, 20:06:02

Quote from: "series3_mad"

i also put a 90 front end on mine, it gives me a place to mount an oil cooler and intercooler

how easy was it ?


and ooo i see in your gallery you have a pic of me at brighton this year  :lol:  ooo the fame lol

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: landroverkeith on December 09, 2006, 20:22:15

Quote from: "Bob Ajob"

Sell it and buy a 90!

I notice you have a 1977 Series IIa with a V8, is it this you're changing the front end on?

By the way, it's a Series III, Series IIa production stopped in 1971 (K). Got a pic of the front end?

its a 2a .......... love to but i have a disco mmm comfy lol

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: muddy_90 on December 09, 2006, 20:37:01

very easy, just had to get the front panel level wiv the wings then drill 2 holes in both wings then the bonnet fitted straight on the hinges on the bulkhead, then u can hold the bonnet down wiv the normal latch for a 90 or use bonnet pins

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: Bob Ajob on December 11, 2006, 21:49:38

Quote from: "landroverkeith"

its a 2a .......... love to but i have a disco mmm comfy lol

Sorry, missed the ex mil bit...  :oops:
I reckon use the same bonnet catches from the IIa, may be easier, and should look better IMO   :)

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: wheelspinner on January 11, 2007, 22:49:15

Keith

I have a rad panel from a defender and also a conversion kit (see post n the for sale section)sitting in my garage near Naseby/Sibbertoft if you are interested???

Steve

01604 686337

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: Devon-Rover on January 12, 2007, 00:37:26

I would usually give advice to anyone asking about modifying a series.

but i'm sorry but Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo Don't do it. if you want something that looks like a 90 then go and buy one.

Title: changing series front end to a 90
Post by: landroverkeith on January 12, 2007, 12:34:01

:wink:  are you gona lend me a few grand then ...........