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Roscopcoltrane

Member Since: 16 Aug 2015
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 19

Renovation Advice

Hi all

I recently became the custodian of a Series 3 88 diesel hardtop and want to do a sympathetic renovation. ie. not spend a fortune !! Is there a 'go too' forum for this sort of stuff? I am looking for advice on the must do/change items.

I have been searching but seems to be a tad muddled or maybe thats me

So far I have earmarked;

Parabolic Springs - Probably RM
Safari Top - Probably exmoor
Bonnet Spare wheel

It was last MOTd in 1999 and as such has been gone over with a fine toothcomb (not by me) , so mechanically/structurally I know what needs done and surprisingly not too much IMHO

Many thanks for any pointers

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16th Feb 2016 5:32pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

Join the Series 3 club.

You will find a wealth of information within these clubs, they have their own forums which can be an advantage regarding finding second hand parts etc.

You would be supprised at what changes hands through members, rather than having to trawl through eBay.

I would highly recommend joining..

http://www.thelandroverclub.co.uk/ 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

16th Feb 2016 5:47pm

Roscopcoltrane

Member Since: 16 Aug 2015
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 19

Thanks Ian, just what I needed

16th Feb 2016 6:03pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17450

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Just a thought re the wheel on the bonnet - it's getting increasingly hard to find good unmolested bonnets for any Series Land-Rovers now. If you have a good bonnet, why not keep it plain, if need be buy another bonnet with the wheel mount?

I really regret now putting a carrier on my plain 80" bonnet back in 1980 and wish I'd kept it plain!

16th Feb 2016 6:57pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

^^^^

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

16th Feb 2016 7:07pm

rustandoil

Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 745

2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey

I don't think I would bother with parabolic springs again, perhaps try to get a ride in a parabolic sprung Landy before you spend your cash

16th Feb 2016 7:38pm

Roscopcoltrane

Member Since: 16 Aug 2015
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 19

Thats interesting Eddie, care to expand??

16th Feb 2016 8:00pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17450

I have Rocky Mountain parabolics on the 86" and they are utterly brilliant, providing a vast improvement in ride quality, and probably as good as coils.

16th Feb 2016 11:38pm

rustandoil

Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 745

^^^ That's interesting, my experience with parabolics is different, the ride is still harsh, but I have often wondered about the recommended ProComp shocks.....
My springs were made by British Springs, I think they had financial difficulties but are now back in business

17th Feb 2016 5:50am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17450

I went with the matching Pro-Comp shocks as well, which may make a significant difference.

17th Feb 2016 10:25am

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