Series 3 County restoration

Quick, nip up the bolts.....best fitting doors I've ever seen on a Landy!

Nice progress

New coat of paint on the fuel tank plus bolted up the tub
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Petrol tank and sill fitted
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Fitted the seatbox and did some on the wiring, turned the engine over but now need to charge the battery.
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fitted all seat box bolts and seatbelt bracket all seems to line up so far!!!
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I was surprised your tank filler spout lined up with the corresponding hole in the back of the seat box. Certainly lots of Britpart new tanks don't. Mine certainly didn't.
About 18 months ago Land Rover monthly ran an article on replacing the tank and suggested that to get it to fit, the outrigger may need 'adjusting' they didn't elaborate on quite what they meant by 'adjusting the outrigger', but unsurprisingly the article was sponsored by the said manufacturer!

Land Raver said:

I was surprised your tank filler spout lined up with the corresponding hole in the back of the seat box. Certainly lots of Britpart new tanks don't. Mine certainly didn't.
About 18 months ago Land Rover monthly ran an article on replacing the tank and suggested that to get it to fit, the outrigger may need 'adjusting' they didn't elaborate on quite what they meant by 'adjusting the outrigger', but unsurprisingly the article was sponsored by the said manufacturer!

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Had it easy as the tank was new when I got the Land Rover so had been fitted before. The guy who sold it said he had problems with it.

Bit of advice can anyone let me know if the spring fits as shown on the photo just cannot remember (old age you know) Cheers

it does ,then usually a nut then knob though many just have the knob

jamesmartin said:

it does ,then usually a nut then knob though many just have the knob

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Thanks the nut must be missing will have a look for one that fits I suspect that lost over the years.

Ok now got the primer on the front of the bulkhead and air vent covers. Also pulled it out to see the new colour on the tub, looking good we think!!
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what colour is that is that the BONTAI GREY?

Are you interested in wheels still? ONO

Update
Got the second coat on the tub (finnish coat) and the bulkhead and the back door e.t.c. Then a few spots or rain landed so I have a bit to re do. Pleased with the high shine I got from the last coat though.
Hi series 3 sweet 16
the colour ir RAL 7022 umbra grey and not shure I know what you mean about wheels?
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looking smart, I do like that grey

honolulujoe said:

looking smart, I do like that grey

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Thanks Honolulu joe not sure to do the roof black again or all grey? Getting closer and hope to finish by Xmas.

We have a windscreen and the front panel plus underside on bonet in primer.
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Very nice. I'm assuming its a late model S3 looking at the brake servo and rear number plate location?

Hi Land Raver yes it’s a 1982 model even has factory fitted carpets (yet to go back in)
Ok had a go at getting it running and after new points condenser and cleaning plugs found a break in the coil to dizzy wire, solved that and first touch of the key fired up!!!
Then went on to solve oil leak from oil filter housing and water leak from bottom hose, once running ok cleaned some of the engine with thinners and a rag. Also washed out breather with petrol.
My question is best way to fix the new vent seals either double sided tape or contact adhesive?
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iirc people have used both with good results, heavy duty double sided tape used for holding body trim in place works well apparently, or glue/silicone held in place by masking tape till it sets