Defender Bonnet on a Series?

GarethMorgan · Feb 13, 2012

Hi guys,
Im wanting to turn my series 3 into a stage one V8, and was I wondering whether the bonnet from a defender 90/110 would fit, and whether the same mounting points as the original hinges can be used?
Cheers,
Gareth M

mad git · Feb 13, 2012

:welcome:

Now, that is a damned good question, I've often wondered that..

I don't see why not, I mean the Santana is like a Series/Defender sort of hybrid yoke.

I'm looking forward to the answer to this one..

jamesmartin · Feb 13, 2012

bonnet hinges are the same, but you would need to fabricate a defender front panel and frame in as well ,and still support rad, defender and series dimensions are mostly the same so that you can use dender inner wings and series outer wing etc or fit defender bulkhead and seat box etc

Pikey · Feb 13, 2012

AFAIK You need the slam panel, grill assembly and associated metal work between wings and the Defender wings as well.

mistericeman · Feb 13, 2012

Yup ......

Though shortly after that i did the "decent" thing And returned it to series 3

Front panel was a fiberglass copy (series 3 steel one was hidden behind it) And series 3 bonnet hinges on the defender bonnet to match up with the hinges welded onto bulkhead.

Stumpy 1970 · Feb 13, 2012

Or just sell it then go out and buy a defender.

That's if wind down windows, interior lights and reliable electrics are your thing.

Personally it think it takes away from the driving experience.

GarethMorgan · Feb 13, 2012

Cheers guys, great help

Dr_evil · Feb 13, 2012

I've got a slam panel if you want, it was on my series 3 that was made to look like a 110

jamesmartin · Feb 13, 2012

109 v8s had flush front

Dr_evil · Feb 13, 2012

This was made to look like a V8 though, they didnt have V8's in 1974 as far as I'm aware

75swb · Apr 4, 2013

Apologies for dragging up a dead thread, but knowing what landy owners are like i thought i'd chance asking if anyone still has a slam panel/associated bits kicking about? Never ones to throw anything away!

Cheers gents!

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