Series 3 Body Job!

Jamesbil said:

rear door,

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where did you get the vynl and how much was it youve given me a hell of an idea for mine

if you dont mind someone else doing something similar

Freelaner said:

Those door cards are tozzin, the whole Landies looking ace

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So what percentage of the members of the forum are going to understand what the word "tozzin" means do you suppose?

I imagine some of them from the south west will think you don't like his door cards

Perhaps we should do a poll?

johnny curt 1 said:

where did you get the vynl and how much was it youve given me a hell of an idea for mine

if you dont mind someone else doing something similar

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Dunelm mill sell all sorts of vinyl off the roll, by the metre. Different colours, patterns etc. Loads to choose from and not expensive.

Just got the vinyl from a local upholsterer, think I got enough for 3 doors plus a bit over for about €15

The repaired and carpeted seat box;

Foot wells;

The roof and rear floor, and benches;

Nice transformation. The only things that stand out are that the rear lights are upside down (indicator goes above stop/tail) and 88"s never had black headlamp surrounds, only 109" V8s. Looks a quality job otherwise, well done.

The sides;

22900013a said:

Nice transformation. The only things that stand out are that the rear lights are upside down (indicator goes above stop/tail) and 88"s never had black headlamp surrounds, only 109" V8s. Looks a quality job otherwise, well done.

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Good tip, thanks.
So the surrounds should be blue? Will do that next time I get the paint out!

Jamesbil said:

Good tip, thanks.
So the surrounds should be blue? Will do that next time I get the paint out!

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Yes, they were body colour until 1982 at which point they became silver grey on 4-cylinder models. There were no six cylinders anymore by this time, just four or eight. I'm not sure what year your vehicle is as I can't tell from the reg plate. The Defender style mirrors also came in in 1982 but I think only for county station wagons.

Its Dec '71 built and red in '72.
The Defender mirrors are what came on it and suffice for now.
What ones should I look for?

The scabby bits!

Jamesbil said:

Its Dec '71 built and red in '72.
The Defender mirrors are what came on it and suffice for now.
What ones should I look for?

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They would be wing mounted on a 71 vehicle, with either round or rectangular lenses.

22900013a said:

They would be wing mounted on a 71 vehicle, with either round or rectangular lenses.

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i had those on a 2a I had, they are horrible to use! Think I'll stick to what I've got!

waldershelf said:

So what percentage of the members of the forum are going to understand what the word "tozzin" means do you suppose?

I imagine some of them from the south west will think you don't like his door cards

Perhaps we should do a poll?

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do you mean they could've misconstrued my positive remark as being derogotary in some way, bugger dint think o that

tozzin = splendid

Jamesbil said:

i had those on a 2a I had, they are horrible to use! Think I'll stick to what I've got!

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Door mounts were an option I think, but with a metal arm and clamp with a rounded lens with rubber edge.
I have wing mirrors on my IIA and they are fine.

Spot the difference;
(apart from the location!)

that looks better , with a lick of paint on the rims.

cement mixer
geese
house
trailer
propshaft!

Do I get a prize...

Seriously, looking very good. Did you paint, if so how? I need to do mine...