Series III 109 Truck - Add Rear Windows/Passenger conversion

Hello group,

I'm considering purchasing a 1976 model LWB Series III this week. It's a
three seater with the tub used as load space. I would want to add a second
row of forward facing seats (6 forward) and install foldable bench seats in
the tub. I don't want to have to add another set of side doors, so the
Landy would remain 3 door model. I do want to add sliding windows in the
rear for the poor suckers, erm, I mean passengers, in there.

I was hoping to hold out for a model with more the setup I was looking for,
but this potential purchase might be a bargain in terms of condition and
price, and I don't mind a little light duty weekend work to make the changes
I want.

My questions are,

(1) Where can I get a suitable set of sliding windows to install if I cut
out two sections in the rear panels

(2) With just the two doors up front and the rear door, would 6 forward
facing seats be practical (could the passenger still get in and out of them
with this type of configuration), or would I be better off leaving the
middle seat out of the second row for rear access?

Any comments welcome?

TIA

....and Nick spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...

> (1) Where can I get a suitable set of sliding windows to install if I
> cut out two sections in the rear panels

I got a set from BLRS (ads in the usual comics). Good quality, didn't
rattle or leak, quite easy to fit. Just make sure you have a good sharp
jigsaw and a quantity of dum-dum. I think they still cost a bit over £100.
Well worth it - for pulling out of angled junctions, if nothing else.

HTH

--
Rich
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and those who don't.

Richard Brookman wrote:
> I got a set from BLRS (ads in the usual comics). Good quality, didn't
> rattle or leak, quite easy to fit. Just make sure you have a good
> sharp jigsaw and a quantity of dum-dum.HTH

Ok, at the risk of sounding like a YTS asking for a long weight, what is
dum-dum?

)

depends how much climbing over seats the passengers are prepared to do.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

"Nick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello group,
>

> (2) With just the two doors up front and the rear door, would 6 forward
> facing seats be practical (could the passenger still get in and out of
them
> with this type of configuration), or would I be better off leaving the
> middle seat out of the second row for rear access?
>
> Any comments welcome?
>
> TIA
>
>

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:12:08 -0000, "Nick"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Richard Brookman wrote:
>> I got a set from BLRS (ads in the usual comics). Good quality, didn't
>> rattle or leak, quite easy to fit. Just make sure you have a good
>> sharp jigsaw and a quantity of dum-dum.HTH
>
>Ok, at the risk of sounding like a YTS asking for a long weight, what is
>dum-dum?
>

It's an old-fashioned alternative to mastic/silicone/windscreen
sealer/panel sealant etc. Coachbuilders used to use it for jointing
wooden body panels/structures, sealing windows etc etc. Although these
days it's been superceeded by the modern products available, it still
has some advantages over the modern alternatives.

Alex

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:12:08 -0000, "Nick"
<[email protected]> scribbled the following nonsense:

>Richard Brookman wrote:
>> I got a set from BLRS (ads in the usual comics). Good quality, didn't
>> rattle or leak, quite easy to fit. Just make sure you have a good
>> sharp jigsaw and a quantity of dum-dum.HTH
>
>Ok, at the risk of sounding like a YTS asking for a long weight, what is
>dum-dum?
>
>)
>

thick gloopy stuff that seals windows in place.
--

Simon Isaacs

Peterborough 4x4 Club Chairman, Newsletter Editor and Webmaster
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