Eyup, just wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge on replacing/converting the old lift up style door handles on early defenders with series style ones (with lock).
Im looking to replace all mine on my '83 110 with series style handles (with locks).
Was under the impression that i could simply remove the old handle and mechanisms from the door and replace with an all contained series style handle (and latch)...
Fellow on phone at paddocks however told me its not possible as they simply dont fit. He couldnt seem to specify why, just that mine were obsolete and whenever anyone has tried in the past theyve always returned the purchased handles. So only option would be to replace the entire door or find original part to replace.
Seems abit odd to me. Feel like im missing something, as the doors on mine are the same as a series 3 (sliding window), technically wouldnt a series 3 door handle be able to be fitted without much adaption?
Attached some pics of my current locking and handle system
Any help would be much appreciated!
Cheers
Im looking to replace all mine on my '83 110 with series style handles (with locks).
Was under the impression that i could simply remove the old handle and mechanisms from the door and replace with an all contained series style handle (and latch)...
Fellow on phone at paddocks however told me its not possible as they simply dont fit. He couldnt seem to specify why, just that mine were obsolete and whenever anyone has tried in the past theyve always returned the purchased handles. So only option would be to replace the entire door or find original part to replace.
Seems abit odd to me. Feel like im missing something, as the doors on mine are the same as a series 3 (sliding window), technically wouldnt a series 3 door handle be able to be fitted without much adaption?
Attached some pics of my current locking and handle system
Any help would be much appreciated!
Cheers
