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Is there anyone in North Cornwall, I’m in the Bodmin Wadebridge area, who could spend an hour or so to drive my two series 3. Over the past 3 years I have completely rebuilt a 73 and a 74. My problem is that they both drive differently with different noises and not having driven either before...

I have rebuilt a series 3 hardtop which had a perforated vinyl headlining in the cab. Having made a new lining and metal inserts I am struggling with the forward fixings on the windscreen. I would really appreciate detailed photos of the L shaped bracket positions and the curve at each front...

I have rebuilt a series 3 2.25 88” . I replaced the wiring loom, alternator but left the engine as it runs very well. On starting it never fires while cranking but consistently starts as the key is released and runs perfectly thereafter. Is this normal or have I made wrong connections somewhere?

paddock sent me the top hose pictured and the one I need is the bottom one pictured. Strangely, in the parts manual, the top one is pictured as a 2.6 hose and the bottom one a 2.25 hose but both have the same part no. Paddock say they have supplied 300 of the longer hose with no complaints and...

I’ve painted this panel but I’m b******d if I know where it goes! Any clues?

I have recently finished a late series 3 rebuild with adjustable seat runners and seat bases. I am currently coming to the end of a complete refurb of a 1973 series 3 with non adjustable seats. There were no seat bases and I would like to know if this is correct and if so what secures the seat...

I am getting to the end of a full series 3 restoration with new chassis. I am missing 2 right angle brackets that attach the inner front chassis vertical lugs to the front of the tub. They may have slotted holes on the bulkhead vertical. I can find no reference to them on any parts diagrams. Can...

I’m ready to install engine and gearbox onto a new Richards Chassis. I have an engine crane. Any ideas as to which to put in first would be much appreciated. I can access the chassis either from the side or the front with the crane.

I am doing a complete renovation of an early series 3 including Richards chassis. Now the axles have been rebuilt and new parabolic springs delivered any ideas how a 72 year old man should proceed. Assemble the axles and springs and jack up, put springs in first and thread the axles through or...

Does anyone have an alternative to the cheap aftermarket backplate brake adjusters? Mine stripped after on adjustment.

I have just finished a complete restoration of an 83 series 3 and enjoyed it so much am starting on a 73 series 3. The engine bay has been altered over the years and I am looking for pictorial reference showing me where stuff should be, particularly in reference to layout of non servo braking...

I have recently completely renovated a late series 3 and enjoyed it so much I bought a 1973 series 3 petrol to do it again. This one has been messed about with a lot over the years and I’m looking for a correct engine bay picture showing how it should be laid out, particularly the brake layout...