But over the past 4 decades we have been able to build an inventory of all sorts of series 3 parts, from popular to hardtofind, from small hardware items to completely rebuilt engines. Freelander 1 9606 freelander 1 9606 range rover classic 7095. Land rover built two major iterations of the lightweight, the series iia based model and the later model based on the newer series iii. This is an exciting phase in the project as i crack on with the safari roof. John craddock ltd supplies and distributes land rover parts and accessories for all types of series 3 land rovers. We try our very best to keep all pictured parts in stock and ready for immediate shipment from little rock, arkansas. Land rover entered production in 1948 with what has later been termed the series i. If you are using your land rover or range rover to transport anything, youll find the perfect roof rack right here with atlantic british. Land rover series 3 roof rack enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for land rover series 3 roof rack. Standard rear roof rack ladder for land rover lr3 and lr4. What are your favorite parts about owning and traveling in this vehicle. The roof, the upper parts of the body, the doors, and the windscreen were all quickly removable for air travel they would then be reattached after arrival. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Perhaps you need to haul extra containers, we have roof racks.
Land rover series 3 restoration safari roof revival pt 1. Jan 11, 2020 the roof, the upper parts of the body, the doors, and the windscreen were all quickly removable for air travel they would then be reattached after arrival. One of the greatest parts of owning an old land rover is that it seems to instantly connect you with new people. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The only long term effective repair of this problem is to drill out the 6 million rivets, scrape off the dead sealant and replace with sikaflex then rerivet 6 million new rivets. Restoration refurbishment and operation of a series 3 land rover. Land rover series iii lightweight an unusual helicopter. Station wagon, pickup, or dormobile, the 109 is an excellent choice for any expedition.
If you love the ruggedness of a land rover and want to own something iconic, consider purchasing one of the affordable land rover series 3 vehicles for sale on ebay. Defender roof racks are available in three lengths 1. Bearmach land rover series 1 2 2a 3 seat body bulkhead buffers 304125. The roof also had a roof lining when i purchased that looked factory fitted. The series 3 commonly referred to as the series iii featured a few mechanical improvements over the series 2a. This classic is bed liner covered truly a one of a kind 4 wheel drive and loaded with amazing comfort and performance upgrades body is a land rover and there i. It was designed for farm and light industrial use, with a steel boxsection chassis and an aluminium body. Originally the land rover was a single model offering, which from 1948 until 1951 used an 80inch 2. We provide genuine and aftermarket land rover parts and accessories, service, repair and restoration. Make a statement by driving a land rover 3 series classic car driving around in a vehicle that makes people you pass turn their heads is a great feeling. My neighbour came round to help me and by 7pm we had removed the roof, tub. We make every effort to provide panels and accessories to fit these older models. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Colour match testing should always be carried out prior to application as your car may not be the exact shade as the original. What to consider when buying a series 3 here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a series 3. If it has been fabricated someone has done a very good job as the panel is well fitted. The land rover series i, ii, and iii commonly referred to as series land rovers, to distinguish them from later models are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company. As i want to keep the land rover fully assembled until the 22nd of july when i hope to lift the body work off i am removing. The rear down stand has some impact damage and will require straitening take a look at the photos as the rest of the roof is good and strait. Excellent chassis, pulls well, gear box in good condition and brakes rejuvenated this year. Land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 body panels paddock. Land rover series iii classics for sale classics on. Having hauled it back across country to my garage in dresden. Oct 10, 20 land rover series iii 109 long wheel base 3 door hard top with safari roof the refurbishment process. The long wheelbase rover offers the same charm as its smaller contemporary, with added practicality thanks to its longer wheelbase. Never considered removing the rivets, just scraped out all the old hard sealant, replaced with a nice neat layer of siloflex, nice and tidy, doesnt need.
The main problem is water coming under the jointing between the gutter and aluminium roof skin. Browse by vehicle range rover classic range rover p38 9502 range rover l322. It was also the last leaf sprung land rover model made before the introduction of the 90 and 110 coil sprung models that preceded the defender. Land rover series ii classics for sale classics on autotrader. This 1971 series iii land rover offers the classic feel of the 70s. Raleigh, nc 27604 59 miles from you 1982 land rover series iii. Rare and fully restored 1971 range rover 3 door convertible. Land rover series 3 was the most common of the series vehicles built. Mar 06, 2020 land rover series 3 restoration safari roof revival pt 2 part 43 duration. Land rover had standard colours and paint schemes each year for painting new civilian land rovers. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you new 1967 land rover series ii.
Ive been drooling over all the pics of the series vehicles on the internet and keep seeing this safari double skin. Driving around in a vehicle that makes people you pass turn their heads is a great feeling. Land rover series 2 and 3 are fully catered for here at paddock spares. Here are our high quality parts for the land rover series ii, iia, and iii. We also sell matts, bumpers, and radiator muffs, diff guards and more. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles they had built were still in use. The steel versions have zinc plating and thermoplastic powder coat paint for long life rust protection. The series 3 was the most comfortable and refined of the leaf sprung land rovers. Discuss prospective buys on our message boards, too. If you are looking to add extra lighting to your roof or bumpers, we have extra lamps, rails and lamp guards.
Jul 17, 2016 how to take off the hard top on a land rover series iii. Parts can also be ordered direct from our wholesalers in the uk, and can be dropped shipped to you in two to three business days. Land rover series 2 2a 3 station wagon tropical roof stainless bolt spacer nut ebay. As fans of land rovers just like you, we know how hard it can be to find parts that fit older vehicles like the land rover series 3. Apr 05, 20 what to consider when buying a series 3 here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a series 3. Large collection of paperwork on history including mot certificates as well as invoices for work carried out. Obviously, there are some advantages and drawbacks to driving an older vehicle like a series land rover. Im a newbie to the land rover bug and have a ton of questions, of course. So i suppose the questions is did all safari roofed cars have internal air vents. If you are looking to add extra lighting to your roof or bumpers, we have extra lamps. Land rover series 3 restoration refurbishing the new hardtop sides.
We design and manufacture roof racks for the land rover defender 90, 110 and discovery 1 and 2 series but they may fit other vehicles too just call us to discuss. Here at paddock spares we sell a wide range of wing panels, door panels, handles and more. However, military, commercial fleet and special built vehicles could get any colour and paint scheme they wanted. On the station wagon models which included door trims, floor mats, and a roof lining, the interior looked positively classy. The land rover series 3 was introduced in 1971 and was pretty much a facelifted version of the series 2 and 2a. Whether youre looking for genuine land rover parts, oem parts, proline parts, or aftermarket accessories for your land rover series ii, iia, and iii, you can get it from rovers north. The land rover series i, ii, and iii are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer. Make a statement by driving a land rover 3 series classic car. Dear all, welcome back to another episode in the series. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address.
Roof racks in series series 3 accessories roof racks from john craddock ltd. Land rover series 3 109 lhd 1984 a reg full mot, april 2021 left hand drive 2. Aug 06, 2008 the roof also had a roof lining when i purchased that looked factory fitted. The series 2 was introduced in 1958, the 2a in 1963 and series 3 in 1973. See 7 results for land rover series 3 safari roof at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. The short wheel base remained at 88 inches while the long wheel base version stayed at 109 inches. Land rover classic cars series 3 for sale car and classic. The land rover series 3 replaced the former series 2 version in october 1971. Land rover series 2 2a 3 station wagon tropical roof. Truck was restored here at the ranch in summer of 06. Displaying 14 total results for classic land rover series 3 vehicles for. Most parts are interchangeable between the 2a and the 3. Famous four products are independent land rover specialists based in lincolnshire, uk. Good evening, uld anyone suggest what would be the best way to cover to up the cab interior roof area of a swb series 3 as some idiot has stuck carpet tiles on previous and i have removed them but it has left a mess on the interior roof.
Safari roof series forum lr4x4 the land rover forum. Land rover series ii classics for sale classics on. Ex military lightweight land rover series 3 with hard top conversion. Stripped to bare metal and refinished with chromabase urethane paint. Land rover series iii 109 long wheel base 3 door hard top with. Browse by vehicle range rover classic range rover p38 9502 range rover l322 0209 range rover l322 1012. Land rover 1978 series iii 88 santana built in costa rica. Landrover series roof for sale in uk view 28 bargains.