90 wings compatible to the series 3 ????????????????????????

[Axle]

Is it possible to change the front end of the series three with that of the 90 . you see some conversions but  there is not much talk about it . I know that the mechanics will still be a series 3 but could you get the looks of the ninety .It is not that I have  a series 3 but I am planning on getting a 90 and then  modifying it for a bit of {low cost off Roading }Feel free to state the obvious .





Rob

[hobbit]

seen a srs2a with defender wings, bonnet and 1 piece windscreen

kev

[Axle]

Did it look like a defender in the front  ?

[hobbit]

head on yes, side, was a bit more confusing, this was put together on a rebuild though, but must be poss to do

[Axle]

{side, was a bit more confusing}

 In what way did he have the wheel arch extensions :?:







Rob

[muddyweb]

The 90 wings should fit on a Series 3, you'll need to change the radiator panel, etc. for the full effect.  It won't be quite as strong as the front end of the 90 unless you do a little fabrication as the slam panel of the 90 bolts down to the front crossmember.

Changing the bonnet is an easy job with the grille done, but the screen is a whole other job.  You can't just fit a 90 windscreen to a Series motor as the top of the screen and way it connects to the roof are totally different.

Many of the 1 piece screens you see on Series vehicles are just a replacement glass section with the centre bar removed.

The 90 windscreen is around 1.5 - 2" taller than a Series screen, so it still doesn't look quite right from the front.


I'm fairly sure that Series wings won't fit on a coiler due to the inner wings being different to accomodate the front turrets.  Whether the Series outer wing would fit on it's own I'm not sure.

[hobbit]

doors backwards were 2a, with a 2a tub and hard top on it, so rear arches were original

[muddyweb]

That's a good point actually... the wheel arch cut outs are a totally different shape.

If you put the full 90 wing on there, you really need to wheel arch spats on it, else there is a great big gap between the inner and outer wings.....

That said, if you have a Series 3, you are used to great big gaps  :lol:

[Axle]

Once you have the 90 front end on will it accept the 90 bullbars available for them  :?:  :?:  :?:  :?:

[muddyweb]

The Bullbar normally fits to the chassis, so should be independant of the bodywork.  You *should* be able to fit one, as the bumper mountings are similar.

[datalas]

there is no noticable difference between a ninety and a series bullbar.  They usually bolt atop the bumper and whilst there is some difference in the bumper mounts I have yet to see this get in the way of putting a 90 bullbar on a series.

Then again, why are you fitting a bullbar anyhow :?

[Axle]

No particular reason Datalas just for a bit of frontal protection and some look really good

[nzrover]

It's not hard to do., but as others have mentioned the grille panel needs a bit of engineering to get it mounted securely.  The wings will fit (sorry no photos of the one I have done) but probably weren't worth the effort.  Photos of my (rather rough) Series II with 90 grille/bonnet can be seen at http://www.ballantine.co.nz/landy1.jpg
http://www.ballantine.co.nz/landy2.jpg

[Axle]

nice . thanks .