changing series front end to a 90

[landroverkeith]

How would i go about changing the front of my series to look like a 90?

about as much as i know is that i would need a slam panel from a 90 lol eint i full of knowledge

[Rich_P]

I must ask, why do you want to change the front end?

[cherokeegraham]

Don't do it!

[Bob Ajob]

Sell it and buy a 90!

I notice you have a 1977 Series IIa with a V8, is it this you're changing the front end on?

By the way, it's a Series III, Series IIa production stopped in 1971 (K). Got a pic of the front end?

[Rich_P]

I think this is his V8 Series.  If it is, then that is most certainly a Series 3 front end and Series 3 hinges.  But the bulkhead is a Series 2A bulkhead by going off the widnscreen hinges...  :?

I think I know what it is.  If it is an Ex-MOD vehicle, or a vehicle that was not registered on the roads until '77 then it could very well be a 2A.  I'd say it's a 2A from 68-71 due to the location of the lights in the wings and lack of a vent hole on the passenger wing.  While the grill is a Series 3 grill, a common replacement to "upgrade" the 2A to 3 when the 3 was in production and thus worth more.

[mark.yellow.series.3]

How would i go about changing the front of my series to look like a 90?

about as much as i know is that i would need a slam panel from a 90 lol eint i full of knowledge

i put the 90 front end on, to give me lots of room for the V8, all i did was slam on the front grill and panel, and stick the bonnet on, job done, (but dont forget some bonnet catches)

[muddy_90]

i also put a 90 front end on mine, it gives me a place to mount an oil cooler and intercooler

[landroverkeith]

I think this is his V8 Series.  If it is, then that is most certainly a Series 3 front end and Series 3 hinges.  But the bulkhead is a Series 2A bulkhead by going off the widnscreen hinges...  :?

I think I know what it is.  If it is an Ex-MOD vehicle, or a vehicle that was not registered on the roads until '77 then it could very well be a 2A.  I'd say it's a 2A from 68-71 due to the location of the lights in the wings and lack of a vent hole on the passenger wing.  While the grill is a Series 3 grill, a common replacement to "upgrade" the 2A to 3 when the 3 was in production and thus worth more.

Yup indeed thats my little toy and yes your right its a 2a and it was registered for roads at a late date the log book says 66 i think cant remeber without digging out all the gumpf but its  tax exempt :) so i can pay for the extra fuel not the tax lol

[landroverkeith]

i also put a 90 front end on mine, it gives me a place to mount an oil cooler and intercooler

how easy was it ?


and ooo i see in your gallery you have a pic of me at brighton this year  :lol:  ooo the fame lol

[landroverkeith]

Sell it and buy a 90!

I notice you have a 1977 Series IIa with a V8, is it this you're changing the front end on?

By the way, it's a Series III, Series IIa production stopped in 1971 (K). Got a pic of the front end?

its a 2a .......... love to but i have a disco mmm comfy lol

[muddy_90]

very easy, just had to get the front panel level wiv the wings then drill 2 holes in both wings then the bonnet fitted straight on the hinges on the bulkhead, then u can hold the bonnet down wiv the normal latch for a 90 or use bonnet pins

[Bob Ajob]

its a 2a .......... love to but i have a disco mmm comfy lol

Sorry, missed the ex mil bit...  :oops:
I reckon use the same bonnet catches from the IIa, may be easier, and should look better IMO   :)

[wheelspinner]

Keith

I have a rad panel from a defender and also a conversion kit (see post n the for sale section)sitting in my garage near Naseby/Sibbertoft if you are interested???

Steve

01604 686337

[Devon-Rover]

I would usually give advice to anyone asking about modifying a series.

but i'm sorry but Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo Don't do it. if you want something that looks like a 90 then go and buy one.

[landroverkeith]

 are you gona lend me a few grand then ...........