series 2a to a 3

[muddyjames]

I was wondering.

How easy is it to convert a 2a into a series 3 dash board? I dont like the dash with the speedo in the middle of the landy etc. If I di convert it then would it keep it's tax exempt status? And I cant remember about the headlights. Are they in the middle or outside?

[bogie]

2a have lights in the grill on the early ones and lights in the wings on later ones.

[Rich_P]

Might be easier to fit a Series 3 bulkhead rather than mess about with a Series 2 type.  The Series 2 bulkheads are getting a bit thin on the ground now.

As said already, most 2s and 2As have lights in the grille.  They moved to the wings around '68 but retained a mesh grille.

Would it not be easier to buy an early Series 3 that's tax exempt?

[muddyjames]

I have been looking for a while to find a tax exempt s3 but there are none within easy reach ofme to go and look at. I was wondering if a 2a came along within easy reach then I would open my options up a bit. You are totaly right though, it would be ALOT easier to find a tax exempt s3!!  :lol:

[Saffy]

Might be easier to fit a Series 3 bulkhead rather than mess about with a Series 2 type.  The Series 2 bulkheads are getting a bit thin on the ground now.

As said already, most 2s and 2As have lights in the grille.  They moved to the wings around '68 but retained a mesh grille.

Would it not be easier to buy an early Series 3 that's tax exempt?

when did plastic grill come in  :P

[discowoman]

for the sake of £2 a week (£cost of tax)- why not go for a slightly newer S3 ?
Tax exemption is nice, but the savings dont outweigh the difference in price (currently about 3-400 more expensive for a tax exempt status)

[Saffy]

for the sake of £2 a week (£cost of tax)- why not go for a slightly newer S3 ?
Tax exemption is nice, but the savings dont outweigh the difference in price (currently about 3-400 more expensive for a tax exempt status)

Since when has being sensible come into lr ownership  :twisted:

[muddyjames]

I also tax 2 other cars at £185 a year and as the s3 would be very little used I dont really want to pay for something to sit around doing even less than the disco! I could tax it then sorn it but then that is a real faf!

I would like a s3 as I LOVE driving them. It is a vehicle you have to drive unlike the other 2 cars I have where you just sit and point!

[carbore]

Hello,

A) I assume your not interested in my Tax exempt S3 (needs a lot of work but all the bits are there, for now (( see other post)) unfortunately its in Cornwall!

B) Rather than possibly devalue a 2a how about fitting an after market spedo that you can easily remove thus preserving originality but still providing ease of day to day use. Alternatively use a sat nav/road angel with speedo, may be more accurate than al old landy speedo?

[muddyjames]

Hello,

Hello  :D

A) I assume your not interested in my Tax exempt S3 (needs a lot of work but all the bits are there, for now (( see other post)) unfortunately its in Cornwall!

I did se your post and did think about it. Unfortunately cornwall is a long way from me and I am kinda hoping for a mot'd one. If I had a "project" series it would stay a project for a long time. Although I would love a project to work on, but I dont have the room to do it all.

B) Rather than possibly devalue a 2a how about fitting an after market spedo that you can easily remove thus preserving originality but still providing ease of day to day use. Alternatively use a sat nav/road angel with speedo, may be more accurate than al old landy speedo?

I use my sat nav most of the time anyway for another way of telling speed in the disco but I really like the s3 dash layout. I'm not a huge fan of s2, the same way as I hated driving my brothers new style mini a few years ago. that also has speedo in the middle of the car. How easy would it be to move the speedo to the middle of the steering wheel then?

[bogie]

drill a hole in the bulkhead for the cable,extend a few wires,make a box to hold the clock( use s3 or 90 clock) and bobs ur uncle!