Today's Series III progress....photo update...

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  • knac1234
    4th Gear
    • Nov 2010
    • 442

    Today's Series III progress....photo update...

    All,

    Your help throughout this process is MUCH appreciated!! Several have asked me to post some more updates, so here is today's progress! Tomorrow should see L/R door handles installed; new speedo cable installed at the tranny; front vent flaps done; and some roof touch ups complete.

    Although mostly stock, there is some creative license....er, big Union Jack!!!

    Cheers,
    Julian


    Julian
    72 Series III NAS
    03 Disco
    04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
    2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
    65 MGB / 73 MGBGT
    71 RHD Hillman Super Imp
  • smukai
    Low Range
    • Jul 2007
    • 75

    #2
    Great work, that truck is gorgeous!
    Seth

    '67 IIa 109 Station Wagon (the daughter's toy)
    2003 XC70 (for the dog)
    2006 XC70 (for the wife/daughter/son)
    2002 650 Dakar (for trip planning purposes)

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    • SafeAirOne
      Overdrive
      • Apr 2008
      • 3435

      #3
      Your creative license =
      --Mark

      1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

      0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
      (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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      • lrdukdog
        3rd Gear
        • Nov 2006
        • 321

        #4
        Union Jack

        I like that Union Jack on the sun screen roof .
        Jim Wolf

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        • jac04
          Overdrive
          • Feb 2007
          • 1884

          #5
          Looks very nice.
          If you flip the work light bracket over it will lower the light a little and keep it from being hit by tree branches scraping over the top. May not be applicable in your case.

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          • Dietersrover
            Low Range
            • Aug 2011
            • 76

            #6
            Very nice, looks spot on.

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            • CRiordan01
              Low Range
              • Aug 2009
              • 76

              #7
              Brilliant!

              Julian - very nice looking rig! The union jack on the roof is brilliant! I'll send you my truck to work on when you are done .
              ~ Corey

              1974 Series III RHD SWB
              2003 Freelander

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              • Terrys
                Overdrive
                • May 2007
                • 1382

                #8
                I think you've done an absolutely great job. I may have to paint my '73 now.

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                • knac1234
                  4th Gear
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 442

                  #9
                  All,

                  Thanks for the comments! Even though I am a rookie, I have done some resto work on my other Brit cars, but each one is unique.... and without all of your insight and great tips, I would not be where I am after 3 months or so.

                  Of course, I did not get as far as I wanted over the weekend, so back at it today after a day off work and a break yesterday due to a late night concert ending at 2am!!

                  That Union Jack was a crap shoot. Being British, I have UJs all over the place, and have always wanted one on the roof like a MINI. Found a guy in the UK who did the MINI vinyl decals, and he was able to make one to the dimensions I needed. When I got it, I had to trim around the vent blisters on the roof shield carefully, but it came out well!

                  Back at it today.....drain the axles and swivel balls in case water got in somehow during the steam cleaning a few months back. Hopefully will have the doors closing (handles are installed now).

                  More soon!

                  Julian

                  PS Jac.....Good catch on the work lamp bracket. I am not concerned about branches, etc... but I left my roof rack off as it won't fit into the garage with it on.....that work lamp might scrape the garage door....if it does I will reverse the bracket as you mentioned
                  Julian
                  72 Series III NAS
                  03 Disco
                  04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
                  2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
                  65 MGB / 73 MGBGT
                  71 RHD Hillman Super Imp

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                  • cedryck
                    5th Gear
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 836

                    #10
                    close, congratulation,

                    looks nice, Gee I remember when my 88 was shiny and new like those pics. Well done. Bet you cannot wait to get him on the road.

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                    • ThorH
                      Low Range
                      • May 2011
                      • 53

                      #11
                      Great job! Love it!

                      Any chance of the guy in the UK making up any more of the Union Jacks!?
                      1973 SIII RHD 2.25 Petrol
                      1992 RRC Hunter

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                      • knac1234
                        4th Gear
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 442

                        #12
                        Thor,

                        If you want the guy's contact info, PM me. I am sure he would make more up. But for the cutting around the blisters (straight edge and a sharp razor), it fits perfectly the 88 sun shield.

                        Julian
                        Julian
                        72 Series III NAS
                        03 Disco
                        04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
                        2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
                        65 MGB / 73 MGBGT
                        71 RHD Hillman Super Imp

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