1st Post - A few questions...

[NC Rover]

Hello all. First time Rover owner. Recently bought a '71 Series IIa. Just wanted to know if anyone could point me towards a few sites for multiple parts such as hoses, etc.

My other question involves the speedometer. The glass is broken out on both the speedometer and the fuel/oil gauge. Will this be something I can replace just the glass or will I need to find an entire new cluster?

thanks!
Nick

EDIT: here are some pics....
















Here you can see the back fender is bent in as well as a bit of the cross member....trying to figure out if I could have a body shop fix it best they could or just find a new fender and cross memer. Any suggestions are welcomed.

[2rovers]

Our hosts Rovers North should be able to help with most parts. Or there are many UK sites, but shipping and duty are issues.

[LaneRover]

There are also places around the rebuild gauges and may be able to send the glass. Though if it all has to come apart to replace the glass then I would just have it re-built. I would check and see if it looks like the glass comes off at the front or if the entire thing has to come apart. If it just comes off at the front then have a local glass shop make some up.

Off the top of my head I can't think of any of the places that rebuild gauges but I am sure that someone will chime in.

Brent

[greenmeanie]

Once they gauge clusters are removed from the truck the bezels can be twisted of by turning them through something less than 1/8 turn. It is a bayonet type arrangement. The glass is quite thin, more like the thickness used in picture frames. There is also a gasket ring seal to keep moisture out.

If the bezel isn't rusted on it's quite an easy job.

Cheers
Gregor

[PH4]

Here you go http://www.nisonger.com/

They do good work.

[singingcamel]

should be able to go to a glass shop. might be able to cut one for you.
if not i may have a spare piece for you..
www.singingcamel.com

[NC Rover]

Once they gauge clusters are removed from the truck the bezels can be twisted of by turning them through something less than 1/8 turn. It is a bayonet type arrangement. The glass is quite thin, more like the thickness used in picture frames. There is also a gasket ring seal to keep moisture out.

If the bezel isn't rusted on it's quite an easy job.

Cheers
Gregor

Wow awesome information. Thanks again for all the help!

[NC Rover]

should be able to go to a glass shop. might be able to cut one for you.
if not i may have a spare piece for you..
www.singingcamel.com

Thanks! The back driver's side quarter panel and back corner cross member were bent in due to the previous owner's wife leaving the park brake off. The rover rolled into something. I'll add some pics.

[Daurie]

I spy a 928 in the garage too! I remember in my early teens going ape over those things. I wanted one so bad. It was something about a Porsche with a V8.

The s2a looks nice. I'm eyeing that front bumper too. It looks pretty beefy. I'm in the process of deciding on a bumper with a winch mount.

So what are your plans for the truck? If you're like me you've already cleaned or replaced or fixed every single part... in your thoughts.

[4flattires]

Holy crap!

...yet another Rover posted on the site that makes mine look like ....well....errr...ugh...

Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted of your triumphs! (no, not cars)



Jeff

[BirdNerd]

New Rover

Nick,

That is a VERY nice truck---Hmmmm coil springs, fuel filler on rt rear corner, what year did you say it was???

My advice; stick with our hosts, for a hybrid truck like that you will spend WAY too much time explaining what you have to the dope at Pep boys.

The RN crew know Series and Defender trucks inside out. Simple stuff like gauges, bits and bobs can be found on fleabay--

Porsche--Land Rover---Dude, you're done!!!

Cheers
BN

[NC Rover]

I spy a 928 in the garage too! I remember in my early teens going ape over those things. I wanted one so bad. It was something about a Porsche with a V8.

The s2a looks nice. I'm eyeing that front bumper too. It looks pretty beefy. I'm in the process of deciding on a bumper with a winch mount.

So what are your plans for the truck? If you're like me you've already cleaned or replaced or fixed every single part... in your thoughts.

Hah! Thanks! You are correct. Actually the Porsche is my friend brent's. We both love to fix up old vehicles but I've always wanted a rover. My daily is a '93 VW Corrado SLC and my other project car is a '68 Impala which i'm probably about to sell after 8 years of fun with it. I just sold a '71 Ford Bronco that I semi-restored and had finally got the money to pick up a land rover...finally.

Brent just finished restoring a bunch of stuff on the Porsche. He is actually about to sell it if you are interested and even told me he would be interested in possibly trading for a Series vehicle. He loves Rovers too. The Porsche is flawless. Runs perfect and just got serviced. I'll take detailed pics if you are interested.

Again, thanks to all for the great information. I will definitly be asking plenty of questions. I've tried to do my research but theres so much stuff for me to learn. Thanks for welcoming a noob.

The Porsche and VW...





The Rover is 1000 times better than the bronco I had. I can't tell you how long I looked for the Rover. I plan to keep it for a long long time. Hopefully drive to some get togethers.

[NC Rover]

Nick,

That is a VERY nice truck---Hmmmm coil springs, fuel filler on rt rear corner, what year did you say it was???

My advice; stick with our hosts, for a hybrid truck like that you will spend WAY too much time explaining what you have to the dope at Pep boys.

The RN crew know Series and Defender trucks inside out. Simple stuff like gauges, bits and bobs can be found on fleabay--

Porsche--Land Rover---Dude, you're done!!!

Cheers
BN

Hey thanks! Actually it has a reserve gas tank so the filler on the back is for that. You can toggle between the tanks. Its a 1971. However the previous owner had the 2.5 liter engine shipped over. The frame was custom made. I know he put in the LT 77 Tranny with the R230 transfer case. It has D90 axles and coil springs. Front disc brakes and a Jacobs ignition. I have a new set of Old Man Emu springs that were thrown in too so that should put it at 2 1/2 " lift. I will definitly be asking everyone for advice. I'm just glad everyone is so friendly!

[friar mike]

Hah! Thanks! You are correct. Actually the Porsche is my friend brent's. We both love to fix up old vehicles but I've always wanted a rover. My daily is a '93 VW Corrado SLC and my other project car is a '68 Impala which i'm probably about to sell after 8 years of fun with it. I just sold a '71 Ford Bronco that I semi-restored and had finally got the money to pick up a land rover...finally.

Brent just finished restoring a bunch of stuff on the Porsche. He is actually about to sell it if you are interested and even told me he would be interested in possibly trading for a Series vehicle. He loves Rovers too. The Porsche is flawless. Runs perfect and just got serviced. I'll take detailed pics if you are interested.

Again, thanks to all for the great information. I will definitly be asking plenty of questions. I've tried to do my research but theres so much stuff for me to learn. Thanks for welcoming a noob.

The Porsche and VW...




The Rover is 1000 times better than the bronco I had. I can't tell you how long I looked for the Rover. I plan to keep it for a long long time. Hopefully drive to some get togethers.

Nice cars I run a auto shop up here in Alaska I specialize in old english cars and German cars and in The summer high end motorcycle like bmw's yep the old 928's were fun but still like the 911 for seat of your pants driving. in my shop now is my SIII 109 and my wifes ride a Audi TT quattro very big fun in the snow.

[Terrys]

There is also a gasket ring seal to keep moisture out.

Oh yeah, and they work so well. Actually I think it only helps to keep it from rattling.

NC, If you get stuck, I've got alot of old guages and in most, the glass is about all thats anygood.