Lloyd Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 New to this site building a series 3 V8 taken a while getting close to road worthy try to put up a test pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hi Lloyd, welcome to the fold. Looks like you are doing a neat job there. More details and pictures welcome! Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Looks very tidy, and good to have another V8 around here - slight shame about the Defender front on a Series though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Know what you mean bonnet and front is fiber glass not ideal but what come with it May change later nothing on this is original a real bitsa come in a box no front or running gear was stripped down 2002 and left in back garden till I found it Had a it77 box and transfer box so got a 35efi bolted to geather and fitted in done rear prop do front later fitted power steering and servo brakes Will add more pictures to this later as stripped to chassis then rebuilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrycol Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 So this is an ordinary series 3 with a V8 grafted in rather than a proper Series 3 V8 (Stage 1) which would have a similar radiator panel as is fitted to the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=jon= Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I think all the factory series v8's were 109s, I don't think they ever made them in 88s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 The factory did prototype 88" Stage 1's but they were deemed too hilarious to risk selling to the public, one of the mags did a feature many moons ago. Think there's a couple out there in the wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirky dave Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I believe it was called..Project Golden Rod. 1966. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 It is possible that LR were concerned by the issues Jeep had with V8s in SWB CJ5s which were unstable in a straight line and possible law suits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8R Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 24-11-2017 at 3:37 PM, FridgeFreezer said: The factory did prototype 88" Stage 1's but they were deemed too hilarious to risk selling to the public, one of the mags did a feature many moons ago. Think there's a couple out there in the wild. The Dunsfold Collection has BXC975G. A light blue 1967 88" prototype intended for testing the V8 for use in the Range Rover. Exterior looks stock except for wider wheels and radial tyres. In the cabin only the bulkhead would seperate it from the regular Landy's. The engine was fitted in the normal 4 cylinder position and additional room was made by gutting the bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 24/11/2017 at 9:14 PM, skirky dave said: I believe it was called..Project Golden Rod. 1966. That was the first V8, but was a LR North America project rather than Solihull. The UK prototypes happened later as LR head office wasn't convinced of the need for a Series vehicle that could keep up with traffic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrycol Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Snagger said: LR head office wasn't convinced of the need for a Series vehicle that could keep up with traffic... Yes and in Australia Toyota decided their 4wds needed to have longer legs and this marked the demise of LR as the main 4wd here and Toyota has ruled the 4wd market ever since. LR failed to understand it had a world market not just a UK home market and failed to produce suitable vehicles for long distance higher speed scenarios. Great for popping down to the High Street from the local farm but when those distances were 1000km or more a good old Landie could just not cut it. Garry Edited November 26, 2017 by garrycol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Not sure LR failed to understand, bear in mind they were royally hamstrung by very poor BL management and a chronic lack of money to develop anything at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Yup, and by 1980 even us backward brits wanted to do more than 50mph, so we ended up with the Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMatt Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) V8 88. Another convert Series front end does look better IMHO. I used a D1 rad with electric fans after removing the original and cutting off the boss to stop it punching a hole. Never gets really hot. You will need a remote oil filter Are you keeping the battle scar in the front wing? Nice looking GSD as well Edited November 27, 2017 by MattMatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I have a 109 2a which looks better at the front never liked the series 3 grill so happy how's this looks although want to later find metal grill And yes battle scars stay including the ones I missed (did a bad paint job ) Edited November 27, 2017 by Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankey Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 12 SWB Stage 1s went straight to the Trinidad police service. Theres still a few left there. I believe there is also one SWB Stage 1 in this Country. Ter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankey Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Also. If you can find a Stage 1 slam panel badge and a metal grill. I will transfer the look of your Land Rover. Ter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Welcome to the Madhouse ! Looks very, very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Some more pictures not much left to do not happy with engine carbs messing about still need to finish inside only half the floor done still logbook turned up have a 3.5 4 pot? Still part right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Looking good - 4 pot with 3.5 ltrs..... Hmm, don't we love the DVLA... This happen when a mad Dutchman is let loose on a Series Hybrid..... Flush front, Defender winch bumper, etc..... Will need to ask HerLadyShip to do a quick spray job to make it sort of look red..... Really upsets the neighbours.... Edited January 31, 2018 by Arjan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Nice looks ok are you just painting the bonnet or whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Nah.... Just the bonnet. Paint is expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 True and more you paint more chance to mess up as I did never use single pack reacted all over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I'm not allowed near paint........ The Mrs. is very good with the paintgun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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