Divster Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The chassis on my bro's SIIa is beyond repair. I've been offered a virtually brand new chassis for a good price but it's for a SIII. How much difference is there between a SIII and a IIa chassis??? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The two things that spring to mind: 1) the front fixings of the tub are slightly different 2) I think there's a bearing mounting on the chassis for the IIa clutch crosshaft, you'd have to weld something on or fit a SIII bellhousing and clutch release mechanism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The two things that spring to mind:2) I think there's a bearing mounting on the chassis for the IIa clutch crosshaft, you'd have to weld something on or fit a SIII bellhousing and clutch release mechanism. No there isnt, but a 2a has reinforcing gussets on the bellhousing crossmember to chassis rail that will foul a S3 bellhousing where the slave sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 a 2a box will sit into a ser3 chassis ok, but a ser3 box into a 2a will foul the gussets on the bell housing cross member. another difference is that a 2a chassis has a boltable swivel for the handbrake mechanism but the series 3 has a welded bracket onto the chassis rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 another difference is that a 2a chassis has a boltable swivel for the handbrake mechanism but the series 3 has a welded bracket onto the chassis rail. Thats also on late(H reg) 2a as well, well it was on one i had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 There are also minor differences regarding the brake line brackets. Basically you can fit the series 3 chassis underneath a series 2/2a, but you will need to do some minor fettling. Be aware that 'technically' it isn't a direct replacement, therefore the vehicle could lose its historic status. But you'd need a very sharp eyed DVLA official to spot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 There are also minor differences regarding the brake line brackets. Basically you can fit the series 3 chassis underneath a series 2/2a, but you will need to do some minor fettling.Be aware that 'technically' it isn't a direct replacement, therefore the vehicle could lose its historic status. But you'd need a very sharp eyed DVLA official to spot it. I have done this (ie SII onto a Marsland chassis (which is actually SIII)) and I can confirm its the handbrake, and front brake pipe mountings (where the flexi pipe goes down to the wheel) are the main differences Both of which can be overcome by a quick trip to old sod or another source of sIII donor parts Good luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Not really a visual difference, but series 2A's were made from British steel, and I read years ago that series 3's were made from cheap Belgium rubbish during the bad old days of Leyland bean counters cutting costs to the bone. Apparently belgium steel rusts away very rapidly. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 And modern LR chassis are made from belgian chocolate by all accounts or at least the rear x-members are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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