Land Rover 3 (1971-1985): restoration and repair manuals

Land Rover Series I, II & III (1948-1985) | Haynes Restoration Manual

Haynes restoration manual for the civil Land Rover Series I, II, IIA and III.

Production years: 1948-1985.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the V8 or the diesel models.

• Clear text with step-by-step instructions and almost 1000 illustrations.
• Describes the restoration of chassis and body, the renewing of the interior, the repair of the electric installation and the overhaul of the engine.

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Author:	Lindsay Porter
Details:	288 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 2.2 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	1107 b&w photos
Publisher:	Haynes Publishing (GB, 1999)
Series:	Haynes Restoration Manual
ISBN:	9781859606223

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Land Rover Series III Restoration (Land Rover Owner Magazine) - Brooklands Portfolio

This Brooklands Restoration Portfolio book, based on a series of articles from 'Land Rover Owner Magazine', describes the complete restoration of a Land Rover Series III.
The book also gives information about towing, winches, the modification of cylinder heads and the fitting of a V8 or 300 Tdi engine.

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Author:	David Bowyer
Details:	138 pages, 29 x 21 x 0.9 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:	550 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2001)
Series:	Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855205277

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Land Rover Series II, IIA and III Restoration Manual

A Series II, IIA and III Land Rover has to be the ultimate life-sized automotive jigsaw puzzle. Simple to repair, with a good supply of new and used parts, a restoration is well within the capabilities of an amateur mechanic.
While official manuals are invaluable, they cater to newer, unmodified models. This comprehensive guide addresses common queries and provides practical solutions for restoring and maintaining a Series II, IIA and III Land Rover.

Topics covered in this manual include:
- Historical context, vehicle development, and parts compatibility
- Overhauling major mechanical components: engine, gearbox, and axles
- Practical body repair techniques, fitting, and alignment
- In-depth insights into chassis and bulkhead restoration
- Decision-making on salvaging or replacing significant components
- Current component availability
- Prominent restoration trends: functional rebuild, resto-mod build, patina recommission, or concours restoration.

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Author:	Emrys Kirby
Details:	288 pages, 30.5 x 21.5 x 2.2 cm / 12 x 8.5 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2023)
ISBN:	9780719841859

Land Rover Series III Reborn

We took a low-mileage, ex-military, unregistered Series III Land Rover, stripped it down to its bare bones, and then blended it with an original Series III Station Wagon in very poor condition.

After stirring into the pot a selection of new and modified parts from a number of different sources, we ended up with the most immaculate and user-friendly Series III you could imagine. Here's everything you need to know to restore or modify your own Series III from suspension, brakes, and steering, to engine, transmission and body improvements.

You want better seats? Galvanised chassis and bulkhead? Immaculately restored body and mechanical components? This manual tells you how.
Including advice on rebuilding the rear body tub, the bulkhead, Station Wagon side frames, and much more besides, this book is a must for all Land Rover Series III owners!

Models covered: Land Rover Series 3 (4-cylinder petrol) 1971-1985.

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Author:	Lindsay Porter
Details:	256 pages, 27 x 21 x 2.1 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.83 in, paperback
Illustrations:	1749 photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2011)
ISBN:	9781845843472

Restaurez votre Land Rover Série III

Restoration guide for Land Rover Series III petrol models from 1971-1985. Profusely illustrated, this volume of the "Restaurez Réparez" series describes the complete restoration in words and pictures.

• Restore your Land Rover Series III with step-by-step instructions.
• Over 1700 photos show you all the work in detail.
• The complete restoration is covered:
  - bodywork renovation (including replacement of bonnet, wings, windows, doors and bumpers)
  - interior restoration (seat upholstery, dashboard and door panels)
  - engine removal and installation
  - electrical renovation (lamps, alternator, starter, wipers, etc.)
  - chassis renovation (clutch, gearbox, suspension, brakes, steering).
• Also describes improvement work such as installing better seats, fitting a galvanised chassis and bulkhead, modifying the cylinder head, fitting an overdrive and electronic ignition.
• Buying advice and information on the history and model identification.
• French edition of the Veloce book "Land Rover Series III Reborn".

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Author:	Lindsay Porter
Details:	256 pages, 27 x 20.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated with 1700 photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2012)
Series:	Restaurez
ISBN:	9782726896143