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AndyNZ Member Since: 07 Oct 2022 Location: Blenheim Posts: 8 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi team,
I am restoring from the ground up a 1964 Series IIA that came in pieces but mostly complete. I would like to know practical thoughts, and I guess general opinions on the difference between the early and later Series IIA dash panel. Considerations - It would originally have been a positive earth set up, but I will switch to negative earth for ease of use and that it has a 2.25L SIII petrol with alternator. - I much prefer the later style dash panel with the switches, plus it has the water temp gauge vs ammeter gauge as this (as far as I know) won't work with negative earth. - I am restoring this vehicle to a good quality level with parts that cannot be restored replaced with genuine or OEM parts - if that's a factor in your opinion of which direction to take! I realise that a true restoration would be to honour the original positive earth setup, and therefore the dash with larger key and ammeter etc, but I do much prefer the look of the switched dash and negative earth arrangement - am I being naive - what else should I be considering? Keen to hear guidance from those who have walked this path before me. Thank you! Early: ![]() Click image to enlarge Later: ![]() Click image to enlarge [/img] 2002 Defender TD5 110 Epsom Green @giuseppethedefender |
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rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 874 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not exactly sure what you're asking... But my 2A is negative earth and with the later dash you prefer... I will help if I can 👍🏼
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rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 874 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When I V8 swapped my first S2 I swapped to Neg earth / alternator with no issues that I can remember...
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