Stage 1 V8

Went shopping today. Have bought a vehicle set of paraboilc springs with shock absorbers, shackles, u bolts, check straps and new brake hoses from Rocky Mountain. Not the cheapest, but they do look good 8) even get a little ally badge to rivet on :D Have tried to post some pics, but for some reason ...

Started today on the brakes as one or more wheels was a little reluctant to turn. The plan was going to be to get Alice running to see what was what. It seems that the previous owner had not got very far in bolting everything back after replacing the chassis. So rarther than waste time, I'm going to...

Have started this topic to sort of document Alice's journey to being back on the road.
Intending on starting this journey this weekend. So I will put up some more detailed pics on the area's that will need some attention.

I welcome any views/comments as feed back is good
Spen

Yes it is the one that was on e-bay. Yes she is sitting on a nice new galvanised chassis Yes it does have the original pressed ally number plate She cost not alot more than starting price :wink: I got in quick as I missed out on another one because I couldn't make my mind up. I am toying with the id...

With a bit of luck, these are some pics of Alice. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306482_1626605722000_1742268968_828417_1220722936_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381562_1626606002007_1742268968_828418_1181169753_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd...

Picked up Alice today. Long drive, round trip of over 300 miles!! Once back home had a good look over her. The list of 'to do' seems endless at the moment, and it's very difficult to decide where to start :shock: On the plus side, the bulkhead is in excellent condition, just needs repairing in two a...

Hi all. Have recently secured the purchase of what looks to be a nice example of the marque :D , we will see on Tuesday when I pick up Alice (The kids choice!!) Will put up some pics asap. I have had LandRovers for the past 20 years, mainly Discovery's, the current Disco 2 is going to fund the endle...