Stage 1 V8

After stripping the remainder of the stage 1 and RangeRover axles today, it has become apparent that the axle end flanges are of a different diameter and the internal locating rings are the opposite way round. So, not quite as easy as first thought, but where there is a will there is a way!!! Curren...

Started to see if their is any truth in any of the rumours about fitting disc brakes to the front axle. So far, it is looking very very do-able, using the parts from the early 2 door classic RangerRover which has the six bolt flange as opposed to the later seven bolt type. The RR cv joint WILL FIT t...

Have now got both front wings off to allow for easier access for welding the footwells, also made engine and gearbox extraction easier. One of the bellhousing bolts is so corroded that it won't let go!!!! Will have to drill it out to remove the gearbox, which by the way is surpless to requirements!!...

Progress so far https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-j4QmaIZYMHA/TwnQKMR0kvI/AAAAAAAAAC4/7xZGm_5BKsg/s128/Image0637.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pg2FKfwjG6w/TwnQMO8M0EI/AAAAAAAAAC8/OoxBI_fOH-U/s128/Image0638.jpg Rear axle re-fitted!! Started on removal of the seat box :? https://lh4.googleus...

Whilst the engine is out, the one thing that everyone neglects is the cooling system. If the radiator is not in tip top condition, it is very easy to over temp the engine, a condition that the V8 does not like at all!! Make sure ALL the hoses are in good condition with no cracks, and use a good qual...

It is fortunate that I have both props of Alice at the moment, so I'll take some pics and take some measurements for you.
Spen

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RWc8KBQxK8o/TuUlBamDJtI/AAAAAAAAACI/0b6fVRCaQmo/s512/Image0588.jpg More progress on rear axle. Hubs rebuilt with new bearings, new brake cylinder, new brake shoes and new springs. I had forgotten what a fiddle it is to get the shoes back on, not so easy with the n...

More black bits ready to be refitted https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yDuWAoJ5PVQ/TuOi5xQDZ4I/AAAAAAAAAB4/UgzIMROxTKM/s640/Image0584.jpg Rear axle starting to come together. Quite uplifting to be putting something together rarther than taking it appart!! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ONapOY_d...

Rear axle all painted. Just need to finish cleaning and painting all the other 'black' bits Then I can re-assemble them all, hopefully in the right order

Will see what is what, when I get to the front axle. This is something that has been the topic of many a conversation, but I have not had the necessary parts to hand, until now. The main issue seems to be if the pivot centre of the swivel housing and the cv joint are in the same place. Will have to ...

Had a productive afternoon. Rear axle is now ready for some paint and placed a large order of parts that should arrive tomorrow :D So with a bit of luck the axle will be ready to refit by the end of the weekend. Have got to replace the rear tub supports, as they are looking very rotten and with the ...

The company you need is J E Developments. There is a web site just make sure you get the right one
Spen

If I've got everything right, there should be some more pics of the progress so far......... Alice minus rear axle https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UHJ6KY7Ec2Q/TtaboFjcZ-I/AAAAAAAAAA4/DFEsvbBQckw/s288/Image0550.jpg Just needs a good wire brushing, lick of paint and some new brake parts https://lh5...

Ahha!!
Have reicently changed some of my setting to try and make my account a little more secure. (Not sure that you can use the word secure and facebook in the same sentence )
Will try another site to store the pics.
Thanks for the prompt!!!

Was trying to link them from my facebook account, which is where the previous pics were linked to.