Stage 1 V8

Howdy, Really, only 9k? George was on about 16k but then I don't know how many times around the clock that was :wink: What I did with the new alternator is get a bracket fabricated that kind of wraps around its body. On its bottom edge it uses the original mounting lug to anchor, and the adjusting s...

Is there a way for me to see new postings to the forum only, from any/all of the forums?

Been thinking a lot about putting a winch on the front of George. I especially like Andy's set up here: http://www.stage1v8.org.uk/album/DSC00482sml.jpg There are a few main concerns that I have: 1. With the winch on the front how does that affect cooling? The engine maintains excellent temperature ...

Like Gary said. Recovery points are easily obtained and have rated break points. I would not be so certain with any home made stuff and here at least, such things are generally not accepted unless they are constructed and tested (e.g. x-rayed). The brush bar on the front of George is bolted onto the...

Thanks Tel, Actually George is registered and warranted (that's how its done here, the vehicle is registered every year and you pay a bunch of tax, then every 6 months it has to pass a warrant of fitness for the road). There were something like 350 sold off but quite a few got bought as wrecks have ...

Howdy, Another kiwi with another ex-army Stage 1. Great to find a forum with others with the same machinery as mine (well sort of :wink: ). Mine is a 1983 109 FFR. It is 24V, and is called George. I have made a few changes to it, such as replacing the big alternator with a 24V truck one and having t...