Recent content by Grimbo

No.... 80 series.... can't afford modern vehicles ;-) 2 were built in 1943 , one in 1952 , cruiser in 1996 , working van is 11 plate and over 200K miles .....

Good to know...... I'm looking at getting my OE wheels refurbed and putting some 275 /70 / 16 AT's on them for general running about ... keeping my steel wheels with more MT types on them for playing ..... I didn't like the price of BFG's when I looked ..... but wanted winter capable tyre's

I seem to remember BFG's are one of the only AT tyres with a proper winter rating .... Loads of chunky tread does not mean it's a good tyre in winter conditions or snow.... I've done more than a few unplanned 360's in a 10 ton 375 hp tractor in the snow ..... tractor tyres are actually pretty...

^^^^^^ both of above comments but would add .... Depending what you mean by "overland" ..... replace UJ's , replace CV joints , possibly fit new radiator from a reputable supplier , yes.... strip and rebuild front axle including diff .... replace every flexible hose in brake system , fuel and...

I would question if the front prop is the issue.... quick way to test is to remove it then go for a drive.... the Colorado is selectable 4wd so just leave it in RWD

Any propshaft / PTO shaft should always have the joints in phase as in the top pic

Pretty s Pretty sure the original pumps were a vane type probably for a miniscule increase in efficiency over a gear type and bomb proof conventional pump ...the "mod " is to replace with a gear pump . Same for the wet belt engine lunacy ...it was to gain a miniscule amount of efficiency that...

How clean did it get you ;-) Sharing the bath with a loved one is fine..... not so sure about sharing it with parts of your car is OK though ......

And the "new" V6 Ranger has the JLR famed for crankshafts failing , plastic inlet manifolds cracking , will it explode or not engine.... People are swapping the oil pumps in the 5 cylinder Ranger engines to one that will self prime.... ridiculous that you have to pay to make your ford engine...

^^^^^^^^^ ask an expert ;-)

I think non genuine are available new ?

Blackcircles work well and are often cheaper for the same tyre than the tyre shop who will be fitting them...so much cheaper often he can't buy them for that price if he's a small indy tyre guy.... Used them many times and also used their customer services when some Michelin tyres started to go...

That looks like UV damage ...... mine are a similar age but live in the dark when not being driven .... no cracking to speak of . TBH my 1944 dated Goodyears on my Halftrack show similar cracking but have a good few years on the BFG's .... I wouldn't expect that level of cracking from a premium...

Some neat work there.... What many don't appreciate is the time spent being neat and tidy with wiring etc pays you back many times over in terms of reliability over time and use.... This build will serve you well for decades with the thought and attention to detail you have spent on it

I'm going to do similar .....OME 860 rears then run airbags for towing and adventures loaded with kit . What make bags did you go for ? some say kevlar bags are best to combat chaffing in the springs .