History of the truck     Essex Engine Page
After reading so many accounts of Land Rover restorations, I decided to throw my hat into the ring and take a stab at it. Besides, it was a great excuse to try out some of the new html skills... This vehicle is a work in progress, so bear with me. I envision the web page growing along with the truck...and with my fledgeling web skills as well. I welcome/encourage/ am begging for feedback and advice, both on the truck and on the page. A special thanks go out to Jim and the rest of the Guns and Rovers BB, for the patience and Yoda-like guidance over the years. And of course, the most praise is reserved for my wife May, who has suffered (and continues to suffer) through my chronic Rover affliction.	Bear with me as the site evolves!	Different Phases Initial phases First stab at repairs Voyage across the pond Name that fluid Things that go boom Grand schemes The Rear Axle Moving around to the front Learning How to Weld Nothing else to remove!!! Starting on the Bulkhead Welding the Door Pillar Getting the Footwells in Done with the Bulkhead! POR-15 and on with the axle Bad news on the engine Choosing a new engine Rebuilding the 302 Tearing into the transmission Designing the Adapter Plate Dry Fitting the Engine and Transmission Moving the Transmission Mounts Disassembly of the T-18 Transmission Proof is in the Pudding! Devil is in the Details! Reassembling the T-18 gearbox Woes with the Ashcroft Transfer Case Installing the Transmission Welding in the Engine Mounts In goes the Engine!!! Random Tasks Squeezing in a Radiator Wiring her up Fabricating Floors