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by drinksoptional
Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

https://youtu.be/jQRHWlHis6o

i cannot remember how use a forum been so long . Vidoe of the project moving with my mate drivin
by drinksoptional
Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

Ok jeez been a long time since on here.<br/>well i moved house again life love and illness i still have the mk1. I did get it running and it did drive up a small grass hill of my new house . That is it i have been busy sort7ng the grey Bighorn over last three years i think i got 20 hours of work ...
by drinksoptional
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

I will let the pictures do the talking.<br/><br/><img alt="Image" src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/drinksoptional/1989%20trooper/IMAG0034.jpg"/><br/><br/><img alt="Image" src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/drinksoptional/1989%20trooper/IMAG0035.jpg"/><br/><br/><img alt="Image ...
by drinksoptional
Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

Engine lifting out day.<br/><br/> <br/><img alt="Image" src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/drinksoptional/1989%20trooper/53646_501673679857231_999005011_o.jpg"/><br/><br/><img alt="Image" src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/drinksoptional/1989%20trooper/132201_501675663190366 ...
by drinksoptional
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

<img alt="Image" src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/drinksoptional/1989%20trooper/52534_396723927059403_1096277891_o.jpg"/>.<br/><br/><br/>Next was engine mounts nuts and then we thought " can we lift engine with a scaffolding bar " could we f**k !!<br/><br/><br/> <img alt="Image" src ...
by drinksoptional
Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

Im back this week GEARBOX<br/><br/>First off i had bought a work lamp on a Tri pod for a tenner chance find in a recycle place had it in a corner swap me it for a tenner Scottish money 8-) It had a socket so i swaped that for a plug and fitted a new bulb. Then out into the garage tent last night.<br ...
by drinksoptional
Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

he removed back doors picture no reason for it but we all like picture post`s :lol: <br/><br/><br/><br/>Next job was removing the gearbox so i attached a strap to the bighorn and dragged the trooper onto a set of ramps.<br/><br/><img alt="Image" src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117 ...
by drinksoptional
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

I stripped out the radiator some pipes, wires an loosed the bolts for the down pipe . Im getting engine ready to be lifted out then i will drag it onto set of car ramps to get the gear box an props off . Then i will get mates 500kg engine lift an whip the 2.6 out. My friend delivered the 3.1td and ...
by drinksoptional
Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

I tell myself it will be worth it in the end i would like to put it back on the road by end of year
by drinksoptional
Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Members Rigs
Topic: The 89 2.6 trooper project
Replies: 20
Views: 109

Re: The 89 2.6 trooper project

Sorry if its a big read anyway this is where i am to date. I move house next week so this project will have to wait plus the engines is 210 miles away as it wouldnt fit in the back of the bighorn on a pallet i will use a box trailer to get it home