The salvage project is proceeding: Axles under the frame, tow hook, electrics. But to be legal the rims have to be the same size as those on the Land Cruiser, which makes sense, then the Cruiser tyres could serve as spares too. But the rims supplied have a different offset, which means they do not clear the frame. So back to the supplier!

In the meantime we have been able to jack up the whole shooting match, and install the axles. We also checked the strapping, measured for chains, measured for the electrics, found that we have 10mm brake rods while we need 12mm, and that the brake cables are the right length.

Next weekend we will do the 700 km again, hoping to have the right size rims, finalise the brake setup, and check the electrics.

If all check out then all that remains is to finalise the truck to tow the trailer, finalise the insurance, and get down there to do the job!

Thanks for the help, Alexander!

Lifting it up, one brick at a time.