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https://www.ransomspares.co.uk/parts/cookers-hobs/leisure/control-knob-pressure-spring--clip/146592.htm Seems a viable option.

Someone got pulled for this a few years ago. In the end as that could be pinned on them was no tacho, as they were in business. Once it's safe, within limits, and seriously, seriously secured, then why not? Any worse than a glider trailer? Or a horse box? But I'm not a lawyer, so know nothing.

@Stellaghost Good to hear you got back in one piece. Long day. Great to meet you.

Tis but a scratch! BFH will sort that, and for the accessory, judicious drilling and tack in crush tubes.

Could you strategically reverse into a bollard?

First time I've seen him in civies!

I like Toyota vehicles. The MR2 t bar roof turbo is cool. As are the 80's fj cruisers.

That's posh. In the Forest we can't afford rats.

I once suggested this to management, as there was a railway property she'd have loved. Instant response! "No, far too cold!"

I'm sure what you've done will be excellent.

Bunged up. And levered.

JB weld

Selecting the best for the rebuild. This will have to be connected to a home made bracket and a Bowden cable to the cab. Probably a bracket on the transfer case, similar to the high-low bracket.

Nearly! Only for the input gear, it's in perfect shape. Selector lever mechanism refurb.

Detents. Thread lock essential. And a bit of rust prevention.