[Battery Orientation]

Just bought a new battery for my Series IIA to replace a random one borrowed from another vehicle. It's apparently 'correct' for the vehicle but i'm not absolutely sure. With the terminals closest positive is on the left, negative is on the right. I can get it in with the terminals outboard (negative forward) but i'm worried about the bonnet stay coming close to the positive termial. With the terminals inboard (positive forward) there is good clearance but the positive lead is too short. The positive lead is probably due for renewal anyway but i'd like to know whether terminals should be inboard or outboard and whether positive should be forward or aft ? Should the positive be on the left with terminals closest ? I don't mind making a new lead and making it fit if it's 'correct' but if it's the wrong battery I probably ought to take it back and get the correct one. Thanks

[Replacement Fuel Tank]

Ok, thanks for your help. I was hoping for an off the shelf solution but if I can't find anything suitable i'll look in to getting a cheap tank powder coated or galvanised. I would make an aluminium one myself but sadly i'm still lacking a garage and a TIG welder.

[Replacement Fuel Tank]

The original fuel tank on my 1962 Series IIA rusted through between five and ten years ago. I fitted a cheap replacement tank but this has now gone crusty round the edges and started weeping. I'm in the market for another tank but would prefer to fit something that will last. Are aluminium, stainless, galvanised or powder coated direct replacement tanks available ? Can anyone recommend a good supplier ? I'm also keen to ensure that the replacement is correctly mounted and not loaded when the chassis distorts. Can anyone remind me of the correct flexible mounting arrangement ? Thanks.

[Freelander Seat Modifications]

I'm thinking of buying a Freelander but i'm 6ft6, long in the body and I struggle with headroom. I have driven one with the seat in a somewhat reclined position but my head still scrapes the roof lining so it's no good for regular use. The main advantage of other vehicles is lower, adjustable seats so i've been thinking about buying a Freelander and lowering the drivers seat.

It looks like I could gain an inch or two by taking an angle grinder to the seat base and more if I sacrificed the seat rails. I'd prefer a bolt in solution as i'm very short of time. Does anyone else have experience of replacing or lowering Freelander seats ? Are there any off the shelf seats or subframes which would slot in easily. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Unusual Split Rim Wheels]

They look very like Austin Champ split rims to me. There used to be a metal plate on the outer rim with a WD (War Dept) Part Number. I'd also guess that the lugs are for chains.

Thanks for your suggestion. There are definately some plates on them so i'll take a look in daylight.

[Unusual Split Rim Wheels]

Are the lugs original?

Could they be for some kind of tyre chain or wheel track system given that they are on both inside and outside of the rim. I remember seeing photos of 21/2 ton GMC trucks in WW2 having twin wheels fitted on all axles and individual wheel tracks on each duel wheel.

My first impressions were that the lugs are an original feature but I suppose it's hard to tell. If they are a retrofit it was done well. They're equispaced, well aligned and nicely welded. I did wonder if they could be for chains as you suggest but i've never seen them before.

[Unusual Split Rim Wheels]

I bought some unusual split rim wheels at the weekend. Inboard and outboard wheel halves are joined by eight tie bolts and each rim has six substantial lugs.

Can anyone identify these wheels, what vehicle they're from and what the lugs are for ?

Thanks