28/05/2026
Phase Two of Shaneās SJ40 rebuild is well underway. While Phase One focused on restoring the chassis and suspension, next phase is the bread and butter of any car: the motor and driveline.
Almost all of the driveline has been built from ground up - the F10A motor, gearbox, transfer and rear differential have been fully reconditioned. The front diff was still in good nick, only needing a quick once over.
The front end has also been upgraded from drum brakes to discs with new rotors and callipers, swivel hub overhaul, alongside fresh wheel bearings all round and complete with new steering linkages and fuel tank.
With the major mechanicals back in, Buzz is finally starting to look vaguely like a car again āā albeit a very bare one.