Thanks Uncle Ho,
Yes, other than the chassis, I am very happy with it. Everything still works, motor runs fine, 4wd systems ok, brakes - probably a little tired but still work. I am not convinced the chassis is unrepairable, although is very sad - every outrigger is shot and rear x member and one of the main rails will also need attention.
I have a 67 donor also but this was a 6cyl (no motor now) and I'm not sure that the 67 chassis will not change the identity of the vehicle. Whilst I'm not aiming for a nut-n-bolt restoration, I would like to return it to it's 1960's running order.
The strange bit was that there was a very old dymo label attached next to the battery which read "negative earth" yet the vehicle is clearly positive earth(????)
I slid the flap back but couldn't find a dipstick - perhaps reco Gearbox too?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...008/05/342.jpg
(Edit - I think you have answered the chassis question, I will try to repair - #insert nervous anxious smiley here#)
