On the eve of July vacation week in the pouring and incessant rain, I have talked Linda into helping me update my blog. If summer ever comes, it would be nice to take a break from cars in general. So, the Rambler is the first wave of the furloughs. But we did make progress recently (see below). I am grateful for all the advice I've received from Robert B. and assistance I've had from Dave W. & Huw P.

Rear differential & rear leaf springs in place

Nice arc on those new rear leafs

Trunnion time

Helicoil on the rear diff

I told you it was posi

Wider shot of trunnion time

Side shot

Action shot (who needs factory tools?)

Beefin' up rear diff spring perches

Nice weld Dave

Adding more welds between axle tube and diff body