just a small update, went up there this morning and took the drive shafts off, disconnected gear linkage and put the wheels back on, she is now ready for engine/gearbox removal. i need and engine lift if anybody local has one they can lend me for a day? after your responses chaps ive decided im going to drop the engine out the bottom, so i will jack the front end up and add blocks under the axle stands for extra height, then loosen engine and gearbox, lower to the ground onto an old skateboard or something similar, and wheel her out of harms way!