restoration scammell pioneer restoration

Look forward to seeing more pics as it progreses. the axle tube is gona take some cleaning up:shocked:.

nice job john, keep up the good work.

Clive

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Hi John

It looks nice and in fair condition keep up the good work

wil be looking forward to seeing more pictures

Cheers

hi, the axle tube has been metal sprayed and turned back to standard. new bushes made and fitted. also new rear wheel bearing on near side fitted. the axle is back together now waiting to be blasted and painted dbg, will put more pics on.

Nice one John ! Good to see the axle apart like that !:-D

some more pics

Nice pictures, keep up the good work.

Alan.:thumbsup:

winch now removed, this is where all the rust seems to be , on and under the winch. will have to take some more pics as it progresses but nearly up to date now, not done much over xmas as its been so cold, need to remove the cab and then it will go in the workshop which will be a lot better

some more pictures of the pioneer, how big a job its turning out to be,getting near to blasting the chassis and back axle which can then be reunited. was trying to go to some shows this year but a long way to go yet.

Nice one John ! Thanks for the update ! :-D

Hi John, now the snow's gone, you're due a visit. Are you around during the week? The militant's due a run out

WoW , not much that you have done on the rear bogie that could be done by one man , must have been several to be able to guide and move parts around even with the tel-lift .

Hi John, now the snow's gone, you're due a visit. Are you around during the week? The militant's due a run out

hi abn deuce, i have a good mate who helps me ,couldn't do it on my own the lumps of metal are just too big. him being an engineer also keeps me heading in the right direction.

hi simon, i am about all next week except wednesday, let me know whats convenient for you, if you need my mobile number for directions let me know, ive also bought a new toy since we last talked, will try and put some pics on here.

trying not to play with this and concentrate on the pioneer.

the new toy should make it easier to find you, I'll just ask the locals for directions to the 'madman'

Yes Andy I'll take some pics, but I don't think I'll have a co-pilot this trip out to do any video? Did the MVT mag mention that the militant failed to start after the day of poppy collecting, and had to be jump started by a ferret, which gassed the passers by, the estate agent and the local freezer shop!? It had to squeeze onto the pavement between the shops and the militant to use the inter-vehicle start lead, thanks as ever to John & Dave.

the new toy should make it easier to find you, I'll just ask the locals for directions to the 'madman'

 

Yes Andy I'll take some pics, but I don't think I'll have a co-pilot this trip out to do any video? Did the MVT mag mention that the militant failed to start after the day of poppy collecting, and had to be jump started by a ferret, which gassed the passers by, the estate agent and the local freezer shop!? It had to squeeze onto the pavement between the shops and the militant to use the inter-vehicle start lead, thanks as ever to John & Dave.

Ah , no mention of that Simon , all part of the "fun" of owning and running these old girls I guess ! Lovely Stalwart John ! Definitely one I'd have in the old fantasy barn ! :-D Be nice to see the old girls lined up for a picture ! :wow:

Did you weigh in those Ali wheels, You'll need them now!

hi mike, no still got them.

Whats the prognosis on the engine and gearbox? Are they both sound or will you have to tear them down and rebuild?

You are lucky to have a telehandler to help out.

R

hi robin, i drove the pioneer before the strip down and the gearbox did everything it should so am leaving well alone, the engine on the other hand needs a full rebuild, it needs a new block on the last 3 cylinders, don't know what the crank is like yet but will get reground and shells if it needs it as when it is all finnished i want to drive it as often as possible and tak4e it on some decent road runs.

hi robin, i drove the pioneer before the strip down and the gearbox did everything it should so am leaving well alone, the engine on the other hand needs a full rebuild, it needs a new block on the last 3 cylinders, don't know what the crank is like yet but will get reground and shells if it needs it as when it is all finnished i want to drive it as often as possible and tak4e it on some decent road runs.

I look forward to seeing her out and about John ! You are doing a lovely job and its great to see another old Scammell receiving so much love and attention !

the stolly is now for sale, pics on post 16