SirLanceUK

I said I would get back, the first iteration (Gorilla Glue) did not work so I have moved on to a polymer type glue, and will fit and try it soon.

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No supplier I know hold anything this size and why would they, I did ask my favourite imperial nut and bolt supplier. But as I said if I cannot find anything I will have to make them seems overkill though

after deciding to recover the rear hatch of my Spartan I procded to remove some of the furniture when I manged to break off 2 adaptors. Looking through my parts lists I cant seem to find them and before I start to make new ones I was wondering if anyone had a couple or knew where I could get some from. The attached pictures show the adapator but with the sound insulation removed ( I might do that) There seems to be 2 types both have an inch long hex body (1/2" across the flats) with a 5/16 UNC thread 0.375" long and taking a 1/4 unf bolt. but if some one has the other type I am sure I can over come as they are only going through holes in plate metal (a first aid kit and rubber strap) Cheers in advance Lance

Just in case anyone is following this I thought I would update the post. Tried scraping the paint off, just went through the covering were the covering was "tired". So then used a mild paint remover, this removed the first 2 or 3 layers but again not a lot of good were the covering was already distressed. So plan c - Got a new seal, new canvas covering, strong tape and new foam (for the edges) and a big tub of contact adhesive. As I am working outside once the weather turns back I will be getting on with it...

Been a couple of months on, any news? not that I am about to need several as I am about to do lots of road work 😄

Great news,

Thank you for that information, having looked up don 10 reels I can see some reels in housings that definitely would fit in those brackets...

And do you what purpose the 3 plates on the front face have? At the moment only one roof door opens with ease the other needs leverage, so until I can get it to somewhere to carry on the easing process I thought I could do with more storage.

Having looked a several more pictures the tabs seem to be bolted on to the rood door hinges, so happy I know how to make it stay on however while I can see bolt on parts The last picture, I cant see them being used for anything, so any ideas?

I have just acquired the top box for my Spartan. (Pictures below ) I have got is red as I have been treating the rust. But I have a couple of questions, I cant seem to find anything in the manuals about how the box is actually attached on the roof. You can see in Top3 there are hefty tabs, with holes in them, that are at the bottom of the "to box" , If I am to use these 4 fixing points, I cant see any natural points on the roof that any fixing can got to. Top2 is just an overview picture but if you look on the inside to the right, there appears to be to long strengthening bars. In Picture 3 you can see 3 plates bolted on to the outside and wondering what they are for. This box always seems t be covered in "stuff" so making identifying what things are is not easy. Cheers Lance

Please dont think I thought you were being condescending, I know nothing about nothing and I am learning every day, but now I have you in my list of contacts no doubt we will talk again. And I enjoyed reading your post Cheers Lance

Thank you for your kind advice. I do have the rubber strap too. I am very fortunate I have made some great people who keep their eyes open and of course here and Ebay. When I was in REME we had generators so kettles where in order along with fridges and sandwich makers. Nothing like creature comforts Lance

Oh no I am not... well at least I am not now I have purchased and refurbished a BV and mounting bracket with power cable but at the time they weren’t fitted Lance

Hi and welcome, i am sure if you’re not a million miles away from another owner they would be only to pleased to drop round or if that’s not possible to have you over for a play and instruction. I was very fortunate that the guy I brought my Spartan from also had a scorpion which he let me drive round an industrial estate while he hung on to the barrel.. since then I have had several ex drivers over to talk about, and give me tips on cvrt driving and maintenance, as well of course the members on here, some of which are very helpful and really know their stuff. Lance

They are looking good, when are you going to try them? Cant wait to bring some up for you to do and kick some tracks Lance

Green Machine Surplus has most manuals but google search does have some on line, or I found some for the Spartan https://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/index.asp?function=CART&mode=

Just for your information, thexmod have one listed for £150 . I want one to, but thought s*d it they can stand at that price lance

Unless someone comes up with a different idea I will give it a go on the backdoor, once the weather is no longer "cold", the inside and ceiling will be a little more problematic using that method.

When you say clean up, you mean sand off the flaking paint back to the a stable layer/ the foam. I am worried that after 40 years the foam will just crumble. Wondered if paint remover would be better/ gentler

I am sure there are all sorts of tips for this, but I don't know them and I have tried to find a post on here about it, which failed, did find an interesting post on standard tools required for looking after a CVRT. There are a few I haven't got but I am sure when I come across those jobs I will read the books, and make as needed. Back to the point of the post :- on the inside of the door (mainly) and ceiling I have noticed the "paint has cracked" I called a local upholsterer who's advice was to cover it up with a cloth stuck on over the top, I did however notice on a video someone in the background was "treating" the backdoor and later on in the video, on a further walk around, the inside of the backdoor looked faultless, which leads me to ask how was it done? I noticed that some of the paint on the ceiling came off in flakes when I mounted an AAFL and LSVM over the backdoor. All help, as normal, gratefully received Lance

I have to say go with the number in the picture. It comes from a friend who is cataloging his huge array of spares . I will ask him to confirm the number by looking at the part itself Lance

Hi Chris. It certainly looks like it and explains why it’s not painted green, sand, black etc now what about the first object Lance

Some lovely looking machines, I hope when this over I will be able to come and kick some track with you. Lance

Hi, I have attached 2 pictures the first one is listed as FV682771 and I have no idea what it is or which vehicle it fits on so any ideas. The second I have more on information on 2590-99-720-9807 LAW 80 Stowage - Spartan, not listed on any web site (apart from NSN) and not listed in any parts books or technical manuals I have. It says for a Spartan on the lable and has some fittings (screws etc) anyone have any idea where it's fitted (inside or out, front or back) Thanks in advanced Lance