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restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
A few photos of the finished bowser Water Bowser - Google Drive -
restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
The strainer is definitely WW2 & the correct one for our bowsers, the float look like it might be correct ? the rest of the stuff I've never seen so cant comment ? Any idea who bought the parts ? -
restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Hi Rootes, I have almost finished my restoration so have 1 trailer left fit for restoration if your interested ? -
One for the Goslings here, although they would probably turn it down as there's too much to start with & not enough to make & find.
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Yes it is, its a copy. nothing todong with me
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restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
1 Ton 180 gallon Bowser behind a Jeep. The Canadian trailer was different in detail in almost everyway but does look the same from 10' away. The main difference was 9.00x16 wheels/tyres rather than the British trailer which had the larger 9.00x20 wheels. -
restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
The door skin had a really nasty deep sharp gouge along the top, I knew that any attempt to straighten would result in a very distorted panel & I was right. Normally I would make a new skin which I have done many times before, but I like to keep as much as I can original & anyway my large box folder is 45 miles away which is out of the question with the lockdown. The skin went all out of shape but with a few shrinks its as tight as a drum again & quite straight, I will straighten where I can & finish off with some stopper. -
restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Normally I would get the tin work shot blasted but its all tacked, screwed and bolted to the Ash frame so I though I would give paint stripper a try this time & it came off a treat. Other items are a 5 gallon pre-war RAF fuel container & jockey wheel for my Air Ministry Compressor trailer restoration & 2 9" blackout cover for my Matchless G3 restoration. -
restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
While I'm waiting for dashboard parts I thought I would get on with the rotten wood around the nearside front wheel arch fixing. I have used Ash which was traditional for vehicle frames but I don't think the original wood is Ask ? possibly due to shortages late in the war ? Waiting for some glue to dry over night where I have spliced a bit in, ill finish it later today. -
restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Well done Guy I knew I could rely on you mate, I've just ordered 2. -
restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
1st wet day for ages so I thought I would have a go at reconditioning the instruments, if you look back a few posts you will see the state they were in. Began with polishing the brass bezel while its still on the gauge as this is easier & the only way not to distort it, to remove the bezel & glass I turned up a bit of MDF so with the gauge face down its a snug fit & the brass tags can be bent back without fear of distorting the bezel or cracking the glass. On inspection the glass was not dirty but had delaminated so I need to replace with new but as the glass fits inside & not on top its only 1 -7/8" rather than the more common 2" so at this point I don't know where to get replacements ? Also what is the best way to clean the face & needle in situ. -
Actual use of the Flying Flea in combat zone?
Ian L replied to Battlegraphics's question in I may be stupid, but......
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restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
The state of the wood before any work has been done & a brass data plate from the front of the dash that I will carefully clean. -
restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Removed the steering wheel today ready to start the restoration, interesting to see some names inscribed into it. -
restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
Finished the float blocks off today although I may take a bit more out for the nut to sit in, next are the 4 brackets that hold the 28mm pipes to the blocks. -
You should know they dont have a seal.
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Ha Ha correct Richard, but I wish there was tben I could stop the leak om my K5. Any ideas or a mod that will stop the leak ? Thanks.
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restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration Standard UV Tilly 12hp Light Utility 4x2
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
State of play so far !!!!!!! So after 3 years of doing nothing on the 1st Tilly due to ill health I have decided to made a start with some easy jobs. Engine / Gearbox & engine bay is finished but I never started & test run the 'new' engine. -
restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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restoration WW2 20cwt Water trailer/bowser restoration
Ian L replied to Ian L's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
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Cheers Duson I've just ordered one, how is your 180 gallon bowser coming along ?
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Cheers Guy that's exactly the one.