N.O.S. Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here's a nice shot of Rosie the Riveter restoring the 105mm barrel (well actually it's Mary, in 1942....) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 R Cubed that is a brilliant job and without wishing to sound rude - who cares what tyres are on it. There is no-one on here who isnt a little envious of the job you have done. Good luck to you and I cant wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Very probably when in W2 service, they were lucky to have any tyre,. I've seen pictures of metal strips bolted across split side walls on vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Clive Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I have the definitive answer - Why don't you put one of each tread type on........... ...............and what a dog's dinner that would look ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here's a nice shot of Rosie the Riveter restoring the 105mm barrel (well actually it's Mary, in 1942....) -[ATTACH=CONFIG]45065[/ATTACH]weyhey I love it!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) Job sorted thenThat is a very nice gun I bet that looks a treat behind the Jimmy,,,, Any pics of the new paint job Boomboom Got some pics of the new paint on the Truck and Gun. Taken from A and E 2010... Parked up by green after a little convoy to a local village Our home from home with the gun keeping a lookout !!!!!!!!! Neither are pristine show winners, but trying to portray a used and functional look, I don't mind the mud and dust it makes them look just right. Edited May 12, 2011 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 R Cubed that is a brilliant job and without wishing to sound rude - who cares what tyres are on it. There is no-one on here who isnt a little envious of the job you have done. Good luck to you and I cant wait to see it. Cant agree more. There is quite a few bits still to do on the gun but this will involve a major strip down probably over the winter but stay tuned as I will post the strip down and repairs to do. Personally I don't care what people think, I want to show my vehicles as I want to, and that is all that matters. I know several things are wrong but it gets to show and I can talk the talk to the public trying to answer their questions as best I can in a friendly and informative way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Here's a nice shot of Rosie the Riveter restoring the 105mm barrel (well actually it's Mary, in 1942....) -[ATTACH=CONFIG]45065[/ATTACH] So it should be Mary the measurer ..... I will see if I can get a pic similar over the winter as I will have to have the barrel off at some stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Cant agree more. There is quite a few bits still to do on the gun but this will involve a major strip down probably over the winter but stay tuned as I will post the strip down and repairs to do.Personally I don't care what people think, I want to show my vehicles as I want to, and that is all that matters. I know several things are wrong but it gets to show and I can talk the talk to the public trying to answer their questions as best I can in a friendly and informative way. ...and by God he can talk!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Got some pics of the new paint on the Truck and Gun. Taken from A and E 2010... [ATTACH=CONFIG]45120[/ATTACH] Parked up by green after a little convoy to a local village [ATTACH=CONFIG]45121[/ATTACH] Our home from home with the gun keeping a lookout !!!!!!!!! Neither are pristine show winners, but trying to portray a used and functional look, I don't mind the mud and dust it makes them look just right. Jesus that looks sweet. You have my way of thinking dude ??? If you are portraying a moment of time in our history then portray it as that moment in time As this is what you have succeeded in doing and looks just perfect to me . I see a lot of kit restored to a very high standard and is very nice to look at and drool over if you like an MV to look like it just came off the asembly line. Personaly i like the used look. Great setup ( perfect ) boomboom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hey there matey your statement in your signature is similar to Smiths vans and trucks......I guess being a Glos boy you have seen them around! I drive to Bristol from Glos every day and always see a Smiths van or truck :cheesy: Done work with Paul (Smith) over the years.....Good bunch of lads...Good Company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hey there matey your statement in your signature is similar to Smiths vans and trucks......I guess being a Glos boy you have seen them around! I drive to Bristol from Glos every day and always see a Smiths van or truck :cheesy: Done work with Paul (Smith) over the years.....Good bunch of lads...Good Company. Hi Wayne Been on hire to them a few times ( goodboys is right ) They are a big company now with loads of big iron shame they dont get in to the Green iron a big crew like that could do a lot for the MV world in this part of the country. boomboom aka Pete:cool2: Looking at rcubed 105mm that is one nice setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 An update to this thread. This winter I will be stripping the gun right down to repair the remaining damaged parts caused by the Greek gas axes. Barrel will be removed to get the sledge off to be able to get the elevating arcs off so they can be repaired. all hydro/pneumatic recoil mech will be stripped and repaired, hopefully to return it to operational use. Both gun sight mounts will be stripped and thumb wheels repaired to working condition along with the bubble levels. Pics will follow soon once I start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Pics will follow soon once I start.once you've finished the house decorations!!!!!!!!! Nag Nag Nag!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 once you've finished the house decorations!!!!!!!!! Nag Nag Nag!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Aw c'mon Rosie, get your priorities right;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 We'd better be careful lads! Or Mr Cubed may find his Christmas Dinner being cold beans under canvas. 'The Higher Echelons' are at work here. :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 once you've finished the house decorations!!!!!!!!! Nag Nag Nag!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I do believe the boss has spoken!!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) sssssssshhhhhhhhhhh I only let her think she is the boss :undecided: Anyway got both telescope mounts off, repair of these to follow at a later date. In taking these off, one of the barrel pivot/sledge nuts needed removing, see pics below, These have succumbed to more action of the Greek gas axe. Size of thread appears to be 1 7/8" x 16 I will need two new ones or old uncut ones at least, does anybody have some nuts to possibly turn down to match or some new ones ? Edited January 4, 2012 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 sssssssshhhhhhhhhhh I only let her think she is the boss :undecided: RIGHT go to your room NOW! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 RIGHT go to your room NOW! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk sooooooooooo masterfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 RIGHT go to your room NOW! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk some very strange thoughts ran through my head when I read that!!!!!!!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 some very strange thoughts ran through my head when I read that!!!!!!!!! Mark Nothing too strange I hope??!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 RIGHT go to your room NOW! You are a bit out of date is it not supposed to be "Go to the naughty step" Once he has finished rebuilding the howitzer in the dining room/kitchen/living room/bathroom, the bath is a good place for soaking large parts, smaller parts parts can go in the dishwasher. the house will need redecorating agaim. So why do it twice? Mike PS: It is my mothers fault she let us rebuild carbs on the kitchen table and heat chain grease on the cooker. Perfectly OK as long as you remember not to do the sausages and bacon in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 You are a bit out of date is it not supposed to be "Go to the naughty step" Once he has finished rebuilding the howitzer in the dining room/kitchen/living room/bathroom, the bath is a good place for soaking large parts, smaller parts parts can go in the dishwasher. the house will need redecorating again. So why do it twice? Mike PS: It is my mothers fault she let us rebuild carbs on the kitchen table and heat chain grease on the cooker. Perfectly OK as long as you remember not to do the sausages and bacon in it. Quite right, the bath often gets used to find pinpricks in 7.50x20 inner tubes works great, some times even need to bring in the compressor to inflate the tubes a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Brilliant set and can't wait to see it at A&E!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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