marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Figured it was about time I put a few photos on here of what I have done, which quite frankly is not a lot!! Mainly been taking bits off and cleaning/repairing as and when weather allows. Bonnet assembly, OS doors, radiator and air cleaners and other odd bits and bobs. Was quite surprised on the number of coats of paint that I took off, green, blue, yellow, even a splash of red, most likely put on after demob!! Oddly the bonnet sides are made of aluminium, shame to hide it again under a layer of paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 That's come up well. Which brand of stripper do you use???? Keep the pictures coming. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 That's come up well. Which brand of stripper do you use???? Keep the pictures coming. :-) I spy a can of Nitormors on the floor. When I've been trying to remove multiple coats of military paint I find a combination of steam cleaner set on max temp then nitromors then steam again until removed works well. Some layers of paint don't seem to move by one method then the other gets them. Lets have some more pictures of the Martian please. Is it running and driving or a full restoration project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Yup good old Nitromors, slap plenty on and let it do its job for a bit, scraped off soft layers then recoated till the remainder was soft then used a brass bristled brush, got from Wilkos for cleaning suede shoes to remove it and ali came up nice with no scratches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Some more pics, this time of boring old doors!! First OS front.... Eaten by metal moth top and bottom. Add some new metal.... Sand down the filler, remove all remaining paint, and hope it looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Still on doors i'm afraid, this is the OS rear, still the same sort of abuse by metal moth!!! Make up some new parts... And let the welding/pigeon pooping begin!!! As before all left to do is sand filler, oh and replace window channels, and cant forget to clean the glass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 And let the welding/pigeon pooping begin!!!! Don't do yourself down! That looks like a fantastic bit of restoration. Not easy making up all those sections to the same dimensions, radius of fold. Then trying to weld new to old thin sheet is a nightmare, especially on the door skin were it's going to be in full view. Surprised that the doors have gone at the top as well. The vehicle must have been standing for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 A few shots of the air cleaner assembly, blooming heavy when all together!!! Quite easy to strip... Paint came off quite easy. On with some fresh paint. Plus a bit of nice shiny silver. Is it just me who thinks garden furniture has more than one use!!! :D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) Don't do yourself down!That looks like a fantastic bit of restoration. Not easy making up all those sections to the same dimensions, radius of fold. Then trying to weld new to old thin sheet is a nightmare, especially on the door skin were it's going to be in full view. I agree, not easy to do, good job ...:thumbsup: Is it me or is that air cleaner assembly over engineered? Edited September 17, 2010 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 I think everything on the CT range of vehicles was over engineered!!! As far as I know it was all designed by the FVRDE at Chertsey? and built from scratch, some bits are common commercial items but not many. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 While I'm still awake a few more pics, these are of the dashboard panel, stripped, repaired and repainted. Painted in gloss black as that is what colour I found on the bits not seen. Next a few shots of the radiator, repairs to the fan cowling, followed by painting. It all looks so much better with a coat of green paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 While the radiator was off it was an ideal time to degrease the front of the engine and repaint it. Ready for a good scrub up. Makes a world of difference. Now with new driving belts on with the radiator and support brackets, took 3 people to get it up there!! Looking very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 A couple more before I give up for the night, this is what the truck currently looks like... Thats my lot exhausted for now. Shouldn't be long before I get some more I hope. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 :bow::bow::bow: Looks great even as it is . I m impressed by the talents and willingness to save these poor and neglected HMV's so future generation's may see them move along under their own power and not just stories ,photo's and video's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Credit too for sticking with the original petrol lump and not succumbing to a diesel. Hard to beat the sound of the Rolls straight eight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy1 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Going well Marvin. Hard work but it'll be a cracker when it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 It sounds good, especially with a silencer that resembles a piece of swiss cheese!!! It doesn't seem right to let it rust away, and I've had it so long it's like a part of the family, it'll be finished one day if it takes 2 to 3 years to do then so be it. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 All the nice shiny bits ready to be refitted to the dashboard. Switchboard was NOS which I happened to buy umpteen years ago for £75, everything else is original, just cleaned and painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Next in line is the carburettor and air intake elbow, looks a bit dreary as is.... With a scrub up, blow out of all jets etc and a coat of paint... Some pics of the hard work.... Et voila.... Just wondering if I take this long on every job then I'll never get the truck finished!!!! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Looking very good simon Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lovely job Simon ! Keep at it she'll be the business when you get her back on the road ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Yes, It'll be worth all the skinned knuckles, swear words and empty pockets when it's finished. Suppose I'd better start saving up to enable me to fill up the fuel tank too!!! Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Yes, It'll be worth all the skinned knuckles, swear words and empty pockets when it's finished. Suppose I'd better start saving up to enable me to fill up the fuel tank too!!!Simon Jerry can a month to fill the tank. Hopefully not too much evaporates before you get to run it! Best thing for fuel tanks is to keep them full and reduce chances of internal corrosion. Trouble is your on petrol and all the best bits evaporate first. Leave it too many years and you end up with a thick gunge in the tank were the petrol used to be. Keep putting a bit in now and again and giving the engine a run. Hearing it keeps the enthusiasm up on bad days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Jerry can a month to fill the tank. Hopefully not too much evaporates before you get to run it!Best thing for fuel tanks is to keep them full and reduce chances of internal corrosion. Trouble is your on petrol and all the best bits evaporate first. Leave it too many years and you end up with a thick gunge in the tank were the petrol used to be. Keep putting a bit in now and again and giving the engine a run. Hearing it keeps the enthusiasm up on bad days. Sound advice.....I like this comment.... Sorry no Pun! intended :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 what the date of this vehicle ? Nice job ! Supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.