ian201 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Dan, 1st class work, keep the updates coming. I note your dad's Matador in the back ground, any photos on the web yet ? Best Regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hi Ian, thanks im getting there with the project, iv finished all the machining of the axle and the spring clamps, just finishing off the (U) bolts for the same. Dad's matador is on its way to being finished, i dont think hes put any pics of the matador on the web yet, how is you project coming on? Look forward to seeing you. Regards DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Hi Dan, I took my Matador to its first show this month (Overlord Show) in its pre restoration condition. Keep an eye on CMV or MMI as it received massive interest. I thought it would be good for people to see a truck before the restoration begins, I am so please I made the effort to get it there as it is not running so had to be pushed on to lo loader and so on. As for progress, I am still doing the building work at home with the final part being a small barn at the bottom of the garden. My plan is to strip the Matador into chunks (automotive, chassis, cab, body, and so on). Putting It back together in the barn with the exception of the cab as will not get it passed the house so that will have to happen in the front garden. I am still using this time to find parts rather than wast time next year when the focus will be on strip, rebuild / remake and paint. Looking forward to getting started. Keep up the work on the Halley, it's an inspiration to us all. Hope to get over to see you and Your dad in the next few months or when the rear body frames are ready. Best Regards ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school punk Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Restorations of this quality are very inspiring and thank you for taking the time to post pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi Ian, I am glad you are enjoying your matador even before you have got it running, that is always a good sign of what joy you will have as your project progresses, I look forward to seeing you truck restoration. Will let you know when your hoop sticks and side angles are started. Regards JOE DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hello Old School Punk, thanks I aim to get the highest standard I can get in the work I do, and I also get joy from inspirering other people to do there projects. Keep following this as there will be alot more to see. Thanks DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 The front axle after the machining and making of the U bolts.DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 You don't hang around, Dan. Nice job! Steve :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi Steve, its taking longer than id like it to but is getting and im pleased with the results, heres some pics of the bearing tubes for the front axle.Regards DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Ian this one is for you, this is what dad's matador looks like so far after having the new canvas from Martin at allied forces fitted. The next job is to fit the front seat box.This is what your mat could look like. regards DAN AND JEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thank Dan, the Matador is looking amazing, I bet Joe is really pleased. If I can get mine looking this good I will be very happy. Looks like you are making excellent progress with the Halley, it will not be long before you with have the steering in place. Any more thoughts on the engine and transmission ?. Looking forward to the next update. Cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Larkin Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hi Steve, its taking longer than id like it to . ??????????? have you not noticed there's only a fixed number of hours per day? Your rate of progress has worn me out and I'm only drinking coffee or ale while reading and enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi all, i have now pressed the bronze bushes into the guide tubes and pressed the tubes into the axle and also screwcut the caps. Enjoy DAN AND JEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Heres some more for you all to see.DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Amazing progress, Dan - well done! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hi all, here are some pics of the axle after machining more parts for it enjoy. DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hi Dan, again excellent progress. What's next ?. Best Regards ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Looking good , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtskull Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Dan, what you have achieved so far is nothing short of amazing, and a credit to your skills and perseverance. :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi all, got into work early to fit front axle, so now i have one W D Halley rolling chassis.:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::banana::banana::banana::wave::wave: NEXTJOB to make the stearing arms balljoints and trackrod, and then look at starting the stearingbox, i have got a stearing box that was kindly given to me by Tony and Steve gosling (thankyou) its not a halley box but i will try to use the internals out of it and fab my own casing. DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi mtskull, thanks i do my best and i can't wait for the day i can drive the Halley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thankyou Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hi Ian, thanks i cant wait to see your mat when shes done will let you know when your hoopsticks are done. regards Dan Jen and Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian201 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks Dan, looking forward to seeing the steering box come together. Are you going to cast it ?. Best Regards ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN THE STEAM Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hi Ian, im looking at my options on making a pattern for the stearing box casting so prob yes to having it cast just need to save up for it. DAN AND JEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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