guy66 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Now I think you are a lucky man, knowing what your discovery's where in the engine. Suppose you just ran this engine in your QL as it was, don't think that the cabin was for a very long time over the engine after the restoration! Personally I never trust a engine that have been standing for a long time, bike car are lorry I always want to check the inside of a engine. Butt now you will have more confidence in your engine, nice work! Guy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEMIMA Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Can i point you towards the Bedofrd QL register? - It will put you in touch with other owners (some of whom may not use this forum) - its free and confidentual to all apart from those who are registered - please contact me - Andy Kyte for more details. andy.kyte@bt.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMS Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just read your post about the valves, i had the same problem with my OXC engine, we found all the exhaust valves were a different angle to the seats! cant remember exactly what they were now as it was a few years ago. so i had them recut to suit the valves. my engine was rebuilt in 1954 by vauxhall motors. It most definitely had not been apart since leaving the army in 1966 as the previous owner had bought it from Ruddington and never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Hi Ian, Started on your QL roof and the front section will be completely new, we are in the process off replicating these two parts. Also had a go on the rear sliding hatch channel. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmare13 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Looking forward to making seeing this project going forwards, most of all im looking forward to driving it.... I know guy will let me practice in his next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Any progress to update on the Ql Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hi Bill yes mate, Guy has taken the cab roof back to his place to repair so that I can concentrate on the lower part of the cab which is in a very poor state. I was going to be posting some photos in the new year as some of the parts went away for shot blasting just before christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Made the two top repair sections for the roof. Tomorrow we start welding! Guy Edited January 22, 2014 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 that looks really good nice work Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Made the two repair top repair secow we start welding! Guy Well done Guy, your fabricator friend does a top job. Looking forward to mating it with the lower section after Normandy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 When do you think you'll have it finished by Ian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmare13 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not too much to go now until me Ian Carlton (wolfy) and steve go up the airfield to do the chassis, then it will be time to start putting it back together! Exciting times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Get her done for w&p ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thought it was about time that I cracked on with the QL again so as its cold & raining today I thought I would start with the engine, rebuild should be finished by next weekend ?:undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Collecting the body from Duxford, Jon helped load it with one of his 3 Matador's. Hi I know this was posted a long time ago, but can you recall what colour that RN bed was painted. It's quite hard to tell from the photo as to if it is green, Grey with a good dollop of algae or Faded blue + Algae. I am only a humble model builder, but want to do a QL in RN service, and as of yet your's is the ONLY photo I have been able to find of ANY in RN paint. I hope you or one of the others here can help. Ian M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchman Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Whilst asking around for a body for the RL I am hoping to buy I have had a tip of about a QL hidden away. I am told its complete with a box type body on the back. I will investigate over the weekend so if you need anything let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hi I know this was posted a long time ago, but can you recall what colour that RN bed was painted. It's quite hard to tell from the photo as to if it is green, Grey with a good dollop of algae or Faded blue + Algae.I am only a humble model builder, but want to do a QL in RN service, and as of yet your's is the ONLY photo I have been able to find of ANY in RN paint. I hope you or one of the others here can help. Ian M Hi Ian the cab is long gone I suspect but I still have all the original rear body panels in grey/green with the RN ? RM? still on the sides if you want to come and take a look. regards Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi Ian the cab is long gone I suspect but I still have all the original rear body panels in grey/green with the RN ? RM? still on the sides if you want to come and take a look. regards Ian Thanks for the kind offer but its rather a long way from Denmark. lol Just trying to find out What colour they actually had in RN service. So grey/green... Sounds like an algae covered grey.. A great project you have there by the way. Ian M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Colours varied depending on location and time line etc There are threads about colours on this forum which can end up confusing you further as the wartime colours do not have civilian equivalent standards which can be referred to. Mike Starmin has done a lot of research on this matter and has published several books so start by googling him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Another late night yesterday finishing off the cab roof, loads of corrosion/rust under the rear seam where the flange meets the lower section of the cab which had to be repaired along with the 'top hat' sections that the gun clips bolt to and some other parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Cab had been shot blasted that morning along with the tow hitch. wheels & other parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 And in colour, I will paint it all again after final assembly with the lower section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Looking great Ian, will have to put my act together and start to repair the front windscreens for the cab roof ! Keep up the work on the QL !! Guy Edited August 5, 2015 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian L Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Unfortunately this restoration project will be up forsale shortly due to ill health, I have just come out of hospital this evening following a back injury / slipped disc and back in April I had AF / heart failure. I will now concentrate on my smaller projects such as the Standard Tilly, water bowser & others. If your interested in viewing or want more details please PM me before I advertise else where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinR Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Sorry to hear that Ian, hope she finds a new home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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