Billruston Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 hello every one, going to post a few pictures of my k9, had her for around 7 months, nearly finished but the weather kept us of her for around to and a half months. i really do prefer ww2 vehichles, but we ended up with this old girl, there wasent really anything missing from it, the engine runs fine etc, theres been abit of rot we have welded and the next step is to get the brakes working and spayed all in time for w&p :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 heres some up to date ones, although theres looks alot, there actually isnt if you no what i mean haha:yawn: after shes finished the wirelss body will be made into a camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 sorry about the picture of the autocar. bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Billruston Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Cab floor primed the whole lorrys ready for spraying but had to take. All 4 wheels of to sort the brakes out. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinthemartian Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Keep up the good work Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 TThanks mate, was more of cosmetic restoration hopefully should be done seen Just depends on the condition of the brakes and what has to be fixed, hopefully they will just bleed up with out having to get bits resleeved ect. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 I need a spare petrol pump, and some rubbers for the doors etc? Has any one got any of no where to get some? Thanks bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minidaffy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I need a spare petrol pump, and some rubbers for the doors etc? Has any one got any of no where to get some?Thanks bill. http://www.historic-military-vehicle-brake-carburettor-fuelpump-spares-kit.com/austin_Ks.htm These guys have fuel pump rebuild kits listed on there web site..:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks mate! Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 had the wheel hubs of, everythimg seems ok, but the brake cylinders are seezed, leeving them submerged in brake fluid for a few days, ive tried a few places to buy new brake cylinders but no luck, so buying a brake cylinder repair kit. got the inside of the cab, and roof ready for spraying. so the inside of the cabs deep bronze green!:shocked:. thanks bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) While you are sorting the fuel pump , do yourself a favour and fit an electric pump at the tank as well , as these have a nasty habbit of vapour locking in the mech pump , especially if you leave them idling when hot , or are doing stop start on a hot day . You just use the elec pump when you need to . I operated several of these as recovery vehicles , and found out the hard way . HTSH;) ps when doing the wheel cylinders i suggest that you get them stainless steel re sleeved, save you hassle in the future Edited May 28, 2013 by tacr2man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thanks mate, will keep that in mind! Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Seeing this makes me want my old K9 back. I think it is time to rethink my collection. Excellent clean up going on there and good to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Cheers mate. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Brake cylinder repair kits came today for all cylinders, had to have some brake pipes made up as the others snapped of, been rubbing all day again :yawn: If the weathers right tomorrow we will spray it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 All green! very happy with the outcome, we sprayed saturday and took a chance as the weather looked asif it was going to rain and with the paint and activator costing £250 i couldent afford it to go all wrong:undecided: all spayed in about an how top to bottom diff to diff! now its time to start putting things back on i.e the seats number plates etc (the fun part) the problams still with the brakes, we bought a brake cylinder repair kit but still need some bits so had to order and wait again, once the brakes are done ill be looking for some 900x20 bargrip tyers, if any one no's or has any for sale please give me a pm, if not ill have to go w&p with the old tyers they dont seem in bad nick but traveling 90 miles there then 90 miles back, there abit cracked and they will get hot. hopefully should be taking it out next week or the week after for the first drive. bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Looks fantastic. Due to be spraying my truck in a few weeks, luckily I dont have to get a nice gloss finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks Paul, good luck Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 The only problem with a gloss finish is it shows all the bits you miss:wow: Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 if not ill have to go w&p with the old tyers they dont seem in bad nick but traveling 90 miles there then 90 miles back, there abit cracked and they will get hot. Never take a chance with cracked tyres.. as well as being potentially dangerous they may earn you 3 points per tyre.. I've seen the result of an old cracked tyre failing :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Have to bankrupt myself with buying these new tyers ( Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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minidaffy Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 That looks fantastic, a credit to all your hard work! can only dream of ours looking that smart!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Cheers mate, what are you doing for body wise on your k9? Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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