NickAbbott Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Not quite got the engine running yet, but getting closer - I'm currently making up some new pipework, and once that is done, I should be in a position to try getting it running again. I wanted to get the engine completed before starting to put the cab back together. Nick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAbbott Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Not been able to do much on the Matador restoration over the last year, but recently I have managed to make some visible progress with it - this video shows the engine being started for the first time after putting it back together - seven years since it last ran! Matador running.mp4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAbbott Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Once the engine was running I was able to start assembling the cab, as I had been holding off putting the cab back on until the engine had been successfully run. The cab frame was build a couple of years ago, but as I don't have the facilities to be able to lift it on in one go, it had to be assembled on the lorry, which also presented it's own challenges. Looks a lot more like a Matador again now though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Really good to see it coming together. What a lovely feeling it is too when you hear your engine run for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platoon Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hi what size tyres do the Matador use ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 13.50 - 20 originally but that size was renamed 14.00 - 20. some tyres are marked with both sizes as they are actually the same. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platoon Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Hi David Thank you for confirming that for me ! I needed to know because I might have a set of 14.00 x 20 US made Goodyear NDCC tyres available soon, with full tread and even the centre moulding lines. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAbbott Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Still making progress on the Matador, although it has been quite slow. Some visible progress over the recent months has seen the new cab roof fitted, and it also now has some paint on it. Looking much more like a Matador again! Nick 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Nicely done, excellent fit. Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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