guy66 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Little toolbox ready , made the hinging lid and made a pair off support extensions for the big tool box on the same side of the Morris. Tomorrow I will start to repair the big box as it is in a sorry state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 reconditioned the carburettor , needed new gaskets , some recoils for broken treads and a very good clean. Collected also the plate work to repair the side tool box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 super work Guy, keep it up, had any chance to measure the box for the back yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 super work Guy, keep it up, had any chance to measure the box for the back yet ? Had a lead to a vehicle with a little modified radio box on it , but this type vehicle never was made with this kind of radio box and the owner wanted to put the vehicle back to original and was thinking to take the box of the chassis. And now the bad news, the person sold the vehicle as it was with the box on it to a new owner . Hopefully this new owner is also looking to bring the vehicle back to original so the box will be surplus to him? But I made contact with the owner of the Morris C4/WT here in Belgium and had a look last Saturday at his truck. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Had a lead to a vehicle with a little modified radio box on it , but this type vehicle never was made with this kind of radio box and the owner wanted to put the vehicle back to original and was thinking to take the box of the chassis.And now the bad news, the person sold the vehicle as it was with the box on it to a new owner . Hopefully this new owner is also looking to bring the vehicle back to original so the box will be surplus to him? But I made contact with the owner of the Morris C4/WT here in Belgium and had a look last Saturday at his truck. Guy Fantastic work as always ...you should go professional !!!! Pm sent Regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) The very bad tool box is back in business, after some welding work it looks again as new. Welded the side covers on it with gas welding as original, now just some fixing holes to drill and al this stuff can be sandblasted. Now I can start to make the little door for the battery box. Edited April 29, 2016 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter75 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Great work as usual Guy. 10 years ago I new where there were 5 bodies of the type you need including 3 in a row in a scrap yard. They have all been scraped now. Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Great work as usual Guy. 10 years ago I new where there were 5 bodies of the type you need including 3 in a row in a scrap yard. They have all been scraped now. Peter. For sure Peter , with the passing of time the situation don't improve . It looks a bit like the rear section of my QL, think it will be home work. :undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) Bonnet top in black paint for the Mickey Mouse camouflage and now I need to paint the sides, first in green and then apply the black rounds . Had to make the front bonnet brass hinge as this was missing on the C4. I am still looking for 1 side spring that holds the bonnet down, I have 3 of these . So only missing one, I can swap with springs that I have for Bedford MW. Made also the lock for the side box and fitted the petrol filter that came from Norway with some other new old stock parts. The fuel system was modified on this Morris to a traditional French petrol pump but al the fitting holes where still on the right location for a autovac system, so we will put it back to autovac system. I like to have it original . As there is a ELA type engine on this late C4 there is a provision on the side off the engine block to use a mechanical petrol pump. Edited May 1, 2016 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Good work I'm looking forward to more photos :thumbsup: Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) The weather was very kind today so I could do some spray work ! Painted the sides off the bonnet and some small bits. Painted the complete starting handle mechanic and the front cross bar where the mudguards are fitted to, just had a trial fit for the drivers side mudguard and the fitting looks almost good. This side will only need a small bit of welding but the other side (passenger) will need some serious work as it was severely bent. Picture from the passenger side before strip down by previous owner. Edited May 2, 2016 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1960 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Great to see your progress...Keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 In full swing on the mudguards, a lot of work on the passenger side mudguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 The mudguard after some serious panel beating and made the missing battery box lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I am interested to know why the passenger side mudguard has a hole in the outer edge for the mounting bar but the driver's side doesn't? Is that how they were? trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I am interested to know why the passenger side mudguard has a hole in the outer edge for the mounting bar but the driver's side doesn't? Is that how they were? trevor Fantastic work Guy, very much the same as my PU and CS8............ Trevor, the reason is that the mounting post protrudes through is that there was the scope to mount a thin rod and ball on it sometimes painted red or white, to help the driver see where the wing was, as vision is very poor, this is also the reason that in most cases the passenger wings are damaged. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Ah, thank you, Jules, I had forgotten about those balls! trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Drivers side newly made petrol tank back in place , had to lengthen the home made fitting straps as these where a bit to short . The original tanks were fitted with felt in between the straps and the tank and the rubber I used is a bit thicker so there must been a difference in length. But of the original straps there was not match left over to make a template and to measure these up. Battery box lid also in to place , tomorrow we move to the other side of the C4. The collection of radio bits for the rear starts to grow , now only need to find the remains of a No.1 MK3 house type wireless body. :undecided: GUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Passenger side petrol tank back in place , now I need to paint the tool box in front of the petrol tank as soon as the sandblaster is reddy with it . The cabin is also back on to its place and had a trial fit for the drivers seat , and at first glance the cabin looks so small. This is a big difference to my Bedford QL as on these as a driver you have a nice place to do the job. Also had a look how the doors will fit , these came from France completely striped , will make new door skins and have a good look to reassemble the hinges. The new old stock petrol tank filler filter from Norway will be of some use , pity that I had to remove the part number tag on it. Edited May 20, 2016 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Did some repairs on the drivers seat, had to weld the rear cross bar on the base of the seat rails . Modified the passenger seat back to original, in the past they fitted a back rest on to the seat but normally there is a cushion for the passenger fitted on the rear of the cabin. I am not sure if the wooden pieces under the passenger seat or in the right position, is there someone that can come up with a picture go these must be fitted to the floor? :undecided: Passenger seat before back to original. Is the wood under the passenger seat on the right location ?? I think they need to move a bit to the front . Edited November 28, 2016 by guy66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Did some repairs on the drivers seat, had to weld the rear cross bar on the base of this seat.Modified the passenger seat back to original, in the past they fitted a back rest on to the seat but normally there is a cushion for the passenger fitted on the rear of the cabin. I am not sure if the wooden pieces under the passenger seat or in the right position, is there someone that can come up with a picture go these must be fitted to the floor? :undecided: [ATTACH=CONFIG]115273[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]115274[/ATTACH] Passenger seat before back to original. [ATTACH=CONFIG]115275[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]115276[/ATTACH] Is the wood under the passenger seat on the right location ?? I think they need to move a bit to the front . [ATTACH=CONFIG]115277[/ATTACH] Hi Guy The drivers seat is not right. I'll take mine out and send you a photo if you can pm me your e-mail address. The base has been built up it appears, which may mean you will be looking at the windscreen frame when you're driving. You need to sit low to see out when driving in a C4! The passenger seat in mine is a standard framed seat, like the drivers. It never had the early cushion on the back bulkhead and there is no sign of their ever being one fitted to the bulkhead. As I recall your C4 is a late mark 2 with the extended wheelbase. Thanks for your help putting me in touch with Tobin, he's helped me out. Best Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hello Jerry. When I started on this C4 there where still two turn button clips left on the passenger bulkhead , at first I didn't know there use but after a bit of investigation it seems that these where there to fit the passenger back rest . you still can see the fitting holes for the two missing turn buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi Guy Pm sent with four pics. I hope they are of some help. I got it wrong, you are quite right about the passengers seat. Best Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 What does the data plate say please on your Charging Panel. Looks a bit small to be a 1250 watt one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 What does the data plate say please on your Charging Panel. Looks a bit small to be a 1250 watt one. Think it's 700 Watt, will check and post some pictures tomorrow. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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