64EK26 Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 More metal bashing.... Just waiting for some heavy gauge bar to arrive so I can finish the spare wheel carrier., then the jerry can support on the near side after that is all the pipe work (and supports) for the taps (Still looking for pumps and filters) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 We'r all looking for pumps and filters I can only think that when the tanks were removed from the trucks probably to sell to Farmers the filters were removed at the same time time and weighed in as scrap as they had no use. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Spare wheel carrier nearly completed, the part that fits on the tank is done and is way for git blasting and etch priming (along with the mudguard supports). Just got to mill a 1/2" slot in the bar that attaches to the spare wheel. So I started on the jerry can holder and water pipe gallery support and pipework. A few holes to fill Hope to pick up a decent 1944 dated jerry can at War and Peace if the prices there aren't astronomical Won't have a chance to do much in the next couple of weeks as I need to get ready for W&P Cheers Richard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 I’m still here… Making more bits etc... Parts for Hoopsticks, these are to allow the tilt to rotate and sit upwards Lift and Dot with long (No.10-24 UNC) threads to hold the front grille on Brass ferrules for side screens And painting Rear back board 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 More 'fettling' with th cab... Still loads to do ..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 Trial fitting windows.... Slowly getting there.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Richard, I was thinking of putting a thin spacer under the central post so that it would be possible to remove the binnacle without undoing the central post. It is still retained by the 4 c/s screws across the top, even if it is not trapped by the L-bracket at the bottom of the post. Do you think it’s workable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/29/2019 at 8:36 PM, simon king said: Richard, I was thinking of putting a thin spacer under the central post so that it would be possible to remove the binnacle without undoing the central post. It is still retained by the 4 c/s screws across the top, even if it is not trapped by the L-bracket at the bottom of the post. Simon On the only photos I have there is a space under the central bar like this I have spaced the gap with a small block that is screwed into via the lip on the bulkhead. The bolt is proud and locates in a hole drilled in the central pillar. This way, the window position is always set and fully supported, the "L" bracket then clamps the upright in place. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon king Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Thanks Richard, that's useful, just got to get my frames repaired now Edited January 1, 2020 by simon king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hi Have you seen this movie ? Interesting scenes with a MWC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN2XU2vsiws 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hi goanna Thanks for posting the video, I haven't seen that one before. Interesting to see an early MWC with the rear covered. I think that this rear cover was made in the field. Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hi I am still here... Finally got up to the "shed" , first time since lockdown begun... Truck still there, but a few spiders had decided to take up residence.. Today the floor pan I made a little while ago , got fitted Another installment next week .... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hi Not too much time this week at the "shed", managed to get some painting done and re-fitted thepassenger seat, battery box and base of drivers seat along with making the access panels for the floor pan Next job is making the brackets for the gun mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) Hi This arrived in the post last week It is a NOS Power Pump for my truck, It is an early one as it has a dog drive that is designed to fit on the front of an MWC and engage with the Crank Shaft Pulley and the inlet ports are different (this is the early type) On mine it is driven from a gearbox PTO via a chain drive (photo from Tomas Higgins) Fortunately, a long time ago, I acquired the correct inlet port Have also made the 7/8" BSP pipe fittings for the pump outlet. Working out how to make the split pillow/plummer block that holds the pump in place. I have also started work on making my own filters, although I am still looking for hand pumps Edited July 18, 2020 by 64EK26 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Its all looking very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 In that last couple of days I got round to doing some of the "just jobs", the ones that always take longer than you think... Drilling large holes in the rear out-riggers to take the rear cross braces, the cross braces are 6mm thick angle section that has has the ends bashed over. and fitting the rear towing eyes threading the pipes that go from the water inlet to the hand pumps and checking that the brass fittings look correct. Nearly finishing off the mudguard angle brackets that attache to the tank. Trial fitting the brackets for the water filters 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Coming along nicely and should look excellent when finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Very nice work ! I need this type of information for my CS8 water tank project but I don't know where or how the Morris differs to the Bedford when it comes to the details . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 It does look very good, nice to see the progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thanks guys - nice to see who is taking an interest It has been really good to get to do some work on the truck, but lockdown has given me a chance to make some other bits... Next installment on Friday (goanaa - PM sent) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinT Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 8:11 PM, 64EK26 said: Thanks guys - nice to see who is taking an interest It has been really good to get to do some work on the truck, but lockdown has given me a chance to make some other bits... Next installment on Friday (goanaa - PM sent) Hi, I am following your posts with interest as I am currently building a 1/35th model of the MWC by Gecko Models. Could I ask if you could post some more pictures of the engine, if you have any, as this would be a help to add additional details to the engine. Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hi Last week I posted some pictures of the filter brackets.... During lockdown I decided to make my own Stellar Filters as they rarely come up for sale and when they do they are very expensive, so trial fitted one of them today ... They are functional although the water that passes through them isn't filtered. I have the choice of straight or elbowed hosetails, I will end up using the elbowed ones as these will attach to the hand pump (I am considering making these). Filter outlet - to "T" port on top of the tank (Next think on my to make list) Back Flushing Drain Valve, couldn't find any siutable ones so had a bit of fun making these, including the adapter for old 3/4" copper pipe (A friend of mine has give be a length of this pipe which has been sitting in the back of his shed for 30+ years) Overall very pleased with the result and still generating loads of brass swarf. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-boy Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, 64EK26 said: Hi Last week I posted some pictures of the filter brackets.... During lockdown I decided to make my own Stellar Filters as they rarely come up for sale and when they do they are very expensive, so trial fitted one of them today ... They are functional although the water that passes through them isn't filtered. I have the choice of straight or elbowed hosetails, I will end up using the elbowed ones as these will attach to the hand pump (I am considering making these). Filter outlet - to "T" port on top of the tank (Next think on my to make list) Back Flushing Drain Valve, couldn't find any siutable ones so had a bit of fun making these, including the adapter for old 3/4" copper pipe (A friend of mine has give be a length of this pipe which has been sitting in the back of his shed for 30+ years) Overall very pleased with the result and still generating loads of brass swarf. Works of art. Lovely to see such workmanship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 When i was in the steam engine phase of my life we always refered to the brass and bronze bits as the jewelry, there is some lovely bling there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Excellent work. Is the lid for the filter a casting ? If so what is the material ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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